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A setled HEART in unsetled Times. PSAL. 112.7. He shall not be afraid of evill tidings, his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.
A settled HEART in unsettled Times. PSALM 112.7. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings, his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.
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Whether, and how farre forth ▪ she feares of evill may be expelled from godly hearts in times of publike danger.
Whither, and how Far forth ▪ she fears of evil may be expelled from godly hearts in times of public danger.
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THis Question is occasioned upon reading the words of that Text, thus;
THis Question is occasioned upon reading the words of that Text, thus;
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What? no feare? so fixed? that you feare nothing? What if there be tidings of a great Army comming against you? What if tidings of great losses in your estate of Children miscarrying, friend, destroyed,
What? no Fear? so fixed? that you Fear nothing? What if there be tidings of a great Army coming against you? What if tidings of great losses in your estate of Children miscarrying, friend, destroyed,
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or the like? Hath any such a faith, as that still he will fear no evill tidings?
or the like? Hath any such a faith, as that still he will Fear no evil tidings?
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Whereto the Answer may be made in six things, and the Text withall expounded. I. Faith in the Essence of it, casteth out all feare;
Whereto the Answer may be made in six things, and the Text withal expounded. I Faith in the Essence of it, Cast out all Fear;
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as is said of love, the daughter of faith, 1 Joh. 4.18. perfect lo•e easteth out feare. as is said of love, the daughter of faith, 1 John 4.18. perfect lo•e easteth out Fear.
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But our faith is not perfect; as there be frailties in our graces, so in our faith:
But our faith is not perfect; as there be frailties in our graces, so in our faith:
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We need still to say, I beleeve, Lord help my unbeliefe:
We need still to say, I believe, Lord help my unbelief:
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We know in part, and love in part, and beleeve in part, and all in part, till that perfect come.
We know in part, and love in part, and believe in part, and all in part, till that perfect come.
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This is faith in the exist•nce of it; in this or that Subject, this or that Beleever:
This is faith in the exist•nce of it; in this or that Subject, this or that Believer:
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If it were entire, it would render a man altogether fearlesse. Adam in innocency, by faith adhering to God perfectly, had nothing to feare:
If it were entire, it would render a man altogether fearless. Adam in innocency, by faith adhering to God perfectly, had nothing to Fear:
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And Christ, the second Adam, beleeving perfectly, feared no threats of the wicked, nor dangers: He feared indeed at his Passion:
And christ, the second Adam, believing perfectly, feared no Treats of the wicked, nor dangers: He feared indeed At his Passion:
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but that was, partly because he stood in our room, who by sinne were brought into a condition of terrours, partly in respect of his Fathers wrath which must now be appeased:
but that was, partly Because he stood in our room, who by sin were brought into a condition of terrors, partly in respect of his Father's wrath which must now be appeased:
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And I suppose, in the day of judgement, before the Saints enter into Heaven, it will be by the perfection of their faith, that they feare none of those terrours and amazements, 1 Joh. 4.17. Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldnesse in the day of Judgement:
And I suppose, in the day of judgement, before the Saints enter into Heaven, it will be by the perfection of their faith, that they Fear none of those terrors and amazements, 1 John 4.17. Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of Judgement:
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Yea, there will be great joy, as in a day of refreshment, a day of redemption, of the restoring of all things, of the Lambs Marriage, of the best good that ever the godly saw.
Yea, there will be great joy, as in a day of refreshment, a day of redemption, of the restoring of all things, of the Lambs Marriage, of the best good that ever the godly saw.
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II. Faith in the full and entire acts of it, casteth out all feare: that is, so long, and so farre forth as we trust in the Lord;
II Faith in the full and entire acts of it, Cast out all Fear: that is, so long, and so Far forth as we trust in the Lord;
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for that time we shall be unmovable and invincible, as mount Sion, Psal. 125.1. though another while we be fearfull, and conflict with sore doubtings:
for that time we shall be unmovable and invincible, as mount Sion, Psalm 125.1. though Another while we be fearful, and conflict with soar doubtings:
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As Job now confident, I know my Redeemer liveth, anon very much distempered; As Job now confident, I know my Redeemer lives, anon very much distempered;
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and David, one while will fear nothing, though he walk in the midst of the Valley of the shadow of death:
and David, one while will Fear nothing, though he walk in the midst of the Valley of the shadow of death:
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and another while bewrayeth great infidelity, Will the Lord be no more gracious? &c. The proper act of faith is, to cleave to the Lord without wavering or doubting.
and Another while bewrayeth great infidelity, Will the Lord be no more gracious? etc. The proper act of faith is, to cleave to the Lord without wavering or doubting.
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This led the Martyrs through the prisons, and flames and extreamest sufferings. This we read of in Paul very much, 2 Tim. 1.12. I know whom I have beleeved; and Rom. 8.38. I am perswaded, that neither death nor life — shall be able to seperate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord;
This led the Martyrs through the prisons, and flames and Extremest sufferings. This we read of in Paul very much, 2 Tim. 1.12. I know whom I have believed; and Rom. 8.38. I am persuaded, that neither death nor life — shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in christ jesus our Lord;
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and so it is in others, where the full assurance of faith is obtained, Heb. 10.22. and note the phrase here;
and so it is in Others, where the full assurance of faith is obtained, Hebrew 10.22. and note the phrase Here;
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His heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord; or, in asmuch as he trusteth in the Lord;
His heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord; or, in as as he Trusteth in the Lord;
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or, so farre forth as he trusteth in the Lord; just the same forme of speaking, as in 1 Tim. 4.8. Godlinesse is profitable to all things, having the promise:
or, so Far forth as he Trusteth in the Lord; just the same Form of speaking, as in 1 Tim. 4.8. Godliness is profitable to all things, having the promise:
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that is, in asmuch as it hath the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
that is, in as as it hath the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
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Now apply this to the former instances, of a great Army comming against us, or the like:
Now apply this to the former instances, of a great Army coming against us, or the like:
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Faith acted will say as David, Psal 3.6. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people that have set themselves against me round about:
Faith acted will say as David, Psalm 3.6. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people that have Set themselves against me round about:
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as Elisha to his servant 2 Kings 6.16. Feare not, for they that be with us (two men onely) are 〈 ◊ 〉 then they that be with them: As Asa, 2 Chron. 14.11. Lord it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: As Jehosaphat, chap. 20.12.
as Elisha to his servant 2 Kings 6.16. fear not, for they that be with us (two men only) Are 〈 ◊ 〉 then they that be with them: As Asa, 2 Chronicles 14.11. Lord it is nothing with thee to help, whither with many, or with them that have no power: As Jehoshaphat, chap. 20.12.
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we ha•e no might against this great company that commeth against us, neither know we what to doe, we ha•e no might against this great company that comes against us, neither know we what to do,
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but our eyes are upon thee: Or as Moses at the red Sea, Exod. 14.13. Feare ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord which he will sh•w to you to day. but our eyes Are upon thee: Or as Moses At the read Sea, Exod 14.13. fear you not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord which he will sh•w to you to day.
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Againe, faith act•d will say, God is able to make their hearts melt in them, even the stoutest of the en•mies, a• the Canaanites:
Again, faith act•d will say, God is able to make their hearts melt in them, even the Stoutest of the en•mies, a• the Canaanites:
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God can make them heare a noyse in t•• 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ and be gone, as the Syrians;
God can make them hear a noise in t•• 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ and be gone, as the Syrians;
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o• a rumour, as the Assyrians.
o• a rumour, as the Assyrians.
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God can set them to sheathing their swords in the bowels one of another, as the Moabites, Ammonites and Edomites: He can send an evill spirit among them, to fall off one from another,
God can Set them to sheathing their swords in the bowels one of Another, as the Moabites, Ammonites and Edomites: He can send an evil Spirit among them, to fallen off one from Another,
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as Abimelech and the men of Sechem: Or he can bide us in the midst of all the enemies,
as Abimelech and the men of Shechem: Or he can bide us in the midst of all the enemies,
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as he did Jeremie and Baruch. It may be ye shall be hid in the day of wrath, Zeph. 2.3.
as he did Jeremiah and baruch. It may be you shall be hid in the day of wrath, Zephaniah 2.3.
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And if not, yet faith acted will say. We shall goe to Heaven so much the sooner;
And if not, yet faith acted will say. We shall go to Heaven so much the sooner;
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and there it will be better for us, then if we had lived here an hundred yeers longer in the greatest prosperity:
and there it will be better for us, then if we had lived Here an hundred Years longer in the greatest Prosperity:
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After darknesse I shall see light; After darkness I shall see Light;
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and, while I sit in darknesse, the Lo•d shall be a light unto me, Mic. 7.8. So in any other instances;
and, while I fit in darkness, the Lo•d shall be a Light unto me, Mic. 7.8. So in any other instances;
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faith is the victory, wherein we overcome the world, 1 Joh. 5 4. And we see large and faire exemplifications of it, Heb. 11.33, 34, 35. Through faith they subdued Kingdome, wrought righteousnesse, obtained promises, •••pp•• th• mouthes of Lyons, q•••, had the violence of fire, escaped th• 〈 … 〉 the sword, &c. This is the lustre and glory of faith, in the vigorous acts of it:
faith is the victory, wherein we overcome the world, 1 John 5 4. And we see large and fair exemplifications of it, Hebrew 11.33, 34, 35. Through faith they subdued Kingdom, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, •••pp•• th• mouths of Lyons, q•••, had the violence of fire, escaped th• 〈 … 〉 the sword, etc. This is the lustre and glory of faith, in the vigorous acts of it:
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Samson was not more glorious in those miraculous acts, of killing a Lyon, or laying the Philistims heap upon heap, samson was not more glorious in those miraculous acts, of killing a lion, or laying the philistines heap upon heap,
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then a Beleeever shall be, if faith be well brought into action. III.
then a Beleeever shall be, if faith be well brought into actium. III.
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Faith when it admitteth of feares most, and is pestered shrewdly, yet strives to the contrary,
Faith when it admitteth of fears most, and is pestered shrewdly, yet strives to the contrary,
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and works them out by little and little. What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee, Psal. 56.3. and a Beleever chides away unbeliefe, as Psal. 42.11. Why art thou cast downe, O my soule? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God;
and works them out by little and little. What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee, Psalm 56.3. and a Believer chides away unbelief, as Psalm 42.11. Why art thou cast down, Oh my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God;
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for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
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Unbeliefe is a great burden to a good soule, and makes it say with teares, Lord I beleeve, help tho•• •••e •••el••fe ▪ Ah that I should bewray such weaknesse,
Unbelief is a great burden to a good soul, and makes it say with tears, Lord I believe, help tho•• •••e •••el••fe ▪ Ah that I should bewray such weakness,
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after so much acqu•intance with God! after so much experience of his goodnesse, after so much profession to b•leeve in God A•mighty, 〈 … 〉 O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death?
After so much acqu•intance with God! After so much experience of his Goodness, After so much profession to b•leeve in God A•mighty, 〈 … 〉 Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death?
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And as faith groweth stronger, so these feares weare away by little and little. At lightsome times it is as bold as a Lyon, Prov. 28.1. The wicked the• when no man pursueth:
And as faith grows Stronger, so these fears wear away by little and little. At lightsome times it is as bold as a lion, Curae 28.1. The wicked the• when no man pursueth:
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but the righteous are bold as a Lyon: and we are righteous by faith. All graces conflict with their contraries; and so doth saith.but the righteous Are bold as a lion: and we Are righteous by faith. All graces conflict with their contraries; and so does Says.
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The comfort is, it is sure of victory in the end: Which is something to stay and fix the heart, during the ••me of the combat.
The Comfort is, it is sure of victory in the end: Which is something to stay and fix the heart, during the ••me of the combat.
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Time shall be, that all these feares and first things shall passe away:
Time shall be, that all these fears and First things shall pass away:
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We shall not so much as feare any enemies, of soule or body, or molestation by them.
We shall not so much as Fear any enemies, of soul or body, or molestation by them.
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IV. There is a mixt consideration of the fears of a beleeving heart; that it is rather an holy and commendable feare, then otherwise.
IV. There is a mixed consideration of the fears of a believing heart; that it is rather an holy and commendable Fear, then otherwise.
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Some affliction or danger there is; but yet an higher cause, which breedeth the feare.
some affliction or danger there is; but yet an higher cause, which breeds the Fear.
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First, sometimes the feare is for some sinne unrepented and unpardoned, as the poore heart doubteth.
First, sometime the Fear is for Some sin unrepented and unpardoned, as the poor heart doubteth.
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Job in his great calamities feared, least the Lord reckoned with him for old offences, chap. 13.26. thou writest bitter things against 〈 ◊ 〉, and mak•st me to possesse the 〈 ◊ 〉 of my youth. Job in his great calamities feared, lest the Lord reckoned with him for old offences, chap. 13.26. thou Writer bitter things against 〈 ◊ 〉, and mak•st me to possess the 〈 ◊ 〉 of my youth.
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When trouble comes, and the peace with God not setled, it is just cause of feare.
When trouble comes, and the peace with God not settled, it is just cause of Fear.
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A w•••• 〈 ◊ 〉 who can beare? Though sometime the Christian be comfortably perswaded of the peace, yet my perfectly: A w•••• 〈 ◊ 〉 who can bear? Though sometime the Christian be comfortably persuaded of the peace, yet my perfectly:
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Or some old sinne comes newly to remembrance, and brings terrour with it:
Or Some old sin comes newly to remembrance, and brings terror with it:
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As to 〈 ◊ 〉 brethren when taken for spyes, We are 〈 ◊ 〉 guilty concerning 〈 … 〉 that we 〈 ◊ 〉 the anguish of his s••le, and would not heare;
As to 〈 ◊ 〉 brothers when taken for spies, We Are 〈 ◊ 〉 guilty Concerning 〈 … 〉 that we 〈 ◊ 〉 the anguish of his s••le, and would not hear;
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therefore is 〈 ◊ 〉 d•st•••sse come upon us. Or howsoever, some feare will doe well, to assure the peace more throughly, Phil. 2.12. Work out your salvation wi•• fear and tr•mbling. Therefore is 〈 ◊ 〉 d•st•••sse come upon us. Or howsoever, Some Fear will do well, to assure the peace more thoroughly, Philip 2.12. Work out your salvation wi•• Fear and tr•mbling.
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And thus, 〈 ◊ 〉 is the man that feareth alwa•, Prov. 28.14. Where feare standeth in opposition to hardnes of heart, as appeareth by the opposition of the sentence.
And thus, 〈 ◊ 〉 is the man that fears alwa•, Curae 28.14. Where Fear Stands in opposition to hardness of heart, as appears by the opposition of the sentence.
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Secondly, sometimes the feare •s not so much for hims•lfe (whose estate is good,
Secondly, sometime the Fear •s not so much for hims•lfe (whose estate is good,
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and gives him leave to rejoyce in God all the day long) as for his ch•ldren which are young, t•nde•, not instructed, not provided for:
and gives him leave to rejoice in God all the day long) as for his ch•ldren which Are young, t•nde•, not instructed, not provided for:
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He feares least they should c•me into Popish or prophane hands, and miscarry:
He fears lest they should c•me into Popish or profane hands, and miscarry:
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Alas, what shall they doe, if they be fatherlesse, motherlesse, friendlesse, without government, or without good instruction? The body is like to be in bad case enough, but the soule is worse.
Alas, what shall they do, if they be fatherless, motherless, friendless, without government, or without good instruction? The body is like to be in bad case enough, but the soul is Worse.
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Few friends of the soule, even where is some love to the body.
Few Friends of the soul, even where is Some love to the body.
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Thirdly, sometimes it is not so much for his owne particular, as the welfare of the Church; least Idolaters prevaile,
Thirdly, sometime it is not so much for his own particular, as the welfare of the Church; lest Idolaters prevail,
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and Idolatry be established againe, least the Gospell be hindered in the free course of it;
and Idolatry be established again, lest the Gospel be hindered in the free course of it;
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feast the Ark• be taken, and the glory depart from Israel, 1 Sam. 4.13. Eli sate upon a seat by the way-side, watching;
feast the Ark• be taken, and the glory depart from Israel, 1 Sam. 4.13. Eli sat upon a seat by the wayside, watching;
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for his heart trembled for the Arke of God. for his heart trembled for the Ark of God.
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Or he feares for the glory of God; least it be eclipsed, if the good side goe to the worse,
Or he fears for the glory of God; lest it be eclipsed, if the good side go to the Worse,
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and wicked enemies have occasion to blaspheme:
and wicked enemies have occasion to Blaspheme:
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Where is now 〈 ◊ 〉 God, and Gospelling, and Fasting, and Praying, and Reformation? Thus Moses was afraid, Where is now 〈 ◊ 〉 God, and Gospel in, and Fasting, and Praying, and Reformation? Thus Moses was afraid,
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least if Israel were destroyed in the Wildernesse, the enemy would say, It is because God was not 〈 … 〉 them into the good •and, Num. 14.13. and Joshua. chap. 7.9. What will thou doe unto thy great Name? namely, if Israel still fall before the men of A•. Which is an holy feare:
lest if Israel were destroyed in the Wilderness, the enemy would say, It is Because God was not 〈 … 〉 them into the good •and, Num. 14.13. and joshua. chap. 7.9. What will thou do unto thy great Name? namely, if Israel still fallen before the men of A•. Which is an holy Fear:
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We read of some such thing in God himselfe, Deut. 32.26, 27. I said, I would 〈 ◊ 〉 them into 〈 ◊ 〉, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men, were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, 〈 ◊ 〉.
We read of Some such thing in God himself, Deuteronomy 32.26, 27. I said, I would 〈 ◊ 〉 them into 〈 ◊ 〉, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men, were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, 〈 ◊ 〉.
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The Lord is a Jealous God, and feares least his glory goe to another; and his people a zealous people, fearing the same thing;
The Lord is a Jealous God, and fears lest his glory go to Another; and his people a zealous people, fearing the same thing;
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which is a feare holy and commendable. V. Some feare is both natu•all, and very usefull.
which is a Fear holy and commendable. V. some Fear is both natu•all, and very useful.
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Feare is a naturall aff••ction, carried to some evill at hand, for the avoyding of it.
fear is a natural aff••ction, carried to Some evil At hand, for the avoiding of it.
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Nature seek• the preservation of it selfe, and declines the contraries; and the preservation of the outward estate, wherewith God hath blessed him;
Nature seek• the preservation of it self, and declines the contraries; and the preservation of the outward estate, wherewith God hath blessed him;
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to save as much as it can, from rapine and violence; why not? an honest providence is not onely lawfull, but necessary.
to save as much as it can, from rapine and violence; why not? an honest providence is not only lawful, but necessary.
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And it is usefull; to act according to Gods providence, who will blesse and help his people, And it is useful; to act according to God's providence, who will bless and help his people,
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but not idling, carelesse, fearlesse, neglecting the mea••es. Sometimes feare acteth for the avoyding of the evill feared, as Acts 27.38. in feare of shipwrack, and to obtaine the promise of saving their lives, they l•ghtned the sh•p, and cast out the wheat into the sea.
but not idling, careless, fearless, neglecting the mea••es. Sometime Fear Acts for the avoiding of the evil feared, as Acts 27.38. in Fear of shipwreck, and to obtain the promise of Saving their lives, they l•ghtned the sh•p, and cast out the wheat into the sea.
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Sometimes by preparing for the evill, if it be not to be avoyded, as Amos 4.12. Therefore thus will I doe unto thee O Israel;
Sometime by preparing for the evil, if it be not to be avoided, as Amos 4.12. Therefore thus will I do unto thee Oh Israel;
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and because I will doe this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God O Israel. And by this latter the soule is drawne neerer unto God:and Because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God Oh Israel. And by this latter the soul is drawn nearer unto God:
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reasoning, Is there so much danger abroad? It is time then to get the closer to God, and keep with him.
reasoning, Is there so much danger abroad? It is time then to get the closer to God, and keep with him.
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When Hawks be abroad, the Bird is safest upon the nest, Psal. 91.4. He shall cover thee with his fe•thers, and under his wings shalt them 〈 ◊ 〉.
When Hawks be abroad, the Bird is Safest upon the nest, Psalm 91.4. He shall cover thee with his fe•thers, and under his wings shalt them 〈 ◊ 〉.
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And thus it is a sinne, not to feare when a judgement is comming; as in wicked men who care for nothing:
And thus it is a sin, not to Fear when a judgement is coming; as in wicked men who care for nothing:
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Fea•e ye not me saith the Lord? Jer. 5.22. We are commanded to feare him, who, after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell: Fea•e you not me Says the Lord? Jer. 5.22. We Are commanded to Fear him, who, After he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell:
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And one discription of God children is, they feare the Lord, Mal. 3.16. VI.
And one description of God children is, they Fear the Lord, Malachi 3.16. VI.
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The promise here made to the godly is, for the expelling of immoderate feares; either not to enter into a beleeving heart at all,
The promise Here made to the godly is, for the expelling of immoderate fears; either not to enter into a believing heart At all,
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or else to be soone thrust out againe:
or Else to be soon thrust out again:
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Therefore the feares here are opposed to establishing of the heart, ver. 8. he shall not be afraid; his heart is established:
Therefore the fears Here Are opposed to establishing of the heart, ver. 8. he shall not be afraid; his heart is established:
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His heart is of a preserving and fencing nature, to uphold the heart against every assault and annoyance of enemies, Phil. 4.7.
His heart is of a preserving and fencing nature, to uphold the heart against every assault and annoyance of enemies, Philip 4.7.
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NONLATINALPHABET, The peace of God shall keep your hearts and minds (as souldiers in a garrison) through Christ Jesus.
, The peace of God shall keep your hearts and minds (as Soldiers in a garrison) through christ jesus.
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But when are feares immoderate? 1. When they are killing; as to worldly and carnall men sometimes they are:
But when Are fears immoderate? 1. When they Are killing; as to worldly and carnal men sometime they Are:
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worldly sorrow causeth death: See an instance in Jer. 49.23, 24.2. When they hinder duty;worldly sorrow Causes death: See an instance in Jer. 49.23, 24.2. When they hinder duty;
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so afraid, that ye cannot pray, read, heare with profit, or the like. 3. When they banish all joy in God; which should not be;
so afraid, that you cannot pray, read, hear with profit, or the like. 3. When they banish all joy in God; which should not be;
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feare before God, but with some mixture of joy: rejoyce with trembling, Psal. 2.11. and, reioyce in the Lord alway, and againe I say, reioyce. 4. When they put men into unlawfull wayes to help themselves;
Fear before God, but with Some mixture of joy: rejoice with trembling, Psalm 2.11. and, rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, rejoice. 4. When they put men into unlawful ways to help themselves;
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as Saul in his feare of the Philistines, would needs ofter sacrifice, which was not his office to doe;
as Saul in his Fear of the philistines, would needs ofter sacrifice, which was not his office to do;
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or goe to the Witch at Endo•, against his owne Law and conscience. This they do not to godly men;
or go to the Witch At Endo•, against his own Law and conscience. This they do not to godly men;
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wh•n most afraid, they have some help to stay them up untill better times: Even in desertions, when the Lord withdrawes his comforts, and they make moane;
wh•n most afraid, they have Some help to stay them up until better times: Even in desertions, when the Lord withdraws his comforts, and they make moan;
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yet they will not adventure upon sinne, which might give some contentment;
yet they will not adventure upon sin, which might give Some contentment;
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they will lift up a prayer, euen when they say they have little hope to speed;
they will lift up a prayer, even when they say they have little hope to speed;
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they magnifie the estate of Gods children, who enjoy comfort, and love them, will not speak ill of them, nor doe ought against them.
they magnify the estate of God's children, who enjoy Comfort, and love them, will not speak ill of them, nor doe ought against them.
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A signe thr••out of the matter is in them, as Job said of himselfe amidst all those distempers:
A Signen thr••out of the matter is in them, as Job said of himself amid all those distempers:
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They have the s••stance, though they faile in circumstance, Isa. 6.13. They holy seed is the substance thereof.
They have the s••stance, though they fail in circumstance, Isaiah 6.13. They holy seed is the substance thereof.
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The seed of God abideth in them. Though the ••••es fall off, yet the •ap lyes at the root;The seed of God Abideth in them. Though the ••••es fallen off, yet the •ap lies At the root;
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faith keeps the heart alive still: That they are willing to resist a temptation, though sometimes foiled;
faith keeps the heart alive still: That they Are willing to resist a temptation, though sometime foiled;
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and grieve, when the Tempter hath been too hard for them; and amidst all their foiles, their faith upholds them unto victory:
and grieve, when the Tempter hath been too hard for them; and amid all their foils, their faith upholds them unto victory:
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Still they are comprehended of Christ, even when they are not able to comprehend Christ, Phil. 3.12.
Still they Are comprehended of christ, even when they Are not able to comprehend christ, Philip 3.12.
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And in due time they shall be delivered from all their feares, enemies, dangers, combats, molestation.
And in due time they shall be Delivered from all their fears, enemies, dangers, combats, molestation.
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Section II. Grounds of fixing and setling the heart by Faith. Faith is a strong and effectuall meanes to settle the heart in times of danger;
Section II Grounds of fixing and settling the heart by Faith. Faith is a strong and effectual means to settle the heart in times of danger;
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in times when evill tidings fly about; in times when unbeleeving hearts reele to and fro, Hab. 2.4. Behold, his set•le which is lifted up, is not upright in him;
in times when evil tidings fly about; in times when unbelieving hearts reel to and from, Hab. 2.4. Behold, his set•le which is lifted up, is not upright in him;
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••t the iust shall live by his faith. Isa. 7.9. If ye will not beleeve, 〈 ◊ 〉 ye shall not be established. Chap. 50.10.••t the just shall live by his faith. Isaiah 7.9. If you will not believe, 〈 ◊ 〉 you shall not be established. Chap. 50.10.
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Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the voyce of his servant, that walketh in darknesse and hath no light? let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God. Joh. 14.1. Let not your heart be troubled; Who is among you that fears the Lord, that Obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walks in darkness and hath no Light? let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God. John 14.1. Let not your heart be troubled;
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ye beleeve in God, believe also in me. The Grounds hereof are these. 1. In resrect of God, on whom faith trusteth. you believe in God, believe also in me. The Grounds hereof Are these. 1. In resrect of God, on whom faith Trusteth.
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The heart may well be fixed, because it trusteth on the Lord; who is the Rock of salvation: In a great storme it is good to fasten the anchor to a strong rock: The heart may well be fixed, Because it Trusteth on the Lord; who is the Rock of salvation: In a great storm it is good to fasten the anchor to a strong rock:
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And such is God to the Church in great persecutions, so as all the gates of hell shall not prevaile against it, Mat. 16.18. First, God the Father; And such is God to the Church in great persecutions, so as all the gates of hell shall not prevail against it, Mathew 16.18. First, God the Father;
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the fountaine of the Trinity, and of our comfort. He is our Father; as Christs by nature, so ours by adoption: the fountain of the Trinity, and of our Comfort. He is our Father; as Christ by nature, so ours by adoption:
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and a child resteth securely in the bosome of his loving father. And every Attribute is mighty to fix the heart of Beleever.
and a child rests securely in the bosom of his loving father. And every Attribute is mighty to fix the heart of Believer.
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The power, wisdome, holinesse, truth, mercy, justice of God, and the rest. Also his Counsell taken for the maine, that is, the saving of his soule.
The power, Wisdom, holiness, truth, mercy, Justice of God, and the rest. Also his Counsel taken for the main, that is, the Saving of his soul.
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God is far beyond all imperfections of an earthly friend; who loves well, but may prove forgetfull, unable, weary of doing good, &c. Beside, faith seeth in God a sweet and blessed Providence, in which it may rest quietly and contentedly:
God is Far beyond all imperfections of an earthly friend; who loves well, but may prove forgetful, unable, weary of doing good, etc. Beside, faith sees in God a sweet and blessed Providence, in which it may rest quietly and contentedly:
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Saying as Abraham in that exigent, God will provide; in the mount it shall be seene.
Saying as Abraham in that exigent, God will provide; in the mount it shall be seen.
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Without the will of my Father in H•aven not a haire of mine head, nor a little sporrow can fall to the ground:
Without the will of my Father in H•aven not a hair of mine head, nor a little sporrow can fallen to the ground:
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Things come not to passe either by fate or fortune (which are the contentments of fools and Athe•sts) but by the good hand of God, at least permitting and ordering.
Things come not to pass either by fate or fortune (which Are the contentment's of Fools and Athe•sts) but by the good hand of God, At least permitting and ordering.
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And there be divers acts of Providence; Over-ruling, mittigating, limiting, disposing all to good, even the worst events.
And there be diverse acts of Providence; Overruling, mitigating, limiting, disposing all to good, even the worst events.
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God is the great Governour of the world, and evill shall not come but at his pleasure;
God is the great Governor of the world, and evil shall not come but At his pleasure;
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not till now, not more, not longer, no farther;
not till now, not more, not longer, no farther;
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as he saith to the proud wa•es, Thus farre shall ye go, but no farther. And as Joseph said, Ye thought evill against 〈 ◊ 〉,
as he Says to the proud wa•es, Thus Far shall you go, but no farther. And as Joseph said, You Thought evil against 〈 ◊ 〉,
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but God ment it unto good, Gen. 50.20 And as Job, The Lord give••, and the Lord taketh away;
but God meant it unto good, Gen. 50.20 And as Job, The Lord give••, and the Lord Takes away;
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blessed be the name of the Lord, chap. 1.21. Finally, faith pitcheth on prom•ses, and these heard with 〈 ◊ 〉 Oath, to give us 〈 … 〉 Heb. 6.18. blessed be the name of the Lord, chap. 1.21. Finally, faith pitcheth on prom•ses, and these herd with 〈 ◊ 〉 Oath, to give us 〈 … 〉 Hebrew 6.18.
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And promises are farre better then all performances in this world, whatever they be; still there is more in a promise;
And promises Are Far better then all performances in this world, whatever they be; still there is more in a promise;
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A bl•ssing in the cluster, destroy it not: For the matter, they are precious promises; A bl•ssing in the cluster, destroy it not: For the matter, they Are precious promises;
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for the manner of mak•ng, f••e; for the extent, universall; for the effect, sure and certa•ne; yea and am•n;
for the manner of mak•ng, f••e; for the extent, universal; for the Effect, sure and certa•ne; yea and am•n;
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sure mercies, everlasting mercies, everlasting Covenant, &c. Faithfull is he that hath promised, who will also doe it.sure Mercies, everlasting Mercies, everlasting Covenant, etc. Faithful is he that hath promised, who will also do it.
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And the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. Good foundations for faith to settle upon. Secondly, God the Sonne;
And the Gifts and calling of God Are without Repentance. Good foundations for faith to settle upon. Secondly, God the Son;
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the C•••lati•e of faith, and speciall Ob•ect, on which it resteth. the C•••lati•e of faith, and special Ob•ect, on which it rests.
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There is a world of wealth in Christ, that the heart may well be fixed by beleeving on him.
There is a world of wealth in christ, that the heart may well be fixed by believing on him.
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He is the strength of a beleeving heart; yea everla•••ng strength, Isa. 26.4. and new strength to be still deri•ed from him, according to occasion, chap. 40.31. He is an Advocate with the Father, to non-suit our clamourous sinnes, and keepe our persons in favour.
He is the strength of a believing heart; yea everla•••ng strength, Isaiah 26.4. and new strength to be still deri•ed from him, according to occasion, chap. 40.31. He is an Advocate with the Father, to nonsuit our Clamorous Sins, and keep our Persons in favour.
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He is our King, now governing for us, though in Heaven, in all that glory. He is the best friend we have, neerer then a Brother.
He is our King, now governing for us, though in Heaven, in all that glory. He is the best friend we have, nearer then a Brother.
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He is an enemy to our enemies, and will curse them that curse us, Gen: 12.3. In all respects there is great cause to trust in Christ, and, trusting in him, to be fixed;
He is an enemy to our enemies, and will curse them that curse us, Gen: 12.3. In all respects there is great cause to trust in christ, and, trusting in him, to be fixed;
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Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. Blessed Are all they that put their trust in him.
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He had not been Christ, but to stand us in stead, and give us sure footing in every slippery time and occasion. Thirdly, God the Holy Ghost; He had not been christ, but to stand us in stead, and give us sure footing in every slippery time and occasion. Thirdly, God the Holy Ghost;
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the Spirit of faith, 2 Cor. 4.13. enabling us to speak, or make confession of the truth in dangerou• times.the Spirit of faith, 2 Cor. 4.13. enabling us to speak, or make Confessi of the truth in dangerou• times.
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He is also the spirit of strength, Isa. 11.2. the Spirit of power, of love, and of a sound mind, 2 Tim. 1.7.
He is also the Spirit of strength, Isaiah 11.2. the Spirit of power, of love, and of a found mind, 2 Tim. 1.7.
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And thus he fixeth the poore heart, by what he worketh in it, and what he testifieth to it,
And thus he fixeth the poor heart, by what he works in it, and what he Testifieth to it,
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and what he comforteth; Thence we read the seale of the spirit, the earnest of the spirit, the liberty of the spirit, the witnesse of the spirit and the first f•uits of the spirit;
and what he comforts; Thence we read the seal of the Spirit, the earnest of the Spirit, the liberty of the Spirit, the witness of the Spirit and the First f•uits of the Spirit;
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all of them confirmations to an unsetled heart against its severall trials.
all of them confirmations to an unsettled heart against its several trials.
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When the Holy Ghost was come upon the Apostles, we see how fearlesse they stood before the Counsell, and despised all threatnings.
When the Holy Ghost was come upon the Apostles, we see how fearless they stood before the Counsel, and despised all threatenings.
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O Austit•, he is come, he is come, said Master G•o•• at the sight of the stake;Oh Austit•, he is come, he is come, said Master G•o•• At the sighed of the stake;
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speaking of the comfortable presence of the Holy Ghost, who had withdrawne for a while. And for us, he is promised to abide with us for ever.
speaking of the comfortable presence of the Holy Ghost, who had withdrawn for a while. And for us, he is promised to abide with us for ever.
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Which we professe to beleeve, saying, I beleeve in the Holy Ghost; and so the heart is fixed. Which we profess to believe, saying, I believe in the Holy Ghost; and so the heart is fixed.
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This is the first and self-sufficient ground for faith to settle the heart of Gods child.
This is the First and self-sufficient ground for faith to settle the heart of God's child.
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The rest are secondary, and powerfull onely in their owne place, and in order to that first.
The rest Are secondary, and powerful only in their own place, and in order to that First.
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II. In respect of the Word, upon which faith relyeth. A neer relation there is between Fa••• and the Word;
II In respect of the Word, upon which faith Relieth. A near Relation there is between Fa••• and the Word;
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thence it is called the Word of Faith, Rom. 10.8. And it is a quickning Word, as to David, Psal. 119.50. Thy 〈 ◊ 〉 hath quickned me;
thence it is called the Word of Faith, Rom. 10.8. And it is a quickening Word, as to David, Psalm 119.50. Thy 〈 ◊ 〉 hath quickened me;
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it is a comforting Word, as ver. 24. Thy Testimonies are my delight; It is a strengthning Word, as Heb. 5. ult.
it is a comforting Word, as ver. 24. Thy Testimonies Are my delight; It is a strengthening Word, as Hebrew 5. ult.
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strong meat: It is a sure Word; all to be performed in due time: Heaven and earth shall passe away, but my Word shall not passe away. strong meat: It is a sure Word; all to be performed in due time: Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my Word shall not pass away.
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It is a store-house of promises, which as they were made in mercy, so they shall be made good in truth.
It is a storehouse of promises, which as they were made in mercy, so they shall be made good in truth.
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The Christian being brought into straights may read, and quickly meet with a stay for his poore unstayed, troubled heart;
The Christian being brought into straights may read, and quickly meet with a stay for his poor unstayed, troubled heart;
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and without the Word he should soon miscarry, Psal. 119.92 •al•sse thy law had been my delights, I should have perish•d in m•n• affliction:
and without the Word he should soon miscarry, Psalm 119.92 •al•sse thy law had been my delights, I should have perish•d in m•n• affliction:
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But by help of the Word he is soon setled, confident, full of prayses for his good estate in Christ,
But by help of the Word he is soon settled, confident, full of praises for his good estate in christ,
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and triumphant over all his enemies; see Ps. 56.3, 4, 10, 11. III. In respect of what faith receiveth ▪ It receiveth such mercies at the hand of God, and so much, that it resteth con•ent with and condition the heavenly Father shall a lot unto it.
and triumphant over all his enemies; see Ps. 56.3, 4, 10, 11. III. In respect of what faith receives ▪ It receives such Mercies At the hand of God, and so much, that it rests con•ent with and condition the heavenly Father shall a lot unto it.
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It seeth sinne abolished, forgiven, nothing to be laid to his charge; which is •e blessednesse of a man, Rom. 4.6. It seeth Satan disarmed, the Law satisfied, the curse taken away, hell shut, and Heaven opened to him:
It sees sin abolished, forgiven, nothing to be laid to his charge; which is •e blessedness of a man, Rom. 4.6. It sees Satan disarmed, the Law satisfied, the curse taken away, hell shut, and Heaven opened to him:
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It seeth Gods wrath pacified, his justice satisfied, his favour procured;
It sees God's wrath pacified, his Justice satisfied, his favour procured;
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which is matter of great joy, yea glorying, in the midst of many tribulations, Rom. 5.1, 2, 3. And this is the Kingdome of God within us, 14.17. Not ••at and d••nke, but righteousnesse and peace, and 〈 ◊ 〉 the Holy Ghost.
which is matter of great joy, yea glorying, in the midst of many tribulations, Rom. 5.1, 2, 3. And this is the Kingdom of God within us, 14.17. Not ••at and d••nke, but righteousness and peace, and 〈 ◊ 〉 the Holy Ghost.
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Finally, saith seeth all afflictions sanctified, sweetned, mittigated, exchanged for good; in wrath the Lord remembreth mercy;
Finally, Says sees all afflictions sanctified, sweetened, mitigated, exchanged for good; in wrath the Lord Remember mercy;
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we shall not drinke the d•egs of the Cup, as the wicked doe, and as Christ did for us;
we shall not drink the d•egs of the Cup, as the wicked doe, and as christ did for us;
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but in him sing and triumph, O death, where is thy st•ng ▪ O grace, where is thy victory!
but in him sing and triumph, Oh death, where is thy st•ng ▪ Oh grace, where is thy victory!
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What Agag said foolishly, the Beleever saith on good grounds, T•e bitternesse of death is past:
What Agag said foolishly, the Believer Says on good grounds, T•e bitterness of death is past:
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and, Welcome l•fe: and, To dye is gain: an entrance into glory. IV. In respect of what faith worketh: and, Welcome l•fe: and, To die is gain: an Entrance into glory. IV. In respect of what faith works:
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Faith is no idle grace, but still sets it selfe on work, about such imployments, Faith is no idle grace, but still sets it self on work, about such employments,
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and in such manner, as the Lord will mercifully (according to promise) succour the labouring heart in all his difficulties.
and in such manner, as the Lord will mercifully (according to promise) succour the labouring heart in all his difficulties.
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First, it works out corruption, which would hinder comfort, Acts 15.9. Purifying their hearts by faith, Both the guiltines of sin;
First, it works out corruption, which would hinder Comfort, Acts 15.9. Purifying their hearts by faith, Both the guiltiness of since;
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it is never quiet, till it be clensed & cleared in the blood of Christ:
it is never quiet, till it be cleansed & cleared in the blood of christ:
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Witnesse David a Beleever, who after those great sinnes, heaped up many petitions for pardon, Psal. 51. whereas another fals into the mire,
Witness David a Believer, who After those great Sins, heaped up many petitions for pardon, Psalm 51. whereas Another falls into the mire,
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and lyes wallowing in it, as in his proper clement. And the fil•hinesse of sin; none is suffered to command:
and lies wallowing in it, as in his proper clement. And the fil•hinesse of since; none is suffered to command:
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out with it, keep thy self from in, as from defilement, Psal. 18.23.
out with it, keep thy self from in, as from defilement, Psalm 18.23.
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As the flesh lusteth against the spirit, so the spirit in a Beleever lusteth against the flesh: And, O this body of death, who shall deliver!
As the Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, so the Spirit in a Believer Lusteth against the Flesh: And, Oh this body of death, who shall deliver!
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Create in me a clean heart O God, renew a right spirit within me. Secondly, faith is an undivided companion of a good conscience: Create in me a clean heart Oh God, renew a right Spirit within me. Secondly, faith is an undivided Companion of a good conscience:
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which is a con•inuall feast, a brazen wall; great matter of joy in many and great afflictions, 2 Cor. 1.12. This is our reioycing, even the testimony of our conscience. which is a con•inuall feast, a brazen wall; great matter of joy in many and great afflictions, 2 Cor. 1.12. This is our rejoicing, even the testimony of our conscience.
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Thirdly, it worketh hope; which is an anchor of the soule, both sure and stedfast, entring into that with•n the vaile, Heb. 6.19 ▪ and saith,
Thirdly, it works hope; which is an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, entering into that with•n the veil, Hebrew 6.19 ▪ and Says,
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Though it be ill for the present, it will be better hereafter ▪ In the world is no comfort,
Though it be ill for the present, it will be better hereafter ▪ In the world is no Comfort,
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but in Heaven there is enough and enough:
but in Heaven there is enough and enough:
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Men are enemies, but God a friend, and will appeare in time for us, and against them all:
Men Are enemies, but God a friend, and will appear in time for us, and against them all:
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And if our selves should miscarry, yet our posterity shall see the fruit of all these stirres;
And if our selves should miscarry, yet our posterity shall see the fruit of all these stirs;
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our children shall enter into the good land. A great stay to the heart, when almost overwhelmed with ca•es and fea•es; Psal. 27.13. I had fainted, unlesse I had beleeved to see the goodnesse of the Lord in the land of the l•ving.
our children shall enter into the good land. A great stay to the heart, when almost overwhelmed with ca•es and fea•es; Psalm 27.13. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the Goodness of the Lord in the land of the l•ving.
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Fourthly, faith works patience; to endure any thing in the way, and for the cause of God;
Fourthly, faith works patience; to endure any thing in the Way, and for the cause of God;
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therefore we both labour, and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, 1. Tim. 4.10.Therefore we both labour, and suffer reproach, Because we trust in the living God, 1. Tim. 4.10.
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And by patience the Christian hath power over his owne spirit;
And by patience the Christian hath power over his own Spirit;
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and can possesse his soule, which otherwise would be lost (as it were) by impatience and other distempers.
and can possess his soul, which otherwise would be lost (as it were) by impatience and other distempers.
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When patience hath its perfect worke, he shall be altogether invincible;
When patience hath its perfect work, he shall be altogether invincible;
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and shall hold out unto victory, and to the enjoying of all mercies promised, Heb. 6.12. old Beleevers through faith and patience inherited the promises.
and shall hold out unto victory, and to the enjoying of all Mercies promised, Hebrew 6.12. old Believers through faith and patience inherited the promises.
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Fiftly, faith can pray; the prayer of faith, which availeth much, and after a sort is Omnipotent, as Luther said.
Fifty, faith can pray; the prayer of faith, which availeth much, and After a sort is Omnipotent, as Luther said.
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And specially by prayer the Beleever can get hear•s-ease in every s•d qualitie, the setling of unquiet affections, heavy passions of unbelief, frightfull apprehensions of evill to come.
And specially by prayer the Believer can get hear•s-ease in every s•d quality, the settling of unquiet affections, heavy passion of unbelief, frightful apprehensions of evil to come.
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Lord help my mi•ch•fe, Ps. 109.4. for my love they are my adversaries; b•t I 〈 ◊ 〉 my self• unto prayer: Lord help my mi•ch•fe, Ps. 109.4. for my love they Are my Adversaries; b•t I 〈 ◊ 〉 my self• unto prayer:
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mark the force of that phrase.
mark the force of that phrase.
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And it is said of Jehosaphat, in that great danger, that he set himself• to seek the Lord;
And it is said of Jehoshaphat, in that great danger, that he Set himself• to seek the Lord;
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which both qualified his feare, and obtained a victory, 2 Chron. 20.3. V. In respect of the enemies, both in the world, and from hell: Faith seeth them disabled in the ma•ne:
which both qualified his Fear, and obtained a victory, 2 Chronicles 20.3. V. In respect of the enemies, both in the world, and from hell: Faith sees them disabled in the ma•ne:
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Who can a•• ••st, or condem•e, or separate from the love of God? Well they may kill the body, but not hurt the soule;
Who can a•• ••st, or condem•e, or separate from the love of God? Well they may kill the body, but not hurt the soul;
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or rifle the estate, but not prejudice the goodnes of his estate toward God:
or rifle the estate, but not prejudice the Goodness of his estate towards God:
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Therefore feare them not, saith our Saviour, Luk 12.4, 5. Neither can they do that, til the Lord give them leave;
Therefore Fear them not, Says our Saviour, Luk 12.4, 5. Neither can they do that, till the Lord give them leave;
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as he bad Shime• to curse David; and satan could not touch Job, nor enter into the Swine of the Gada•••ns, till he had commission. as he bad Shime• to curse David; and satan could not touch Job, nor enter into the Swine of the Gada•••ns, till he had commission.
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Enemies are a sharp rod, but in the hand of God; to lay on, or take off, as he pleaseth, Isa. 10.5.
Enemies Are a sharp rod, but in the hand of God; to lay on, or take off, as he Pleases, Isaiah 10.5.
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Nor yet can they vex us one moment longer then the Lord will: As we see in Israels comming out of Egypt, Exod 12.41. The selfe same day, wherein the 430. yeers were expired:
Nor yet can they vex us one moment longer then the Lord will: As we see in Israel's coming out of Egypt, Exod 12.41. The self same day, wherein the 430. Years were expired:
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The rod of the wicked shall not rest on the lot of the righteous: In due time the rod must be cast into the fire. VI. In respect of the proper •nd of faith, which is salvation; 1 Pet. 1.9. Faith never leaves the soul, but in endlesse & unspeakable blessednes. The rod of the wicked shall not rest on the lot of the righteous: In due time the rod must be cast into the fire. VI. In respect of the proper •nd of faith, which is salvation; 1 Pet. 1.9. Faith never leaves the soul, but in endless & unspeakable blessedness.
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There indeed it self endeth, having done its office; but the effect & benefit of it never endeth.
There indeed it self Endeth, having done its office; but the Effect & benefit of it never Endeth.
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Now they say, all is well that ends well; and in present, all is well, because the end shall be good;
Now they say, all is well that ends well; and in present, all is well, Because the end shall be good;
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thence the heart is fixed, and the Beleever fainteth not, whatever he suffers in this life;
thence the heart is fixed, and the Believer fainteth not, whatever he suffers in this life;
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see 2 Cor. 4.16, 17, 18. VII. In respect of Gods grant and ordinance to a Beleever, walking humbly with him;
see 2 Cor. 4.16, 17, 18. VII. In respect of God's grant and Ordinance to a Believer, walking humbly with him;
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as here in the Text, this stands a• a priviledge of the godly, described 〈 ◊ 〉. 1. to be on• that f•a •t God, and d•l•g•• •••g earth 〈 ◊ 〉 Comm••d•ments.
as Here in the Text, this Stands a• a privilege of the godly, described 〈 ◊ 〉. 1. to be on• that f•a •t God, and d•l•g•• •••g earth 〈 ◊ 〉 Comm••d•ments.
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God •ath past over to him such in hum•nity, He sh•• not b• 〈 … 〉 d•g•• 〈 … 〉 in the Lord.
God •ath passed over to him such in hum•nity, He sh•• not b• 〈 … 〉 d•g•• 〈 … 〉 in the Lord.
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Having taken his part of sorrow and feare beforehand, he shall rest in the day of evill.
Having taken his part of sorrow and Fear beforehand, he shall rest in the day of evil.
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And having come to Gods termes (of beleeving, repenting, obeying, zeale, and the like) he shall now enjoy the sweetnesse of it.
And having come to God's terms (of believing, repenting, obeying, zeal, and the like) he shall now enjoy the sweetness of it.
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One that hath served his time faithfully, shall have the priviledges of a Townsman, or Citizen.
One that hath served his time faithfully, shall have the privileges of a Townsman, or Citizen.
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These are the grounds, whereon faith setleth the heart in evill 〈 ◊ 〉. All this while we say nothing •f a Stoicall, or C•n call resolution;
These Are the grounds, whereon faith settleth the heart in evil 〈 ◊ 〉. All this while we say nothing •f a Stoical, or C•n call resolution;
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that a Christian should either be voyd of affections, o• desp•se the crosse by a dogged stomacke;
that a Christian should either be void of affections, o• desp•se the cross by a dogged stomach;
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or that he needs worldly wisdome and policy to help himselfe; or that he must shift and sh•rk for hims•lfe in an indirect way;
or that he needs worldly Wisdom and policy to help himself; or that he must shift and sh•rk for hims•lfe in an indirect Way;
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or goe over to the enemies of God and Religion; or on the other side, seeke his owne revenge upon them.
or go over to the enemies of God and Religion; or on the other side, seek his own revenge upon them.
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All this is but Sau•• Armour, not sit for Dav•d to fight in: Therefore we leave them to Ma••••vel and his disciples:
All this is but Sau•• Armour, not fit for Dav•d to fight in: Therefore we leave them to Ma••••vel and his Disciples:
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Men of this world, who choose sinne rather then affliction:
Men of this world, who choose sin rather then affliction:
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And we goe out against the enemies of God, as David against Goliah, in the name of the Lord.
And we go out against the enemies of God, as David against Goliath, in the name of the Lord.
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Grounds of faith suffice the heires of faith; who are ever happiest, and most at ease, when they hold them to their grounds.
Grounds of faith suffice the Heirs of faith; who Are ever Happiest, and most At ease, when they hold them to their grounds.
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Section III. Improve Faith for setling thy heart in these evill times.
Section III. Improve Faith for settling thy heart in these evil times.
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Every one wisheth the times were setled, and if the times were setled, he would doe thus and thus to make gaine, and live a merry life. Every one wishes the times were settled, and if the times were settled, he would do thus and thus to make gain, and live a merry life.
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But (Christians) the setling of the times is not in your power, the setling of your hearts is, and ye see how:
But (Christians) the settling of the times is not in your power, the settling of your hearts is, and you see how:
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Other may passe away as fruitlesse wishes, and lost endeavours, but this is feisable, and will be to good purpose:
Other may pass away as fruitless wishes, and lost endeavours, but this is feisable, and will be to good purpose:
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The Just is an everlasting fo•ndation, saith Solomon; that is, being fixed by faith; otherwise, he is weak as another man; The Just is an everlasting fo•ndation, Says Solomon; that is, being fixed by faith; otherwise, he is weak as Another man;
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this is the Samsons look, which holds all our strength together;
this is the Samsons look, which holds all our strength together;
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this keeps life in the heart, and steddinesse, whereas without it the soule staggers like a drunken man.
this keeps life in the heart, and steadiness, whereas without it the soul staggers like a drunken man.
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Now live by faith: While the naturall man lives the life of nature, do you live the life of grace and of faith:
Now live by faith: While the natural man lives the life of nature, do you live the life of grace and of faith:
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Make use of this privilege, as Townsmen doe of theirs, to enrich themselves, and keep out forreigners.
Make use of this privilege, as Townsmen do of theirs, to enrich themselves, and keep out foreigners.
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No man hath a commodity lying by him, but he will make use of it when it shall be most for his advantage:
No man hath a commodity lying by him, but he will make use of it when it shall be most for his advantage:
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And so should a Christian of his faith in these times of need:
And so should a Christian of his faith in these times of need:
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Never in all our dayes had we such times and occasions as these, and therefore now more then ever we should put our faith to the proofe.
Never in all our days had we such times and occasions as these, and Therefore now more then ever we should put our faith to the proof.
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Godly men have no exemption from troubles, dangers, or evill tidings, but onely an Antidote, to fence their poore hearts against the venome of them.
Godly men have no exemption from Troubles, dangers, or evil tidings, but only an Antidote, to fence their poor hearts against the venom of them.
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And they have their feares as others have;
And they have their fears as Others have;
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and their feares are both naturall and usefull: Onely this may curbe them and keep them from being immoderate. Faith acted sets the heart as a rock, and the face as a flint; Isa. 50.7. The Lord God will helpe me, therefore shall I not be confounded;
and their fears Are both natural and useful: Only this may curb them and keep them from being immoderate. Faith acted sets the heart as a rock, and the face as a flint; Isaiah 50.7. The Lord God will help me, Therefore shall I not be confounded;
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therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know tha• I shall not be ashamed. Therefore have I Set my face like a flint, and I know tha• I shall not be ashamed.
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Oh! but it is very hard to keep the heart in a good frame, of depending and waiting on God;
Oh! but it is very hard to keep the heart in a good frame, of depending and waiting on God;
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I find my heart soon unsetled, though sometime fixed. True, Gods owne children find sad vicissitudes of faith and frailty;
I find my heart soon unsettled, though sometime fixed. True, God's own children find sad vicissitudes of faith and frailty;
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flesh and spirit are ever combating, as in other things, so in this;
Flesh and Spirit Are ever combating, as in other things, so in this;
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like those that goe upon the sea, sometime carried up to Heaven, sometime downe againe into the de•ps. Let no Christian discourage himselfe because of these alterations:
like those that go upon the sea, sometime carried up to Heaven, sometime down again into the de•ps. Let no Christian discourage himself Because of these alterations:
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Be glad, that sometimes ye find an high tide of affections and assurances: David remembred the yeer• of old and was comforted.
Be glad, that sometime you find an high tide of affections and assurances: David remembered the yeer• of old and was comforted.
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Secondly, it is indeed difficult, and that shewes the excellency of the life of faith: All excellent things are attended w•th their difficulties:
Secondly, it is indeed difficult, and that shows the excellency of the life of faith: All excellent things Are attended w•th their difficulties:
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A great estate needs much adoe in the managing. None layeth siege to a Cottage; neither will Satan trouble those that live the life of nature;
A great estate needs much ado in the managing. None Layeth siege to a Cottage; neither will Satan trouble those that live the life of nature;
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but where faith is, he will quickly shew himselfe an enemy.
but where faith is, he will quickly show himself an enemy.
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Thirdly, Religion in generall, and faith in particular, hath a power in it, both to maintaine it selfe, and oppose the enemy.
Thirdly, Religion in general, and faith in particular, hath a power in it, both to maintain it self, and oppose the enemy.
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Religion in latin hath its name of bind•ng: And in this case, it bindeth the beleeving soule to its Mast,
Religion in latin hath its name of bind•ng: And in this case, it binds the believing soul to its Mast,
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so to avoyd enchanting Syrens of the World, and keep it upright against all stormes of temptation and persecution;
so to avoid enchanting Sire's of the World, and keep it upright against all storms of temptation and persecution;
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and faith at weakest cryes out for help, Lord increase our faith, Lord belp my unbeliefe.
and faith At Weakest cries out for help, Lord increase our faith, Lord belp my unbelief.
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The life of nature strives to preserve it selfe as long as it can, and by the best meanes it can;
The life of nature strives to preserve it self as long as it can, and by the best means it can;
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and so doth the life of faith.
and so does the life of faith.
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The weakest Beleever can make moane, and say all is not well with him, and long for some reliefe; which struglings shall be relieved:
The Weakest Believer can make moan, and say all is not well with him, and long for Some relief; which strugglings shall be relieved:
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Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousnesse, for they shall be filled. Fourthly, therefore strive still to act thy faith; Blessed Are they that hunger and thirst After righteousness, for they shall be filled. Fourthly, Therefore strive still to act thy faith;
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chide unbeliefe away, as Psal. 42.11. Why art thou cast downe, O my soule? why art thou disquieted within me? What reason for this infidelity? Fight the good fight of faith, 1 Tim. 6.12.
chide unbelief away, as Psalm 42.11. Why art thou cast down, Oh my soul? why art thou disquieted within me? What reason for this infidelity? Fight the good fight of faith, 1 Tim. 6.12.
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Contend for the Faith, Jude 3. As for the doctrine of faith, and habit of faith,Contend for the Faith, U^de 3. As for the Doctrine of faith, and habit of faith,
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so for the act and exercise of it: In vain is that habit of power, which is not reduced into act.
so for the act and exercise of it: In vain is that habit of power, which is not reduced into act.
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No need to bid a Sea-man cast forth his anchor in a storme;
No need to bid a Seaman cast forth his anchor in a storm;
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so me thinks there should be no need to call upon a Christian to set his faith on worke, in these dangerous dayes.
so me thinks there should be no need to call upon a Christian to Set his faith on work, in these dangerous days.
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Quest. What should we doe to exercise our faith in soule weather, and make our use of it when need requireth. Quest. What should we do to exercise our faith in soul weather, and make our use of it when need requires.
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Answ. 1. Seeke the Lord by prayer; from whom commeth every good and perfect g•ft; and to live the life of faith, is one of those gifts. Answer 1. Seek the Lord by prayer; from whom comes every good and perfect g•ft; and to live the life of faith, is one of those Gifts.
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As he is the Author, so the F•n•sher of faith, Heb. 12.2. As he gives the habit, so the act and operation of it:
As he is the Author, so the F•n•sher of faith, Hebrew 12.2. As he gives the habit, so the act and operation of it:
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The Lord gives his Church, both the former and la•ter raine. Faith is a Creature, and the strength whereby we stand is uncreated, even God himselfe:
The Lord gives his Church, both the former and la•ter rain. Faith is a Creature, and the strength whereby we stand is uncreated, even God himself:
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Thou art the strength of my heart (said David) and my portion for ever. Thou art the strength of my heart (said David) and my portion for ever.
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Faith that must support us, must it selfe be supported of the Lord; as Christ prayed for Peter, Luke 22.32. I have prayed that thy faith faile not. Faith that must support us, must it self be supported of the Lord; as christ prayed for Peter, Lycia 22.32. I have prayed that thy faith fail not.
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Doth any of you therefore want wisdome or strength? Let him ask of God, who giveth liberally.
Does any of you Therefore want Wisdom or strength? Let him ask of God, who gives liberally.
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He is the onely stay for a poore Beleever in streights and difficulties: Fall to casting anchor in Heaven, or else ye are gone:
He is the only stay for a poor Believer in straights and difficulties: Fallen to casting anchor in Heaven, or Else you Are gone:
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NONLATINALPHABET doth neither justifie, nor uphold us in great trials: God must help us to beleeve, or we shall soone come to nothing:
does neither justify, nor uphold us in great trials: God must help us to believe, or we shall soon come to nothing:
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Faith with its Correlative is all in all to us.
Faith with its Correlative is all in all to us.
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2. Keep still in eye those many grounds, on which faith standeth, and establisheth the heart, that is, the Relations of God to us, his Attributes, Promises, Providence, mercies received, mercies reserved, &c. A tall man in the bottome of a celler will see but little;
2. Keep still in eye those many grounds, on which faith Stands, and Establisheth the heart, that is, the Relations of God to us, his Attributes, Promises, Providence, Mercies received, Mercies reserved, etc. A tall man in the bottom of a cellar will see but little;
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and a strong Beleever if his grounds be out of fight, will be weak as another man.
and a strong Believer if his grounds be out of fight, will be weak as Another man.
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To the Law and to the Testimony, in matters to be done; to the Gospell, and to the Promises, in matters to be beleeved, and receive comfort. To the Law and to the Testimony, in matters to be done; to the Gospel, and to the Promises, in matters to be believed, and receive Comfort.
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A Trades-man to furnish his Shop, will repaire to the Ware-house:
A Tradesman to furnish his Shop, will repair to the Warehouse:
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And a Christian to be furnished with comfort, must repaire to the Promises and the like supplies.
And a Christian to be furnished with Comfort, must repair to the Promises and the like supplies.
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It may be observed, that the same Christian, as he hath used his grounds, or not used them, hath been strangely altered,
It may be observed, that the same Christian, as he hath used his grounds, or not used them, hath been strangely altered,
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as if he were not the same man: One while a Gyant, another while a Dwarfe.
as if he were not the same man: One while a Giant, Another while a Dwarf.
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Oh (saith David ) I shall one day fall by the hand of Saul: Another time he will not feare, though ten thousand had compassed him round about.
O (Says David) I shall one day fallen by the hand of Saul: another time he will not Fear, though ten thousand had compassed him round about.
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One while Job curseth his birth-day, and is very impatient;
One while Job Curseth his birthday, and is very impatient;
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another while he will trust in God, though he kill him. It is aliquid Dei, some divine thing, that must uphold the best heart that is.
Another while he will trust in God, though he kill him. It is Aliquid Dei, Some divine thing, that must uphold the best heart that is.
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If his means be neglected or laid aside, there quickly comes a fearfull alteration: When the Moone receives not light from the Sunne, it is presently eclipsed.
If his means be neglected or laid aside, there quickly comes a fearful alteration: When the Moon receives not Light from the Sun, it is presently eclipsed.
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3 Shut the eye of flesh at such times, and beware of carnall reason: Carnall reason is a great enemy to faith:
3 Shut the eye of Flesh At such times, and beware of carnal reason: Carnal reason is a great enemy to faith:
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therefore these are opposed one to another, To walk by faith, and walk by sight, 2 Cor. 5.7. We walk by faith, and not by sight.
Therefore these Are opposed one to Another, To walk by faith, and walk by sighed, 2 Cor. 5.7. We walk by faith, and not by sighed.
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He that will goe by likelihoods and unlikelihoods shall never be setled in beleeving. The servant of Elisha feared, because he looked onely at them that came against him,
He that will go by likelihoods and unlikelihoods shall never be settled in believing. The servant of Elisha feared, Because he looked only At them that Come against him,
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and saw not who were with him: The Noble-man dyed for it:
and saw not who were with him: The Nobleman died for it:
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If God should make windowes in Heaven, could there be such plenty? Zacharias was stricken dumb for asking, whereby shall I know this? being old, If God should make windows in Heaven, could there be such plenty? Zacharias was stricken dumb for asking, whereby shall I know this? being old,
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and his Wife well stricken in yeers.
and his Wife well stricken in Years.
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Abraham on the other side, considered not the deadnesse of his owne body, or of Sarahs wombe, but looked at him who had promised, that he was able and faithfull to performe. Abraham on the other side, considered not the deadness of his own body, or of Sarahs womb, but looked At him who had promised, that he was able and faithful to perform.
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The naked Word of God is sufficient for performing all his promises:
The naked Word of God is sufficient for performing all his promises:
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Never ask, when, or how, or any such matters? Hath not the Lord spoken it? And if it be mervailous in your eyes, should it be mervailous in mine eyes, sa•th the Lord of •osts? Zech. 8.6. Oh (say we) our enemies are many and strong, our friends few and weak, treasure exhausted, no likelihood of carrying our cause;
Never ask, when, or how, or any such matters? Hath not the Lord spoken it? And if it be marvelous in your eyes, should it be marvelous in mine eyes, sa•th the Lord of •osts? Zechariah 8.6. O (say we) our enemies Are many and strong, our Friends few and weak, treasure exhausted, no likelihood of carrying our cause;
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Lord, by this time it stinketh, for t••s is the fourth day: Lord, by this time it stinketh, for t••s is the fourth day:
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Ah (said Christ to Martha) said I not unto thee, that if thou wouldest beleeve thou shouldest see the glory of God? Joh. 11.40. Mans reason is a short measure to esteem the power and wisdome of God.
Ah (said christ to Martha) said I not unto thee, that if thou Wouldst believe thou Shouldst see the glory of God? John 11.40. men reason is a short measure to esteem the power and Wisdom of God.
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These are some meanes to act faith in these times of need: Now put your faith to it;
These Are Some means to act faith in these times of need: Now put your faith to it;
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stirre up the gift of God that is in you: stir up the gift of God that is in you:
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Wherefore should a man have riches, and not have the use of them? Know, it is a fault,
Wherefore should a man have riches, and not have the use of them? Know, it is a fault,
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and matter of reproofe in Beleevers, to give way to those feares. Feare not their feare, nor be afraid;
and matter of reproof in Believers, to give Way to those fears. fear not their Fear, nor be afraid;
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sanctifie the Lord of hosts himselfe, and let him be your feare and your dread.
sanctify the Lord of hosts himself, and let him be your Fear and your dread.
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why did ye doubt, O ye of little faith? He is a coward, who hath a sword by his side, why did you doubt, Oh you of little faith? He is a coward, who hath a sword by his side,
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and will not use it against a theefe:
and will not use it against a thief:
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And he is a Miser, who hath store of riches, and yet wanteth necessaries in his sicknesse.
And he is a Miser, who hath store of riches, and yet Wants necessaries in his sickness.
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Apply it to thy selfe, and think, Who would be so clogged and turmoyled with feares,
Apply it to thy self, and think, Who would be so clogged and turmoiled with fears,
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when he may be rid of them? Onely if ye stand to your owne Principles, and remember your grounds:
when he may be rid of them? Only if you stand to your own Principles, and Remember your grounds:
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None so merry as a true Christian, if he hold his owne; indeed none but he:
None so merry as a true Christian, if he hold his own; indeed none but he:
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Others glory in the face, not in heart, 2 Cor. 5.12.
Others glory in the face, not in heart, 2 Cor. 5.12.
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Section IV. Benefits of acting thy Faith in these evill times. These benefits are many and great.
Section IV. Benefits of acting thy Faith in these evil times. These benefits Are many and great.
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First, what a sweet life would it be, to be past these torturing fears? which now lye gnawing upon your hearts, and drinking up your spir•t, that your life is scarce worthy to be called a life. First, what a sweet life would it be, to be passed these torturing fears? which now lie gnawing upon your hearts, and drinking up your spir•t, that your life is scarce worthy to be called a life.
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Oh these heavy and gro•ning passions of unbelief! How doe they keep a man in bo•dage all the dayes of his life! Heb. 2.15. A man shall (through these feares) want what he hath, aswell as what he hath not.
O these heavy and gro•ning passion of unbelief! How do they keep a man in bo•dage all the days of his life! Hebrew 2.15. A man shall (through these fears) want what he hath, aswell as what he hath not.
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Onely because he brings not his faith into exercise.
Only Because he brings not his faith into exercise.
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Secondly, the acting of faith would be great glory to God, whom we serve, and in whom we professe to beleeve; shewing actually;
Secondly, the acting of faith would be great glory to God, whom we serve, and in whom we profess to believe; showing actually;
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that the Lord is sufficient matter of joy when all other comforts faile, Hab. 3.17, 18. Although the Figge-tree shall not blossome — yet will I reioyce in the Lord, I will be glad in the God of my salvation.
that the Lord is sufficient matter of joy when all other comforts fail, Hab. 3.17, 18. Although the Fig tree shall not blossom — yet will I rejoice in the Lord, I will be glad in the God of my salvation.
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It is honour to any Master, to see his Servant cheerfull at his businesse, and stick to him in great hazards;
It is honour to any Master, to see his Servant cheerful At his business, and stick to him in great hazards;
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a signe he is a good Master: So here, God is honoured while his servants wait upon him cheerfully.
a Signen he is a good Master: So Here, God is honoured while his Servants wait upon him cheerfully.
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And, joy of heartes one part of our Masters allowance: My servants shall reioyce, Isa. 65.13.
And, joy of hearts one part of our Masters allowance: My Servants shall rejoice, Isaiah 65.13.
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Thirdly, it would be a good credit to our holy profession, and draw others to it;
Thirdly, it would be a good credit to our holy profession, and draw Others to it;
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as being a fountaine of comfort in the sadd•st streights and difficulties, Psal. 46.4. There is a River, the streames whereof shall make glad the City of God.
as being a fountain of Comfort in the sadd•st straights and difficulties, Psalm 46.4. There is a River, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God.
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And who would not enter upon so comfortable a course of life? All seeme willing to live a fine and joyfull life, which is never done compleatly, till faith be both gotten and exercised.
And who would not enter upon so comfortable a course of life? All seem willing to live a fine and joyful life, which is never done completely, till faith be both got and exercised.
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Fourthly, if our faith were well acted, we should walk as so many tall Gyants, farre above all reach of the evill world, our faith being our victory, whereby we overcome the world, 1 Joh. 5.4. We should not onely beare, but contemne the contempt of ungodly men:
Fourthly, if our faith were well acted, we should walk as so many tall Giants, Far above all reach of the evil world, our faith being our victory, whereby we overcome the world, 1 John 5.4. We should not only bear, but contemn the contempt of ungodly men:
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As our Lord, who despised the shame. Threaten these things to your Courtiers, said the Martyrs; As our Lord, who despised the shame. Threaten these things to your Courtiers, said the Martyrs;
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we have faith, and thereby are growne hardy. Or promise these rewards, honours, great advantages to them that care for them;
we have faith, and thereby Are grown hardy. Or promise these rewards, honours, great advantages to them that care for them;
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we have other matters in our heart and eye, and cannot be wonne from the truth.
we have other matters in our heart and eye, and cannot be won from the truth.
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Fiftly, it our faith were duly set on worke, we should undertake great things for the Cause,
Fifty, it our faith were duly Set on work, we should undertake great things for the Cause,
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and in the way of God; saying in great sufferings, as the Apostle did, I know whom I have beleeved.
and in the Way of God; saying in great sufferings, as the Apostle did, I know whom I have believed.
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Having the spirit of faith, we would speake, and make a good confession in time of need.Having the Spirit of faith, we would speak, and make a good Confessi in time of need.
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We would part with our estates, yea and lives too, disburse, fight, apologize, any thing, so that our Lord and his Cause may be glorified.
We would part with our estates, yea and lives too, disburse, fight, apologise, any thing, so that our Lord and his Cause may be glorified.
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Sixtly, still as faith is acted, we shall be able to make mighty prayers; prayers that shall availe m•ch for furthering the worke of God:
Sixty, still as faith is acted, we shall be able to make mighty Prayers; Prayers that shall avail m•ch for furthering the work of God:
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being prayers of •a•th, Jam. 5.15, 16. And we shall not be weary of praying, though we seem to strive against the streame:
being Prayers of •a•th, Jam. 5.15, 16. And we shall not be weary of praying, though we seem to strive against the stream:
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No, saith Faith, it will be to purpose, therefore pray alway• and f••m not, Luke 18.1. Lastly, if we act our faith, we shall be kept from temptations, which great afflictions use generally to bring along with them:
No, Says Faith, it will be to purpose, Therefore pray alway• and f••m not, Lycia 18.1. Lastly, if we act our faith, we shall be kept from temptations, which great afflictions use generally to bring along with them:
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as namely, to despaire, or use indirect meanes for helping our selves. He that beleeveth shall not make hast, Isa. 28.16. Our faith will be a shield to us, whereby we shall be able to quench all the fiery da•ts of the wicked, Eph. 6.16. It will be a meanes to keep God with us, and keep us in the way of God;
as namely, to despair, or use indirect means for helping our selves. He that Believeth shall not make haste, Isaiah 28.16. Our faith will be a shield to us, whereby we shall be able to quench all the fiery da•ts of the wicked, Ephesians 6.16. It will be a means to keep God with us, and keep us in the Way of God;
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which alwayes hath a sure recompence of reward.
which always hath a sure recompense of reward.
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Section V. Motives to act Faith in these dangerous times.
Section V. Motives to act Faith in these dangerous times.
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Beside those benefits of acting thy faith, there be divers other considerations which may move thee thereunto. Beside those benefits of acting thy faith, there be diverse other considerations which may move thee thereunto.
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First, the setting of thy faith on work setteth God on work, to doe great things for his people:
First, the setting of thy faith on work sets God on work, to do great things for his people:
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According to thy faith be it unto thee, said our Lord in the Gospell; and to Martha he said, John 11. 4•. According to thy faith be it unto thee, said our Lord in the Gospel; and to Martha he said, John 11. 4•.
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Said I not unto thee, that if thou wouldest beleeve thou shouldest see the glory of God? Mordecai beleeved deliverance would come, one way or other,Said I not unto thee, that if thou Wouldst believe thou Shouldst see the glory of God? Mordecai believed deliverance would come, one Way or other,
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and it came accordingly, Est. 4.14. The three Jewes beleeved God would save them in the fiery furnace:
and it Come accordingly, Est. 4.14. The three Jews believed God would save them in the fiery furnace:
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and they were saved, Dan. 3.17. The greatest Beleevers have been the greatest Receivers, Heb. 11. The old Beleevers by faith obtained wonderfull mercies:
and they were saved, Dan. 3.17. The greatest Believers have been the greatest Receivers, Hebrew 11. The old Believers by faith obtained wonderful Mercies:
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All things are possible to him that beleeveth:
All things Are possible to him that Believeth:
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God will doe for them that give glory to his Name, which is by faith, Rom 4.20. such give him the glory of his power, of his wisdome, mercy, faithfulnesse, all his Attributes;
God will do for them that give glory to his Name, which is by faith, Rom 4.20. such give him the glory of his power, of his Wisdom, mercy, faithfulness, all his Attributes;
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and they cast themselves wholly upon him, as Clyents on their Counsellour, therefore shall not be disappointed;
and they cast themselves wholly upon him, as Clients on their Counselor, Therefore shall not be disappointed;
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yea, Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is;
yea, Blessed is the man that Trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is;
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he shall be as a Tree planted by the watters, &c. Jer. 17.7, 8.he shall be as a Tree planted by the watters, etc. Jer. 17.7, 8.
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But ah this base infidelity, which puts our faith so much in our eye & cals it so often from our hearts too much flesh, too little faith we beleeve no longer then we see signes and wonders;
But ah this base infidelity, which puts our faith so much in our eye & calls it so often from our hearts too much Flesh, too little faith we believe no longer then we see Signs and wonders;
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scarce cheerfull, but while we heare of a victory, or discovery, or other mercy; mightily cast downe at a foyle, or the prevailing of enemies;
scarce cheerful, but while we hear of a victory, or discovery, or other mercy; mightily cast down At a foil, or the prevailing of enemies;
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Shake as the Trees of the Wood, when Rez•n and Pekah are joyned together, Isa. 7.1, 2.Shake as the Trees of the Wood, when Rez•n and Pekah Are joined together, Isaiah 7.1, 2.
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And it brings little home, as is said of carking care. God being dishonoured by unbeliefe, withdraweth his hand, doth not his work, or not yet;
And it brings little home, as is said of carking care. God being dishonoured by unbelief, withdraweth his hand, does not his work, or not yet;
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seeth no vessell set, to receive his precious liquor, and so the oyle ceaseth. Israel could not enter because of unbeliefe, Heb. 3.19. Good is comming, but we are short-winded, and wait not; thence these delayes.
sees no vessel Set, to receive his precious liquour, and so the oil ceases. Israel could not enter Because of unbelief, Hebrew 3.19. Good is coming, but we Are short-winded, and wait not; thence these delays.
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All the fault is not in wicked enemies, or the sinners in Sion; but some fault resideth in Gods owne children, who beleeve not as they should doe.
All the fault is not in wicked enemies, or the Sinners in Sion; but Some fault resideth in God's own children, who believe not as they should do.
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Infidelity is an hatefull sinne too, and reprovable;
Infidelity is an hateful sin too, and reprovable;
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it detracteth from God, as if he were not wise, able, vigilant to fulfill his promises;
it detracteth from God, as if he were not wise, able, vigilant to fulfil his promises;
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so he stayes his hand, as one that will be better waited on.
so he stays his hand, as one that will be better waited on.
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Take notice of this, as one cause why the work of Reformation, and of our happinesse, doth stick so long in the birth;
Take notice of this, as one cause why the work of Reformation, and of our happiness, does stick so long in the birth;
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it is much desired, but not attained; and yet the Lord willing it should be done, and that throughly:
it is much desired, but not attained; and yet the Lord willing it should be done, and that thoroughly:
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There is cause enough for it in the unreformednesse of people, who after all the terrours and humiliations,
There is cause enough for it in the unreformednesse of people, who After all the terrors and humiliations,
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yet tu•n not from their evil ways, as the men of Ninive. But here is something in Gods owne people, whose faith is so little, and their feare so great:
yet tu•n not from their evil ways, as the men of Nineveh. But Here is something in God's own people, whose faith is so little, and their Fear so great:
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If we beleeved more, we should see his great works done the sooner:
If we believed more, we should see his great works done the sooner:
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Therefore resolve upon that in Mark 11.22, 23, 24. Have Faith in God: And, What things soever ye desire when ye pray, beleeve that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
Therefore resolve upon that in Mark 11.22, 23, 24. Have Faith in God: And, What things soever you desire when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them.
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Secondly, think thus with your selves;
Secondly, think thus with your selves;
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why should not faith make couragious, as well as vain-glory, envy, propriety of goods, safety of the Country, memory and emulation of Ancestors,
why should not faith make courageous, as well as vainglory, envy, propriety of goods, safety of the Country, memory and emulation of Ancestors,
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or the like carnall considerations, which have mightily elevated the spirits of people heretofore; as namely, the old Romans who became Lords of the World;
or the like carnal considerations, which have mightily elevated the spirits of people heretofore; as namely, the old Romans who became lords of the World;
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pro aris & focis, was a great word with them, entring into a fight: And, Ingens gloria calcar habet; and, Dulce & dec•rum est, pro patria mori; Pro aris & focis, was a great word with them, entering into a fight: And, Ingens gloria calcar habet; and, Dulce & dec•rum est, Pro patria Mori;
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and, Imperti causâ, &c. But faith hath higher and stronger considerations;
and, Imperti causâ, etc. But faith hath higher and Stronger considerations;
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the Cause of God, the maintaining of the Gospell, contending for the faith delivered once to the Saints, the upholding and enlarging of the Kingdome of Christ, the keeping of a good conscience, the glory of Heaven in our eye;
the Cause of God, the maintaining of the Gospel, contending for the faith Delivered once to the Saints, the upholding and enlarging of the Kingdom of christ, the keeping of a good conscience, the glory of Heaven in our eye;
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and who would be a slave to Antichrist? Bodily slavery is bad enough, &c. Consider;
and who would be a slave to Antichrist? Bodily slavery is bad enough, etc. Consider;
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Their Rock is not 〈 ◊ 〉 unto our Rock, 〈 ◊ 〉 our enem• the•• 〈 ◊ 〉 being Judges, Deut 12.31.Their Rock is not 〈 ◊ 〉 unto our Rock, 〈 ◊ 〉 our enem• the•• 〈 ◊ 〉 being Judges, Deuteronomy 12.31.
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And, Th•s they doe for a co•••ptible Crowne, we for an 〈 ◊ 〉 •apitole, 1 Cor. 9.25. The higher the spring, the higher the water will ascend at the Conduit.
And, Th•s they do for a co•••ptible Crown, we for an 〈 ◊ 〉 •apitole, 1 Cor. 9.25. The higher the spring, the higher the water will ascend At the Conduit.
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A Beleever therefore, going b• the highest Principles and notions should g•t highest in his resolut•ons and behaviours.
A Believer Therefore, going b• the highest Principles and notions should g•t highest in his resolut•ons and behaviours.
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Thirdly, we have still, and a long time have had great meanes to be strong in faith;
Thirdly, we have still, and a long time have had great means to be strong in faith;
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a Ministery o• many yee•s continuance, which is growing food, 1 Pet. 2.2. 〈 … 〉 of the Wood, that it 〈 … 〉.
a Ministry o• many yee•s Continuance, which is growing food, 1 Pet. 2.2. 〈 … 〉 of the Wood, that it 〈 … 〉.
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A tree planted in a go•• place, and there continuing m•n•ee•s, is well rooted and so should the trees of righteousnesse be, after so long standing.
A tree planted in a go•• place, and there Continuing m•n•ee•s, is well rooted and so should the trees of righteousness be, After so long standing.
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The Martyr• had but few yeer• in King 〈 ◊ 〉. time, yet they gathered strength enough, to carry them through the flames.
The Martyr• had but few yeer• in King 〈 ◊ 〉. time, yet they gathered strength enough, to carry them through the flames.
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A shame it will be to us, not to be proficients according to our time; when for the time we might be Teachers, Heb. 5.11. Weaknesses of faith and other graces should have been outgrowne long agoe.
A shame it will be to us, not to be proficients according to our time; when for the time we might be Teachers, Hebrew 5.11. Weaknesses of faith and other graces should have been outgrown long ago.
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Adde the going so often to the Lords Supper; which to a prepared soule is a batling Ordinance.
Add the going so often to the lords Supper; which to a prepared soul is a batling Ordinance.
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No feast yeeldeth so good juy• and nourishment to the body, bu• this yeeldeth as good to such • soule.
No feast yields so good juy• and nourishment to the body, bu• this yields as good to such • soul.
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Bread strengthneth man heart; especially this bread tha• came downe from Heaven, Psa 104.15. O the sweet communio• that hath been between Christ an• thy Soule, upon due frequenting the Ordinance!Bred strengtheneth man heart; especially this bred tha• Come down from Heaven, Psa 104.15. O the sweet communio• that hath been between christ an• thy Soul, upon due frequenting the Ordinance!
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and O the frequent repast of thy soule upon prayer, and the experience thou hast had of Gods love an• providence!
and Oh the frequent repast of thy soul upon prayer, and the experience thou hast had of God's love an• providence!
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and doest thou ye• feare? Septuaginta annos servivi•• Christo, & mori times. Finally, the many good Books and Treatises, which of late yeer• have been published;
and dost thou ye• Fear? Septuagint annos servivi•• Christ, & Mori times. Finally, the many good Books and Treatises, which of late yeer• have been published;
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as it were of purpose, to fence and furnis• Christians for these sad times wherein are choicest collection for fixing a poore beleeving heart in all occasions. as it were of purpose, to fence and furnis• Christians for these sad times wherein Are Choicest collection for fixing a poor believing heart in all occasions.
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God that foresaw what he was about to doe, directed his Ministers, so to make provision for his people; God that foresaw what he was about to do, directed his Ministers, so to make provision for his people;
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as when he sent a sore famine upon Canaan, he sent Joseph beforehand to provide for his Father and Brethren.
as when he sent a soar famine upon Canaan, he sent Joseph beforehand to provide for his Father and Brothers.
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Fourthly, in those present troubles and dangers, the Lord hath all along opened a doore of hope, for upholding our faith unto victory:
Fourthly, in those present Troubles and dangers, the Lord hath all along opened a door of hope, for upholding our faith unto victory:
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Seeing how weak weare in beleeving bare promises, he hath given us somthing in hand for encouragement:
Seeing how weak wear in believing bore promises, he hath given us something in hand for encouragement:
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He hath still sent us some pawnes of more, which he will doe for us in time;
He hath still sent us Some pawns of more, which he will do for us in time;
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an earnest of the whole bargaine: And experience is a great help unto faith;
an earnest of the Whole bargain: And experience is a great help unto faith;
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as in the Apostles, He hath delive•ed us from great death, and doth deliver, and we trust also he will deliver.
as in the Apostles, He hath delive•ed us from great death, and does deliver, and we trust also he will deliver.
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When we began to quaile at any time, presently a victory was given, a discovery made, a defeat of their Counsels or Forces, the spirits of people raised up above all expectation, in a Count• which was given for a lost Count a signe the Lord means to doe the work at last:
When we began to quail At any time, presently a victory was given, a discovery made, a defeat of their Counsels or Forces, the spirits of people raised up above all expectation, in a Count• which was given for a lost Count a Signen the Lord means to do the work At last:
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If he meant to d•stroy us, he would not shew us such things as these. Thus, by what the Lord hath done already, he doth even invite us to beleeve, and not feare.
If he meant to d•stroy us, he would not show us such things as these. Thus, by what the Lord hath done already, he does even invite us to believe, and not Fear.
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Fiftly, it is but a while, and y• shall see what now ye beleeve. Y•• a little while, and he that shall com• will come, and his reward is with him.
Fifty, it is but a while, and y• shall see what now you believe. Y•• a little while, and he that shall com• will come, and his reward is with him.
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In Heaven there will be n• acting of faith, no use of it, as now all there is in Fruition, Union and Vision: In this life, Blessed are they that beleeve, though they see not:
In Heaven there will be n• acting of faith, no use of it, as now all there is in Fruition, union and Vision: In this life, Blessed Are they that believe, though they see not:
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In that life, blessed are those that see what hitherto they beleeved ▪ If we strive a little, we shall find our waiting was to purpose:
In that life, blessed Are those that see what hitherto they believed ▪ If we strive a little, we shall find our waiting was to purpose:
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Yet two or three Closes, and we shall be at our Fathers house. And there we shall have neither unbeliefe to combat withall, nor any other enemy;
Yet two or three Closes, and we shall be At our Father's house. And there we shall have neither unbelief to combat withal, nor any other enemy;
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no feare, no molestation, no imperfection whatsoever.
no Fear, no molestation, no imperfection whatsoever.
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Sixtly, if faith be not acted, ye will lose the benefit of those comforts which are your owne:
Sixty, if faith be not acted, you will loose the benefit of those comforts which Are your own:
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Ye forsake your owne me•••s, Jonah 2.8. Ye live heavily, when your estate gives you leave to live most cheerfully.You forsake your own me•••s, Jonah 2.8. You live heavily, when your estate gives you leave to live most cheerfully.
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Hag•• saw 〈 ◊ 〉 the Well and was out of heart, as if no water were to be bad.Hag•• saw 〈 ◊ 〉 the Well and was out of heart, as if no water were to be bad.
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M•• saw not Christ 〈 ◊ 〉 eye• being held• and was still in perplexity: A miserly niggard wants what he h•th, as well as what he hath not:M•• saw not christ 〈 ◊ 〉 eye• being held• and was still in perplexity: A miserly niggard Wants what he h•th, as well as what he hath not:
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And to look upon, what difference between an unbeleever, and a Beleever not improving his faith when need requires? One sighs as much as the other, &c. Now this is a disparagement to faith,
And to look upon, what difference between an unbeliever, and a Believer not improving his faith when need requires? One sighs as much as the other, etc. Now this is a disparagement to faith,
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and the high calling of a Christian, who alone in truth hath cause to be me•ry:
and the high calling of a Christian, who alone in truth hath cause to be me•ry:
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A discouragement to others, to come on in such an uncomfortable profession: An hinderanc• of prayer;
A discouragement to Others, to come on in such an uncomfortable profession: an hinderanc• of prayer;
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a dishonour to God, a• if he made no good allowance to his Servants:
a dishonour to God, a• if he made no good allowance to his Servants:
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And doth the devils owne work, who when he cannot hinder a Christian of the end of his way, will doe his best to spoyle him of the comfort of his way.
And does the Devils own work, who when he cannot hinder a Christian of the end of his Way, will do his best to spoil him of the Comfort of his Way.
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Section VI. Objections for feare, against Faith, answered.
Section VI. Objections for Fear, against Faith, answered.
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Oh (say some) we have so many things to feare, that we know not how to make use of our faith:
O (say Some) we have so many things to Fear, that we know not how to make use of our faith:
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But why so? Faith hath a strength at all assayes, to help at a dead lift:
But why so? Faith hath a strength At all assays, to help At a dead lift:
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That if a Christian hold his owne he shall wade well through all his feares, and evils feared:
That if a Christian hold his own he shall wade well through all his fears, and evils feared:
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All things are possible to him that beleeveth; to receive, to doe, to suffer, to overcome. Know therefore in generall:
All things Are possible to him that Believeth; to receive, to do, to suffer, to overcome. Know Therefore in general:
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First, that the Order of Grace is stronger then the Order of Nature: We have many enemies, or troubles, but mo with us then against us:
First, that the Order of Grace is Stronger then the Order of Nature: We have many enemies, or Troubles, but more with us then against us:
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They are great, but the Lord greater, Omnipotent: And the Angels mightier to save, then devils to hurt us:
They Are great, but the Lord greater, Omnipotent: And the Angels Mightier to save, then Devils to hurt us:
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Divine Ordinances, full of solid strength and comfort; and all the Treasures of Gods love full and inexhaust.
Divine Ordinances, full of solid strength and Comfort; and all the Treasures of God's love full and inexhaust.
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If a Beleever look upward he seeth an infinite advantage above them all:
If a Believer look upward he sees an infinite advantage above them all:
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The wav•s rage horribly, but the Lo•d is mightier, Psal. 93.3, 4. Tyrants get on high, and are mighty to oppresse;
The wav•s rage horribly, but the Lo•d is Mightier, Psalm 93.3, 4. Tyrants get on high, and Are mighty to oppress;
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but still he is mightier, Eccles. 5.8. They are crafty; but he catcheth th• man their craftinesse, 1 Cor. 3.19
but still he is Mightier, Eccles. 5.8. They Are crafty; but he Catches th• man their craftiness, 1 Cor. 3.19
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Secondly, faith ••n set the Christian farre above his own strength; as the strength of others, so his owne:
Secondly, faith ••n Set the Christian Far above his own strength; as the strength of Others, so his own:
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Out of weaknesse be shall be made strong, Heb. 11.34. He can doe more in a certaine case, then at another time.Out of weakness be shall be made strong, Hebrew 11.34. He can do more in a certain case, then At Another time.
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As Martyrs, they endured the flam•s; as men, they could never have endu••d them. While Peters faith l•sted, he walked upon the waters.
As Martyrs, they endured the flam•s; as men, they could never have endu••d them. While Peter's faith l•sted, he walked upon the waters.
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Thirdly, in all particular fears, saith hath something to say out of the Word, which shall stay the heart,
Thirdly, in all particular fears, Says hath something to say out of the Word, which shall stay the heart,
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and counterp•••e all the burden of feares that would clog it. The Word hath a quickning vertue, first and last:
and counterp•••e all the burden of fears that would clog it. The Word hath a quickening virtue, First and last:
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First for re••neration, afterward for sustentation. It is a plentifull Storehouse, out of which some comfort is still to be fetched:
First for re••neration, afterwards for sustentation. It is a plentiful Storehouse, out of which Some Comfort is still to be fetched:
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And David saith, he had perished, unlesse the Word had comforted him.
And David Says, he had perished, unless the Word had comforted him.
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To give some instances of the fears of godly Christians in these 〈 ◊ 〉 dayes. To give Some instances of the fears of godly Christians in these 〈 ◊ 〉 days.
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Obiect. 1. We feare we shall lose the Gospell; the maine aime of the Antichristian generation that are risen up amongst us. Object. 1. We Fear we shall loose the Gospel; the main aim of the Antichristian generation that Are risen up among us.
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Answ. 1. The Word saith, that the Gospell is at Gods disposing, and not mans, whoever he be.Answer 1. The Word Says, that the Gospel is At God's disposing, and not men, whoever he be.
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The Starres are in the right hand of Christ, Rev. 1.16. It is God that takes away the Word of the Kingdom, and gives it to others, Mat. 21.43.
The Stars Are in the right hand of christ, Rev. 1.16. It is God that Takes away the Word of the Kingdom, and gives it to Others, Mathew 21.43.
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And faithfull Ministers say they shall continue at their worke so long as God pleaseth, let all the •o•es and beasts of the world doe what they can, Luke 13.31, 32. G•• and tell that •ox, &c. They were in ill case,
And faithful Ministers say they shall continue At their work so long as God Pleases, let all the •o•es and beasts of the world do what they can, Lycia 13.31, 32. G•• and tell that •ox, etc. They were in ill case,
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if they were at mans discretion:
if they were At men discretion:
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Even in times of peace, wicked men would have quite put downe good Ministers their malice and wickednesse hath not been wanting all this while:
Even in times of peace, wicked men would have quite put down good Ministers their malice and wickedness hath not been wanting all this while:
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No thankes to them, that the Gospell hath continued as it doth.
No thanks to them, that the Gospel hath continued as it does.
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2. If there should be some res•••t, yet not wholly, especially in respect of a good heart:
2. If there should be Some res•••t, yet not wholly, especially in respect of a good heart:
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The word of God is not bo••d, 2 Tim. 2.9. The beleeving heart shall be mervailously fed with the old store it gathered.The word of God is not bo••d, 2 Tim. 2.9. The believing heart shall be mervailously fed with the old store it gathered.
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There is an hidden Manna•: And, the Word of G•d abideth in you.
There is an hidden Manna•: And, the Word of G•d Abideth in you.
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As for the Elect that are not yet gathered, the Word shall goe forth and reach the mall:
As for the Elect that Are not yet gathered, the Word shall go forth and reach the mall:
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It shall have a free course, and be glorified, 2 Thes. 3.1.
It shall have a free course, and be glorified, 2 Thebes 3.1.
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When God hath a people to gather, though there be many Adversaries, yet Preachers shall both goe and continue there, 1 Cor. 16.8, 9. I have much people in this City; abide here.
When God hath a people to gather, though there be many Adversaries, yet Preachers shall both go and continue there, 1 Cor. 16.8, 9. I have much people in this city; abide Here.
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And Jeremies preaching did good to some, though the most cursed him, chap. 15.11. The Election obtain•th, th•ugh the rest be hardned:
And Jeremies preaching did good to Some, though the most cursed him, chap. 15.11. The Election obtain•th, th•ugh the rest be hardened:
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The Elect must be s•aled, before ••y hurt can be done, Rev. 7.3. 3. The Word saith, that if it should be suppressed a while, yet it shall be restored againe.
The Elect must be s•aled, before ••y hurt can be done, Rev. 7.3. 3. The Word Says, that if it should be suppressed a while, yet it shall be restored again.
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Teachers shall not be removed into corners any more, Isa. 30.20. They must fall to their work againe, Rev. 10.11. Thou must prophesie againe: After three dayes and an half, the two Witnesses revived and stood up, chap. 11.11.
Teachers shall not be removed into corners any more, Isaiah 30.20. They must fallen to their work again, Rev. 10.11. Thou must prophesy again: After three days and an half, the two Witnesses revived and stood up, chap. 11.11.
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And commonly the ruines of the Church are restored with much advantage, the Ordinances purged from the corruptions that attended them:
And commonly the ruins of the Church Are restored with much advantage, the Ordinances purged from the corruptions that attended them:
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The glory of the latter house greater then that of the former, Hag. 2.9. All reduced to the rule and standard of the Word;The glory of the latter house greater then that of the former, Hag. 2.9. All reduced to the Rule and standard of the Word;
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noting (by Gods severity) wherein they offended, and provoked him to wrath:
noting (by God's severity) wherein they offended, and provoked him to wrath:
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Ashamed of their iniquities, and all errours, and so the Lord shewes them the form of the house, Ezek. 43.10, 11. 4. The Word saith, that the enemies of it shall be utterly confounded and brought to an end;Ashamed of their iniquities, and all errors, and so the Lord shows them the from of the house, Ezekiel 43.10, 11. 4. The Word Says, that the enemies of it shall be utterly confounded and brought to an end;
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sp•cially Antichrist, that grand friend of Traditions and humane Constitutions; downe he must go• notwithstanding all his pillars and supporter•:
sp•cially Antichrist, that grand friend of Traditions and humane Constitutions; down he must go• notwithstanding all his pillars and supporter•:
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He goeth into pe•dit•on, Rev 17.11.He Goes into pe•dit•on, Rev 17.11.
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Though he get breath a while, and some lightning before death, yet that is his end.
Though he get breath a while, and Some lightning before death, yet that is his end.
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The end of these warres will be at the gates of Rome, all in flames and everlasting desolation.
The end of these wars will be At the gates of Room, all in flames and everlasting desolation.
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Obiect. 2. God will be dishonoured and blasphemed if the wicked prevaile. Answ. 1. In this case your fear is most lawfull, and best allowed; Object. 2. God will be dishonoured and blasphemed if the wicked prevail. Answer 1. In this case your Fear is most lawful, and best allowed;
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because (as we have seen before) both God and godly men have ever so feared:
Because (as we have seen before) both God and godly men have ever so feared:
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And I may tell you, ye have cause to rejoyce, that ye have such holy fears as the feare.
And I may tell you, you have cause to rejoice, that you have such holy fears as the Fear.
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2. The Word saith, that God is a Jealous God, and will look to his owne glory; will not suffer the enemies,
2. The Word Says, that God is a Jealous God, and will look to his own glory; will not suffer the enemies,
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or Idols, to get it from him, Isa, 42.8.
or Idols, to get it from him, Isaiah, 42.8.
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Yea, he will get glory over them all, as over the Egyptians and all their gods, Ex. 12.12. and will turne all their fury to his owne p•a•se;
Yea, he will get glory over them all, as over the egyptians and all their God's, Ex. 12.12. and will turn all their fury to his own p•a•se;
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being the more illustrious by their disappointment. True; being the more illustrious by their disappointment. True;
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it was a sword to Davids heart, to heare the wicked say, Where i• thy God? but if the Lord be patient,
it was a sword to Davids heart, to hear the wicked say, Where i• thy God? but if the Lord be patient,
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why should not we? onely our duty is, to mourne for such blasphemies, and pray to the contrary.
why should not we? only our duty is, to mourn for such Blasphemies, and pray to the contrary.
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Obiect. 3. I feare that forreigners will invade, and they will shew no mercy. Answ. The Word tels; Object. 3. I Fear that foreigners will invade, and they will show no mercy. Answer The Word tells;
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first, that the spirits and minds of men are in Gods hand, Exodus 34.24. they shall not think of invading, while his people are busie in his worship:
First, that the spirits and minds of men Are in God's hand, Exodus 34.24. they shall not think of invading, while his people Are busy in his worship:
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Or, he can let them see where the Right goeth; that they shall let all alone and not meddle.
Or, he can let them see where the Right Goes; that they shall let all alone and not meddle.
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Secondly, that the Lord can make the earth to help the woman, Rev. 12.16. Earthly men shall beare the burthen of one anothers malice, and so his people escape it.
Secondly, that the Lord can make the earth to help the woman, Rev. 12.16. Earthly men shall bear the burden of one another's malice, and so his people escape it.
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Moa••tes and Ammonites fell to cutting one another, and so Je••••poa• escaped.Moa••tes and Ammonites fell to cutting one Another, and so Je••••poa• escaped.
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While they have work enough to doe at home, they shall not intend to trouble us.
While they have work enough to do At home, they shall not intend to trouble us.
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Thirdly, that the Lord makes f•ll the ba••es of our gates, and is a wall of fire round about us;
Thirdly, that the Lord makes f•ll the ba••es of our gates, and is a wall of fire round about us;
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the Rereward, the Shield, all in all to us: the Rearward, the Shield, all in all to us:
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Though we have but a watry-wall about our Island, yet in God it may prove too high and strong to be sealed.
Though we have but a watry-wall about our Island, yet in God it may prove too high and strong to be sealed.
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Our woodden houses may swimme about, and keepe out the enemies. Fourthly, there may be forreigne friends as well as foreigne enemies;
Our wooden houses may swim about, and keep out the enemies. Fourthly, there may be foreign Friends as well as foreign enemies;
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and stronger then they, wiser then they, more succesfull then they, as the Lord can make them.
and Stronger then they, Wiser then they, more successful then they, as the Lord can make them.
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The hearts of all are in the hand of God, who still followes his owne work,
The hearts of all Are in the hand of God, who still follows his own work,
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and useth what Instruments he pleaseth. And we see he hath brought in one friendly Nation already.
and uses what Instruments he Pleases. And we see he hath brought in one friendly nation already.
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Obiect. 4. I feare our Worthies in Parliament will be weary, discouraged, too few, and so the work may cease. Object. 4. I Fear our Worthies in Parliament will be weary, discouraged, too few, and so the work may cease.
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Answ. The Word saith, that the Lord hath yet the residue of Spirit, Mal. 2.15. It is but pouring out of more Spirit, and they shall renew their strength and courage:Answer The Word Says, that the Lord hath yet the residue of Spirit, Malachi 2.15. It is but pouring out of more Spirit, and they shall renew their strength and courage:
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Or if one faile, another shall stand up in his place. Certainly, he that hath so raised and upheld them hitherto, will continue them to us,
Or if one fail, Another shall stand up in his place. Certainly, he that hath so raised and upheld them hitherto, will continue them to us,
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and his owne work by them.
and his own work by them.
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If he meant to destroy them, he would not have shewed them such things as these. If he meant to destroy them, he would not have showed them such things as these.
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And who ever heard of a people in Covenant with God, and studying Reformation, wholly forsaken? 2 Chron. 15.2. The Lord is with you, while ye are with him.
And who ever herd of a people in Covenant with God, and studying Reformation, wholly forsaken? 2 Chronicles 15.2. The Lord is with you, while you Are with him.
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And he sheweth since the Covenant last entred into (by many great and notable victories) that he intends them good, and us by them.
And he shows since the Covenant last entered into (by many great and notable victories) that he intends them good, and us by them.
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Beleeve therefore, they shall be worthy instruments of more glory to God, and of more good to his people; Zech. 4.9. The •ands of Zerubbabel have layd the foundation of this house, his hands also shall finish it.
Believe Therefore, they shall be worthy Instruments of more glory to God, and of more good to his people; Zechariah 4.9. The •ands of Zerubbabel have laid the Foundation of this house, his hands also shall finish it.
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Obiect. 5. I feare our moneys will faile; the sinews of War. Answ. 1. The Word saith, The earth is the Lords, and the fulnesse thereof. Object. 5. I Fear our moneys will fail; the sinews of War. Answer 1. The Word Says, The earth is the lords, and the fullness thereof.
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And he can make our Newters, Malignants and Misers, to bring forth their treasures: Or spring a new mine, for supply some other way.
And he can make our Newters, Malignants and Misers, to bring forth their treasures: Or spring a new mine, for supply Some other Way.
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2. It saith, that he makes the weak to confound the m•ghty: And in like reason, the poore to overthrow the rich.
2. It Says, that he makes the weak to confound the m•ghty: And in like reason, the poor to overthrow the rich.
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When men see their estates gone, they wax desperate: Necessity hath been called a terrible weapon:
When men see their estates gone, they wax desperate: Necessity hath been called a terrible weapon:
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And it is evident, that riches cannot get victories. The battel is not to the strong, Eccles. 9.11. The event of a battell belongs wholly to God; Prov. 21.31. The Horse is prepared against the day of battell;
And it is evident, that riches cannot get victories. The battle is not to the strong, Eccles. 9.11. The event of a battle belongs wholly to God; Curae 21.31. The Horse is prepared against the day of battle;
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but safety is of the Lord. Obiect. 6. I could trust otherwise; but feare our sinnes will hinder good things. but safety is of the Lord. Object. 6. I could trust otherwise; but Fear our Sins will hinder good things.
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Answ. 1. The Word saith, that God doth his great works for Church freely: Onely because mercy pleaseth him.Answer 1. The Word Says, that God does his great works for Church freely: Only Because mercy Pleases him.
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I w•o•gh• for my Names sake, often in Ezek. 20. and 36.32. Not for your sakes doe I this, &c. 2. If our sinnes could hinder, we should not have seen any of these great deliverances and victories.I w•o•gh• for my Names sake, often in Ezekiel 20. and 36.32. Not for your sakes do I this, etc. 2. If our Sins could hinder, we should not have seen any of these great Deliverances and victories.
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We have sinnes enough to have laid us desolate long agoe: Not a remnant had been left before this time.
We have Sins enough to have laid us desolate long ago: Not a remnant had been left before this time.
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Onely the Lord seems to have past by the sinnes of the remnant of his people,
Only the Lord seems to have passed by the Sins of the remnant of his people,
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and so we are saved by a great deliverance. Obiect. 7. I feare we may suffer for a while, as our Brethren have done;
and so we Are saved by a great deliverance. Object. 7. I Fear we may suffer for a while, as our Brothers have done;
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and for my part, I doubt I should shew much weaknesse when I come to the tryall.
and for my part, I doubt I should show much weakness when I come to the trial.
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Answ. 1. Christ saith, Feare not them that kill the body. Secondly, his grace is sufficient for thee, as well as for others: Answer 1. christ Says, fear not them that kill the body. Secondly, his grace is sufficient for thee, as well as for Others:
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None shall pluck his Sheep out of his ••••s: None shall seperate from his love. None shall pluck his Sheep out of his ••••s: None shall separate from his love.
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Thirdly, in the tryall God stands by his people more then at other times, to shew himselfe st•ong in a weak Creature, 2 Cor. 12.9. In the•r weak•••• his power is the more glorified and manifested:
Thirdly, in the trial God Stands by his people more then At other times, to show himself st•ong in a weak Creature, 2 Cor. 12.9. In the•r weak•••• his power is the more glorified and manifested:
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He will be with them in six troubles, and in seven; in fire and in water:
He will be with them in six Troubles, and in seven; in fire and in water:
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So that ye may say boldly, The Lord is with us; we will not feare what man can doe unto us. Heb. 13.6. Object. 8. What if I should be put to suffer Martyrdome? I shrink to think of it.
So that you may say boldly, The Lord is with us; we will not Fear what man can do unto us. Hebrew 13.6. Object. 8. What if I should be put to suffer Martyrdom? I shrink to think of it.
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Answ. The Word saith, we are more th•n 〈 … 〉 through him that loved us: And we may say accordingly. Answer The Word Says, we Are more th•n 〈 … 〉 through him that loved us: And we may say accordingly.
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First, the Martyrs were flesh and blood as we are: O• themselves weak, and no more able to endure those extremities then other men.
First, the Martyrs were Flesh and blood as we Are: O• themselves weak, and no more able to endure those extremities then other men.
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They suffered nothing in their owne strength but by faith; and you have faith as well as they.
They suffered nothing in their own strength but by faith; and you have faith as well as they.
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Secondly, God is the same God now, as then; and will put forth the same strength in you, as in them. His hand is not shortned; neither will his promise faile.
Secondly, God is the same God now, as then; and will put forth the same strength in you, as in them. His hand is not shortened; neither will his promise fail.
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He is God al-sufficient; and still the same to his Church, as in the dayes of old, Isa. 46.3, 4.
He is God All-sufficient; and still the same to his Church, as in the days of old, Isaiah 46.3, 4.
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Obiect. 9. I shall not be able to endure cold, hunger, prison, reproach, &c. Answ. The Word saith, these are vanquished enemies, and disabled in the maine; Rom. 8.35. Object. 9. I shall not be able to endure cold, hunger, prison, reproach, etc. Answer The Word Says, these Are vanquished enemies, and disabled in the main; Rom. 8.35.
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And all the gates of hell shall not prevaile against the Church:
And all the gates of hell shall not prevail against the Church:
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And defiance may be made against them, as there, who shall seperate? who shall accuse or condemn•? And assurance had, that we shall not flinch for any of them:
And defiance may be made against them, as there, who shall separate? who shall accuse or condemn•? And assurance had, that we shall not flinch for any of them:
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NONLATINALPHABET, I am perswaded that neither death nor life — shall be able to seperate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
, I am persuaded that neither death nor life — shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in christ jesus our Lord.
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Obiect. 10. What shall become of my poore Children; Object. 10. What shall become of my poor Children;
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Answ. The Word saith, the Covenant reacheth the Children as well as the Parents, Gen. 17.7. I am thy God, and the God of thy s•ed. Answer The Word Says, the Covenant reaches the Children as well as the Parents, Gen. 17.7. I am thy God, and the God of thy s•ed.
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They shall therefore find a Father in Heaven, when none is on earth. And promises to be performed, which will prove large portions;
They shall Therefore find a Father in Heaven, when none is on earth. And promises to be performed, which will prove large portions;
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and friends on earth which you little think of:
and Friends on earth which you little think of:
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Even an hundred fold, Fathers and Mothers, &c. Mark 10.29, 30. And it hath been observed, that the Children of Martyrs have received speciall blessings from God, especially in their souls.
Even an hundred fold, Father's and Mother's, etc. Mark 10.29, 30. And it hath been observed, that the Children of Martyrs have received special blessings from God, especially in their Souls.
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Obiect. 11. How shall we live if my husband be slaine? or some other friend by whom I live? Object. 11. How shall we live if my husband be slain? or Some other friend by whom I live?
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Answ. The Word saith, that Man lives not by bread onely, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Answer The Word Says, that Man lives not by bred only, but by every word that Proceedeth out of the Mouth of God.
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And is not the Lord better to thee, then ten husbands, or ten friends? And, who multiplied the meale in the barrell,
And is not the Lord better to thee, then ten Husbands, or ten Friends? And, who multiplied the meal in the barrel,
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and oyle in the cruse? Who gave a blessing to Daniels course fare, that he looked better then any of the Kings Children? Who fed so many thousand with two barly loaves and a few in all fishes.
and oil in the cruse? Who gave a blessing to Daniel's course fare, that he looked better then any of the Kings Children? Who fed so many thousand with two Barley loaves and a few in all Fish.
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True, miracles are ceased, but not Providence, and that sometimes in a strange way• ▪ God can and will doe above what we ask or think, Eph. 3.20.
True, Miracles Are ceased, but not Providence, and that sometime in a strange way• ▪ God can and will do above what we ask or think, Ephesians 3.20.
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Obiect. 12. I feare my Chastity may be violated, or some other sinne forced upon me, which would be a terrour to my soule, Object. 12. I Fear my Chastity may be violated, or Some other sin forced upon me, which would be a terror to my soul,
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and break the band between God and me.
and break the band between God and me.
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Answ. 1. It was Origens sinne, for avoyding the filthy Black more to burne incense to the Idoll. Answer 1. It was Origens sin, for avoiding the filthy Black more to burn incense to the Idol.
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No evill may be done that good may come of it, Rom. 3.8.No evil may be done that good may come of it, Rom. 3.8.
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Secondly, He that doth worng (saith the Word) shall suffer according to the wrong he doth, Col. 3.25. not he that suffereth wrong.
Secondly, He that does worng (Says the Word) shall suffer according to the wrong he does, Col. 3.25. not he that suffers wrong.
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No sinne hurts, to which consent is not given: It is the others sinne, thy sorrow.
No sin hurts, to which consent is not given: It is the Others sin, thy sorrow.
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Two in the adultery, yet but one adulterer. Two in the adultery, yet but one adulterer.
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Thirdly, the Lord (who is most mercifull) will not presently breake with his Child,
Thirdly, the Lord (who is most merciful) will not presently break with his Child,
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when hurried to sinne by temptation, or violence of persecution. No;
when hurried to sin by temptation, or violence of persecution. No;
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he is a God of J•dgment, knoweth 〈 ◊ 〉 s•ame, and that we are but dust, and will remember his Covenant; an everlasting Covenant. he is a God of J•dgment, Knoweth 〈 ◊ 〉 s•ame, and that we Are but dust, and will Remember his Covenant; an everlasting Covenant.
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Section VII. Make much of Faith, which is so usefull; and other Corolaries of the point.
Section VII. Make much of Faith, which is so useful; and other Corollaries of the point.
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Faith being so strong and effectuall a meanes to settle the heart in evill times, it will be good wisdome for Christians to make much of their faith;
Faith being so strong and effectual a means to settle the heart in evil times, it will be good Wisdom for Christians to make much of their faith;
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to cherish it, strengthen it, fix it, and be adding to it daily. Souldiers will keep their Forts well, that their •o•ts may keep them.
to cherish it, strengthen it, fix it, and be adding to it daily. Soldiers will keep their Forts well, that their •o•ts may keep them.
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And alike must Beleevers doe for their faith, which is so much for their turne every way.
And alike must Believers do for their faith, which is so much for their turn every Way.
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It were folly to complaine of a troubled spirit about these troublous times, and not be earnest in preserving and increasing faith, which should fasten and quiet the heart.
It were folly to complain of a troubled Spirit about these troublous times, and not be earnest in preserving and increasing faith, which should fasten and quiet the heart.
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It were a sinfull neglect of the meanes, which God in great wisdome and love hath set apart for the remedy.
It were a sinful neglect of the means, which God in great Wisdom and love hath Set apart for the remedy.
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We have seen grounds enough for our confirmation; which if they be well improved, would both preserve and increase our faith.
We have seen grounds enough for our confirmation; which if they be well improved, would both preserve and increase our faith.
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It is a rule, that all things are nourished of the same matter, whereof they are bred. Therefore, It is a Rule, that all things Are nourished of the same matter, whereof they Are bred. Therefore,
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First, be diligent and conscionable in the use of the Word, publique and private, whereby faith commeth at first, and afterward is encreased.
First, be diligent and conscionable in the use of the Word, public and private, whereby faith comes At First, and afterwards is increased.
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The Word is sincere milk, whereby new-borne Babes may grow, 1 Pet. 2.2. A child thrives best by the Mothers milk:
The Word is sincere milk, whereby newborn Babes may grow, 1 Pet. 2.2. A child thrives best by the Mother's milk:
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In the Word are promises to be ever met withall, in all particulars:
In the Word Are promises to be ever met withal, in all particulars:
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And as good Evidences for house or land, well perused, doe much cleer a mans title to the thing:
And as good Evidences for house or land, well perused, do much clear a men title to the thing:
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So the Scriptures, well searched and applyed, doe strongly cleere the righteous mans Evidence for Heaven.
So the Scriptures, well searched and applied, do strongly clear the righteous men Evidence for Heaven.
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The failing of Christians is, when they wax negligent in the Word, or if they turne aside to visions, or other fancies;
The failing of Christians is, when they wax negligent in the Word, or if they turn aside to visions, or other fancies;
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no food so nourishing, as Gods Word duly regarded.
no food so nourishing, as God's Word duly regarded.
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They that are planted in th• house of God, are fat and flourishing, and bring forth fruit in old age, Psal. 92.14.
They that Are planted in th• house of God, Are fat and flourishing, and bring forth fruit in old age, Psalm 92.14.
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Secondly, be frequent and serious in going to the Lords Table; where is a fatning Banket to the prepared and worthy Receiver.
Secondly, be frequent and serious in going to the lords Table; where is a fattening Banquet to the prepared and worthy Receiver.
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No feast yeeldeth better nourishment to the body, then this to the soule. This is the true Sacrament of Confirmation:
No feast yields better nourishment to the body, then this to the soul. This is the true Sacrament of Confirmation:
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This is a Medicine that expelleth all evils; both unbeliefe and all the heavy passions that issue from it.
This is a Medicine that expelleth all evils; both unbelief and all the heavy passion that issue from it.
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Onely get a good appetite, prepare, examine, come fitted to receive a blessing:
Only get a good appetite, prepare, examine, come fitted to receive a blessing:
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The Master of the Feast would not be wanting to his owne Ordinance, if his Guests were not wanting to themselves.
The Master of the Feast would not be wanting to his own Ordinance, if his Guests were not wanting to themselves.
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Spirituall sloath, foolish curiosity, turning to vaine janglings, are maine hinderances of the benefit which that blessed Ordinance is reany otherwise to afford.
Spiritual sloth, foolish curiosity, turning to vain janglings, Are main hindrances of the benefit which that blessed Ordinance is reany otherwise to afford.
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Thirdly, frequent lovingly, and improve wisely, the Communion of Saints, which ye professe to beleeve;
Thirdly, frequent lovingly, and improve wisely, the Communion of Saints, which you profess to believe;
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these are able to satisfie your doubts, mind you of promises, produce experiences, comfort you, beare you up,
these Are able to satisfy your doubts, mind you of promises, produce experiences, Comfort you, bear you up,
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and doe much for fixing you on your Rock: United forces doe back one another: As iron sharpneth iron, so the face of one Christian strengtheneth & heereth another.
and do much for fixing you on your Rock: United forces do back one Another: As iron sharpeneth iron, so the face of one Christian strengtheneth & heareth Another.
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But woe be to h•m that is alone.
But woe be to h•m that is alone.
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It he fall, who shall raise him up ▪ And the devill desireth no bette• advantage, It he fallen, who shall raise him up ▪ And the Devil Desires no bette• advantage,
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then to find Christians solitary and private-minded.
then to find Christians solitary and private-minded.
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When Thomas was absent from the rest of his fellowes, he grew to a sturdy kind of unbeliefe;
When Thomas was absent from the rest of his Fellows, he grew to a sturdy kind of unbelief;
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Unlesse I may feele, I will not beleeve. Unless I may feel, I will not believe.
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Fourthly, pray much and earnestly, for the increasing and acting of thy faith, Lord help my unbeliefe, Lord increase our faith.
Fourthly, pray much and earnestly, for the increasing and acting of thy faith, Lord help my unbelief, Lord increase our faith.
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Pray to be able to live the life of faith; to trust perfectly in the grace revealed;
Pray to be able to live the life of faith; to trust perfectly in the grace revealed;
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to have the use of thy faith when need is; to have thy heart fixed by beleeving.
to have the use of thy faith when need is; to have thy heart fixed by believing.
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What is not the Lord able and willing to doe for them that cry unto him? Hath he not promised to returne a gracious answer? Even a naturall Father will regard and pitty the mone which his poore child maketh.
What is not the Lord able and willing to do for them that cry unto him? Hath he not promised to return a gracious answer? Even a natural Father will regard and pity the moan which his poor child makes.
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Fifthly, recount and search out the promises, which are the same to the feeding of faith,
Fifthly, recount and search out the promises, which Are the same to the feeding of faith,
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as oyle is to the feeding of a lamp; soone extinguished if fuell be with-held. Abraham was strong in faith, because he had both eyes upon the promises.
as oil is to the feeding of a lamp; soon extinguished if fuel be withheld. Abraham was strong in faith, Because he had both eyes upon the promises.
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Promises will make us Partakers of the divine nature, 2 Pet 1.4. Heires of promise should live on promises, as their owne proper element and nourishment.
Promises will make us Partakers of the divine nature, 2 Pet 1.4. Heirs of promise should live on promises, as their own proper element and nourishment.
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A Beleever, forgetting the promises, is as a fish on dry land.
A Believer, forgetting the promises, is as a Fish on dry land.
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Gods people of old were busie in searching out promises, when the search was difficult, obscure,
God's people of old were busy in searching out promises, when the search was difficult, Obscure,
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and nothing so comfortable, as now in the light of the Gospell, 1 Pet. 1.11, 12. Sixtly, meditate on the Attributes of God, which have great power to make us beleeve any thing which the Lord hath promised. He is able who promised;
and nothing so comfortable, as now in the Light of the Gospel, 1 Pet. 1.11, 12. Sixty, meditate on the Attributes of God, which have great power to make us believe any thing which the Lord hath promised. He is able who promised;
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he is faithfull who promised, &c. All of them are engaged for our good; as himself, who is our God, by a firme Covenant: And faith will subsume; I beleeve in God Almighty:
he is faithful who promised, etc. All of them Are engaged for our good; as himself, who is our God, by a firm Covenant: And faith will subsume; I believe in God Almighty:
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What cannot he doe who is Almighty? I beleeve in the onely-wise God, who is Omniscient;
What cannot he do who is Almighty? I believe in the Only wise God, who is Omniscient;
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and what cannot such a one invent? I beleeve in him who is the searcher of reynes,
and what cannot such a one invent? I believe in him who is the searcher of reins,
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and knoweth the hidden things of darknesse, what wicked plot cannot he discover? I beleeve in him who is true and faithfull;
and Knoweth the hidden things of darkness, what wicked plot cannot he discover? I believe in him who is true and faithful;
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what word of his shall fall to the ground? So in the other: A Dwarfe with a Gyant on his side waxeth resolute and valiant.
what word of his shall fallen to the ground? So in the other: A Dwarf with a Giant on his side Waxes resolute and valiant.
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When the eye is taken oft from one-selfe, and all enemies or other incumbrances, and kept close upon God;
When the eye is taken oft from oneself, and all enemies or other encumbrances, and kept close upon God;
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how strong will faith he, and the heart unmovable?
how strong will faith he, and the heart unmovable?
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Seventhly, strengthen thy faith by the experiments thou hast had of God formerly, and others have had.
Seventhly, strengthen thy faith by the experiments thou hast had of God formerly, and Others have had.
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His works, partly done, partly in doing, invite confidence for time to come.
His works, partly done, partly in doing, invite confidence for time to come.
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The reason is, because the Lord is ever the same, inexhaust, unweariable, his hand not shortned,
The reason is, Because the Lord is ever the same, inexhaust, unweariable, his hand not shortened,
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nor his eare heavy, but he can and will help his people to the uttermost:
nor his ear heavy, but he can and will help his people to the uttermost:
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To like persons, in the like way, and beleeving alike, he will be alike in dispensing his mercies.
To like Persons, in the like Way, and believing alike, he will be alike in dispensing his Mercies.
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I am the Lord, I change not, therefore ye sonnes of Jacob are not consumed. Therefore also collect as David, 1 Sam. 17 36. and as Paul, 2 Tim. 4.17, 18. It is a great help to a Beleever, to remember the yeers of the right hand of the most high. Psal. 77.10. and call to mind what he hath done for his Church and people formerly; I am the Lord, I change not, Therefore you Sons of Jacob Are not consumed. Therefore also collect as David, 1 Sam. 17 36. and as Paul, 2 Tim. 4.17, 18. It is a great help to a Believer, to Remember the Years of the right hand of the most high. Psalm 77.10. and call to mind what he hath done for his Church and people formerly;
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to the Church in Aegypt, in the Wildernesse, in Hamans time, in other exigences. Others have fared well, while they waited on God;
to the Church in Egypt, in the Wilderness, in Hamans time, in other exigences. Others have fared well, while they waited on God;
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therefore we also will wait, and doubt not but to doe well enough, Psal. 22.4, 5. Our Fathers trusted in thee;
Therefore we also will wait, and doubt not but to do well enough, Psalm 22.4, 5. Our Father's trusted in thee;
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they trusted and thou didst deliver them: They cryed unto thee, and were delivered; they rusted in thee and were not confounded. they trusted and thou didst deliver them: They cried unto thee, and were Delivered; they rusted in thee and were not confounded.
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Thus fortifie your faith as much as ye can, and it will be a strong fortifying of your spirits in all feares of evill.
Thus fortify your faith as much as you can, and it will be a strong fortifying of your spirits in all fears of evil.
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A strong and healthy body getteth up a high hill farre better then a weakling can doe.
A strong and healthy body gets up a high hill Far better then a weakling can do.
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If our faith were stronger, our hearts should be more fixed and setled then they are.
If our faith were Stronger, our hearts should be more fixed and settled then they Are.
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If it were the fall assurance of faith, we should not once doubt for all these terrours.
If it were the fallen assurance of faith, we should not once doubt for all these terrors.
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Remember the removing of mountaines, and transplanting of trees into the midst of the sea; all by the power of faith: remember the removing of Mountains, and transplanting of trees into the midst of the sea; all by the power of faith:
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Onely beleeve, and all shall be possible. Other Consequences of the point are these. I.
Only believe, and all shall be possible. Other Consequences of the point Are these. I.
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Be thankfull for this precious grace of faith, which is so usefull in these dangerous dayes;
Be thankful for this precious grace of faith, which is so useful in these dangerous days;
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the staffe of thy life, the strength of thy soule, the fix•ng of thy poore trembling heart, the only sight thou hast when round about is nothing but darknesse.
the staff of thy life, the strength of thy soul, the fix•ng of thy poor trembling heart, the only sighed thou hast when round about is nothing but darkness.
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A great and wonderful gift thou receivedst when the Lord gave thee faith, to beleeve in his Sonne and rest in promises.
A great and wondered gift thou Received when the Lord gave thee faith, to believe in his Son and rest in promises.
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It is worth the having, though thou pastedst through the pikes; in duties of humiliation. It cost some adoe to get faith;
It is worth the having, though thou pastedst through the pikes; in duties of humiliation. It cost Some ado to get faith;
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but when it is once had, it is a most blessed commodity: It stands thee in stead ever afterward, whatever sad occasions thou hast.
but when it is once had, it is a most blessed commodity: It Stands thee in stead ever afterwards, whatever sad occasions thou hast.
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The Jaylor (though much cast downe for a while, yet) reioyced that he beleeved and all his houshold.
The Jailor (though much cast down for a while, yet) rejoiced that he believed and all his household.
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And those primitive Beleevers, who were pricked at the heart in hearing of their great sinne, reioyced and praised God for so great a mercy, Acts 2.44, 47. Goe thou and doe likewise:
And those primitive Believers, who were pricked At the heart in hearing of their great sin, rejoiced and praised God for so great a mercy, Acts 2.44, 47. Go thou and do likewise:
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We give thanks for lesser mercies then this:
We give thanks for lesser Mercies then this:
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Or, what if the Lord give thee not riches, health, peace, and the like? Yet he gives that which is better,
Or, what if the Lord give thee not riches, health, peace, and the like? Yet he gives that which is better,
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and countervailes all other defects, with infinite advantage on the eternall part.
and countervails all other defects, with infinite advantage on the Eternal part.
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II. If things goe thus, then doe all ye can to get faith into your children and friends; II If things go thus, then do all you can to get faith into your children and Friends;
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as ye desire they should have found and hearty comfort in the evill day:
as you desire they should have found and hearty Comfort in the evil day:
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Ye would not see them lye distracted, malancholie, drooping under their burden, taking indirect courses to help themselves.
You would not see them lie distracted, melancholy, drooping under their burden, taking indirect courses to help themselves.
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Now lay a good foundation, not onely in morall vertues, or religious duties, but goe higher;
Now lay a good Foundation, not only in moral Virtues, or religious duties, but go higher;
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tell them of Christ, of the Covenant, the promises, sinne and guiltinesse, their need of a Saviour, and the like.
tell them of christ, of the Covenant, the promises, sin and guiltiness, their need of a Saviour, and the like.
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It is a great matter, to feare God and delight greatly in his Commandements: This Text is a promise to such persons;
It is a great matter, to Fear God and delight greatly in his commandments: This Text is a promise to such Persons;
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but note withall, it goeth higher, even to that sovereigne grace of faith; His heart is fixed trusting in the Lord.
but note withal, it Goes higher, even to that sovereign grace of faith; His heart is fixed trusting in the Lord.
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And it was by faith that the old Beleevers d•d, suffered, or received those great matters, Heb. 11. Therefore in all thy instruction and discipline, still insinuate something for faith. And it was by faith that the old Believers d•d, suffered, or received those great matters, Hebrew 11. Therefore in all thy instruction and discipline, still insinuate something for faith.
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Get that notion into their heads and hearts, None but Christ, None but Christ. III.
Get that notion into their Heads and hearts, None but christ, None but christ. III.
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If it be so, then advance a faithfull Ministery, a• the meanes whereby faith is bred,
If it be so, then advance a faithful Ministry, a• the means whereby faith is bred,
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and thereby a ground laid for solid comfort in times of feare: Plant such a Ministery where it is wanting;
and thereby a ground laid for solid Comfort in times of Fear: Plant such a Ministry where it is wanting;
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cherish and maintaine it where it is: Pitty them that want the Ordinance; pray they may have the Word of faith preached among them:
cherish and maintain it where it is: Pity them that want the Ordinance; pray they may have the Word of faith preached among them:
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Pray the Lord of the Harvest, to send forth Labourers into his Harvest. If rich, be at charges; Pray the Lord of the Harvest, to send forth Labourers into his Harvest. If rich, be At charges;
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if in authority, give countenance to a faith-breeding Ministery.
if in Authority, give countenance to a faith-breeding Ministry.
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This is the onely way for poore soules to be soundly comforted when their tryall commeth.
This is the only Way for poor Souls to be soundly comforted when their trial comes.
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Comfort stands not in a smartering knowledge, or a few good words, or saying over some good prayers, or the like;
Comfort Stands not in a smartering knowledge, or a few good words, or saying over Some good Prayers, or the like;
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but if faith were bestowed into the heart, which alone can quicken a soule, otherwise dying.
but if faith were bestowed into the heart, which alone can quicken a soul, otherwise dying.
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No grace nor vertue can knit a knot betweene God and the soul, but onely faith.
No grace nor virtue can knit a knot between God and the soul, but only faith.
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Faith truly so called is of a lasting nature, whatever tryals there be;
Faith truly so called is of a lasting nature, whatever trials there be;
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and of a triumphing nature, 1 Pet. 1.7, 8. Beleeving, ye re•o•ce with ioy unspeakable and full of glory.
and of a triumphing nature, 1 Pet. 1.7, 8. Believing, you re•o•ce with joy unspeakable and full of glory.
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And if so, how worthy are those pains, whereby faith is conveyed into the heart, and afterward confirmed?
And if so, how worthy Are those pains, whereby faith is conveyed into the heart, and afterwards confirmed?
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IV. Ever commend, and stand in the magnifying of faith, which doth so good offi•es in the worst times. IV. Ever commend, and stand in the magnifying of faith, which does so good offi•es in the worst times.
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Call it a prec•ous faith, much to be esteemed and prized: Endure not any word of disparagement to be cast upon it.
Call it a prec•ous faith, much to be esteemed and prized: Endure not any word of disparagement to be cast upon it.
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There is a carnall generation of men and wom•n, who doe much slight and villifie faith,
There is a carnal generation of men and wom•n, who do much slight and vilify faith,
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as an ayrie Notion, a trifle, nothing in comparison of Charity and good works: Oh here is much adoe about faith, these are our Solifidians, &c. Whereto I say;
as an airy Notion, a trifle, nothing in comparison of Charity and good works: O Here is much ado about faith, these Are our Solifidians, etc. Whereto I say;
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First, neither charity nor works are any thing without faith, Heb. 11.6. Without faith it is impossible to please G•d.
First, neither charity nor works Are any thing without faith, Hebrew 11.6. Without faith it is impossible to please G•d.
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It is in Christ only, that we and our graces are accept•d. No merit in charity, nor the works of it;
It is in christ only, that we and our graces Are accept•d. No merit in charity, nor the works of it;
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onely in Christ they get acceptance: Yea, in faith it selfe is nothing meritorious; all the vertue and praise of it standeth in relation to Christ the Object.
only in christ they get acceptance: Yea, in faith it self is nothing meritorious; all the virtue and praise of it Stands in Relation to christ the Object.
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Secondly, it is faith that must uphold the heart in an evill time.
Secondly, it is faith that must uphold the heart in an evil time.
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When dangers be abroad, and feares come home to us, this is our anchor to be staid withall:
When dangers be abroad, and fears come home to us, this is our anchor to be stayed withal:
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We have seen how much is cast upon faith to doe in these sad plucks. What we have done in an holy way may be a comfort;
We have seen how much is cast upon faith to do in these sad plucks. What we have done in an holy Way may be a Comfort;
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but the stresse of the businesse lyeth on this, how well we have beleeved, and what interest we have in Christ, Psal. 27.13. I had fainted unles I had beleeved to see the goodnesse of the Lord in the Land of the living.
but the stress of the business lies on this, how well we have believed, and what Interest we have in christ, Psalm 27.13. I had fainted unless I had believed to see the Goodness of the Lord in the Land of the living.
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And the comfort of the good we have done, comes in a secondary consideration: In that ye did it to these, ye did it unto me.
And the Comfort of the good we have done, comes in a secondary consideration: In that you did it to these, you did it unto me.
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By faith Abel offered a better sacrifice them Cain. Thirdly, faith ever will produce good works;By faith Abel offered a better sacrifice them Cain. Thirdly, faith ever will produce good works;
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as a good Tree good fruits. It works by love, Gal. 5.6. and love is a laborious thing, 1 Cor. 13.4.7. No fire without light and warmth, no faith without love and good works: as a good Tree good fruits. It works by love, Gal. 5.6. and love is a laborious thing, 1 Cor. 13.4.7. No fire without Light and warmth, no faith without love and good works:
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Every branch in Christ bringeth forth good fruit. Fourthly, it is a Popish spirit, that makes such a jumbling of faith and charity;
Every branch in christ brings forth good fruit. Fourthly, it is a Popish Spirit, that makes such a jumbling of faith and charity;
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which are ever to be distinguished, though not separated; Leave each his owne work and place, and both are glorious;
which Are ever to be distinguished, though not separated; Leave each his own work and place, and both Are glorious;
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and whereas other comparisons are odious these most.
and whereas other comparisons Are odious these most.
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Or it is an ignorant spirit, which knows not what the maine tye is between God and a soule now fallen into sinne,
Or it is an ignorant Spirit, which knows not what the main tie is between God and a soul now fallen into sin,
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nor how we come to God by Christ alone, and how we are justified freely by grace, which faith appropriateth:
nor how we come to God by christ alone, and how we Are justified freely by grace, which faith appropriateth:
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al our present adherence to God is by faith, hereafter by sight and fruition.
all our present adherence to God is by faith, hereafter by sighed and fruition.
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Or lastly, it is a prophane spirit, of a man in love with his sinne or worldly vanities, all for a present enjoyment;
Or lastly, it is a profane Spirit, of a man in love with his sin or worldly vanities, all for a present enjoyment;
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he will not stay for his happinesse till hereafter as faith directeth: And to get a lively faith asketh more paines then he is willing to take;
he will not stay for his happiness till hereafter as faith directeth: And to get a lively faith asks more pains then he is willing to take;
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some adoe there is to try, examine, evidence, maintaine and increase faith, which the lazie Christian will never endure. FINIS.
Some ado there is to try, examine, evidence, maintain and increase faith, which the lazy Christian will never endure. FINIS.
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