Comfortable words to afflicted consciences together with a short advice to ministers how to handle them : and also Mansio Christiana, or, The Christians mansion-house, being a sermon preached on the Lords-day, 7th Feb., Anno Dom. 1668 at the funeral of Mrs. Martha Walmisley, the wife of Mr. Charles Walmisley, minister of Chesham magna in the county of Bucks / by William Jole ...
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Some expound it of his outward afflictions, or of some sharp fit of sickness that brought him nigh to Death, which occasioned those expressions, My life dr••eth nigh to the Grave, I am as a man that hath no st•ength. Ver. 3, 4.
some expound it of his outward afflictions, or of Some sharp fit of sickness that brought him High to Death, which occasioned those expressions, My life dr••eth High to the Grave, I am as a man that hath no st•ength. Ver. 3, 4.
Surely if there h•d been nothing but outward afflictions, we should no• have h•ard such deep expressions of inward sorrow, the complain• would not have been so mou•nful as now it is;
Surely if there h•d been nothing but outward afflictions, we should no• have h•ard such deep expressions of inward sorrow, the complain• would not have been so mou•nful as now it is;
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And therefore I rather accep• of their Interpretation, who understand the 5. Ver. to be the words of one that is ready to despair; (free among the dead) as if he should say, the Die is cast as to my Eternal estate, there is no hope of Mercy for me,
And Therefore I rather accep• of their Interpretation, who understand the 5. Ver. to be the words of one that is ready to despair; (free among the dead) as if he should say, the Die is cast as to my Eternal estate, there is no hope of Mercy for me,
but a distraction of the mind, of one that was in doubt what would be•ome of his Soul for ever? I am hampered in such endless doubting that I am even like a distracted person:
but a distraction of the mind, of one that was in doubt what would be•ome of his Soul for ever? I am hampered in such endless doubting that I am even like a distracted person:
David had lost the comfortable sense and feeling of Gods love, and began highly to question his Salvation, Asaph also, 77 Psalm 7, 8, 9. shews what a great conflict he had with diffidence.
David had lost the comfortable sense and feeling of God's love, and began highly to question his Salvation, Asaph also, 77 Psalm 7, 8, 9. shows what a great conflict he had with diffidence.
Will the Lord cast off for ever? will he be favourable no more? is his mercy clean gone? hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender Mercies? And so Heman here in the Text;
Will the Lord cast off for ever? will he be favourable no more? is his mercy clean gone? hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? And so Heman Here in the Text;
and heareth his Sentence of condemna ion read out of the word of God, and sees the Fetters on its Soul, (namely the terror of Consc•ence,) and Satan standingready to to•ment him,
and hears his Sentence of condemna ion read out of the word of God, and sees the Fetters on its Soul, (namely the terror of Consc•ence,) and Satan standingready to to•ment him,
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& finds himself already in danger of despair, what fear and horror must needs surprize such a poor Soul? this is that which makes so many under the Spirit of Bondage, to fear that God will cast them off for ever,
& finds himself already in danger of despair, what Fear and horror must needs surprise such a poor Soul? this is that which makes so many under the Spirit of Bondage, to Fear that God will cast them off for ever,
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And questionless, the great torment and mis•rie of a wounded Spiri• hath been the reason that made any so bold to say, That there is no Hell but that of Conscience.
And questionless, the great torment and mis•rie of a wounded Spiri• hath been the reason that made any so bold to say, That there is no Hell but that of Conscience.
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The Apostles words Rom. 8. 15. For ye have not received the Spirit of Bondage again to fear, do imply, that all the Elect undergo the terrors of the Spirit of Bondage,
The Apostles words Rom. 8. 15. For you have not received the Spirit of Bondage again to Fear, do imply, that all the Elect undergo the terrors of the Spirit of Bondage,
and some think that Heman lay in that comfortless condition above threescore years, guessing from the age of his life when he spake those words, Ver. 15. From my youth up while I suffer thy terrors I am distracted.
and Some think that Heman lay in that comfortless condition above threescore Years, guessing from the age of his life when he spoke those words, Ver. 15. From my youth up while I suffer thy terrors I am distracted.
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God Redeemed, and brought up Israel out of Egypt, but they would go back into Egypt again, Num. 14. ver. 4. and this foolish attempt caused God to forsake them for a long time.
God Redeemed, and brought up Israel out of Egypt, but they would go back into Egypt again, Num. 14. ver. 4. and this foolish attempt caused God to forsake them for a long time.
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when the Soul looks on God as a consuming fire, and thinks it shall dwell with everlasting burnings, what horror and disquiet must it needs be seized with?
when the Soul looks on God as a consuming fire, and thinks it shall dwell with everlasting burnings, what horror and disquiet must it needs be seized with?
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and bound in Fetters, in the 2 Chron. 33. chap. 11. Ver. The more we have delighted in any sin, the more it will torment conscience when God reckoneth with us for it:
and bound in Fetters, in the 2 Chronicles 33. chap. 11. Ver. The more we have delighted in any since, the more it will torment conscience when God Reckoneth with us for it:
How sweet and comfortable is the sight of a Pardon to a condemned person? Ho wpretious is a glimpse of Christ's love in any promise to a sinner condemned in his own Conscience? How comfortable is the thought of Christ to Justi•ie,
How sweet and comfortable is the sighed of a Pardon to a condemned person? Ho wpretious is a glimpse of Christ's love in any promise to a sinner condemned in his own Conscience? How comfortable is the Thought of christ to Justi•ie,
unto those Souls that are ready to be swallowed up of Despair? what love, what thankfulness will such a sight beget in such a Soul? How thankful were the famishing Egyptians to Iosep• 47 Gen. 25. Thou hast saved our Lives (though they exchanged their Land for Bread,) Then what thanks is due to Jesus Christ who saveth our Souls freely?
unto those Souls that Are ready to be swallowed up of Despair? what love, what thankfulness will such a sighed beget in such a Soul? How thankful were the famishing egyptians to Iosep• 47 Gen. 25. Thou hast saved our Lives (though they exchanged their Land for Bred,) Then what thanks is due to jesus christ who Saveth our Souls freely?
This is one of Gods great designs in breaking our bones for sin, that he may break our Souls from sin ▪ Invite a Christian that hath lain long in the stocks of the Law, to commit any of his former sins, will he not answer, (I will not buy Repentance at so dear a rate?) had your Soul been so long broken on the wheel of Conscience as mine hath been, had you so long carried in your bosom the burning coals of an accusing Conscience;
This is one of God's great designs in breaking our bones for since, that he may break our Souls from since ▪ Invite a Christian that hath lain long in the stocks of the Law, to commit any of his former Sins, will he not answer, (I will not buy Repentance At so dear a rate?) had your Soul been so long broken on the wheel of Conscience as mine hath been, had you so long carried in your bosom the burning coals of an accusing Conscience;
had you been thus scorched with the flames of Hell, surely, like the burnt Child you would dread the fire more, you would not dare to add sin to sin, and heap up more wrath.
had you been thus scorched with the flames of Hell, surely, like the burned Child you would dread the fire more, you would not Dare to add since to since, and heap up more wrath.
4. The terrors of Conscience will make us more humble and compassionate all our days, pride will not so easily breed in this bitter wood, the Worm takes the sweetest wood soonest, the Wormwood of Conscience kills pride.
4. The terrors of Conscience will make us more humble and compassionate all our days, pride will not so Easily breed in this bitter wood, the Worm Takes the Sweetest wood soonest, the Wormwood of Conscience kills pride.
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it may arise either from a neglect of a serious examination of our condition, or from a melancholy temper which contributes very much to such despairing thoughts.
it may arise either from a neglect of a serious examination of our condition, or from a melancholy temper which contributes very much to such despairing thoughts.
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or to be like Nebuchadnezar, to have the Soul of a Beast, and to eat grass like a Beast, (which some say was but a strange effect of a strong melancholy,) even such strange apprehensions may melancholy christians have of their Souls, insomuch that many christians have thought themselves to be in H•ll,
or to be like Nebuchadnezzar, to have the Soul of a Beast, and to eat grass like a Beast, (which Some say was but a strange Effect of a strong melancholy,) even such strange apprehensions may melancholy Christians have of their Souls, insomuch that many Christians have Thought themselves to be in H•ll,
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Before this Spirit of Bondage, we are like Issachar, who is called a strong Ass couching under two Burthens, Gen. 49. Ver. 14. We have a burthen of guilt, and a burthen of wrath, and yet we are not sensible of either;
Before this Spirit of Bondage, we Are like Issachar, who is called a strong Ass couching under two Burdens, Gen. 49. Ver. 14. We have a burden of guilt, and a burden of wrath, and yet we Are not sensible of either;
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Although you say a Spirit of Bondage is a woful condition, yet I assure you your condition was much worse before you came under this Spirit of Bondage.
Although you say a Spirit of Bondage is a woeful condition, yet I assure you your condition was much Worse before you Come under this Spirit of Bondage.
It is the same in a Christian, to complain of sin, and cry out in the fear of that wrath due to sin, is a good sign that Conscience is alive, that Conscience is awake.
It is the same in a Christian, to complain of since, and cry out in the Fear of that wrath due to since, is a good Signen that Conscience is alive, that Conscience is awake.
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if you rightly consider, you have cause to bless God for a Spirit of Bondage, that while many millions are riding Post to Hell, God hath stopt you that were running the same Road;
if you rightly Consider, you have cause to bless God for a Spirit of Bondage, that while many millions Are riding Post to Hell, God hath stopped you that were running the same Road;
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God may leave them a long while in the Jaylors custody, in fear of eternal Execution, (I mean buffe•ed by Satan under temptations to despair) and yet God may come in with a Pardon at last, only he intends to fright us from sin by this means for the future.
God may leave them a long while in the Jailors custody, in Fear of Eternal Execution, (I mean buffe•ed by Satan under temptations to despair) and yet God may come in with a Pardon At last, only he intends to fright us from since by this means for the future.
I have heard of one whose friends had got him a Pardon, and yet suffered him to be lead to the place of Execution, to make him be more afraid of lewd courses for the future:
I have herd of one whose Friends had god him a Pardon, and yet suffered him to be led to the place of Execution, to make him be more afraid of lewd courses for the future:
yet you may not be able to read it, (being under the dread of Exe•ution) Many now living besides me, may remember a man in Oxford, that was to draw Lots for his life,
yet you may not be able to read it, (being under the dread of Exe•ution) Many now living beside me, may Remember a man in Oxford, that was to draw Lots for his life,
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until some that stood nigh him read his Lott, and told him that was to live ▪ so it may fare with an afflicted Conscience, God may write ( Live, ) and yet the fear of Hell may so far stupify the Soul, that it may not be able to read the writing;
until Some that stood High him read his Lot, and told him that was to live ▪ so it may fare with an afflicted Conscience, God may write (Live,) and yet the Fear of Hell may so Far stupify the Soul, that it may not be able to read the writing;
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and though this terrifying work of a troubled Conscie•ce be not Grace, yet it is in order •nto Grace, all those terrours that do not end in final despair, are still in order to Conversion,
and though this terrifying work of a troubled Conscie•ce be not Grace, yet it is in order •nto Grace, all those terrors that do not end in final despair, Are still in order to Conversion,
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for Iacob thought he had been torn in pieces by some wilde beast, and made a solemn mourning for him, Gen. 34. Ver. 34, 35. In the obscurity of a winters night all the Wares remain in the Shop,
for Iacob Thought he had been torn in Pieces by Some wild beast, and made a solemn mourning for him, Gen. 34. Ver. 34, 35. In the obscurity of a winter's night all the Wares remain in the Shop,
after he had played the Harlot with many lovers, Ierem. 3. ver. 1. And in the 12 ver. God bids back•••ding Israel to return, and in the 55 Isa•. ver. 7. God promiseth mercy to the wicked and unrighteous man;
After he had played the Harlot with many lovers, Jeremiah 3. ver. 1. And in the 12 ver. God bids back•••ding Israel to return, and in the 55 Isa•. ver. 7. God promises mercy to the wicked and unrighteous man;
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And because the poor self-condemning sinner says he hath abundance of sin, therefore God says that he will abundantly pardon, not only those that are sinners in their own reckoning,
And Because the poor self-condemning sinner Says he hath abundance of since, Therefore God Says that he will abundantly pardon, not only those that Are Sinners in their own reckoning,
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Nay, if we believe that Christ is now in Heaven, who had the sins of all the world laid on his back when he was on Earth, we may the more easily believe Gods readiness to pardon the greatest sinner,
Nay, if we believe that christ is now in Heaven, who had the Sins of all the world laid on his back when he was on Earth, we may the more Easily believe God's readiness to pardon the greatest sinner,
but I cannot believe, nor repent, and he that belie•veth not is condemned already, Iohn 3. ver. 1S. Ans. That Scripture speaks of a final unbelief, •e that dies in unbelief;
but I cannot believe, nor Repent, and he that belie•veth not is condemned already, John 3. ver. 1S. Ans. That Scripture speaks of a final unbelief, •e that die in unbelief;
Our Saviour seems to say unto troubled Consciences, as he said to the blind man, Matt. 9. ver. 28. Do ye believe that I am able to do this? and they said,
Our Saviour seems to say unto troubled Consciences, as he said to the blind man, Matt. 9. ver. 28. Do you believe that I am able to do this? and they said,
or that evil which you allow no•? Paul was a true Penitent even when he complained of a Body of Sin, a Law in his Members, which made him do the evil which he hated. Rom. 7. ver.
or that evil which you allow no•? Paul was a true Penitent even when he complained of a Body of since, a Law in his Members, which made him do the evil which he hated. Rom. 7. ver.
How bitterly did Peter weep upon the remembrance of his denyal? How plentifully did Mary Magdalen shed tears when we washed our Saviours Feet with them? but alass I can scarce weep at all. Answer.
How bitterly did Peter weep upon the remembrance of his denial? How plentifully did Marry Magdalen shed tears when we washed our Saviors Feet with them? but alas I can scarce weep At all. Answer.
David truly repented, and yet we find no mention of any tears when Nathan told him of his sins, 2. Sam. chap. 12. ver. 13. Mr. Perkins in his Cases of Conscience hath abundantly satisfyed us, that tears are not absolutely necessary to true Repentance;
David truly repented, and yet we find no mention of any tears when Nathan told him of his Sins, 2. Sam. chap. 12. ver. 13. Mr. Perkins in his Cases of Conscience hath abundantly satisfied us, that tears Are not absolutely necessary to true Repentance;
David 's sickness drew more tears from him than his Sins, Psal. 2. ver. 5, 6. What bitter lamentation did he make when he received the unwelcome tidings of Absalom 's death? 2. Kings chap. 18. last ver. and 19. chap. 4. ver.
David is sickness drew more tears from him than his Sins, Psalm 2. ver. 5, 6. What bitter lamentation did he make when he received the unwelcome tidings of Absalom is death? 2. Kings chap. 18. last for. and 19. chap. 4. ver.
besides it looks so like a Papistical trick (as if you thought that rivers of tears could wash away sin without the blood of Ghrist:) And when we have wept until we can weep no more,
beside it looks so like a Papistical trick (as if you Thought that Rivers of tears could wash away since without the blood of Christ:) And when we have wept until we can weep no more,
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Therefore confess your sins to God, and think of that comfortable portion of Scripture, 1. Epistle Iohn 2. chap. ver. 1. If any man sin we have an Advocate with the Father, Iesus Christ the Righteous:
Therefore confess your Sins to God, and think of that comfortable portion of Scripture, 1. Epistle John 2. chap. ver. 1. If any man since we have an Advocate with the Father, Iesus christ the Righteous:
It is not said, If any man sin not, but if any man sin; Thus poor sinners go loaded to Heaven with abundance of experience of the riches of Gods Grace,
It is not said, If any man sin not, but if any man since; Thus poor Sinners go loaded to Heaven with abundance of experience of the riches of God's Grace,
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and freeness of his Mercy in pardoning their heinous transgressions. There are commonly Three hindrances in the way of afflicted Consciences. 1. Looking only upon Sin.
and freeness of his Mercy in pardoning their heinous transgressions. There Are commonly Three hindrances in the Way of afflicted Consciences. 1. Looking only upon Sin.
Alass sayes the afflicted Conscience, my Sins are crying Sins, Crimson Sins, Scarlet Sins, Scandalous Sins, foul, frequent, committed against much Light, much Love, against much Means, much Mercy:
Alas sayes the afflicted Conscience, my Sins Are crying Sins, Crimson Sins, Scarlet Sins, Scandalous Sins, foul, frequent, committed against much Light, much Love, against much Means, much Mercy:
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If a wounded Man should only look upon the bleeding wound, would it not make him faint for fear that he should bleed to death? But when he seeth the skilful Chirurgeon about to dress it,
If a wounded Man should only look upon the bleeding wound, would it not make him faint for Fear that he should bleed to death? But when he sees the skilful Chirurgeon about to dress it,
It was an excellent answer that one returned the Devil, when he told him of the heinousnefs of his sins, thy sins should be pardoned too, if thou couldst believe.
It was an excellent answer that one returned the devil, when he told him of the heinousnefs of his Sins, thy Sins should be pardoned too, if thou Couldst believe.
These were all desperate c•ses, and therefore the more proper for Christ the Great Physitian. Christ •an cure inveterate Ulcers, aswel as green wounds;
These were all desperate c•ses, and Therefore the more proper for christ the Great physician. christ •an cure inveterate Ulcers, aswell as green wounds;
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But I am so continually h•un•ed with temptations, either to Blasphemy, or Self-murther, or one black and devilish temptation or other, that sleeping or waking I am a terror to my self.
But I am so continually h•un•ed with temptations, either to Blasphemy, or Self-murder, or one black and devilish temptation or other, that sleeping or waking I am a terror to my self.
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This may be a good sign that we have not given Satan a peaceable possession, when he thus strives to make a forcible entry, by such horrid temptations.
This may be a good Signen that we have not given Satan a peaceable possession, when he thus strives to make a forcible entry, by such horrid temptations.
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The Devil lets them alone of whom he thinks he hath made sure work, but he assaults those most with the greatest temptations, that ar• striving to get out of his clutches.
The devil lets them alone of whom he thinks he hath made sure work, but he assaults those most with the greatest temptations, that ar• striving to get out of his clutches.
Christ said to the Penitent Adulterer, Iohn 8. ver. 11. neither do I condemn thee; And yet he said to the selfjustifying Pharisees, Ye shall die in your sins.
christ said to the Penitent Adulterer, John 8. ver. 11. neither do I condemn thee; And yet he said to the selfjustifying Pharisees, You shall die in your Sins.
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That sinner that confesseth and bewaileth his guiltiness, him Christ absolveth; but that Soul that thinks it self Righteous without Christs Righteousness, He abhorreth.
That sinner that Confesses and bewaileth his guiltiness, him christ absolveth; but that Soul that thinks it self Righteous without Christ Righteousness, He abhorreth.
You may read two remarkable stories in Mr. Clar •s description of the Lives of Mr. Balsom, and Mr. Rothwel; and because the latter story is apposite to this purpose, I have transcribed it;
You may read two remarkable stories in Mr. Clar •s description of the Lives of Mr. Balsam, and Mr. Rothwel; and Because the latter story is apposite to this purpose, I have transcribed it;
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Mr. Rothwel answers, thou art the Father of lies, nor art thou so well acquainted with Gods mind concerning this man, which makes thee thus torment him;
Mr. Rothwel answers, thou art the Father of lies, nor art thou so well acquainted with God's mind Concerning this man, which makes thee thus torment him;
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If you consider what hateful sins you have committed, and how long you have lived in sin without any sorrow for sin, you need not wonder that God sends you so long a time of sorrow now.
If you Consider what hateful Sins you have committed, and how long you have lived in since without any sorrow for since, you need not wonder that God sends you so long a time of sorrow now.
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Absalom was greatly beloved of David, and yet when he had murthered Amnon, he was bannished three years from Ierusalem; and when David recalled him from banishment,
Absalom was greatly Beloved of David, and yet when he had murdered Amnon, he was banished three Years from Ierusalem; and when David Recalled him from banishment,
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•he Apo••• sp•aks of those that had received the Spirit of Adoption, when he •aid ▪ The Spirit it self beareth w•tness with our Spirit, in 8 Rom. 15, 16. God may make us his children, and yet may not instantly dandle us on his knee. To shut up this matter:
•he Apo••• sp•aks of those that had received the Spirit of Adoption, when he •aid ▪ The Spirit it self bears w•tness with our Spirit, in 8 Rom. 15, 16. God may make us his children, and yet may not instantly dandle us on his knee. To shut up this matter:
It is said, that Israel in Egypt did not hearken to the promise of De•iverance, by reason of their anguish of Spirit, occasioned by their cruel Bondage, a very remarkable Scripture. 6. Exod. 6, 7. But though Moses spake to them from God,
It is said, that Israel in Egypt did not harken to the promise of De•iverance, by reason of their anguish of Spirit, occasioned by their cruel Bondage, a very remarkable Scripture. 6. Exod 6, 7. But though Moses spoke to them from God,
the more unfit we are to pray, the more need we have to use the words of that Disciple in Luke 11. ver. 1. Lord teach us to Pray, &c. The more we see our unfitness to Pray, the more need we have to press God to make good that gracious Promise in Rom. 8. ver. 26. Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities, for we know not what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit it self maketh Intercession for us, &c. Some advice is needful to Ministers, how to handle tender Consciences, and that follows in the short Notes of the next Sermon.
the more unfit we Are to pray, the more need we have to use the words of that Disciple in Luke 11. ver. 1. Lord teach us to Pray, etc. The more we see our unfitness to Pray, the more need we have to press God to make good that gracious Promise in Rom. 8. ver. 26. Likewise the Spirit also Helpeth our infirmities, for we know not what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit it self makes Intercession for us, etc. some Advice is needful to Ministers, how to handle tender Consciences, and that follows in the short Notes of the next Sermon.
These words are taken out of the 16 of Isa••h, being very little altered, that being the Prophecie of what Christ now began to perform. For Division, 1. Here is something affirmed;
These words Are taken out of the 16 of Isa••h, being very little altered, that being the Prophecy of what christ now began to perform. For Division, 1. Here is something affirmed;
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the Spirit of the Lord is upon me. 2. A reason assigned; because he hath annointed me to preach the Gospel, &c. 3. Some particular duties of Christs Office repeated, to preach the Gospel to the poor, to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to to the Captives, to preach recovering of sight to the blind, to preach liberty to them that are bruised. For Explication.
the Spirit of the Lord is upon me. 2. A reason assigned; Because he hath anointed me to preach the Gospel, etc. 3. some particular duties of Christ Office repeated, to preach the Gospel to the poor, to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to to the Captives, to preach recovering of sighed to the blind, to preach liberty to them that Are Bruised. For Explication.
Christians receive a measure of the Graces and gifts of the Spirit, but Christ received the Spirit without measure, Iohn 3. ver. 34. Several Saints are more eminent in several Gifts and Graces:
Christians receive a measure of the Graces and Gifts of the Spirit, but christ received the Spirit without measure, John 3. ver. 34. Several Saints Are more eminent in several Gifts and Graces:
and out of the dark Dungeon of Ignorance, to give liberty and spiritual freedom to us that are oppressed with all kinds of miseries, that we that are poor may be enriched with his Grace, that we that are blind may be enlightned by the light of his Gospel;
and out of the dark Dungeon of Ignorance, to give liberty and spiritual freedom to us that Are oppressed with all Kinds of misery's, that we that Are poor may be enriched with his Grace, that we that Are blind may be enlightened by the Light of his Gospel;
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Luk. 15. ver. 1. Whereupon the Pharises murmured ▪ which gave an occasion to those Parables in that chapter, of the lost Sheep, the lost Groat, and the lost Son.
Luk. 15. ver. 1. Whereupon the Pharisees murmured ▪ which gave an occasion to those Parables in that chapter, of the lost Sheep, the lost Groat, and the lost Son.
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4 Reason why Christ hath such an eye to afflicted consciences, is, Because Satan is so buisy with them, he seeks to drive them to final despair of mercy,
4 Reason why christ hath such an eye to afflicted Consciences, is, Because Satan is so busy with them, he seeks to drive them to final despair of mercy,
In the close of the former Sermon I hinted that some Advice was needful unto Ministers how to deal with afflicted consciences, I reserved it unto this place, where I might present them with such a blessed pattern to follow.
In the close of the former Sermon I hinted that Some advice was needful unto Ministers how to deal with afflicted Consciences, I reserved it unto this place, where I might present them with such a blessed pattern to follow.
Afflicted consciences during the time of temptation, they are like blind men, therefore deal with them as such, lay no stumbling blocks before them, make your Doctrine plain and obvious, be you instead of eyes unto them, perform the office of a good guide,
Afflicted Consciences during the time of temptation, they Are like blind men, Therefore deal with them as such, lay no stumbling blocks before them, make your Doctrine plain and obvious, be you instead of eyes unto them, perform the office of a good guide,
therefore lead them to the Rock Jesus Christ, from whose side (being struck by the rod of God,) do only flow those waters that can allay the scorching heat of an i•flamed Conscience,
Therefore led them to the Rock jesus christ, from whose side (being struck by the rod of God,) do only flow those waters that can allay the scorching heat of an i•flamed Conscience,
Moses 's rod struck the Rock, that water might gush out to the thirsty Israelites: God's rod struck the Rock Jesus Christ, that Mercy might flow out more freely to the thirsty sinner;
Moses is rod struck the Rock, that water might gush out to the thirsty Israelites: God's rod struck the Rock jesus christ, that Mercy might flow out more freely to the thirsty sinner;
A wounded Spirit is shot with a poysoned arrow, (I mean the sting of sin) be you therefore that loving friend that may draw out the venome with your mouths; (I mean, by your godly council and seasonable advice.)
A wounded Spirit is shot with a poisoned arrow, (I mean the sting of since) be you Therefore that loving friend that may draw out the venom with your mouths; (I mean, by your godly council and seasonable Advice.)
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and if their trembling Souls chance to propose any such Questions as are in the 6 Micah 7. will the Lord be pleased with thousands of Rams? Shew them the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world.
and if their trembling Souls chance to propose any such Questions as Are in the 6 micah 7. will the Lord be pleased with thousands of Rams? Show them the Lamb of God that Takes away the Sins of the world.
If it were a prevailing argument with God, Exod. 32. ver. 13. To press him to pardon Israel for the sake of Abraham, Isaack, and Jacob his Servants, and his Covenant made with them.
If it were a prevailing argument with God, Exod 32. ver. 13. To press him to pardon Israel for the sake of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob his Servants, and his Covenant made with them.
Then surely it must needs be a stronger argumen•, when a poor sinner shall be seech God to remember Jesus Christ his only begotten and well-beloved Son that dyed for him,
Then surely it must needs be a Stronger argumen•, when a poor sinner shall be seech God to Remember jesus christ his only begotten and well-beloved Son that died for him,
Therefore when they complain of great and manifold offenees, do you shew them Gods great and manifold Me•cies, Psalm 51. ver 1. Shew them Davids argument, Psalm 25. ver. 11. O Lord pardon mine Iniquity for it is great.
Therefore when they complain of great and manifold offenees, do you show them God's great and manifold Me•cies, Psalm 51. for 1. Show them Davids argument, Psalm 25. ver. 11. O Lord pardon mine Iniquity for it is great.
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Shew them how to frame an argument out of Gods own words, Ier. 33. ver. 8, 9. And I will cleanse them from all their Iniquities whereby they have sinned against me,
Show them how to frame an argument out of God's own words, Jeremiah 33. ver. 8, 9. And I will cleanse them from all their Iniquities whereby they have sinned against me,
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and whereby they have transgressed agains• me, and it shall be to me a name of joy 〈 ◊ 〉 Praise and an Honour before all the Nations of the Earth which shall hear all the good th•t I •o unto them.
and whereby they have transgressed agains• me, and it shall be to me a name of joy 〈 ◊ 〉 Praise and an Honour before all the nations of the Earth which shall hear all the good th•t I •o unto them.
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when he finds a sinner despairing,) then we must set all the true colours upon Mercy, great Mercy, glorious Mercy, rich Mercy, abundant Mercy ▪ and that which is beyond all that Satan can say of our sins (Infinite Mercy) Shew them therefore, that by casting our Souls upon Gods free Mercy, we do exceedingly glorifie the Mercy of our God,
when he finds a sinner despairing,) then we must Set all the true colours upon Mercy, great Mercy, glorious Mercy, rich Mercy, abundant Mercy ▪ and that which is beyond all that Satan can say of our Sins (Infinite Mercy) Show them Therefore, that by casting our Souls upon God's free Mercy, we do exceedingly Glorify the Mercy of our God,
Alas my sins are no ordinary sins, then do you put them in mind, that Christ is no ordinary person, His blood is no ordinary price, His Redemption no ordinary work,
Alas my Sins Are no ordinary Sins, then do you put them in mind, that christ is no ordinary person, His blood is no ordinary price, His Redemption no ordinary work,
Doth not Reason tell us, that in a dangerous wound, the sooner we look for a Chyrurgeon the better and that we cannot go too soon ▪ The longer we defer seeking unto Christ,
Does not Reason tell us, that in a dangerous wound, the sooner we look for a Chirurgeon the better and that we cannot go too soon ▪ The longer we defer seeking unto christ,
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If any violent distemper seise on your Bodies, you are ready to ask one another, why do not you go forth and seek help ▪ delays are dangerous in this case.
If any violent distemper seize on your Bodies, you Are ready to ask one Another, why do not you go forth and seek help ▪ delays Are dangerous in this case.
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urge those that yield to despairing thoughts with those words of Reverend Dr. Sibbs: Judas did far worse in despairing of Pardon, than in denying of Christ;
urge those that yield to despairing thoughts with those words of Reverend Dr. Sibbs: Judas did Far Worse in despairing of Pardon, than in denying of christ;
The Pharisees upbraided Christ, that he was a friend to Publicans and Sinners, Matt. 11. ver. 19. to teach thee that he is no enemy to the vilest sinner that cometh to Him for mercy. Afflicted consciences are weak sighted;
The Pharisees upbraided christ, that he was a friend to Publicans and Sinners, Matt. 11. ver. 19. to teach thee that he is no enemy to the Vilest sinner that comes to Him for mercy. Afflicted Consciences Are weak sighted;
help them to lean upon Christ that tryed Stone, so called Isa. 28. ver. 16. Christ is a tryed Stone indeed, whom neither the weight of the sins of the whole world,
help them to lean upon christ that tried Stone, so called Isaiah 28. ver. 16. christ is a tried Stone indeed, whom neither the weight of the Sins of the Whole world,
and to set at liberty them that are bruised, that 〈 ◊ 〉 people may have greater cause to 〈 ◊ 〉, How beautiful are the Feet of those that bring glad tidings of Salvation?
and to Set At liberty them that Are Bruised, that 〈 ◊ 〉 people may have greater cause to 〈 ◊ 〉, How beautiful Are the Feet of those that bring glad tidings of Salvation?
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and then with S. Paul, He can groan earnestly to leave this earthly Tabernacle, when he knows he hath a building of God, a House not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens;
and then with S. Paul, He can groan earnestly to leave this earthly Tabernacle, when he knows he hath a building of God, a House not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens;
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or to make you more willing to entertain more familiar thoughts of your own dissolution; If it be far better to be with Christ, than to linger still on Earth,
or to make you more willing to entertain more familiar thoughts of your own dissolution; If it be Far better to be with christ, than to linger still on Earth,
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who baulks a friends Invitation, because he imployes a Blackamore to be the Messenger? What though Christ send his Negro (Death?) seeing it is to invite us to a Feast with him in his Kingdom;
who balks a Friends Invitation, Because he employs a Blackamoor to be the Messenger? What though christ send his Negro (Death?) seeing it is to invite us to a Feast with him in his Kingdom;
than you have, if a friend that hath invited you to a Feast, should say, I must go home before you to see all things set in a readiness for your Entertainment:
than you have, if a friend that hath invited you to a Feast, should say, I must go home before you to see all things Set in a readiness for your Entertainment:
if He be put to Death? What Crosses must we look for, if Innocency it self be Crucified? If they deal thus barbarously with our Lord, what will they do,
if He be put to Death? What Crosses must we look for, if Innocency it self be crucified? If they deal thus barbarously with our Lord, what will they do,
What will become of us when the light of our eyes is departed? yea, the very breath of our Nostrils? If the Shepheard be smitten, what will become of the timorous Sheep?
What will become of us when the Light of our eyes is departed? yea, the very breath of our Nostrils? If the Shepherd be smitten, what will become of the timorous Sheep?
Christ calls it His Fathers House for our greater consolation, to shew us that He hath much power there, who is the only begotten Son and Heir of all things;
christ calls it His Father's House for our greater consolation, to show us that He hath much power there, who is the only begotten Son and Heir of all things;
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as I have to make you my friends welcom in my Fathers House, are many Man•ions: There are Mansions, not Tabernacles, to denote the unchangeableness of the condition of Saints in Heaven;
as I have to make you my Friends welcome in my Father's House, Are many Man•ions: There Are Mansions, not Tabernacles, to denote the unchangeableness of the condition of Saints in Heaven;
though they may have Earthly Tabernacles, yet have but one Mansion-house, and that is Heaven. Many Mansions; There is not only room for Me, but for all my Members also.
though they may have Earthly Tabernacles, yet have but one Mansion house, and that is Heaven. Many Mansions; There is not only room for Me, but for all my Members also.
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for the Greek word NONLATINALPHABET, and the Latine word Mansiones, and the English word Mansions, do all imply the eternity of the Glory and happiness in Heaven.
for the Greek word, and the Latin word Mansiones, and the English word Mansions, do all imply the eternity of the Glory and happiness in Heaven.
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O the wonderful tenderness and infinite condescention of Divine Love; Christ will do all himself. He came once from Heaven already to make himse•f known unto us;
O the wondered tenderness and infinite condescension of Divine Love; christ will do all himself. He Come once from Heaven already to make himse•f known unto us;
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they choose out some one to ride before, and provide Lodgings, and a Supper for them ▪ Our Saviour attempereth his Speech to our understandings, the incomprehensible things of Heaven are painted out in these humane colours,
they choose out Some one to ride before, and provide Lodgings, and a Supper for them ▪ Our Saviour attempereth his Speech to our understandings, the incomprehensible things of Heaven Are painted out in these humane colours,
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Christ therefore in a sweet and friendly manner works them off from expecting any such thing here, by telling them what he is going to prepare for hereafter:
christ Therefore in a sweet and friendly manner works them off from expecting any such thing Here, by telling them what he is going to prepare for hereafter:
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you shall have honour and happiness, but it shall be in a better place, in Heaven• for thither I go to prepare for you• the Providence of God sent Ioseph secretly before-hand to provide a place for his unnatural Brethren;
you shall have honour and happiness, but it shall be in a better place, in Heaven• for thither I go to prepare for you• the Providence of God sent Ioseph secretly beforehand to provide a place for his unnatural Brothers;
though by our sins we both sold him and crucified him, Hebr. 6. v. 20: Christ is called the Saints fore-runner, implying that the Saints shall follow him into heaven.
though by our Sins we both sold him and Crucified him, Hebrew 6. v. 20: christ is called the Saints forerunner, implying that the Saints shall follow him into heaven.
Christ is gone to provide admission for us. The Doctrine I shall offer, is, That Christians must look on Heaven as their dwelling place. Reasons of the Doctrine are,
christ is gone to provide admission for us. The Doctrine I shall offer, is, That Christians must look on Heaven as their Dwelling place. Reasons of the Doctrine Are,
God made Man looking upwards towards heaven, and the Beasts bowing downward towards the earth to shew us that the Earth is the proper place for brute Beasts;
God made Man looking upward towards heaven, and the Beasts bowing downward towards the earth to show us that the Earth is the proper place for brutus Beasts;
and where can he better provide a place than in his and our Fathers house? I asse•d to my Father and your Father, Joh. 20. ver. 17. My Father by Nature, your Father by Grace, as S. Austin interprets it;
and where can he better provide a place than in his and our Father's house? I asse•d to my Father and your Father, John 20. ver. 17. My Father by Nature, your Father by Grace, as S. Austin interprets it;
Where can he better prepare a place for his Elect than in his own Kingdom? It's the Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, 2 Pet. chap. 1. ver. 11. Where can Christ better prepare a p•ace for them,
Where can he better prepare a place for his Elect than in his own Kingdom? It's the Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, 2 Pet. chap. 1. ver. 11. Where can christ better prepare a p•ace for them,
Where can he prepare a place better than in that Kingdom which Christ also appointed for them? Luk. 22. ver. 29, 30. And I appoint unto you a Kingdom, that ye may eat and drink at my Table,
Where can he prepare a place better than in that Kingdom which christ also appointed for them? Luk. 22. ver. 29, 30. And I appoint unto you a Kingdom, that you may eat and drink At my Table,
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The Christian expects his resting place to be in that City which Abraham looked for, Hebr. 11. v. 10. A City that hath Foundations, whose Builder & Maker is God.
The Christian expects his resting place to be in that city which Abraham looked for, Hebrew 11. v. 10. A city that hath Foundations, whose Builder & Maker is God.
if your hope be only in this life, then your trade and dealing, your thoughts and actions shall be to get worldly things, your Conversation will be earthly;
if your hope be only in this life, then your trade and dealing, your thoughts and actions shall be to get worldly things, your Conversation will be earthly;
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the prevailing degree of love in all you do, will be for earthly things; or as the Scripture doth phrase it, you will mind earthly things, Philip. 3. ver.
the prevailing degree of love in all you do, will be for earthly things; or as the Scripture does phrase it, you will mind earthly things, Philip. 3. ver.
your discourses will be about dividing the Inheritance like theirs, Luk. 12. ver. 13. or about making more room for your worldly store like the fool in the Gospel:
your discourses will be about dividing the Inheritance like theirs, Luk. 12. ver. 13. or about making more room for your worldly store like the fool in the Gospel:
and therefore the Scripture alwayes puts a difference between a man in the World, and a man of the world. Iohn 15. ver. 19.. By our feet we walk on earth, but by our heart we dwell in heaven. Application. 1. For Information.
and Therefore the Scripture always puts a difference between a man in the World, and a man of the world. John 15. ver. 19.. By our feet we walk on earth, but by our heart we dwell in heaven. Application. 1. For Information.
And what a glorious place must heaven needs be, which the Bridegroom of our Souls hath now been 16 hundred years preparing for his Bride? We must look upon heaven as our home, our Fathers house.
And what a glorious place must heaven needs be, which the Bridegroom of our Souls hath now been 16 hundred Years preparing for his Bride? We must look upon heaven as our home, our Father's house.
The high-Priest under the Law entred into the holy of holies, with the names of the twelve Tribes on his Brest-plate, to shew that he acted there for them whose names were there written;
The high-Priest under the Law entered into the holy of holies, with the names of the twelve Tribes on his Breastplate, to show that he acted there for them whose names were there written;
the hope of Heavenly Mansions should should lift us above the Earth. 2. It should make us lowly in our hearts, not to strive and fight for places here,
the hope of Heavenly Mansions should should lift us above the Earth. 2. It should make us lowly in our hearts, not to strive and fight for places Here,
a christian may call all the things of this world Esek, and Sitnah, as Isaack named those 2 Wells, about which the Philistines strove with him, Gen. 26. 20, 21. If God give House or Land to a christian, it doth but make the Men of the world strive with him and hate him for it,
a christian may call all the things of this world Esek, and Sitnah, as Isaac nam those 2 Wells, about which the philistines strove with him, Gen. 26. 20, 21. If God give House or Land to a christian, it does but make the Men of the world strive with him and hate him for it,
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as the Philistines did envy Isaack 's Flocks & Herds, Gen. 26. 14. But a Christian may call Heaven Rehoboth, by the name of Isaack 's Well which they strove not for.
as the philistines did envy Isaac is Flocks & Herds, Gen. 26. 14. But a Christian may call Heaven Rehoboth, by the name of Isaac is Well which they strove not for.
what an Argument therefore is this, to remove our desires from earthly Houses, and to fix them on our Heavenly Mansions? in Earthly Houses we are always either wanting room,
what an Argument Therefore is this, to remove our Desires from earthly Houses, and to fix them on our Heavenly Mansions? in Earthly Houses we Are always either wanting room,
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Lot chose the Plain of Sodom to dwell in, but what an uncomfortable place did it prove to that righteous man, by reason of the wicked company of those beastly Sodomites? no doubt had he known their evil manners before, nothing could have tempted him to have thought of dwelling there.
Lot chosen the Plain of Sodom to dwell in, but what an uncomfortable place did it prove to that righteous man, by reason of the wicked company of those beastly Sodomites? no doubt had he known their evil manners before, nothing could have tempted him to have Thought of Dwelling there.
Worldly Cities have no firm Foundations, but the Wall of Heaven is described to have twelve Foundations, Rev. 21. ver. 14. Earthly Houses may be burned,
Worldly Cities have no firm Foundations, but the Wall of Heaven is described to have twelve Foundations, Rev. 21. ver. 14. Earthly Houses may be burned,
but you know that the World it self is reserved for the general Conflagration: will you make that your Dwelling-place, which you know must be destroyed?
but you know that the World it self is reserved for the general Conflagration: will you make that your Dwelling place, which you know must be destroyed?
but Heavenly Mansions, and what Provision is made there, is only known to Faith, 1. Cor. chap. 2. ver. 9. as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor Ear heard,
but Heavenly Mansions, and what Provision is made there, is only known to Faith, 1. Cor. chap. 2. ver. 9. as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor Ear herd,
Indeed there are some difficulties will meet us in our way thitther, but no impossibilities; Say with Caleb, the Lord is with us, we are able to overcome them. Numb.
Indeed there Are Some difficulties will meet us in our Way thitther, but no impossibilities; Say with Caleb, the Lord is with us, we Are able to overcome them. Numb.
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and asking what to do yet his great earthly Possessions hindred him from being prevailed with by the promise of Heavenly treasure Mark 10. ver. 2•. Reuben and Gad had so much Cattle, that they are not eager to dwell in Canaan; Iacob 's Flocks and Herds made him drive slowly homewards, Gen. 33. v. 14. though I grant his fear of Esau might be a great cause also.
and asking what to do yet his great earthly Possessions hindered him from being prevailed with by the promise of Heavenly treasure Mark 10. ver. 2•. Reuben and Gad had so much Cattle, that they Are not eager to dwell in Canaan; Iacob is Flocks and Herds made him drive slowly homeward, Gen. 33. v. 14. though I grant his Fear of Esau might be a great cause also.
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Those Christians are in most danger of neglecting Heavenly Mansions, that are well seated in Earthly places, haec sunt quae faciunt invitos mori, these things make us unwilling to die.
Those Christians Are in most danger of neglecting Heavenly Mansions, that Are well seated in Earthly places, haec sunt Quae faciunt invitos Mori, these things make us unwilling to die.
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yet look on Heaven as your home, and send your thoughts & desires thither again, that it may appear though you Table here, you expect to dwell in Heaven.
yet look on Heaven as your home, and send your thoughts & Desires thither again, that it may appear though you Table Here, you expect to dwell in Heaven.
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the Apostle Paul groaned earnestly in desires of enjoying his Heavenly Mansion, 2 Cor. chap. 5. ver. 2. and he gives us his Reason in the 1. ver. Who would not go out of a thatcht Cottage to inherit a Pallace? those that die in the Lord, do but leave an Earthly Tabernacle, to inherit an Heavenly Kingdom;
the Apostle Paul groaned earnestly in Desires of enjoying his Heavenly Mansion, 2 Cor. chap. 5. ver. 2. and he gives us his Reason in the 1. ver. Who would not go out of a thatched Cottage to inherit a Palace? those that die in the Lord, do but leave an Earthly Tabernacle, to inherit an Heavenly Kingdom;
and will you think it too s•on for them to be thus happy? Solon being asked who were happy? tells a story of two Youths, who out of affection drew their Mothers Chariot to the Temple,
and will you think it too s•on for them to be thus happy? Solon being asked who were happy? tells a story of two Youths, who out of affection drew their Mother's Chariot to the Temple,
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If I could offer your Wife or Children, House, or Land, would you say, ( no I thank you, I cannot spare them yet, they shall tarry with me one year longer before they go to possess it.
If I could offer your Wife or Children, House, or Land, would you say, (not I thank you, I cannot spare them yet, they shall tarry with me one year longer before they go to possess it.
Being A SERMON ON 1 Tim. Chap. 1. Ver. 15. Howbeit for this cause I obtained Mercy, that in me first Iesus Christ might shew forth all Long-suffering for a Pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
Being A SERMON ON 1 Tim. Chap. 1. Ver. 15. Howbeit for this cause I obtained Mercy, that in me First Iesus christ might show forth all Long-suffering for a Pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
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1 Tim. 1. Chap. 16. Ver. Howbeit, for this cause I obtained Mercy, that in me Iesus Christ might shew forth all long suffering for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
1 Tim. 1. Chap. 16. Ver. Howbeit, for this cause I obtained Mercy, that in me Iesus christ might show forth all long suffering for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
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As God makes some stand as fearful monuments of his wrath to fright •hose that are impenitent, (like Lot 's wife tu•ned into a Pillar of Salt to season after Ages.) So God is pleased to set others as Monuments of freegrace to invite all penitent Sinners;
As God makes Some stand as fearful monuments of his wrath to fright •hose that Are impenitent, (like Lot is wife tu•ned into a Pillar of Salt to season After Ages.) So God is pleased to Set Others as Monuments of Free grace to invite all penitent Sinners;
the Apostle tells us what was Gods aim in pardoning him that was so great an offender, to make a pattern of long suffering to encourage the greatest sinners to lay hold on his Mercy. For Division of the words,
the Apostle tells us what was God's aim in pardoning him that was so great an offender, to make a pattern of long suffering to encourage the greatest Sinners to lay hold on his Mercy. For Division of the words,
Lastly, the Reason mentioned, ( for this cause, that I might be a pattern to them that shall hereafter believe, ) that is to say, that by my Example the greatest Sinners m•ght be encouraged to lay hold on the offer of Free Pardon, seeing such a desperate opposer of Jesus Christ as I was, received into favour, that none might hereafter despair of Pardon,
Lastly, the Reason mentioned, (for this cause, that I might be a pattern to them that shall hereafter believe,) that is to say, that by my Exampl the greatest Sinners m•ght be encouraged to lay hold on the offer of Free Pardon, seeing such a desperate opposer of jesus christ as I was, received into favour, that none might hereafter despair of Pardon,
when a Li•mner hath drawn some curious Picture in which he thinks he hath shewed much of his Art, he hangs it out for all Passengers to look on, to shew them what he can do;
when a Li•mner hath drawn Some curious Picture in which he thinks he hath showed much of his Art, he hangs it out for all Passengers to look on, to show them what he can do;
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every piece is not fit to be a Pattern, but the most exact Pi•ces ▪ In the converting of Paul (who by his own confession was one of the greatest sinners in the world.) God doth shew to all Men in this Pattern, what free Grace can do,
every piece is not fit to be a Pattern, but the most exact Pi•ces ▪ In the converting of Paul (who by his own Confessi was one of the greatest Sinners in the world.) God does show to all Men in this Pattern, what free Grace can do,
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than the self-justifying Pharisees, Mat. 21. ver. 31. For Publicans and Harlots did not deny that Christs imputed righteousness was the only meriting cau•e of our Justification; but the Pharisees denyed this.
than the selfjustifying Pharisees, Mathew 21. ver. 31. For Publicans and Harlots did not deny that Christ imputed righteousness was the only meriting cau•e of our Justification; but the Pharisees denied this.
and persecuted all that professed to be justifyed by Faith in Jesus Christ, Acts. 26. from ver. 9. to ver. 12. He would not yield to cast away the thoughts of his own righteousness,
and persecuted all that professed to be justified by Faith in jesus christ, Acts. 26. from for. 9. to for. 12. He would not yield to cast away the thoughts of his own righteousness,
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or any othe• kind of sinner, those are trespasses against the commands of the Law, but this is the highest Trespass against the great Command of the Gospel;
or any othe• kind of sinner, those Are Trespasses against the commands of the Law, but this is the highest Trespass against the great Command of the Gospel;
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6. There is more hopes of Publicans and Harlots, of Theeves and Murderers, than of those that reject Christs imputed Righteousness, except the Devils & Damned in Hell;
6. There is more hope's of Publicans and Harlots, of Thieves and Murderers, than of those that reject Christ imputed Righteousness, except the Devils & Damned in Hell;
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so that we may see a most elaborate piece of the work of free Grace, (NONLATINALPHABET, may be derived from NONLATINALPHABET,) saith Passor, nota incisa, insculpta, percussione, vel pulsatione facta.
so that we may see a most elaborate piece of the work of free Grace, (, may be derived from,) Says Passor, nota incisa, insculpta, percussion, vel pulsatione facta.
here is now the depth of humility, where there was the height of Pride before; Here God hath wrought a curious frame out of a rugged knotty piece of timber.
Here is now the depth of humility, where there was the height of Pride before; Here God hath wrought a curious frame out of a rugged knotty piece of timber.
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for the manner of his Conversion was wonderful indeed, recorded, Acts 9. ver. 1. While he was yet breathing out threatnings and slaughter against the Church, he made himself accessory to the murder of Stephen, by holding the Garments of them that stoned him, Acts 8. ver. 58. But this did whet his malice,
for the manner of his Conversion was wondered indeed, recorded, Acts 9. ver. 1. While he was yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the Church, he made himself accessory to the murder of Stephen, by holding the Garments of them that stoned him, Acts 8. ver. 58. But this did whet his malice,
and turned a p•oud Saul into an humble Paul, and made him a zealous Preacher of Christ, who came thither out of a design to shew himself a bitter Persecutor of that name;
and turned a p•oud Saul into an humble Paul, and made him a zealous Preacher of christ, who Come thither out of a Design to show himself a bitter Persecutor of that name;
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He that came to punish Christs Disciples, now owneth Christ as his Lord, and begs now to know wh•t he will have him do, Acts 9. ver. 14. He that was r•ging before, is trembling and astonished now;
He that Come to Punish Christ Disciples, now owneth christ as his Lord, and begs now to know wh•t he will have him do, Acts 9. ver. 14. He that was r•ging before, is trembling and astonished now;
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A little light from Heaven, will tame the most furious Persecutor, any discovery either of th• glorious Majesty of Jesus Christ, o• of our vileness, will humble any sinner;
A little Light from Heaven, will tame the most furious Persecutor, any discovery either of th• glorious Majesty of jesus christ, o• of our vileness, will humble any sinner;
God sent him as an honorable Embassador to bear Christs name before Kings, and the Children of Israel, whose great ambition before was to be the Saints common Executioner:
God sent him as an honourable Ambassador to bear Christ name before Kings, and the Children of Israel, whose great ambition before was to be the Saints Common Executioner:
God dealt so graciously with him, that he that was the greatest enemy to Christ before his Conversion, is now used as the most indeared friend of Christ after his conversion,
God dealt so graciously with him, that he that was the greatest enemy to christ before his Conversion, is now used as the most endeared friend of christ After his conversion,
his former madness is equalled by his present zeal, and now all that Ie•ish Learning which he had raked together, intending onely thereby to defend the righteousness of the Law,
his former madness is equaled by his present zeal, and now all that Ie•ish Learning which he had raked together, intending only thereby to defend the righteousness of the Law,
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none beat so much on this string, as he, Romans 3 ver. 27. Galat. 2. ver. 16. and in Galat. 3. ver. 10. None cry down the Righteousness of the Law so vehemently,
none beatrice so much on this string, as he, Romans 3 for. 27. Galatians 2. ver. 16. and in Galatians 3. ver. 10. None cry down the Righteousness of the Law so vehemently,
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so was he not infer, or to the very chief Apostles after conversion, but laboured more abundantly than they all, I Cor. chap. 15. ver. 10. Now he would preach nothing but Christ crucifyed, 1 Cor. chap. 2. ver.
so was he not infer, or to the very chief Apostles After conversion, but laboured more abundantly than they all, I Cor. chap. 15. ver. 10. Now he would preach nothing but christ Crucified, 1 Cor. chap. 2. ver.
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because the Example of so great a Sinner, would be more encouragement for other sinners to seek for Mercy, Galat. 1. ver. 23, 24. When the Churches heard that Paul preached the Faith which he once destroyed, they glorifyed God in him.
Because the Exampl of so great a Sinner, would be more encouragement for other Sinners to seek for Mercy, Galatians 1. ver. 23, 24. When the Churches herd that Paul preached the Faith which he once destroyed, they glorified God in him.
and by Sect, a Pharisee, and so might prove a leading Pattern to all the Iews, and to that obstinat Sect of the Pharisees, to leave off per securi•g the Church of Chr•st,
and by Sect, a Pharisee, and so might prove a leading Pattern to all the Iews, and to that obstinate Sect of the Pharisees, to leave off per securi•g the Church of Chr•st,
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and therefore they might see more of the power of Grace in his conversion, that now made him h•zard his own life to advance that way, which before he persecuted unto Death.
and Therefore they might see more of the power of Grace in his conversion, that now made him h•zard his own life to advance that Way, which before he persecuted unto Death.
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3. Paul was chose to be a Pattern, because in such a Pattern the freeness of Grace would appear more clearly, here all the world may see, that we are not saved out of any Wo•ks foreseen;
3. Paul was chosen to be a Pattern, Because in such a Pattern the freeness of Grace would appear more clearly, Here all the world may see, that we Are not saved out of any Wo•ks foreseen;
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Lastly, Paul was set as a Pattern of Free Grace, to encourage other sinners beholding the Mercy of God unto him to look after Mercy too, that as in a Glass or Mirrour, all men may see more clearly the freeness of Grace, it is a good means to prevent our despair when we see such an instance of pardoning Mercy before our eyes;
Lastly, Paul was Set as a Pattern of Free Grace, to encourage other Sinners beholding the Mercy of God unto him to look After Mercy too, that as in a Glass or Mirror, all men may see more clearly the freeness of Grace, it is a good means to prevent our despair when we see such an instance of pardoning Mercy before our eyes;
My meaning is not, that others should expect to be miraculously converted, as Paul was; (for you may as well expect to be caught up into the third Heaven:) But by Paul 's being pardoned, you may look after a Pardon:
My meaning is not, that Others should expect to be miraculously converted, as Paul was; (for you may as well expect to be caught up into the third Heaven:) But by Paul is being pardoned, you may look After a Pardon:
but sent him to be taught by Ananias, who was a Minister of the Gospel, Acts 9. ver. 6. So now he doth not miraculously tell sinners what they must do to be saved,
but sent him to be taught by Ananias, who was a Minister of the Gospel, Acts 9. ver. 6. So now he does not miraculously tell Sinners what they must do to be saved,
and not Ministers to re•urn to the queston, how other sinners may draw encouragement from Pauls obtaining Mercy? W•y this this a pattern for other sinners, (ad imitandum Paul• fidem) to believe,
and not Ministers to re•urn to the question, how other Sinners may draw encouragement from Paul's obtaining Mercy? W•y this this a pattern for other Sinners, (ad imitandum Paul• fidem) to believe,
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to hear Paul say, I was a Blasphemer, and a Persecutor, and injurious, but I obtained Mercy, may greatly encourage all sinners to follow God by Prayer for to shew them Mercy;
to hear Paul say, I was a Blasphemer, and a Persecutor, and injurious, but I obtained Mercy, may greatly encourage all Sinners to follow God by Prayer for to show them Mercy;
1. Because such Patterns sufficiently declare the infinite merit of Christs death: who could be fitter Trumpets of Christs Power and Mercie, then those blind, and lame,
1. Because such Patterns sufficiently declare the infinite merit of Christ death: who could be fitter Trumpets of Christ Power and Mercy, then those blind, and lame,
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When the Jews spake against Christ, the man whom he had restor'd to sight pleaded hard for him, Iohn 9. ver. 30. 33. If this man were not of God he could do nothing:
When the jews spoke against christ, the man whom he had restored to sighed pleaded hard for him, John 9. ver. 30. 33. If this man were not of God he could do nothing:
What can any poor sinner object against the Power & Mercy of Christ, when they see ten Lepers cleansed at once? but may be enforced to cry out with that Leper, Matt. 8. ver. 2. Lord if thou wilt thou canst make me clean:
What can any poor sinner Object against the Power & Mercy of christ, when they see ten Lepers cleansed At once? but may be Enforced to cry out with that Leper, Matt. 8. ver. 2. Lord if thou wilt thou Canst make me clean:
To hear that Christ came to save sinners, may not move us so much as to see it in the Examples of Manasseh, and the Theef on the Cross, and those others before-mentioned;
To hear that christ Come to save Sinners, may not move us so much as to see it in the Examples of Manasses, and the Thief on the Cross, and those Others beforementioned;
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2. Such Instances do evince, that God is ready to deal out Pardons to all sorts of Sinners, let their Sins be what they will, that come in Christs name to ask Pardon:
2. Such Instances do evince, that God is ready to deal out Pardons to all sorts of Sinners, let their Sins be what they will, that come in Christ name to ask Pardon:
the poor Soul is apt to say, How shall I know that God will pardon such a wretched sinner as I am? Why you may believe it in such Patterns as Paul, and those before mentioned.
the poor Soul is apt to say, How shall I know that God will pardon such a wretched sinner as I am? Why you may believe it in such Patterns as Paul, and those before mentioned.
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And therefore Peter and Paul the two greatest Apostles and Pillars of the Church, are both set as Patterns of Free Grace, to encourage other sinners to look after Pardon;
And Therefore Peter and Paul the two greatest Apostles and Pillars of the Church, Are both Set as Patterns of Free Grace, to encourage other Sinners to look After Pardon;
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Now as some prophane wretches in Salvians time did presume to sin, because David, and Noah, and Lot sinned, Si David, cur non & ego; si Noah, si Lot, cur non & ego? Here the poor penitents may turn their presumption into a blessed hope,
Now as Some profane wretches in Salvians time did presume to since, Because David, and Noah, and Lot sinned, Si David, cur non & ego; si Noah, si Lot, cur non & ego? Here the poor penitents may turn their presumption into a blessed hope,
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and say with an humble confidence, si Petrus cur non & ego? si Paulus, cur non & ego? si David, si Noah, si Lot, cur non & ego? If all these were pardoned,
and say with an humble confidence, si Peter cur non & ego? si Paulus, cur non & ego? si David, si Noah, si Lot, cur non & ego? If all these were pardoned,
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Gods gracious design in suffering such Examples to be Registred of notorious sinners that were pardoned, is, that by such presidents of Mercy, all other sinners might take encouragement to seek for Mercy in such marv••lous ex•mles as these, Satans greatest Obj•ction is answered to our hands.
God's gracious Design in suffering such Examples to be Registered of notorious Sinners that were pardoned, is, that by such Presidents of Mercy, all other Sinners might take encouragement to seek for Mercy in such marv••lous ex•mles as these, Satan greatest Obj•ction is answered to our hands.
Mr. Lightfoot hath an excellent note to this purpose on Pauls conversion The most notorious persecuter that the Gospel had yet found, is chosen of all others to be the Doctor of the Gen••les, that 〈 … 〉 his own example,
Mr. Lightfoot hath an excellent note to this purpose on Paul's conversion The most notorious Persecutor that the Gospel had yet found, is chosen of all Others to be the Doctor of the Gen••les, that 〈 … 〉 his own Exampl,
or rather the glorious example of Gods Mercy in his conversion, might be a comfortable Doctrine to those notorious sinners of the Gentiles, as well as his Preac•ing.
or rather the glorious Exampl of God's Mercy in his conversion, might be a comfortable Doctrine to those notorious Sinners of the Gentiles, as well as his Preac•ing.
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If the Physician can shew you many now living whom he hath recovered of the same distemper, this may be a good encouragement for you to hope for a cure too:
If the physician can show you many now living whom he hath recovered of the same distemper, this may be a good encouragement for you to hope for a cure too:
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Application; is for Exhortation, to press all sinners to draw that encouragement from this glorious pattern of Paul 's obtaining Mercy, which God intends us;
Application; is for Exhortation, to press all Sinners to draw that encouragement from this glorious pattern of Paul is obtaining Mercy, which God intends us;
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As for Gods Name ▪ he tells us p•ain enough, Ier. 33. ver. 8, 9. That he would exalt his Name before all Nations of the Earth by pardoning his People Israel;
As for God's Name ▪ he tells us p•ain enough, Jeremiah 33. ver. 8, 9. That he would exalt his Name before all nations of the Earth by pardoning his People Israel;
therefore let us urge God with his own words, Lord glorifie thy name of Mercy in pardoning my sins, that all the world may be enforced to say in those words, 〈 ◊ 〉 7. ver. 18. who is a God like unto thee, that pardon•th Iniquity, &c. Concerning his Son, God therefore named him Iesus, that all the world might hear by that very name, that he was sent to be a Saviour;
Therefore let us urge God with his own words, Lord Glorify thy name of Mercy in pardoning my Sins, that all the world may be Enforced to say in those words, 〈 ◊ 〉 7. ver. 18. who is a God like unto thee, that pardon•th Iniquity, etc. Concerning his Son, God Therefore nam him Iesus, that all the world might hear by that very name, that he was sent to be a Saviour;
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thus Paul •old the Jews, Acts 5. ver. 30 ▪ 31. That ••sus whom they hanged on a Tree, God had exalted to be their Saviour, to give Repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of Sins.
thus Paul •old the jews, Acts 5. ver. 30 ▪ 31. That ••sus whom they hanged on a Tree, God had exalted to be their Saviour, to give Repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of Sins.
And concerning the Covenant, You know it is called, the Covenant of Grace; Pardon of Sin is the great promise of the Covenant of Grace, Ier. 31. ver. 34. last words, for I will forgive their Iniquity,
And Concerning the Covenant, You know it is called, the Covenant of Grace; Pardon of since is the great promise of the Covenant of Grace, Jeremiah 31. ver. 34. last words, for I will forgive their Iniquity,
Heaven is said to have twelve Gates, Rev. 21. ver. 12. intimating to us, that now there is free admission every way, to all sinners that come to the Throne of Grace;
Heaven is said to have twelve Gates, Rev. 21. ver. 12. intimating to us, that now there is free admission every Way, to all Sinners that come to the Throne of Grace;
But there is a day of Judgement coming, then God will as much delight to glorifie his Justice in damning all those that refused to seek for Pardon in the day of Grace.
But there is a day of Judgement coming, then God will as much delight to Glorify his justice in damning all those that refused to seek for Pardon in the day of Grace.
Ioh. 5. to ver. 8. and healing her that had spent all upon Physicians, Mark 5. ver. 25, 26. and raising LaZarus that had been dead four days, Ioh. 11. 39. working through these natural impossibilities, made Christs power be more admired by all that saw his Miracles:
John 5. to for. 8. and healing her that had spent all upon Physicians, Mark 5. ver. 25, 26. and raising LaZarus that had been dead four days, John 11. 39. working through these natural impossibilities, made Christ power be more admired by all that saw his Miracles:
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and yet obtaining Mercy, doth much more advance the riches of free Grace, and may be a greater encouragem•n• to all that hear of it to seek after pardoning Mercy;
and yet obtaining Mercy, does much more advance the riches of free Grace, and may be a greater encouragem•n• to all that hear of it to seek After pardoning Mercy;
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The Lord giye us his grace, that we may imitate Peter 's sincere Repentance, and Paul 's saving Faith, that we may also obtain Mercy, through Christ Jesus that came to save sinners.
The Lord giye us his grace, that we may imitate Peter is sincere Repentance, and Paul is Saving Faith, that we may also obtain Mercy, through christ jesus that Come to save Sinners.
