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THE SPIRIT of the LORD IN Power and at Liberty ▪ to bless his own Institutions, with the efficacy and usefulness of the Sacrament of the Lords-Supper, asserted in THREE SERMONS, Preacht On Three Sacrament-days,
THE SPIRIT of the LORD IN Power and At Liberty ▪ to bless his own Institutions, with the efficacy and usefulness of the Sacrament of the Lord's supper, asserted in THREE SERMONS, Preached On Three Sacrament-days,
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On Micah 2.7.
On micah 2.7.
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O thou that art named the House of Jacob, is the Spirit of the Lord straitned? are these his Doings? Do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly? Oh thou that art nam the House of Jacob, is the Spirit of the Lord straitened? Are these his Doings? Do not my words do good to him that walks uprightly?
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MIcah was one of them we call the small or lesser Prophets; not because their Prophesies are of less authority and majesty, or excellency; micah was one of them we call the small or lesser prophets; not Because their prophecies Are of less Authority and majesty, or excellency;
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(for they were all the dictates of the Spirit of the Lord) but because they are more concise and of greater brevity than the first four.
(for they were all the dictates of the Spirit of the Lord) but Because they Are more concise and of greater brevity than the First four.
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These Prophesies ( Calvin conceives) as now extant are but the marrow and quintessence of those Sermons by them preacht to the people of Israel and Judah: Collected and reduced (says Zanchy ) into one volum, by the care of those pious Princes inspired of the Lord, left by reason of their littleness they should be lost; These prophecies (calvin conceives) as now extant Are but the marrow and quintessence of those Sermons by them preached to the people of Israel and Judah: Collected and reduced (Says Zanchy) into one volum, by the care of those pious Princes inspired of the Lord, left by reason of their littleness they should be lost;
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and this was done for the Churches benefit in those and succeeding Ages. This Prophesie contains two solemn Sermons.
and this was done for the Churches benefit in those and succeeding Ages. This Prophesy contains two solemn Sermons.
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The former compriseth the five first, and the latter the three last Chapters.
The former compriseth the five First, and the latter the three last Chapters.
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In the former are three things observable. 1. The Sins this people stood guilty of before God,
In the former Are three things observable. 1. The Sins this people stood guilty of before God,
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and they are ingentia vitia, mighty ones. 2. The Judgments of God denounc'd against this people for those sins;
and they Are Ingenuity Vices, mighty ones. 2. The Judgments of God denounced against this people for those Sins;
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and they are ingentia supplicia, doleful, dreadful, but most just and righteous:
and they Are Ingenuity supplicia, doleful, dreadful, but most just and righteous:
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For he is too good to do his people hurt, and too just to do any people wrong:
For he is too good to do his people hurt, and too just to do any people wrong:
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remunerat ultra condignum, sed punit infra, Ezra 9.13. 3. The Comforts interspersed on purpose to solace and support their hearts who were found faithful in these Kingdoms.remunerate ultra condignum, sed punit infra, Ezra 9.13. 3. The Comforts interspersed on purpose to solace and support their hearts who were found faithful in these Kingdoms.
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He foretells (as is obvious to the meanest capacity) both the temporal deliverance of Judah out of the Babylonish Captivity;
He foretells (as is obvious to the Meanest capacity) both the temporal deliverance of Judah out of the Babylonish Captivity;
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and the eternal deliverance of the Church to be gathered out of all Nations through the promised Messiah.
and the Eternal deliverance of the Church to be gathered out of all nations through the promised Messiah.
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Their Sins are many, so were their Judgments;
Their Sins Are many, so were their Judgments;
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we shall mention three or four, for no more stand in our way unto the Text. 1. Their Idolatry, Chap. 1.5. this they are branded with;
we shall mention three or four, for no more stand in our Way unto the Text. 1. Their Idolatry, Chap. 1.5. this they Are branded with;
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this is the procuring cause of the Lords appearing against them in this glorious severity.
this is the procuring cause of the lords appearing against them in this glorious severity.
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The Judgments threatned for this Sin, you see in vers. 6, 7. their capital Sinners were in their capital Cities, Samaria and Jerusalem; but they were not too great for the great God to bring to condign punishment.
The Judgments threatened for this since, you see in vers. 6, 7. their capital Sinners were in their capital Cities, Samaria and Jerusalem; but they were not too great for the great God to bring to condign punishment.
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I will make Samaria as an heap of the field; all the graven Images shall be beaten or broken to pieces. I will make Samaria as an heap of the field; all the graved Images shall be beaten or broken to Pieces.
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The next this people are stigmatized with are Covetousness and Oppression, chap. 2.4. They covet fields and take them by violence, and houses, and take them away, &c. regarding neither right nor wrong;
The next this people Are stigmatized with Are Covetousness and Oppression, chap. 2.4. They covet fields and take them by violence, and houses, and take them away, etc. regarding neither right nor wrong;
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provided they got it they cared not Quo jure ▪ quave injuria.
provided they god it they cared not Quo jure ▪ quave injuria.
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How graphically does the Poet describe this monster sin? even in Saint Pauls own terms, NONLATINALPHABET.
How graphically does the Poet describe this monster since? even in Saint Paul's own terms,.
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The Judgment denounc'd for this complicate sin, you see 3, 4 5. Their calamity shall be extraordinary their desolation is irrevocably determined,
The Judgement denounced for this complicate since, you see 3, 4 5. Their calamity shall be extraordinary their desolation is irrevocably determined,
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and positively and peremptorily declared, Behold, against this Family do I devise an evil, from which ye shall not remove your necks, &c. The third sin is contempt of and opposition against his Word, his Ordinances and Officers, Vers. 6. and which did accent and aggravate the crime, their delight in and approbation of such false Prophets as would speak Placentia, and flatter them in their vicious and pernicious practises, vers. the 11th. The Text under consideration is the Lords expostulation with this degenerated people for their foremention'd irreverence and contempt.
and positively and peremptorily declared, Behold, against this Family do I devise an evil, from which you shall not remove your necks, etc. The third since is contempt of and opposition against his Word, his Ordinances and Officers, Vers. 6. and which did accent and aggravate the crime, their delight in and approbation of such false prophets as would speak Placentia, and flatter them in their vicious and pernicious practises, vers. the 11th. The Text under consideration is the lords expostulation with this degenerated people for their forementioned irreverence and contempt.
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O thou that art named the House of Jacob, is the spirit of the Lord straitned? Are these his doings? Do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly. Oh thou that art nam the House of Jacob, is the Spirit of the Lord straitened? are these his doings? Do not my words do good to him that walks uprightly.
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In this last clause two general parts. 1. The Specification of a choice and precious priviledg, viz. To have the Word and Ordinances to do one good, this is a mercy of the first Magnitude;
In this last clause two general parts. 1. The Specification of a choice and precious privilege, viz. To have the Word and Ordinances to do one good, this is a mercy of the First Magnitude;
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I know you pray for it as such; you prize it as such; you praise him for it as such;
I know you pray for it as such; you prize it as such; you praise him for it as such;
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you wait this day for it as such:
you wait this day for it as such:
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your non-proficiency under the dews and droppings of the Sanctuary you lament as an heavy judgment, Isa. 6.10, 11. Ergo. 2. The qualification of the persons to whom it appertains, them who walk uprightly; rare ones indeed, the NONLATINALPHABET, do not so;
your nonproficiency under the dews and droppings of the Sanctuary you lament as an heavy judgement, Isaiah 6.10, 11. Ergo. 2. The qualification of the Persons to whom it appertains, them who walk uprightly; rare ones indeed, the, do not so;
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they say, Privilegia sunt stricti juris. Consider the form, 'tis Interrogative; the matter or sense of this sentence, 'tis positive. 'Tis a Categorical proposition;
they say, Privilegia sunt stricti Juris. Consider the from, it's Interrogative; the matter or sense of this sentence, it's positive. It's a Categorical proposition;
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in which, 1. The Subject, or that which is spoken of, viz. my words. 2. The Predicat;
in which, 1. The Subject, or that which is spoken of, viz. my words. 2. The Predicat;
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or that which is spoken of his words, they do good.
or that which is spoken of his words, they do good.
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Do not my words do good? yea out all ifs or ands they do, to such as are thus qualified (i.e.) walk uprightly. Do not my words do good? yea out all ifs or ands they do, to such as Are thus qualified (i.e.) walk uprightly.
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In both are four things. 1. The Author or Proprietor of them, — my words. 2. The signal energy and singular efficacy of them, — do good. 3. The grand duty required of such who shall receive good by them, — walking. 4. The Modification of the duty here expressed, — uprightly.
In both Are four things. 1. The Author or Proprietor of them, — my words. 2. The signal energy and singular efficacy of them, — do good. 3. The grand duty required of such who shall receive good by them, — walking. 4. The Modification of the duty Here expressed, — uprightly.
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A short explanatory must serve at present, and then the observations resulting hence will be methodically proposed.
A short explanatory must serve At present, and then the observations resulting hence will be methodically proposed.
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O thou that art named the House of Jacob; i.e. who art called, but really art not so; you are an hypocritical generation; Oh thou that art nam the House of Jacob; i.e. who art called, but really art not so; you Are an hypocritical generation;
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Jacob that good old Patriarch was a man of godly simplicity, Gen. 25.27. a man full of the fire of holy zeal;Jacob that good old Patriarch was a man of godly simplicity, Gen. 25.27. a man full of the fire of holy zeal;
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O the care he had, and the conscience he made of reforming his Family, Gen. 35.2, 3. a man of Prayer, a great Wrestler with God, Gen. 32.28. Hos. 12.4. A great lover of my Word and Ordinances.
Oh the care he had, and the conscience he made of reforming his Family, Gen. 35.2, 3. a man of Prayer, a great Wrestler with God, Gen. 32.28. Hos. 12.4. A great lover of my Word and Ordinances.
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Were you (as is said of Nathanael ) Israelites indeed, in whom there is no guile;
Were you (as is said of Nathanael) Israelites indeed, in whom there is no guile;
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Were you good indeed, my words would do you good.
Were you good indeed, my words would do you good.
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But you snarle at and quarrel with my Prophets, because of those Judgments they have denounc'd against you;
But you snarl At and quarrel with my prophets, Because of those Judgments they have denounced against you;
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the fault is not in them, nor yet in me; no, 'tis in your selves; you complain of them unjustly, and so doing you deal with me injuriously, Luk. 10.16. Hos. 13.9. Is the spirit of the Lord straitned? By the Spirit of the Lord Grotius and Friedlibius understand the patience, longanimity, mercy and goodness of the Lord;
the fault is not in them, nor yet in me; no, it's in your selves; you complain of them unjustly, and so doing you deal with me injuriously, Luk. 10.16. Hos. 13.9. Is the Spirit of the Lord straitened? By the Spirit of the Lord Grotius and Friedlibius understand the patience, longanimity, mercy and Goodness of the Lord;
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others (as Drusius, Paraeus; &c. ) understand the Holy Ghost;
Others (as Drusius, Pareus; etc.) understand the Holy Ghost;
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— What? is he so contracted? is he reduced to such an exigence, that he cannot inspire his Prophets? and appoint them how and what to speak unto you? how audacious is your pride and wickedness? Is it for you to dictate to them what,
— What? is he so contracted? is he reduced to such an exigence, that he cannot inspire his prophets? and appoint them how and what to speak unto you? how audacious is your pride and wickedness? Is it for you to dictate to them what,
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when and how to prophesie? Dare you attempt to limit the holy Spirit of God? 'tis not for want of fulness in him to publish or perform good things, that my Prophets have commission thus to thunder against your impieties.
when and how to prophesy? Dare you attempt to limit the holy Spirit of God? it's not for want of fullness in him to publish or perform good things, that my prophets have commission thus to thunder against your impieties.
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Are these his doings? That is, the way and method of the Almighty in his dealings; are these his doings? That is, the Way and method of the Almighty in his dealings;
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and those in which he delights are ways of love and mercy; he draws with the cords of men;
and those in which he delights Are ways of love and mercy; he draws with the cords of men;
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is full of candor and ingenuity;
is full of candor and ingenuity;
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if now he speak harshly and deal severely with you, know this is not his usual course;
if now he speak harshly and deal severely with you, know this is not his usual course;
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but only your present case calls for it. Consult Isa. 28.21. Hos. 11.8. Do not my words do good, &c. q.d. Yea, they do:
but only your present case calls for it. Consult Isaiah 28.21. Hos. 11.8. Do not my words do good, etc. Q.d Yea, they do:
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And if you break off your sins by true unfeigned repentance, and believe my Prophets;
And if you break off your Sins by true unfeigned Repentance, and believe my prophets;
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if you will but take care to walk regularly, you shall surely find the influences of this my Spirit upon your Hearts, causing my Word and Ordinances to work for your good.
if you will but take care to walk regularly, you shall surely find the influences of this my Spirit upon your Hearts, causing my Word and Ordinances to work for your good.
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I now proceed to the Observations: From the Context take two.
I now proceed to the Observations: From the Context take two.
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Doct. 1. 'Tis a doleful case and matter of saddest lamentation when a people (by profession Gods) stand in opposition against his Word, Ordinances and Officers:Doct. 1. It's a doleful case and matter of Saddest lamentation when a people (by profession God's) stand in opposition against his Word, Ordinances and Officers:
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These Expostulations and pressing Interrogatories import no less.
These Expostulations and pressing Interrogatories import no less.
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Doct. 2. God will own and plead the cause of his Ordinances and Officers, whoever dares to oppose or contemn them.Doct. 2. God will own and plead the cause of his Ordinances and Officers, whoever dares to oppose or contemn them.
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Thus he did against this people, and thus he will; Tua causa erit mea causa, Luk. 10.16. He that despiseth them, despiseshim:
Thus he did against this people, and thus he will; Tua causa erit mea causa, Luk. 10.16. He that despises them, despiseshim:
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They who do so shall hear from him. O thou that art named.
They who do so shall hear from him. Oh thou that art nam.
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Doct. 3. However men be called or accounted of by themselvs or others, yet the Lord can easily discern and will opportunely discover what they are indeed:Doct. 3. However men be called or accounted of by themselves or Others, yet the Lord can Easily discern and will opportunely discover what they Are indeed:
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He knows us intus & in cute, intus & in corde;
He knows us intus & in cute, intus & in cord;
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Though the heart of man be (grande profundum) a great Deep, yet he can fathom it, Jer. 17.10. I the Lord search the heart:
Though the heart of man be (Grande profundum) a great Deep, yet he can fathom it, Jer. 17.10. I the Lord search the heart:
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He is a God of Knowledges, 1 Sam. 2.3. Totus oculus, All things are open, naked, anatomized before him. Art named.
He is a God of Knowledges, 1 Sam. 2.3. Totus oculus, All things Are open, naked, anatomized before him. Art nam.
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Doct. 4. The note is this; 'Tis not enough for a people to have a name or to be called good; they must be really so:Doct. 4. The note is this; It's not enough for a people to have a name or to be called good; they must be really so:
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It was a cutting question which St. Austin put to one, Quid tibi prodest vocari quod non es? What will it advantage one to have a name to live if he be dead? To pass for a Saint here,
It was a cutting question which Saint Austin put to one, Quid tibi profits vocari quod non es? What will it advantage one to have a name to live if he be dead? To pass for a Saint Here,
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and to be found amongst Sinners hereafter; to be reputed an Israelite indeed, and to be a Gibeonite;
and to be found among Sinners hereafter; to be reputed an Israelite indeed, and to be a Gibeonite;
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to be named of the House of Jacob ( i.e. of the Church of God) and to be of the House of Sodom? How shall Men and Angels stand amazed at the great day,
to be nam of the House of Jacob (i.e. of the Church of God) and to be of the House of Sodom? How shall Men and Angels stand amazed At the great day,
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when the secrets of all Hearts shall be disclosed, to see some taken up to Heaven who were named the vilest of sinners,
when the secrets of all Hearts shall be disclosed, to see Some taken up to Heaven who were nam the Vilest of Sinners,
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and others turned into Hell who were reputed choicest Saints: A form will do nothing without the power of Godliness.
and Others turned into Hell who were reputed Choicest Saints: A from will do nothing without the power of Godliness.
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There are two things which every man is mainly concern'd to mind. (1) To be Good. (2) To appear so.
There Are two things which every man is mainly concerned to mind. (1) To be Good. (2) To appear so.
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He that is not so is lost with God, and he that appears not so is lost with men.
He that is not so is lost with God, and he that appears not so is lost with men.
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Ones goodness if unknown to himself will afford him little comfort; and if unknown to others, it will procure him little credit.
Ones Goodness if unknown to himself will afford him little Comfort; and if unknown to Others, it will procure him little credit.
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Is the Spirit of the Lord straitned? Is the Spirit of the Lord straitened?
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Doct. 5. The Spirit of the Lord is not so straitned but he knows how to inspire and instruct his Prophets.
Doct. 5. The Spirit of the Lord is not so straitened but he knows how to inspire and instruct his prophets.
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Doct. 6. The Spirit of the Lord is then straitned, when proud people presume to prescribe to dictate unto his servants the Prophets, what and when and to whom they shall speak, and when and what not.Doct. 6. The Spirit of the Lord is then straitened, when proud people presume to prescribe to dictate unto his Servants the prophets, what and when and to whom they shall speak, and when and what not.
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Are these his doings? Hence note, that are these his doings? Hence note, that
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Doct. 7. The ordinary way of the Lords dealing with men is in love and mercy; acts of judgment are his;
Doct. 7. The ordinary Way of the lords dealing with men is in love and mercy; acts of judgement Are his;
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but they are his strange, not his genuine acts; how full and sweet is that in Hos. 11.8. How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? How shall I deliver thee Israel, &c. In this sacred volum where is the parallel? What pathetick Interrogations puts he there unto himself? q.d. Thou art upon the brink of destruction;
but they Are his strange, not his genuine acts; how full and sweet is that in Hos. 11.8. How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? How shall I deliver thee Israel, etc. In this sacred volum where is the parallel? What pathetic Interrogations puts he there unto himself? Q.d Thou art upon the brink of destruction;
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'tis but a giving thee up and thou art ruined. Oh — but how: how shall I do it? Do not my words, &c. Doct. 8. Note, that the Word delivered and Ordinances dispensed by faithful Ministers are his.
it's but a giving thee up and thou art ruined. O — but how: how shall I do it? Do not my words, etc. Doct. 8. Note, that the Word Delivered and Ordinances dispensed by faithful Ministers Are his.
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— Attend them then with due care and conscience, with fear and reverence, with faith and patience.
— Attend them then with due care and conscience, with Fear and Reverence, with faith and patience.
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Doct. 9. From the connexion of the principal efficient and instrumental causes, viz. the Spirit and the Word:Doct. 9. From the connexion of the principal efficient and instrumental Causes, viz. the Spirit and the Word:
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Such as sincerely desire to receive good from God, must attend to and depend on the Spirit of the Lord in the use of Ordinances.
Such as sincerely desire to receive good from God, must attend to and depend on the Spirit of the Lord in the use of Ordinances.
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For the Word can do nothing without the Spirit, and the Spirit will do nothing (ordinarily) without the Word: For the Word can do nothing without the Spirit, and the Spirit will do nothing (ordinarily) without the Word:
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Let people talk as their deluded fancies prompt them;
Let people talk as their deluded fancies prompt them;
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One day they will see and say, that they who are enemies to the Word, are no true friends to the Spirit;
One day they will see and say, that they who Are enemies to the Word, Are no true Friends to the Spirit;
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despising the one they do quench the other:
despising the one they do quench the other:
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Quae Deus conjunxit, &c. How sweet, Oh, what a reviving Cordial is that precious promise to a pious Soul, in Exod. 20.24.Quae Deus conjunxit, etc. How sweet, O, what a reviving Cordial is that precious promise to a pious Soul, in Exod 20.24.
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In all places where I record my Name (my word and Ordinances, by which I am known,
In all places where I record my Name (my word and Ordinances, by which I am known,
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as a man is by his name) I will come unto thee (by my Spirit) and I will bless thee;
as a man is by his name) I will come unto thee (by my Spirit) and I will bless thee;
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there shall be a comfortable meeting and a Cordial closing of my Spirit with your Spirits:
there shall be a comfortable meeting and a Cordial closing of my Spirit with your Spirits:
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See one for all, Isa. 30.20, 21. Thine eyes shall see thy Teachers — mark that, and thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, &c. Do not my words do good? There is a twofold word, the one is verbum audibile, that's the Holy Scripture, Ephes. 6.17. and there is verbum visibile, viz. the Sacraments; they are call'd visible Sermons:
See one for all, Isaiah 30.20, 21. Thine eyes shall see thy Teachers — mark that, and thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, etc. Do not my words do good? There is a twofold word, the one is verbum audibile, that's the Holy Scripture, Ephesians 6.17. and there is verbum visibile, viz. the Sacraments; they Are called visible Sermons:
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as Christ in that conveys himself by the ear, so in these he conveys himself by the eye into the Heart. Hence observe,
as christ in that conveys himself by the ear, so in these he conveys himself by the eye into the Heart. Hence observe,
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Doct. 10. That the Word and Ordinances of God are very operative and powerful.Doct. 10. That the Word and Ordinances of God Are very operative and powerful.
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The Spirit of the Lord concurring, they are not only preceptive and directive, but affective and effective;
The Spirit of the Lord concurring, they Are not only preceptive and directive, but affective and effective;
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they are the rod of his strength, Psal. 110.2. In a word there is a sevenfold force or power in the Word:they Are the rod of his strength, Psalm 110.2. In a word there is a sevenfold force or power in the Word:
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There is a Sin-subduing power, it puts down strong holds, casts down carnal reasonings; Oh 'tis mighty through God, 2 Cor. 10.4, 5. A Soul-humbling power, it lays a proud sinner as low as Hell;
There is a Sin-subduing power, it puts down strong holds, Cast down carnal reasonings; O it's mighty through God, 2 Cor. 10.4, 5. A Soul-humbling power, it lays a proud sinner as low as Hell;
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makes him cry out, Lord I am vile: what wilt thou have me to do, and I will do it:
makes him cry out, Lord I am vile: what wilt thou have me to do, and I will do it:
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To be, and I will endeavour to be it, Act. 2.37. & 9.6. & 16.31. A Soul-cleansing power, Joh. 15.3. Now are ye clean through the Word which I have spoken to you. And chap. 17.17. Sanctifie them through thy truth, thy word is truth. A Soul-solacing power:
To be, and I will endeavour to be it, Act. 2.37. & 9.6. & 16.31. A Soul-cleansing power, John 15.3. Now Are you clean through the Word which I have spoken to you. And chap. 17.17. Sanctify them through thy truth, thy word is truth. A Soul-solacing power:
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This (word of promise) is my comfort in my affliction, Psal. 119.50. it keeps the Soul from fainting;
This (word of promise) is my Comfort in my affliction, Psalm 119.50. it keeps the Soul from fainting;
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a promise like pearl in broth is cordial. A Soul-quickening power: No such Incentives to holy duties in the World as in the Word: Psal. 119.50. A Soul-searching power:
a promise like pearl in broth is cordial. A Soul-quickening power: No such Incentives to holy duties in the World as in the Word: Psalm 119.50. A Soul-searching power:
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It ransacks and rifles the Conscience, and looks into the most secret transactions of the Heart:
It ransacks and riffes the Conscience, and looks into the most secret transactions of the Heart:
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When the Sun shines into the House the Atoms are easily discerned; when the Word shines into the Heart our secret lusts are easily discovered, Rom. 7.7. Heb. 4.12. A Soul-healing power; Psal. 107.20. He sent his Word and healed them:
When the Sun shines into the House the Atoms Are Easily discerned; when the Word shines into the Heart our secret Lustiest Are Easily discovered, Rom. 7.7. Hebrew 4.12. A Soul healing power; Psalm 107.20. He sent his Word and healed them:
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How long might a Soul sit at the foot of a Philosopher and hear his Lectures of Morality, ere it should experimentally feel and find such an Heart-transforming power going along with them;
How long might a Soul fit At the foot of a Philosopher and hear his Lectures of Morality, ere it should experimentally feel and find such an Heart-transforming power going along with them;
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such a mighty change wrought by them; Est quaedam verbi omnipotentia; as Luther said of Prayer. To him that walketh.
such a mighty change wrought by them; Est quaedam verbi Omnipotentia; as Luther said of Prayer. To him that walks.
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D. 11. Christianity is a walk; a Christians life is not a standing or sitting still:D. 11. Christianity is a walk; a Christians life is not a standing or sitting still:
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every day must we do a days work, and go a days journey towards our Heavenly Country.
every day must we do a days work, and go a days journey towards our Heavenly Country.
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Up then and be doing, here is not your rest, Quo brevior opportunitas, co major sedulitas;
Up then and be doing, Here is not your rest, Quo Brevior opportunitas, counterfeit Major sedulitas;
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lose your season and you may lose your Souls; opportunities are for Eternity but they are not to Eternity:
loose your season and you may loose your Souls; opportunities Are for Eternity but they Are not to Eternity:
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The Spirit will not always strive with man; now Christ stands and knocks, but he that stands stays not;
The Spirit will not always strive with man; now christ Stands and knocks, but he that Stands stays not;
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give him no childish, no churlish answers; work and walk now; now if ever, now for ever;
give him no childish, no churlish answers; work and walk now; now if ever, now for ever;
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you may want an (1) opportunity, if you slip this;
you may want an (1) opportunity, if you slip this;
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who knows what a day may bring forth? if you be not present in duty, God may be present in judgment; may come quickly, Rev. 2.5. His Judgments are often sudden and prevent mens expectations, but never their deserts: Lam. 4.12. Hos. 10.15. Ere you can get out of bed he may let out your blood. who knows what a day may bring forth? if you be not present in duty, God may be present in judgement; may come quickly, Rev. 2.5. His Judgments Are often sudden and prevent men's Expectations, but never their deserts: Lam. 4.12. Hos. 10.15. Ere you can get out of Bed he may let out your blood.
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Or (2) you may want ability and not be in a capacity;
Or (2) you may want ability and not be in a capacity;
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a sickness may come that may take away your senses, your friends perhaps may be forc'd to bind you in your beds;
a sickness may come that may take away your Senses, your Friends perhaps may be forced to bind you in your Beds;
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and is that a season for the greatest work of all, which is not fit for any work at all? Shall the best Master be the last, the least, the worst served?
and is that a season for the greatest work of all, which is not fit for any work At all? Shall the best Master be the last, the least, the worst served?
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Why should our vain hopes of living long, remit or abate our cares of living well,
Why should our vain hope's of living long, remit or abate our Cares of living well,
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and working hard? Most never think of going faster till they are forc'd to think they shall not go much longer.
and working hard? Most never think of going faster till they Are forced to think they shall not go much longer.
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Let us mind our way and mend our pace. Ʋprightly. Doctr. 12. 'Tis an important duty which concerns us all to walk uprightly, Gen. 17.1.
Let us mind our Way and mend our pace. Ʋprightly. Doctrine 12. It's an important duty which concerns us all to walk uprightly, Gen. 17.1.
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And 'tis the priviledg of such to have the word of the Lord to work for their good:
And it's the privilege of such to have the word of the Lord to work for their good:
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They shall not hear in vain: Their souls shall live, Isa. 55.3.They shall not hear in vain: Their Souls shall live, Isaiah 55.3.
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But the proposition on which I purpose now to fix (waving all the rest) is this,
But the proposition on which I purpose now to fix (waving all the rest) is this,
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and it takes most of them in.
and it Takes most of them in.
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Doct. The spirit of the Lord is not so straitned but that he can cause his Word and Ordinances to do them good who walk uprightly.
Doct. The Spirit of the Lord is not so straitened but that he can cause his Word and Ordinances to do them good who walk uprightly.
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St. Ambrose writing three Books to Gratian the Emperour concerning the Spirit of the Lord, fronts his first with this passage, Sp. S. non aut alienae potestati est subjectus, aut juri;
Saint Ambrose writing three Books to Gratian the Emperor Concerning the Spirit of the Lord, fronts his First with this passage, Spa S. non Or Alien Power est Subjectus, Or juri;
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sed suae libertatis arbiter, omnia pro authoritate propriae voluntatis, &c. There are three great Ordinances of God. (1) The Ministry of the Word. (2) Baptism.sed suae libertatis arbiter, omnia Pro authoritate propriae voluntatis, etc. There Are three great Ordinances of God. (1) The Ministry of the Word. (2) Baptism.
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And the Lords Supper is the third. The first we have dispatcht, and in our last discourse the second was finish'd too;
And the lords Supper is the third. The First we have dispatched, and in our last discourse the second was finished too;
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to refresh your Memories, give me favour to hint the heads thereof, or some few only, and them briefly.
to refresh your Memories, give me favour to hint the Heads thereof, or Some few only, and them briefly.
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(1) It was proved by Scripture, that the Infants of Christian Parents (visible Professors) are true Denizons of the visible Church and Kingdom of God; (1) It was proved by Scripture, that the Infants of Christian Parents (visible Professors) Are true Denizen of the visible Church and Kingdom of God;
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and have a just right to and interest in Gods Magna Charta, or Covenant of Grace.
and have a just right to and Interest in God's Magna Charta, or Covenant of Grace.
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That the truth of Grace in the Parents is not the rule we are to act by in admitting Infants to this Ordinance.
That the truth of Grace in the Parents is not the Rule we Are to act by in admitting Infants to this Ordinance.
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Surely he would never make that the condition upon which his Ministers must apply this his Ordinance, which none but God himself can infallibly know;
Surely he would never make that the condition upon which his Ministers must apply this his Ordinance, which none but God himself can infallibly know;
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let Parents be what they will (vicious and scandalous) if the Church cast not them out, we must not cast theirs out.
let Parents be what they will (vicious and scandalous) if the Church cast not them out, we must not cast theirs out.
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A visible profession of Faith and Holiness in the Parents, (though there be not a conversation congruous to that profession) intitles the Child to Baptism.
A visible profession of Faith and Holiness in the Parents, (though there be not a Conversation congruous to that profession) entitles the Child to Baptism.
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That Infants are capable of the Spirit of the Lord, of saving Grace, of Union with Christ, of Regeneration, of pardon of Sin, all which are sealed in Baptism;
That Infants Are capable of the Spirit of the Lord, of Saving Grace, of union with christ, of Regeneration, of pardon of since, all which Are sealed in Baptism;
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if any deny this, they must then say, either, That these are not necessary unto Salvation;
if any deny this, they must then say, either, That these Are not necessary unto Salvation;
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or, That no Child dying in his Infancy can be saved: Both which are absurd enough.
or, That no Child dying in his Infancy can be saved: Both which Are absurd enough.
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That if Infants have no right to this Seal of the Covenant, their condition under the Gospel is much worse,
That if Infants have no right to this Seal of the Covenant, their condition under the Gospel is much Worse,
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and their priviledges less than were those of Jewish Infants under the Law; theirs had one, viz. Circumcision; ours none.
and their privileges less than were those of Jewish Infants under the Law; theirs had one, viz. Circumcision; ours none.
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That the Commandment for Circumcision being so express, plain and legible in the Old Testament, there is no more need of a new Commandment for Infant-Baptism in the New,
That the Commandment for Circumcision being so express, plain and legible in the Old Testament, there is no more need of a new Commandment for Infant baptism in the New,
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than for a new Commandment for the holy Observation of the Lords-day.
than for a new Commandment for the holy Observation of the Lord's day.
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That the Covenant (and not only the Commandment) was then the principal ground and reason of Circumcision (and is now of Baptism.) Circumcision was called the Covenant, and not the Commandment;
That the Covenant (and not only the Commandment) was then the principal ground and reason of Circumcision (and is now of Baptism.) Circumcision was called the Covenant, and not the Commandment;
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and the contempt or violation of it was call'd the transgression of the Covenant, not of the Commandment;
and the contempt or violation of it was called the Transgression of the Covenant, not of the Commandment;
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and the despisers were threatned to be cut off for the violation of the Covenant, not of the Commandment, Gen. 17.10, 13. That Esau and Ishmael were regularly circumcised, as well as Isaac. No Scripture rule was transgressed when Judas and Simon Magus, when Ananias and Sapphira were baptized; and the despisers were threatened to be Cut off for the violation of the Covenant, not of the Commandment, Gen. 17.10, 13. That Esau and Ishmael were regularly circumcised, as well as Isaac. No Scripture Rule was transgressed when Judas and Simon Magus, when Ananias and Sapphira were baptised;
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yet what they were, you know, the whole multitude of the Israelites were baptized, 1 Cor. 10.1, 2. Yet were not all true Believers, vers. the 5. That we cannot infallibly know, but only charitably judg who are true Believers;
yet what they were, you know, the Whole multitude of the Israelites were baptised, 1 Cor. 10.1, 2. Yet were not all true Believers, vers. the 5. That we cannot infallibly know, but only charitably judge who Are true Believers;
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and that, Though Infants cannot lay hold on Christ by the hand of Faith, yet he can and will embrace them in the arms of his love, and bless them.
and that, Though Infants cannot lay hold on christ by the hand of Faith, yet he can and will embrace them in the arms of his love, and bless them.
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That he whose child was uncircumcised (by his neglect) was in Gods account uncircumcis'd himself, Exod. 12.48. 'tis so in this case of Baptism;
That he whose child was uncircumcised (by his neglect) was in God's account uncircumcised himself, Exod 12.48. it's so in this case of Baptism;
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and if uncircumcised, he was not admitted to the Passover; no nor into the Sanctuary, Ezek. 44.9.
and if uncircumcised, he was not admitted to the Passover; no nor into the Sanctuary, Ezekiel 44.9.
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That the enemies of Infant-baptism deal not ingenuously in requiring from us an express Commandment for our practice,
That the enemies of Infant baptism deal not ingenuously in requiring from us an express Commandment for our practice,
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whilst mandment for our practice, whilst they cannot produce one for theirs.
while mandment for our practice, while they cannot produce one for theirs.
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Where is your command to keep the Infants of visible professors from this ordinance till they be six, ten,
Where is your command to keep the Infants of visible professors from this Ordinance till they be six, ten,
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or twenty years of age, or till they can make profession of their Faith?
or twenty Years of age, or till they can make profession of their Faith?
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Or where is your command to baptize Children when grown up? if you insist upon example,
Or where is your command to baptise Children when grown up? if you insist upon Exampl,
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then where is your example for your admitting of Women to the Lords Supper? But of this more the last time.
then where is your Exampl for your admitting of Women to the lords Supper? But of this more the last time.
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Secondly, the Antiquity of this Ordinance was vindicated from the imputation of Novelty;
Secondly, the Antiquity of this Ordinance was vindicated from the imputation of Novelty;
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and that assertion of Judicious Calvin in his Instit. lib. 4. cap. 16. sect. 8. and of learned Zanchy in Ephes. 226 page, was considered and confirmed by the concurrent Testimonies of the Ancients in the several Centuries; and that assertion of Judicious calvin in his Institutio lib. 4. cap. 16. sect. 8. and of learned Zanchy in Ephesians 226 page, was considered and confirmed by the concurrent Testimonies of the Ancients in the several Centuries;
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as of Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Origen, Cyprian, Ambrose, Austin, Nazianzen, &c. Thirdly, The high and noble ends for which it was instituted.
as of Justin Martyr, Irnaeus, Origen, Cyprian, Ambrose, Austin, Nazianzen, etc. Thirdly, The high and noble ends for which it was instituted.
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The great usefulness and advantagiousness of it was shewed;
The great usefulness and Advantageousness of it was showed;
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not only to those who are of maturer age, but even to Infants (Elect ones, I mean) ordinarily, when they are baptized:
not only to those who Are of maturer age, but even to Infants (Elect ones, I mean) ordinarily, when they Are baptised:
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As the Spirit moving upon the waters produc'd a world, Gen. 1.2. and brought forth living Creatures;
As the Spirit moving upon the waters produced a world, Gen. 1.2. and brought forth living Creatures;
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so the Spirit moving upon the Soul can produce the seeds of Grace in it: Consult at better leisure the 27th. Article of Religion, and you will find it corresponding with the judgment of the Fathers, with the most eminent Divines of these latter ages, with the Holy Scriptures, which is instar omnium. All which assert the present Infants, ordinarily in the act of Administration;
so the Spirit moving upon the Soul can produce the seeds of Grace in it: Consult At better leisure the 27th. Article of Religion, and you will find it corresponding with the judgement of the Father's, with the most eminent Divines of these latter ages, with the Holy Scriptures, which is instar omnium. All which assert the present Infants, ordinarily in the act of Administration;
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to clear this (perhaps a more important truth than many in this Age are apprehensive of) I refer you to what an eminent Doctor of our Church hath left up record, D. C.B 's Baptismal Regeneration:
to clear this (perhaps a more important truth than many in this Age Are apprehensive of) I refer you to what an eminent Doctor of our Church hath left up record, WORSER. C.B is Baptismal Regeneration:
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It shall suffice now to mention only four or five. Chrysostom calls Baptism our initiation Christ, 1 Homil. in Act. NONLATINALPHABET:
It shall suffice now to mention only four or five. Chrysostom calls Baptism our initiation christ, 1 Homily in Act.:
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In Baptism the chief part is the spirit, NONLATINALPHABET by which the water becomes effectual. Basil in answer to that question, How are Christians saved? makes this return, NONLATINALPHABET:
In Baptism the chief part is the Spirit, by which the water becomes effectual. Basil in answer to that question, How Are Christians saved? makes this return,:
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by being regenerated by the grace received in Baptism: de sp. s. cap. 10. NONLATINALPHABET: Baptism is unto me the beginning of life.
by being regenerated by the grace received in Baptism: de Spa. s. cap. 10.: Baptism is unto me the beginning of life.
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St. Ambrose is for it, and Austin too;
Saint Ambrose is for it, and Austin too;
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see his Epistle to Bomface (a noble Earl) on this Argument, and to Daranus, Ep. 57. — Sacramenta in solis electis, &c. The Sacraments do work that which they signifie only in the Elect;
see his Epistle to Bomface (a noble Earl) on this Argument, and to Daranus, Epistle 57. — Sacraments in solis electis, etc. The Sacraments do work that which they signify only in the Elect;
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that is quoted by P. Lombard in Sent. Calvin and Chamier those two great Lights of France are full for this too; that is quoted by P. Lombard in Sent. calvin and Chamier those two great Lights of France Are full for this too;
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though in their Circumcision Infants could not apprehend what that sign meant, yet they were truly circumcised unto the mortification of their depraved and defiled nature, which when at maturity they meditated on.
though in their Circumcision Infants could not apprehend what that Signen meant, yet they were truly circumcised unto the mortification of their depraved and defiled nature, which when At maturity they meditated on.
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Instit. lib. 4. cap. 16. sect. 20. Ʋbi plura ad propositum. See also cap. 15. s. 12. And Chamier, de sacr. lib. Institutio lib. 4. cap. 16. sect. 20. Ʋbi plura ad propositum. See also cap. 15. s. 12. And Chamier, the Sacred. lib.
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2. cap. 6. p 4. Tantum abest, &c. 'Tis so far from us that we should teach that Baptism effecteth nothing upon Infants till they come to age;
2. cap. 6. p 4. Tantum abest, etc. It's so Far from us that we should teach that Baptism Effecteth nothing upon Infants till they come to age;
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that on the contrary we know that the effect of Baptism which is perform'd immediately by the Spirit himself, sometimes goes before the very celebration of Baptism;
that on the contrary we know that the Effect of Baptism which is performed immediately by the Spirit himself, sometime Goes before the very celebration of Baptism;
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therefore we say, that either then there is some effect in truth and indeed when the Sacrament is administred, aut nullum unquam futurum; or else there will never be any at all;
Therefore we say, that either then there is Some Effect in truth and indeed when the Sacrament is administered, Or nullum unquam Future; or Else there will never be any At all;
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that is, then our sins are truly remitted, and our Adoption made sure to us, but all this morally;
that is, then our Sins Are truly remitted, and our Adoption made sure to us, but all this morally;
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with them concur our own Chieftains, Jewel, Ward, Davenant, Bucer, Ames, and Ainsworth, the last in his censure of a Dialogue of the Anabaptists urgeth this argument amongst others, pag. 40. to 46.
with them concur our own Chieftains, Jewel, Ward, Davenant, Bucer, Ames, and Ainsworth, the last in his censure of a Dialogue of the Anabaptists urges this argument among Others, page. 40. to 46.
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They to whom God giveth the sign and seal of Righteousness by Faith and of Regeneration, they have Faith and Regeneration,
They to whom God gives the Signen and seal of Righteousness by Faith and of Regeneration, they have Faith and Regeneration,
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for God giveth no lying sign, he sealeth no vain or false Covenants.
for God gives no lying Signen, he Sealeth no vain or false Covenants.
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But God gave to Infants Circumcision which was the sign and seal of the Righteousness of Faith and Regeneration, Gen. 17.12. Rom. 4.11. Coloss. 2.11.
But God gave to Infants Circumcision which was the Signen and seal of the Righteousness of Faith and Regeneration, Gen. 17.12. Rom. 4.11. Coloss. 2.11.
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Therefore Infants had (and consequently now have) Faith and Regeneration, though not in the crop or harvest,
Therefore Infants had (and consequently now have) Faith and Regeneration, though not in the crop or harvest,
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yet in the bud and beginning of all Christian Graces. A little after:
yet in the bud and beginning of all Christian Graces. A little After:
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They that deny this reason must either make God the Author of a lying sign and seal of the Covenant to Abraham and his Infants;
They that deny this reason must either make God the Author of a lying Signen and seal of the Covenant to Abraham and his Infants;
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or they must hold that Infants had those graces then, but not now; both which are wicked and absurd;
or they must hold that Infants had those graces then, but not now; both which Are wicked and absurd;
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or they must say, Circumcision was not the sign and seal of righteousness which is by faith, contrary to Rom. 4.11.
or they must say, Circumcision was not the Signen and seal of righteousness which is by faith, contrary to Rom. 4.11.
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Fourthly, And in order thereunto some rules were hinted '; I shall only superadd one more now; mark it well pray.
Fourthly, And in order thereunto Some rules were hinted '; I shall only superadd one more now; mark it well pray.
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If you would have the blessing of the Lord upon this initiating, matriculating Ordinance, act regularly, I mean according to the rule of the Word:
If you would have the blessing of the Lord upon this initiating, matriculating Ordinance, act regularly, I mean according to the Rule of the Word:
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What's that you'l say? I answer let them be baptized 1. Early. 2. Publickly. (1) Early:
What's that You'll say? I answer let them be baptised 1. Early. 2. Publicly. (1) Early:
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Abraham the Father of the Faithful delayed not the Circumcision of his dear Isaac beyond the eighth day;Abraham the Father of the Faithful delayed not the Circumcision of his dear Isaac beyond the eighth day;
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and that was a painful ordinance.
and that was a painful Ordinance.
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St. Austin well observes that the Sacraments of the New Testament are 1. Fewer in Number. 2. Clearer in Signification. 3. Easier in Observation.
Saint Austin well observes that the Sacraments of the New Testament Are 1. Fewer in Number. 2. Clearer in Signification. 3. Easier in Observation.
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John was circumcised the eighth day, Luk. 1.59. So was Christ himself, Luk. 2.21. That he was not baptized till about thirty years old, was because till about that time John baptized none. John was circumcised the eighth day, Luk. 1.59. So was christ himself, Luk. 2.21. That he was not baptised till about thirty Years old, was Because till about that time John baptised none.
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The Jews did circumcise the Children which they bought with their moneys, the same day they bought them;
The jews did circumcise the Children which they bought with their moneys, the same day they bought them;
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though it was the very day they were born;
though it was the very day they were born;
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yea, i• the eighth day fell to be the Sabbath, yet the Jews circumcis'd the Child therein, Joh. 7.22. According to the Hebrew Canon:
yea, i• the eighth day fell to be the Sabbath, yet the jews circumcised the Child therein, John 7.22. According to the Hebrew Canon:
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Circumcision in the time thereof drives away the Sabbath:
Circumcision in the time thereof drives away the Sabbath:
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(i e.) A man must omit the Sabbath (the keeping of it) for to circumcise in due time. (i e.) A man must omit the Sabbath (the keeping of it) for to circumcise in due time.
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Was the Lord so angry with Moses for the not circumcising of his child in due time, that he sought to kill him in the Inn ▪ Exod. 4.24. and is he well pleased with your delays? St. Austin. judgment is well known in thi• case, Non est justum (speaking of Baptism) ut res quae tam magna, tam praeclara creditur, negligenter aut tardius quam expedit, requiratur.
Was the Lord so angry with Moses for the not circumcising of his child in due time, that he sought to kill him in the Inn ▪ Exod 4.24. and is he well pleased with your delays? Saint Austin. judgement is well known in thi• case, Non est Justum (speaking of Baptism) ut Rest Quae tam Magna, tam Praeclara creditur, Negligently Or Tardius quam expedit, requiratur.
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It is not just that a matter of such moment and importance should be negligently and slowly gone about;
It is not just that a matter of such moment and importance should be negligently and slowly gone about;
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can you devote and dedicate your Children to God too soon? Can you seal them too early? The sooner the better they are solemnly consecrated to the Lord,
can you devote and dedicate your Children to God too soon? Can you seal them too early? The sooner the better they Are solemnly consecrated to the Lord,
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and have his name put upon them:
and have his name put upon them:
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Is it not a great and choice priviledg, that our Children have a visible standing in the Church? can they be too early initiated into the Church or too soon engaged to serve the Lord? Gal. 5.3. (2) Publickly:
Is it not a great and choice privilege, that our Children have a visible standing in the Church? can they be too early initiated into the Church or too soon engaged to serve the Lord? Gal. 5.3. (2) Publicly:
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This is according to the ordinary common rule of the Gospel, and the Liturgy of the Church.
This is according to the ordinary Common Rule of the Gospel, and the Liturgy of the Church.
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Baptism is a publick seal of the Covenant of Grace, and therefore should be done publickly.
Baptism is a public seal of the Covenant of Grace, and Therefore should be done publicly.
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You honour God most when you solemnly and publickly devote and dedicate your little one• to God.
You honour God most when you solemnly and publicly devote and dedicate your little one• to God.
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You honour this ordinance mos• by a publick owning and using o• it; and we should preserve the honour of his Institutions all we can; never more need.
You honour this Ordinance mos• by a public owning and using o• it; and we should preserve the honour of his Institutions all we can; never more need.
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Your little ones are most advantaged this way, they have the prayers of the whole Assembly;
Your little ones Are most advantaged this Way, they have the Prayers of the Whole Assembly;
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and by the solemnity of this Ordinance your selves are more quickned in remembring and renewing your Covenant with God on this occasion:
and by the solemnity of this Ordinance your selves Are more quickened in remembering and renewing your Covenant with God on this occasion:
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So much is said (and so rationally) by a learned Pen, that I cannot presume to add thereto.
So much is said (and so rationally) by a learned Pen, that I cannot presume to add thereto.
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O• that for the future what is amiss amongst us may be redressed; let the honour of God be more consulted, and not the humours of men.
O• that for the future what is amiss among us may be Redressed; let the honour of God be more consulted, and not the humours of men.
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When Christ was baptized he sent not for John to come to him, but himself went to John, and was baptized publickly, Mat. 3.13, 16. He hath left us his own example, let none think himself too good or too great to follow his steps.
When christ was baptised he sent not for John to come to him, but himself went to John, and was baptised publicly, Mathew 3.13, 16. He hath left us his own Exampl, let none think himself too good or too great to follow his steps.
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But because of this present occasion the rest of this discourse shall be confined to the third Ordinance, viz. The Lords Supper: The Doctrine's this;
But Because of this present occasion the rest of this discourse shall be confined to the third Ordinance, viz. The lords Supper: The Doctrine's this;
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Doct. The Spirit of the Lord is not so straitned, but he can cause this. Ordinance to work for their good who walk uprightly.
Doct. The Spirit of the Lord is not so straitened, but he can cause this. Ordinance to work for their good who walk uprightly.
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In prosecution of this Proposition I shall resolve but only eight Queries, very succinctly. For brevity is good,
In prosecution of this Proposition I shall resolve but only eight Queries, very succinctly. For brevity is good,
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Whether it be or be not understood. 1 Q. What does this term or expression [ Walk ] import and intimate? 2 Q. What is it to walk uprightly? — How is it to be understood? 3 Q. Of what importance and concernment is it, that we walk thus? 4 Q. When does this Ordinance work for their good who thus walk? 5 Q. How does it appear that the Spirit of the Lord can do them good by it, who thus walk? 6 Q. What course must a Christian take that the Spirit of the Lord may do him good by this Ordinance? 7 Q. What must one do who hath found good at and by this ordinance, from the powerful workings of the Spirit of the Lord? 8 Q. What Soul-reviving comforts doth the consideration of this important.
Whither it be or be not understood. 1 Q. What does this term or expression [ Walk ] import and intimate? 2 Q. What is it to walk uprightly? — How is it to be understood? 3 Q. Of what importance and concernment is it, that we walk thus? 4 Q. When does this Ordinance work for their good who thus walk? 5 Q. How does it appear that the Spirit of the Lord can do them good by it, who thus walk? 6 Q. What course must a Christian take that the Spirit of the Lord may do him good by this Ordinance? 7 Q. What must one do who hath found good At and by this Ordinance, from the powerful workings of the Spirit of the Lord? 8 Q. What Soul reviving comforts does the consideration of this important.
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Truth afford to such as conscientiously endeavour to walk uprightly? Of these in order: 1 Q. What doth this expression import or intimate? Truth afford to such as conscientiously endeavour to walk uprightly? Of these in order: 1 Q. What does this expression import or intimate?
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To clear the notion, know, that walking, 1. 'Tis motus vitalis, the result of a living principle in the Soul:
To clear the notion, know, that walking, 1. It's motus Vitalis, the result of a living principle in the Soul:
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Angels do not animate those Bodies which they assume, and their operations therefore are not vital: Angels do not animate those Bodies which they assume, and their operations Therefore Are not vital:
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to speak properly, those Bodies are rather moved than move. Indeed we read in Gen. 18.8. of their eating with Abraham; and this is a vital act:
to speak properly, those Bodies Are rather moved than move. Indeed we read in Gen. 18.8. of their eating with Abraham; and this is a vital act:
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but you are not to understand it properly but metaphorically, they seem'd to eat: At non comederunt actione vitali (says Mercer ) sed cibo in corpus assumptum transmisso, & in aerem tenuissimum resoluto.
but you Are not to understand it properly but metaphorically, they seemed to eat: At non comederunt action vitali (Says Mercer) said Cibo in corpus assumptum transmisso, & in aerem tenuissimum resoluto.
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There must be a vital principle of grace in the Heart, or we cannot walk in Heavens way:
There must be a vital principle of grace in the Heart, or we cannot walk in Heavens Way:
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Dum deest aliquid intus; we are becalm'd and cannot move at all. 2. 'Tis Motus progressivus; a going forward:Dum deest Aliquid intus; we Are becalmed and cannot move At all. 2. It's Motus progressivus; a going forward:
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No man ever did or shall go to Heaven backward, or get thither by standing still.
No man ever did or shall go to Heaven backward, or get thither by standing still.
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Circular motion is the motion of the Heavens, but 'tis not the most Heavenly motion, — We must go from strength to strength, Psal. 84.7. 3. 'Tis Actus repetitus; walking implys frequent acts, or a course of life;
Circular motion is the motion of the Heavens, but it's not the most Heavenly motion, — We must go from strength to strength, Psalm 84.7. 3. It's Actus repetitus; walking Implies frequent acts, or a course of life;
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as every act of Godliness is a step, so the whole of our Actions is our Walk. — And,
as every act of Godliness is a step, so the Whole of our Actions is our Walk. — And,
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4. 'Tis Motus spontaneus; a free voluntary motion, not of force but of choice, Psal. 119.30. I have chosen the way of Truth;
4. It's Motus Spontaneous; a free voluntary motion, not of force but of choice, Psalm 119.30. I have chosen the Way of Truth;
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a way that never deceived any, nor will me, NONLATINALPHABET I have carefully sought out and chosen ' em.
a Way that never deceived any, nor will me, I have carefully sought out and chosen ' em.
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5. 'Tis Motus arduus; this walking is all up the hill, against winds and waves, and many oppositions:
5. It's Motus arduus; this walking is all up the hill, against winds and waves, and many oppositions:
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— Hic labor, hoc opus est, (the way to Hell is all down-hill.) Walking is painful yet the most gainful motion.
— Hic labour, hoc opus est, (the Way to Hell is all downhill.) Walking is painful yet the most gainful motion.
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An Heathen Poet could say, NONLATINALPHABET —
an Heathen Poet could say, —
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6. 'Tis Motus ordinatus; a regular and well-ordered motion, not a running at random, or confusedly, but an acting by rule;
6. It's Motus Ordained; a regular and well-ordered motion, not a running At random, or confusedly, but an acting by Rule;
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i.e. by the Word, Psal. 119.9. Gal. 6.16. As many •s walk according to this Rule. — Psal. 50.23. A Covenant ordered in all things calls for a Conversation suitable. i.e. by the Word, Psalm 119.9. Gal. 6.16. As many •s walk according to this Rule. — Psalm 50.23. A Covenant ordered in all things calls for a Conversation suitable.
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7. 'Tis Motus aequabilis; an even uniform motion; not now and then, or (as we say) by fits and starts.
7. It's Motus aequabilis; an even uniform motion; not now and then, or (as we say) by fits and starts.
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8. 'Tis Motus aeternus; this walking (I mean) must be even to the end, Psal. 119.12.
8. It's Motus Eternal; this walking (I mean) must be even to the end, Psalm 119.12.
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'Tis not enough to set out, we must also hold out, or all our labour is lost,
It's not enough to Set out, we must also hold out, or all our labour is lost,
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and our walking is to no purpose.
and our walking is to no purpose.
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It had been better for them (says Peter ) not to have known the way of Righteousness, It had been better for them (Says Peter) not to have known the Way of Righteousness,
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than after they have known it, to turn from the Holy Commandment. Tō turn our feet into his Testimonies, this is a blessed turn indeed;than After they have known it, to turn from the Holy Commandment. Tun turn our feet into his Testimonies, this is a blessed turn indeed;
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this will serve our turn to bring us to Heaven. First God turns us, and then takes us to himself: this will serve our turn to bring us to Heaven. First God turns us, and then Takes us to himself:
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But to fall off and to turn from God and his way will undo us for ever.
But to fallen off and to turn from God and his Way will undo us for ever.
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2 Q. What is it to walk uprightly? what does this import? how is it to be understood? In short thus: There is a threefold Uprightness; Legal, Moral, and Evangelical.
2 Q. What is it to walk uprightly? what does this import? how is it to be understood? In short thus: There is a threefold Uprightness; Legal, Moral, and Evangelical.
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1. Legal; Adam in this sense was so whilst he continued in that state of Innocency;
1. Legal; Adam in this sense was so while he continued in that state of Innocency;
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his Knowledg of God was clear; his Engagements to God were great; his Enjoyment of God was full;
his Knowledge of God was clear; his Engagements to God were great; his Enjoyment of God was full;
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his Communion with God was sweet; no stain at all upon his Nature; his Obedience to the Divine Will was exactly quadrate and perfect for a time:
his Communion with God was sweet; no stain At all upon his Nature; his obedience to the Divine Will was exactly quadrate and perfect for a time:
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his Heart and Life did agree with the Law of God exactly, as a well-made Dial goes with the Sun. Thus the Text is not to be understood,
his Heart and Life did agree with the Law of God exactly, as a well-made Dial Goes with the Sun. Thus the Text is not to be understood,
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for thus can no man walk: He that saith, he hath no sin doth sin even in saying so.
for thus can no man walk: He that Says, he hath no since does sin even in saying so.
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There are but a few men against whom Christ hath but a few things;
There Are but a few men against whom christ hath but a few things;
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and there is none on Earth against whom he hath nothing, Rev. 2.19, 20. As in the worst there is something good,
and there is none on Earth against whom he hath nothing, Rev. 2.19, 20. As in the worst there is something good,
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so in the best there is something bad.
so in the best there is something bad.
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Paul speaking of the Saints, saith, That in them the flesh lusteth against the spirit, Gal. 5.17. Whilst the Flesh lusteth, and Satan tempteth, and the World allureth, think it not strange if the precious Sons of Zion be now and then found halting, sometimes taken tripping.Paul speaking of the Saints, Says, That in them the Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, Gal. 5.17. While the Flesh Lusteth, and Satan tempts, and the World Allureth, think it not strange if the precious Sons of Zion be now and then found halting, sometime taken tripping.
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To have nothing of Flesh is the glorious priviledg of the Saints in Heaven;
To have nothing of Flesh is the glorious privilege of the Saints in Heaven;
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to have nothing but flesh is the doleful state of the Damned in Hell, To have something of Flesh and something of Spirit is the case of the Saints on Earth.
to have nothing but Flesh is the doleful state of the Damned in Hell, To have something of Flesh and something of Spirit is the case of the Saints on Earth.
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'Tis the pleasure of the All-wise God it shall be thus with us;
It's the pleasure of the Alwise God it shall be thus with us;
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were it not for sin Christ would not be so sweet unto us as now he is;
were it not for since christ would not be so sweet unto us as now he is;
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were it not for Christ sin would not be so bitter to us as now it is.
were it not for christ since would not be so bitter to us as now it is.
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— To be freed from all sin would conduce more to our peace, but less to Gods honour;
— To be freed from all since would conduce more to our peace, but less to God's honour;
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less to the honour of his wisdom, power, patience, &c.
less to the honour of his Wisdom, power, patience, etc.
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2ly. There is a Moral uprightness; thus are they said to be upright who are adorned with Moral vertues,2ly. There is a Moral uprightness; thus Are they said to be upright who Are adorned with Moral Virtues,
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and who walk justly, temperately, prudently; such was Aristides and other of the Heathens;
and who walk justly, temperately, prudently; such was Aristides and other of the heathens;
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this is a fine flower, but you may find it in the wild and waste of Nature.
this is a fine flower, but you may find it in the wild and waste of Nature.
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God becomes Compurgator for Abimelech, That what he did in taking Sarah, was in the uprightness of his heart, Gen. 20.6. I know (says God) that thou didst this in the sincerity of thy heart; Simplici ac sincero animo.
God becomes Compurgator for Abimelech, That what he did in taking Sarah, was in the uprightness of his heart, Gen. 20.6. I know (Says God) that thou didst this in the sincerity of thy heart; Simple ac sincero animo.
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Joab, though a man of bloods, yet dealt very uprightly with the King concerning the rendition of Rabah. Some advance this Moral uprightness,Joab, though a man of bloods, yet dealt very uprightly with the King Concerning the rendition of Rabah. some advance this Moral uprightness,
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and set it too high, others set it too low;
and Set it too high, Others Set it too low;
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'tis very good, but it does others more good in this World than our selves in the other.
it's very good, but it does Others more good in this World than our selves in the other.
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Of this I do not understand the Text neither. 3ly. Evangelical; This is a Jewel that none wears but Christs Spouse;
Of this I do not understand the Text neither. 3ly. Evangelical; This is a Jewel that none wears but Christ Spouse;
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a Grace (if I may so call it) that none is graced with but Gods Child;
a Grace (if I may so call it) that none is graced with but God's Child;
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a plant that only grows in Gods Garden;
a plant that only grows in God's Garden;
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'tis called godly sincerity, because it is of God, it aims at God, and ends in God;
it's called godly sincerity, Because it is of God, it aims At God, and ends in God;
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thus holy David resolv'd to walk, Psal. 101.2. I will walk within my house with a perfect heart thus Abraham is commanded to walk, Gen. 17.1.
thus holy David resolved to walk, Psalm 101.2. I will walk within my house with a perfect heart thus Abraham is commanded to walk, Gen. 17.1.
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And Saint Paul triumphs in this, that he had (through Grace) thus walkt; 2 Cor. 1.12. Our rejoycing is this, the testimony of our Conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity we have had our conversation in the world.
And Saint Paul Triumphos in this, that he had (through Grace) thus walked; 2 Cor. 1.12. Our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our Conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity we have had our Conversation in the world.
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— In an Evangelical sense one may walk perfectly, and thus Zachary and Elizabeth did: See Luk. 1.6. They walked in all the Commandments of the Lord blameless;
— In an Evangelical sense one may walk perfectly, and thus Zachary and Elizabeth did: See Luk. 1.6. They walked in all the commandments of the Lord blameless;
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NONLATINALPHABET, not sinless, but blameless, Sine•querela, non sine peccato, as St. Austin glosseth it in the end of his 95. Epist. and since him Osiander and others.
, not sinless, but blameless, Sine•querela, non sine Peccato, as Saint Austin Glosseth it in the end of his 95. Epistle and since him Osiander and Others.
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'Tis a true saying of one:
It's a true saying of one:
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They err egregiously who look for that in the Law which is only to be found in the Gospel;
They err egregiously who look for that in the Law which is only to be found in the Gospel;
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for that in themselves which is only to be found in Christ; and for that on Earth which is only to be had in Heaven: i.e. A sinless perfection.
for that in themselves which is only to be found in christ; and for that on Earth which is only to be had in Heaven: i.e. A sinless perfection.
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To dispatch this enquiry, know that to this upright walking three things are necessary. 1. A Rule is requisite;
To dispatch this enquiry, know that to this upright walking three things Are necessary. 1. A Rule is requisite;
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a certain, infallible, and inflexible Rule by which we act, that's the Word;
a certain, infallible, and inflexible Rule by which we act, that's the Word;
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'tis not only a rule of Knowledg but also a rule of Duty. 2. A knowledg of this Rule,
it's not only a Rule of Knowledge but also a Rule of Duty. 2. A knowledge of this Rule,
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and then there must be, 3. An acting conformably, suitably to our knowledg.
and then there must be, 3. an acting conformably, suitably to our knowledge.
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We must have an eye as well to the manner of our Obedience as to the matter of our Obedience:
We must have an eye as well to the manner of our obedience as to the matter of our obedience:
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For (as Luther well) Adverbia apud Deum praevalent verbis.
For (as Luther well) Adverbia apud God prevalent verbis.
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We must obey him as well in the spirit of the command as in the letter of it:
We must obey him as well in the Spirit of the command as in the Letter of it:
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In those things which seem to make against us as in those that make for us, Gen. 22.1, to the 12. v. We must not only not do that which is evil, but we must do that which is good:
In those things which seem to make against us as in those that make for us, Gen. 22.1, to the 12. v. We must not only not do that which is evil, but we must do that which is good:
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— We must have respect to all his Commandments, Psal. 119.6. As good to none at all as not to all;
— We must have respect to all his commandments, Psalm 119.6. As good to none At all as not to all;
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David fulfilled all Gods wills, Act. 13.22. Gal. 3.10.David fulfilled all God's wills, Act. 13.22. Gal. 3.10.
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3 Q. We shall now enquire after the Quae ratio, of what importance and concernment is it that we thus walk? —
3 Q. We shall now inquire After the Quae ratio, of what importance and concernment is it that we thus walk? —
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It were easie to be voluminous; but take hints: That there is an absolute and indispensable necessity of walking sincerely, uprightly;
It were easy to be voluminous; but take hints: That there is an absolute and indispensable necessity of walking sincerely, uprightly;
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that it is of great concernment we do so;
that it is of great concernment we do so;
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Appears, 1. If we appeal to God under the Law, there we see the Lord requires it, Gen. 17.1. I am the Almighty God, walk before me and be thou perfect or upright.
Appears, 1. If we appeal to God under the Law, there we see the Lord requires it, Gen. 17.1. I am the Almighty God, walk before me and be thou perfect or upright.
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2. If we appeal to Christ under the Gospel, all his commands breathe Holiness and Uprightness;
2. If we appeal to christ under the Gospel, all his commands breathe Holiness and Uprightness;
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and his promises are to the pure and sincere in Heart, Mat. 5.8. He came to save us, not in our sin, nor with our sin, but from our sin.
and his promises Are to the pure and sincere in Heart, Mathew 5.8. He Come to save us, not in our since, nor with our since, but from our since.
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He requires us to be holy as he is holy;
He requires us to be holy as he is holy;
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and we must follow the example of his life if we hope to be saved by the Merits of his Death. 3. If we appeal to the practise of the Saints under both Dispensations, they ever made it their business to walk uprightly;
and we must follow the Exampl of his life if we hope to be saved by the Merits of his Death. 3. If we appeal to the practice of the Saints under both Dispensations, they ever made it their business to walk uprightly;
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Enoch, and Noah, and David, and Josiah, and Hezekiah. Hear one for all, Remember now O Lord, I beseech thee, Enoch, and Noah, and David, and Josiah, and Hezekiah. Hear one for all, remember now Oh Lord, I beseech thee,
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how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart, says good Hezekiah, Isa. 38.3.how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart, Says good Hezekiah, Isaiah 38.3.
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For the New Testament, consult 2 Cor. 1.12. and 1 Thes. 2.10. Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly, and unblameably we behaved our selves among you that believe:
For the New Testament, consult 2 Cor. 1.12. and 1 Thebes 2.10. You Are Witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly, and unblamably we behaved our selves among you that believe:
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— Phil. 1.27. 4. If we appeal to Conscience, our own or others;
— Philip 1.27. 4. If we appeal to Conscience, our own or Others;
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Conscience is a faculty or habit of the practical understanding, whereby the mind of man by the discourse of Reason, applys the light it hath to every particular moral act.
Conscience is a faculty or habit of the practical understanding, whereby the mind of man by the discourse of Reason, Applies the Light it hath to every particular moral act.
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There is a Conscience convinced and awakened, but not converted nor renewed:
There is a Conscience convinced and awakened, but not converted nor renewed:
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Consult this and it will tell you that 'tis a matter of importance to walk uprightly;
Consult this and it will tell you that it's a matter of importance to walk uprightly;
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a Conscience upon the rack will confess it freely.
a Conscience upon the rack will confess it freely.
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There is a good renewed Conscience, and this will tell you there is a necessity of walking uprightly.
There is a good renewed Conscience, and this will tell you there is a necessity of walking uprightly.
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In every man God hath placed a Conscience, 'tis his bosom-preacher, 'tis a petty God, NONLATINALPHABET, it reproves, accuses, checks and smites when we do evil.
In every man God hath placed a Conscience, it's his bosom-preacher, it's a Petty God,, it reproves, accuses, Checks and smites when we do evil.
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Ask your Consciences when you are under some sore affliction, or when upon your Death beds,
Ask your Consciences when you Are under Some soar affliction, or when upon your Death Beds,
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and they will bear witness to this truth;
and they will bear witness to this truth;
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that 'tis your part and prudence, your duty and discretion to be in the fear of the Lord all the day long;
that it's your part and prudence, your duty and discretion to be in the Fear of the Lord all the day long;
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To walk humbly and uprightly before God.
To walk humbly and uprightly before God.
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Excellent is that passage of Justin Martyr in his Defense for the Christians to Antoninus Pius: NONLATINALPHABET, &c. If any be found who lives not as Christ hath taught, 'tis a certain Argument he is not a Christian, though with the Tongue he confess the Doctrine of Christ;
Excellent is that passage of Justin Martyr in his Defence for the Christians to Antoninus Pius:, etc. If any be found who lives not as christ hath taught, it's a certain Argument he is not a Christian, though with the Tongue he confess the Doctrine of christ;
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for not those which only profess, but those who make good their profession, doth Christ assure of Salvation. But to ground the Point.
for not those which only profess, but those who make good their profession, does christ assure of Salvation. But to ground the Point.
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We are thus oblig'd to walk upon a sevenfold account.
We Are thus obliged to walk upon a sevenfold account.
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1. He is an upright God whom we walk before; he is so in his Nature, in his Attributes, in his Mercy, Love and Justice, in his Precepts, in his Promises, in Threats;
1. He is an upright God whom we walk before; he is so in his Nature, in his Attributes, in his Mercy, Love and justice, in his Precepts, in his Promises, in Treats;
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he is so in his offers and tenders of Christ and Grace, and of Pardon, and eternal Salvation;
he is so in his offers and tenders of christ and Grace, and of Pardon, and Eternal Salvation;
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in Him is no iniquity, no hypocrisie at all:
in Him is no iniquity, no hypocrisy At all:
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He is a God of Truth, his eye is fixt upon it, his heart is in love with it.
He is a God of Truth, his eye is fixed upon it, his heart is in love with it.
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He disgusts and abhors all leaven of hypocrisie, and vizors of piety, all falseness:
He disgusts and abhors all leaven of hypocrisy, and vizors of piety, all falseness:
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'Tis not all you can say, or do, or suffer or lose, that can make you precious in his eyes without this sincerity.
It's not all you can say, or do, or suffer or loose, that can make you precious in his eyes without this sincerity.
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In that Psalm of Thanksgiving there is an excellent passage, 2 Sam. 22.22, to the 28. I have kept the ways of the Lord.
In that Psalm of Thanksgiving there is an excellent passage, 2 Sam. 22.22, to the 28. I have kept the ways of the Lord.
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— All his judgments are before me, I was also upright before him. — For with the upright man thou wilt shew thy self upright.
— All his Judgments Are before me, I was also upright before him. — For with the upright man thou wilt show thy self upright.
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David walkt before an upright God, and it concern'd him the more to walk uprightly.David walked before an upright God, and it concerned him the more to walk uprightly.
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2. We have an upright Pattern, and upright Presidents to walk after. — The Lord Jesus is our pattern;
2. We have an upright Pattern, and upright Presidents to walk After. — The Lord jesus is our pattern;
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he hath left us an example, and we must follow his steps; he hath left us an Exampl, and we must follow his steps;
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who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth• We must look at Jesus, Heb. 12.2. He was NONLATINALPHABET, a pattern; not only for patience in death, but for holiness and uprightness of life too;who did no since, neither was guile found in his mouth• We must look At jesus, Hebrew 12.2. He was, a pattern; not only for patience in death, but for holiness and uprightness of life too;
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for this end and purpose is his life recorded in this sacred Volume, that all his Members might lay it as a golden Samplar before them, according to which they should work.
for this end and purpose is his life recorded in this sacred Volume, that all his Members might lay it as a golden Sampler before them, according to which they should work.
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Upright Presidents; the godly Patriarchs, the holy Prophets and Apostles, pious Princes, and other religious persons of whom we read in Holy Story:
Upright Presidents; the godly Patriarchs, the holy prophets and Apostles, pious Princes, and other religious Persons of whom we read in Holy Story:
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These are NONLATINALPHABET, Examples propounded for all our imitation: In every Profession there are Chieftains.
These Are, Examples propounded for all our imitation: In every Profession there Are Chieftains.
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The Roman Warriors had their Camilli, Fabricii, and Scipio's. The Philosophers had their Plato, Aristotle, and Pythagoras: We have the Prophets and Apostles.
The Roman Warriors had their Camilli, Fabricii, and Scipio's. The Philosophers had their Plato, Aristotle, and Pythagoras: We have the prophets and Apostles.
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Man is a ductile creature, led as well by the eye as by the ear; we must follow them so far as they follow Christ.
Man is a ductile creature, led as well by the eye as by the ear; we must follow them so Far as they follow christ.
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Their failings indeed are recorded, but for our caution, not for our imitation; Their failings indeed Are recorded, but for our caution, not for our imitation;
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their errors are set up not as Stars to guide us, but as Rocks to warn us;
their errors Are Set up not as Stars to guide us, but as Rocks to warn us;
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not as Landmarks to go by, but as Sea-marks to shun by. Sit casus majorum timor minorum. Aliorum perditio tua sit cautio.
not as Landmarks to go by, but as Sea-marks to shun by. Fit casus majorum timor Minorum. Aliorum Perdition tua sit Caution.
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Excellent is that of Saint Ambrose, Lib. 4. Ep. pag. 127. In omnibus actibus tuis imitare bonos, aemulare sanctos;
Excellent is that of Saint Ambrose, Lib. 4. Epistle page. 127. In omnibus actibus tuis imitate bonos, aemulare sanctos;
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habeto ante oculos eorum exempla, &c. 3. We have an upright Rule to walk by, the Word of God;habeto ante Eyes Their exempla, etc. 3. We have an upright Rule to walk by, the Word of God;
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'tis that should guide us here; by that we shall be judged hereafter. — This is a perfect Rule, 2 Tim. 3.16, 17. an upright and holy Rule;
it's that should guide us Here; by that we shall be judged hereafter. — This is a perfect Rule, 2 Tim. 3.16, 17. an upright and holy Rule;
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so is not the Light within; and as for the Spirit, he is our guide, Rom. 8.14. not our Rule. — Again,
so is not the Light within; and as for the Spirit, he is our guide, Rom. 8.14. not our Rule. — Again,
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4. We have an upright way to walk in, the way of his Commandments; this is an underfiled and an undefiling way;
4. We have an upright Way to walk in, the Way of his commandments; this is an underfiled and an undefiling Way;
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a pure, and holy, and perfect, and pleasant way; paths of life, and peace, and righteousness, all which call for Uprightness.
a pure, and holy, and perfect, and pleasant Way; paths of life, and peace, and righteousness, all which call for Uprightness.
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Si vis esse beatus, esto in via immaculatus, Aug. in Psal. 119.1. 5. We have upright Companions to walk with; indeed the NONLATINALPHABET are not so;Si vis esse beatus, esto in via immaculatus, Aug. in Psalm 119.1. 5. We have upright Sodales to walk with; indeed the Are not so;
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the most do walk in crooked paths, but in all ages there are some who are undefiled in the way, whose Hearts are sound in Gods statutes,
the most do walk in crooked paths, but in all ages there Are Some who Are undefiled in the Way, whose Hearts Are found in God's statutes,
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and follow the Lord fully, and keep themselves from their iniquities; see St. Ambrose his Epistle to Florianus, ubi supra.
and follow the Lord Fully, and keep themselves from their iniquities; see Saint Ambrose his Epistle to Florianus, ubi supra.
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6. We have an upright, a perfect account to give of our walkings and workings:
6. We have an upright, a perfect account to give of our walkings and workings:
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Though now we live as if we had no God to serve, no Souls to save, no accounts at all to give;
Though now we live as if we had no God to serve, no Souls to save, no accounts At all to give;
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yet surely we shall be call'd upon anon to give account of all, Luk. 16.2. We read of the Counsel which Alcibiades gave unto Pericles, whom going to visit he found busied about his accounts, Why dost thou trouble thy self (says he) in seeking to make thy accounts, rather think of some course to free thee from making any account at all.
yet surely we shall be called upon anon to give account of all, Luk. 16.2. We read of the Counsel which Alcibiades gave unto Pericles, whom going to visit he found busied about his accounts, Why dost thou trouble thy self (Says he) in seeking to make thy accounts, rather think of Some course to free thee from making any account At all.
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Doubtless there are who do thus; but the greater sorrow and shame shall they have at the last day.
Doubtless there Are who do thus; but the greater sorrow and shame shall they have At the last day.
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Does not the due consideration hereof lay a mighty obligation on us to walk uprightly? Nothing had so great an influence on St. Austin, to recall him from,
Does not the due consideration hereof lay a mighty obligation on us to walk uprightly? Nothing had so great an influence on Saint Austin, to Recall him from,
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and to recover him out of his sinful ways, and to engage him to live an holy and upright life as (Metus mortis & extremi judicii), the fear of Death, and the day of Judgment.
and to recover him out of his sinful ways, and to engage him to live an holy and upright life as (Metus mortis & extremi Judicii), the Fear of Death, and the day of Judgement.
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O that we were wise, then would we remember our latter end. 7. The Reward we shall receive will be an upright, just and perfect reward:
O that we were wise, then would we Remember our latter end. 7. The Reward we shall receive will be an upright, just and perfect reward:
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Verily there is a reward for the Righteous: A sure reward, Prov. 11.18. A full reward. 2 Joh. 8. An everlasting reward. 2 Cor. 4.17. It shall be well with the righteous; Verily there is a reward for the Righteous: A sure reward, Curae 11.18. A full reward. 2 John 8. an everlasting reward. 2 Cor. 4.17. It shall be well with the righteous;
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their labour shall not be in vain in the Lord. He is not behind with them now, nor will he then.their labour shall not be in vain in the Lord. He is not behind with them now, nor will he then.
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They shall have Pleasures without pain; Treasures without trash; Riches without rust; Honours without envy; Crowns without cares; and Life without death.
They shall have Pleasures without pain; Treasures without trash; Riches without rust; Honours without envy; Crowns without Cares; and Life without death.
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If the consideration of these things prevail not with us thus to walk, what shall? If they have no influence upon us, what will?
If the consideration of these things prevail not with us thus to walk, what shall? If they have no influence upon us, what will?
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Having premised these things, the fourth Query comes next in order to be discussed; go along with me and it shall be fully resolved.
Having premised these things, the fourth Query comes next in order to be discussed; go along with me and it shall be Fully resolved.
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4 Q. When does this Ordinance of the Supper work for their good who thus walk?
4 Q. When does this Ordinance of the Supper work for their good who thus walk?
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An account hereof take in the Twelve following particulars. Then it doth such good and much good:
an account hereof take in the Twelve following particulars. Then it does such good and much good:
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(1) When it makes them more zealous for God, for his Way and Truth, and in his Worship;
(1) When it makes them more zealous for God, for his Way and Truth, and in his Worship;
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Zeal is Amor intensus, the flame of Love, as Aquinas describes it. 'Tis ignis quidam flagrantissimi amoris, as St. Austin long before him.
Zeal is Amor intensus, the flame of Love, as Aquinas describes it. It's ignis quidam flagrantissimi amoris, as Saint Austin long before him.
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Or if you will, 'tis a compound of Love and Anger, a mixt affection;
Or if you will, it's a compound of Love and Anger, a mixed affection;
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it carries forth ones love to God and his anger against sin in the most intense degree.
it carries forth ones love to God and his anger against since in the most intense degree.
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— It consists in an earnest prosecution of what is good, and in a vehement detestation of what is evil.
— It consists in an earnest prosecution of what is good, and in a vehement detestation of what is evil.
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O the excellency of this frame of spirit! You know 'tis the spirit of wine that commends it;
O the excellency of this frame of Spirit! You know it's the Spirit of wine that commends it;
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the sparkle that gives worth to the Diamond;
the sparkle that gives worth to the Diamond;
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as life gives an excellency to being, so vivacity in operating gives an excellency to life;
as life gives an excellency to being, so vivacity in operating gives an excellency to life;
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this is that the Lord calls for in Rom. 12.11. this he owns and crowns, Numb. •. 25.11. This is most prevalent with God for good, Jam. 5.16. Elijah 's prayer fetcht fire from Heaven, because it carried fire to Heaven.
this is that the Lord calls for in Rom. 12.11. this he owns and crowns, Numb. •. 25.11. This is most prevalent with God for good, Jam. 5.16. Elijah is prayer fetched fire from Heaven, Because it carried fire to Heaven.
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Grace turns a Sinner into a Saint; Zeal turns a Saint into a Seraphim. Much more of this you heard the other day from Revel. 3.19. Be zealous therfore.
Grace turns a Sinner into a Saint; Zeal turns a Saint into a Seraphim. Much more of this you herd the other day from Revel. 3.19. Be zealous Therefore.
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If when you come to this Ordinance with chill, and dull, and frozen affections, and dead hearts,
If when you come to this Ordinance with chill, and dull, and frozen affections, and dead hearts,
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and there find them wrought upon;
and there find them wrought upon;
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and you go thence more brisk and lively, more full of love to God, and hatred of sin;
and you go thence more brisk and lively, more full of love to God, and hatred of since;
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if now you can plead the cause of God, and defend the Faith with more courage and resolution;
if now you can plead the cause of God, and defend the Faith with more courage and resolution;
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if now you can suffer for God more chearfully, whose dearly beloved Son you here see suffer'd so much for you,
if now you can suffer for God more cheerfully, whose dearly Beloved Son you Here see suffered so much for you,
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if now you can perform every holy duty with more vigour and activity;
if now you can perform every holy duty with more vigour and activity;
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if you who were so remiss and cold and slothful in the business of Religion, in the great concerns of God and your Souls, are now more rouzed, quickned, excited and enlarged:
if you who were so remiss and cold and slothful in the business of Religion, in the great concerns of God and your Souls, Are now more roused, quickened, excited and enlarged:
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— When thus it works then it does you good indeed.
— When thus it works then it does you good indeed.
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(2) When their Hearts are thaw'd and melted, so that they can sorrow after a godly manner in the sight and sense of sin: Tears are precious things;
(2) When their Hearts Are thawed and melted, so that they can sorrow After a godly manner in the sighed and sense of since: Tears Are precious things;
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one calls 'em the Wine of Angels; another, the fat Sacrifice. Such Sacrifices were most acceptable, Levit. 3.3, 4, 5. The Prayers of the Saints move, their Tears compell the Lord to shew mercy, says Jerome. Were they not very precious, he would not keep a bottle for them.
one calls they the Wine of Angels; Another, the fat Sacrifice. Such Sacrifices were most acceptable, Levit. 3.3, 4, 5. The Prayers of the Saints move, their Tears compel the Lord to show mercy, Says Jerome. Were they not very precious, he would not keep a Bottle for them.
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They never run in the right channel but when they are shed for sin, then only they do us good; as St. Chrysostom well observes, NONLATINALPHABET:
They never run in the right channel but when they Are shed for since, then only they do us good; as Saint Chrysostom well observes,:
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For this end were they made.
For this end were they made.
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Philosophers tell us, That only reasonable and sinful Creatures can (gaudere & maerere) rejoyce and weep.
Philosophers tell us, That only reasonable and sinful Creatures can (Rejoice & maerere) rejoice and weep.
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To speak properly, no other upon earth can.
To speak properly, no other upon earth can.
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— If now when you come to this Ordinance, your Eyes affect your Hearts, so that you can inwardly grieve,
— If now when you come to this Ordinance, your Eyes affect your Hearts, so that you can inwardly grieve,
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and outwardly weep bitterly for your sin, as one that is in heaviness for his only Son, or first-born.
and outwardly weep bitterly for your since, as one that is in heaviness for his only Son, or firstborn.
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If when you behold a bleeding Christ, you have bleeding Hearts; a broken Christ you have broken Spirits, then does this Ordinance work for your good.
If when you behold a bleeding christ, you have bleeding Hearts; a broken christ you have broken Spirits, then does this Ordinance work for your good.
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In the time of the Law, the Passover was to be eaten with bitter Herbs, Exod. 12.8. those Herbs were five, say the Jewish Doctors:
In the time of the Law, the Passover was to be eaten with bitter Herbs, Exod 12.8. those Herbs were five, say the Jewish Doctors:
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The Passover was a lively Type of Christ, who is our Passover;
The Passover was a lively Type of christ, who is our Passover;
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that Rite was instituted to intimate, that the Lamb of God is only savingly taken and eaten by those who are in bitterness of spirit and sorrow of soul for Sin;
that Rite was instituted to intimate, that the Lamb of God is only savingly taken and eaten by those who Are in bitterness of Spirit and sorrow of soul for since;
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and thus is this Holy Sacrament to be received.
and thus is this Holy Sacrament to be received.
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Does not a broken, bleeding Saviour call for a broken and bleeding Sinner? How can we see the Bread broken,
Does not a broken, bleeding Saviour call for a broken and bleeding Sinner? How can we see the Bred broken,
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and the Wine poured forth (and so should you place your selves as you may see them) both which do represent and shew his bloody Death and bitter Passions,
and the Wine poured forth (and so should you place your selves as you may see them) both which do represent and show his bloody Death and bitter Passion,
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and yet have no remorse, no contrition, no compunction, no godly sorrow in our Hearts for sin? shall the Lord of Life thus suffer Death,
and yet have no remorse, no contrition, no compunction, no godly sorrow in our Hearts for since? shall the Lord of Life thus suffer Death,
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and shed his precious innocent blood for thy, for my sins, and shall not our Hearts be so affected with 'em as to weep and drop one tear for ' em?
and shed his precious innocent blood for thy, for my Sins, and shall not our Hearts be so affected with they as to weep and drop one tear for ' em?
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What sad lamentation do we make for the death of our Relations, especially when taken away by the hand of violence, (nay they are not interred without tears who die in their beds), such,
What sad lamentation do we make for the death of our Relations, especially when taken away by the hand of violence, (nay they Are not interred without tears who die in their Beds), such,
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so, such was the death of our dearest Lord
so, such was the death of our dearest Lord
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Vellosillus disputes the question, Whether the Death of Christ might or ought to be lamented? He cites Ambrose and Theophilact, Beda and Erasmus holding the Negative, from Luk. 23.28. but concludes for the Affirmative, which most of the Fathers are for. Vellosillus disputes the question, Whither the Death of christ might or ought to be lamented? He cites Ambrose and Theophilact, Beda and Erasmus holding the Negative, from Luk. 23.28. but concludes for the Affirmative, which most of the Father's Are for.
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But out of dispute it is, That he was wounded for our iniquities, died for our sins;
But out of dispute it is, That he was wounded for our iniquities, died for our Sins;
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and that it concerns us all to weep for our sins which had so deep an hand in his Death;
and that it concerns us all to weep for our Sins which had so deep an hand in his Death;
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and Sacrament-days are proper times and seasons for godly sorrow. When your Eyes and Hearts are wrought and brought into this melting, mourning frame;
and Sacrament-days Are proper times and seasons for godly sorrow. When your Eyes and Hearts Are wrought and brought into this melting, mourning frame;
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when your sorrows for 'em is quadrate, adequate and proportionable to that delight and complacency you have taken in them;
when your sorrows for they is quadrate, adequate and proportionable to that delight and complacency you have taken in them;
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when thus you find it at such a time as this, then does this Ordinance work for your good.
when thus you find it At such a time as this, then does this Ordinance work for your good.
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O that Rivers of waters did this day run down our Eyes, at the remembrance of that River of blood which ran down from his sides! —
O that rivers of waters did this day run down our Eyes, At the remembrance of that River of blood which ran down from his sides! —
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(3) When it makes their Hearts to die to Sin; when they do not only discard, but disgust it, not only leave but loth it;
(3) When it makes their Hearts to die to since; when they do not only discard, but disgust it, not only leave but loath it;
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when there is not only a breaking of the Heart for Sin, but also a breaking of it from Sin. When their unbelief is blasted, their pride and other lusts are mortified;
when there is not only a breaking of the Heart for since, but also a breaking of it from Sin. When their unbelief is blasted, their pride and other Lustiest Are mortified;
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when they come with strong and impetuous lusts to the Lords-Table, and there get (though no more peace yet) more power over them.
when they come with strong and impetuous Lustiest to the Lords-Table, and there get (though no more peace yet) more power over them.
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The death of Sin is the Souls life; its ruin is our rise, its falling is our advancing;
The death of since is the Souls life; its ruin is our rise, its falling is our advancing;
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'tis sad to come and see Sin living in us, and Christ bleeding for us; to see a crucified Christ, and yet to find in our hearts uncrucified lusts.
it's sad to come and see since living in us, and christ bleeding for us; to see a Crucified christ, and yet to find in our hearts uncrucified Lustiest.
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When you come to this sacred and solemn Ordinance, and there can cry, Lord, Here is a proud unbelieving heart,
When you come to this sacred and solemn Ordinance, and there can cry, Lord, Here is a proud unbelieving heart,
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an heart that does not love thee;
an heart that does not love thee;
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I cannot, I will not therefore love it, it does not fear thee, but I fear it:
I cannot, I will not Therefore love it, it does not Fear thee, but I Fear it:
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O Lord help, help thy poor servant with a better heart, that I may lead a better life.
Oh Lord help, help thy poor servant with a better heart, that I may led a better life.
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As it is I cannot serve thee, and thou wilst not save me;
As it is I cannot serve thee, and thou wilt not save me;
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Oh let my Sin die, but let my Soul live, and it shall praise thee for ever.
O let my since die, but let my Soul live, and it shall praise thee for ever.
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Let not that which thou didst not make, destroy what thine own hand hath made. O kill my pride, my passion.
Let not that which thou didst not make, destroy what thine own hand hath made. O kill my pride, my passion.
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As thy Son died unto Sin for satisfaction, so inable me to die unto Sin by Mortification.
As thy Son died unto since for satisfaction, so inable me to die unto since by Mortification.
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Let me see that Christ died for me, even for me, by the death of Sin in me.
Let me see that christ died for me, even for me, by the death of since in me.
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Lord help me to revenge the Blood of my dearest Lord upon my dearest lusts. When thus it works, then it does you good indeed.
Lord help me to revenge the Blood of my dearest Lord upon my dearest Lustiest. When thus it works, then it does you good indeed.
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(4) When their Hearts and Affections are more firmly cemented and united, animosities are removed, breaches healed, differences composed;
(4) When their Hearts and Affections Are more firmly cemented and united, animosities Are removed, Breaches healed, differences composed;
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when their Heart-burnings are turn'd into Heart-breakings, and more Hearty-breathings after love, peace, and unity. St. Austin tells us of a Street in Rome call'd Via Sacra, the Holy Street;
when their Heartburnings Are turned into Heart-breakings, and more Hearty-breathings After love, peace, and unity. Saint Austin tells us of a Street in Room called Via Sacra, the Holy Street;
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Ludovicus Vives gives the Reason, viz. because Romulus and Tatius (King of the Sabins ) made their League of Union there.Louis Vives gives the Reason, viz. Because Romulus and Tatius (King of the Sabins) made their League of union there.
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Well may this be called the Holy Sacrament, (as on other, so) on this account;
Well may this be called the Holy Sacrament, (as on other, so) on this account;
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because of that Holy League the Saints renew with God, and make one with another here. This is the great Love-Feast;
Because of that Holy League the Saints renew with God, and make one with Another Here. This is the great Love-Feast;
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one great end and design of God in this Ordinance is, by it to increase and strengthen Love and Unity amongst his Servants;
one great end and Design of God in this Ordinance is, by it to increase and strengthen Love and Unity among his Servants;
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by their Communion in this Ordinance they are made to drink into one Spirit, or into oneness of Spirit, 1 Cor. 12.13.
by their Communion in this Ordinance they Are made to drink into one Spirit, or into oneness of Spirit, 1 Cor. 12.13.
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But alas, what Bellarmine observ'd of the Tenth Century, No Age was so unluckie and unlearned as that;
But alas, what Bellarmine observed of the Tenth Century, No Age was so unlucky and unlearned as that;
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the like may I say of this Seventeenth, No Age since our Saviours Passion, no, nor since the Worlds Creation was ever so divided and disunited as ours;
the like may I say of this Seventeenth, No Age since our Saviors Passion, no, nor since the World's Creation was ever so divided and disunited as ours;
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we live as if we had been born upon the Mountains of Bether, (i.e.) the Mountains of Division,
we live as if we had been born upon the Mountains of Behter, (i.e.) the Mountains of Division,
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and Baptized in the Waters of Meribah, (i.e.) the Waters of Strife. —
and Baptised in the Waters of Meribah, (i.e.) the Waters of Strife. —
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They who once did weep and pray together, and did suffer together, cannot now sit together at the Lords-Table; this is a Lamentation, &c.
They who once did weep and pray together, and did suffer together, cannot now fit together At the Lords-Table; this is a Lamentation, etc.
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Excellent is that passage of Paulinus in his Epistle to St. Austin, It is no marvel though we both that are absent, be yet present,
Excellent is that passage of Paulinus in his Epistle to Saint Austin, It is no marvel though we both that Are absent, be yet present,
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and being unacquainted, yet know one another, seeing as we have one Head, so we live by one Bread, walk in one Way, &c. and being unacquainted, yet know one Another, seeing as we have one Head, so we live by one Bred, walk in one Way, etc.
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When you who break Bread together, are bound up together;
When you who break Bred together, Are bound up together;
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when such silver-showers of Love are rained down upon your hearts as cement them more firmly,
when such silver-showers of Love Are reigned down upon your hearts as cement them more firmly,
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as heal your Schismes and repair your Breaches, and make you like the Cherubims, with your Faces looking one upon another;
as heal your Schisms and repair your Breaches, and make you like the Cherubims, with your Faces looking one upon Another;
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when you go from this Ordinance with stronger resolutions to keep the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace;
when you go from this Ordinance with Stronger resolutions to keep the Unity of the Spirit in the bound of Peace;
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when by it you are more inabled (as well as more engaged) to love more purely, to live more Christianly, to forgive more cordially;
when by it you Are more enabled (as well as more engaged) to love more purely, to live more Christianly, to forgive more cordially;
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to forget injuries, to pity and pray, and live and love as Brethren, as did those Primitive Christians, Act. 2.46, 47. When you that are one in so much, will not be two in or for a trifle;
to forget injuries, to pity and pray, and live and love as Brothers, as did those Primitive Christians, Act. 2.46, 47. When you that Are one in so much, will not be two in or for a trifle;
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for vestures or gestures, or such little matters.
for vestures or gestures, or such little matters.
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When thus you find it at or after a Sacrament, then indeed doth it work for your good.
When thus you find it At or After a Sacrament, then indeed does it work for your good.
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(5) When their Holiness is thereby more promoted and advanced, 'tis the end and design of God in all his Ordinances, especially in and by this to make them who are holy more holy;
(5) When their Holiness is thereby more promoted and advanced, it's the end and Design of God in all his Ordinances, especially in and by this to make them who Are holy more holy;
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them who are heavenly more heavenly.
them who Are heavenly more heavenly.
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When Moses had been with God in the Mount, he came thence with his Face shining:
When Moses had been with God in the Mount, he Come thence with his Face shining:
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— When you go from this Ordinance with your Graces shining, then it does work for your good indeed. —
— When you go from this Ordinance with your Graces shining, then it does work for your good indeed. —
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Nothing does grace a man as Grace; NONLATINALPHABET: 'tis a Christians great Ornament:
Nothing does grace a man as Grace;: it's a Christians great Ornament:
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What a pearl of price must holiness be when 'tis the scope of Almighty God in all his Acts, Ordinances and Providences;
What a pearl of price must holiness be when it's the scope of Almighty God in all his Acts, Ordinances and Providences;
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in all his Mercies and Judgments; in our Election, Ephes. 1.4. in our Redemption, Tit. 2.14. in our Afflictions, Heb. 12.10. Some Ordinances are for Conversion, some are for Confirmation, all are for our Sanctification.
in all his mercies and Judgments; in our Election, Ephesians 1.4. in our Redemption, Tit. 2.14. in our Afflictions, Hebrew 12.10. some Ordinances Are for Conversion, Some Are for Confirmation, all Are for our Sanctification.
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This Golden Oyl comes from the two Olive Trees, through the Golden pipes of his holy Institutions.
This Golden Oil comes from the two Olive Trees, through the Golden pipes of his holy Institutions.
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They say, that Corn never ripens more than when the Sun is in Conjunction with the Dog-star;
They say, that Corn never ripens more than when the Sun is in Conjunction with the Dog-star;
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sure am I, Holiness never ripens more than when the Spirit of the Lord is in Conjunction with the Word and Sacraments.
sure am I, Holiness never ripens more than when the Spirit of the Lord is in Conjunction with the Word and Sacraments.
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When you go from this sacred Ordinance, and find you are not only more for the doing of holy things,
When you go from this sacred Ordinance, and find you Are not only more for the doing of holy things,
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but for the more holy doing of things, more thankful for mercies;
but for the more holy doing of things, more thankful for Mercies;
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more watchful over your hearts, words and ways, more spiritual in your Conversations, more savory and fruitful in your Converses, more conformable in every thing to the Image of your dear Redeemer:
more watchful over your hearts, words and ways, more spiritual in your Conversations, more savoury and fruitful in your Converses, more conformable in every thing to the Image of your dear Redeemer:
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When the power of this Ordinance runs through every vein of your Conversations;
When the power of this Ordinance runs through every vein of your Conversations;
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when you trade, buy and fell, when you pray, hear, sanctifie his Day, and do all in the strength of this Ordinance;
when you trade, buy and fell, when you pray, hear, sanctify his Day, and do all in the strength of this Ordinance;
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when you can stand at a greater distance from Sin and from the World;
when you can stand At a greater distance from since and from the World;
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when you can look upon all the beauty of the World as blackness, and on all the fulness of it as emptiness;
when you can look upon all the beauty of the World as blackness, and on all the fullness of it as emptiness;
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when you can feast your selves in God whilst you are starving in the Creature;
when you can feast your selves in God while you Are starving in the Creature;
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when you can say in the sincerity of your Souls, were all the Universe on a flame, the fire does not touch my portion;
when you can say in the sincerity of your Souls, were all the Universe on a flame, the fire does not touch my portion;
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when you can stand upon its ruins, and say triumphingly, I have lost nothing;
when you can stand upon its ruins, and say triumphingly, I have lost nothing;
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or as that good man, Lord, thou knowest where all my good things are, even in thee and above with thee.
or as that good man, Lord, thou Knowest where all my good things Are, even in thee and above with thee.
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Lord, whom have I in Heaven but thee, and there is none on earth that I desire in comparison of thee. Lord, whom have I in Heaven but thee, and there is none on earth that I desire in comparison of thee.
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You have there the desire of Davids Soul, and the Soul of his desire; when thus you find it working, it does you much good indeed.
You have there the desire of Davids Soul, and the Soul of his desire; when thus you find it working, it does you much good indeed.
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(6) When their hearts are more humbled, more deeply and thorowly humbled;
(6) When their hearts Are more humbled, more deeply and thoroughly humbled;
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when they meet with such tasts of the Lords graciousness, such manifestations of his rich mercy,
when they meet with such tastes of the lords graciousness, such manifestations of his rich mercy,
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and discoveries of his free love, as lays them as low as the very dust;
and discoveries of his free love, as lays them as low as the very dust;
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when they can say as David did 2 Sam. 7.18, 19. Who am I, O Lord God, that thou hast brought me hitherto? What shall such a poor pitiful piece of polluted clay, such a map of misery be admitted to thy Table, feasted at thy Board, fed with the Body and Blood of the Son of God;
when they can say as David did 2 Sam. 7.18, 19. Who am I, Oh Lord God, that thou hast brought me hitherto? What shall such a poor pitiful piece of polluted clay, such a map of misery be admitted to thy Table, feasted At thy Board, fed with the Body and Blood of the Son of God;
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who am I that I should be embraced in his arms, that he should ravish my heart with the sweet sound of his precious promises,
who am I that I should be embraced in his arms, that he should ravish my heart with the sweet found of his precious promises,
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and rejoyce my drooping Soul with a well-grounded hope of his gracious pardons, and of the acceptance of my person and performances.
and rejoice my drooping Soul with a well-grounded hope of his gracious Pardons, and of the acceptance of my person and performances.
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I am not worthy the least crumb of bread which grows upon the earth, or comes thence, much less of that bread of life which came down from Heaven.
I am not worthy the least crumb of bred which grows upon the earth, or comes thence, much less of that bred of life which Come down from Heaven.
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The condition of my Soul had been as doleful as any mans on earth, had not free grace renewed me;
The condition of my Soul had been as doleful as any men on earth, had not free grace renewed me;
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as dreadful as any damned souls in hell, had not he in mercy to my Soul repriev'd me;
as dreadful as any damned Souls in hell, had not he in mercy to my Soul reprieved me;
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O what a poor starven Soul had mine been, had not the Lord of Life refresh'd me?
Oh what a poor starven Soul had mine been, had not the Lord of Life refreshed me?
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The most genuine and natural effect, which divine discoveries have upon a devout Soul is Humiliation, nothing does it more kindly;
The most genuine and natural Effect, which divine discoveries have upon a devout Soul is Humiliation, nothing does it more kindly;
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and that which humbles us does not hurt us;
and that which humbles us does not hurt us;
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when you can go from this Ordinance lothing and abhorring your selves, and see more of your own nothingness as Creatures, and vileness as Sinners;
when you can go from this Ordinance loathing and abhorring your selves, and see more of your own nothingness as Creatures, and vileness as Sinners;
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when you can cry with Job, Behold I am vile, Chap. 40.4. With the poor Publican, God be merciful to me a sinner:
when you can cry with Job, Behold I am vile, Chap. 40.4. With the poor Publican, God be merciful to me a sinner:
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I dare not lift mine eyes towards Heaven, Luk. 18.13. When it makes and keeps us more humble, then it doth us good indeed.
I Dare not lift mine eyes towards Heaven, Luk. 18.13. When it makes and keeps us more humble, then it does us good indeed.
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(7) When their peace and joy in the Lord is increased, their Spiritual comforts are enlarged,
(7) When their peace and joy in the Lord is increased, their Spiritual comforts Are enlarged,
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and their Souls are more assured of their interest in Christ, and in the everlasting Covenant.
and their Souls Are more assured of their Interest in christ, and in the everlasting Covenant.
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When they can go to Christ and say, Thou art mine; to the Promises and say, all these are mine;
When they can go to christ and say, Thou art mine; to the Promises and say, all these Are mine;
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when they can lay hold on the blessings of the Covenant, and say, all these are sealed to me in this blessed Sacrament.
when they can lay hold on the blessings of the Covenant, and say, all these Are sealed to me in this blessed Sacrament.
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This, lo, this is the sweet fruit the Saints find at this holy Sacrament; when their trembling Faith, is turn'd into a triumphing Faith;
This, lo, this is the sweet fruit the Saints find At this holy Sacrament; when their trembling Faith, is turned into a triumphing Faith;
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their Faith of adherence into a Faith of evidence and assurance. There is a threefold fulness of Assurance, a full allurance of Understanding, Col. 2.2. of Hope, Heb. 6.11. and of Faith, Heb. 10.22. O what a sweet and precious, what a rich and rare Jewel is this! Grace purifies; Assurance pacifies;
their Faith of adherence into a Faith of evidence and assurance. There is a threefold fullness of Assurance, a full allurance of Understanding, Col. 2.2. of Hope, Hebrew 6.11. and of Faith, Hebrew 10.22. O what a sweet and precious, what a rich and rare Jewel is this! Grace Purifies; Assurance pacifies;
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Grace brings the Soul to Heaven; Assurance brings Heaven into the Soul: Grace is better than Peace, but Peace is sweeter than Grace;
Grace brings the Soul to Heaven; Assurance brings Heaven into the Soul: Grace is better than Peace, but Peace is Sweeten than Grace;
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Assurance is a flower of Paradise, a sparkle of Glory, Heaven on this side Heaven,
Assurance is a flower of Paradise, a sparkle of Glory, Heaven on this side Heaven,
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an Anchor at Sea, a Shield at Land, a Staff to support, a Sword to defend, Bread to strengthen, Wine to chear,
an Anchor At Sea, a Shield At Land, a Staff to support, a Sword to defend, Bred to strengthen, Wine to cheer,
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and Balm to cure the Soul of man. —
and Balm to cure the Soul of man. —
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When at and by this precious Ordinance your Souls are fill'd with joy unspeakable, and full of glory;
When At and by this precious Ordinance your Souls Are filled with joy unspeakable, and full of glory;
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when those black clouds of fears and jealousies are dispersed, and those bitter storms of Soul-troubles are blown over;
when those black Clouds of fears and jealousies Are dispersed, and those bitter storms of Soul-troubles Are blown over;
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when brighter beams, and clearer calms, and sweeter comforts flow in upon your Souls; when thus you find it, then has the Sacrament been working for your good.
when Brighter beams, and clearer calms, and Sweeten comforts flow in upon your Souls; when thus you find it, then has the Sacrament been working for your good.
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'Tis one great end of this Ordinance to seal his peoples Graces;
It's one great end of this Ordinance to seal his peoples Graces;
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many a child of God can tell you, that by this Ordinance they have arriv'd at a great measure of assurance, they have come empty and gone hence full;
many a child of God can tell you, that by this Ordinance they have arrived At a great measure of assurance, they have come empty and gone hence full;
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they have come with fears and doubts upon them, and have gone away with abundance of joy and peace;
they have come with fears and doubts upon them, and have gone away with abundance of joy and peace;
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the Lord has met them at his Table, has spoken peace unto their Consciences, has clear'd up their Evidences for Heaven,
the Lord has met them At his Table, has spoken peace unto their Consciences, has cleared up their Evidences for Heaven,
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and now they can speak of the great things he has done in it, and by it too, for their precious Souls.
and now they can speak of the great things he has done in it, and by it too, for their precious Souls.
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This Ordinance was instituted for his peoples growth in Grace, and for their sense of Grace;
This Ordinance was instituted for his peoples growth in Grace, and for their sense of Grace;
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for the augmentation of it, and for the manifestation of it. By it Grace grows up to its full stature, and just proportion; 'Tis for sealing too;
for the augmentation of it, and for the manifestation of it. By it Grace grows up to its full stature, and just proportion; It's for sealing too;
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the Sacrament is a good friend to the Spirit, (be it spoken with reverence) and the Spirit is a greater friend to the Sacrament,
the Sacrament is a good friend to the Spirit, (be it spoken with Reverence) and the Spirit is a greater friend to the Sacrament,
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and both are great friends to the Soul, sealing it up unto the day of redemption, Rom. 4.11. Ephes. 4.30.
and both Are great Friends to the Soul, sealing it up unto the day of redemption, Rom. 4.11. Ephesians 4.30.
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As a Seal doth confirm and settle the mind of the Buyer, so doth the Sacrament satisfie and assure the heart of a Believer;
As a Seal does confirm and settle the mind of the Buyer, so does the Sacrament satisfy and assure the heart of a Believer;
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O how willing is the Almighty the Soul be out of doubt of its Sanctification here and Salvation hereafter.
Oh how willing is the Almighty the Soul be out of doubt of its Sanctification Here and Salvation hereafter.
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— To which God of his infinite mercy, for the merits of his Son, by the conduct of his holy Spirit, at last bring us.
— To which God of his infinite mercy, for the merits of his Son, by the conduct of his holy Spirit, At last bring us.
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Amen. The End of the First Sermon.Amen. The End of the First Sermon.
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The Second SERMON On Micah 2.7. Is the Spirit of the Lord straitned? Do not my words do good to him that walketh upright, or uprightly?
The Second SERMON On micah 2.7. Is the Spirit of the Lord straitened? Do not my words do good to him that walks upright, or uprightly?
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A Word spoken upon his Wheels is like Apples of Gold in pictures of Silver. I may say of this, 'Tis verbum super rotas, a word in season; A Word spoken upon his Wheels is like Apples of Gold in pictures of Silver. I may say of this, It's verbum super rotas, a word in season;
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then will the Sermon be most profitable, when the subject is most seasonable. The Text is like a well-drawn picture, it hath an eye on every man; as you will see anon.
then will the Sermon be most profitable, when the Subject is most seasonable. The Text is like a well-drawn picture, it hath an eye on every man; as you will see anon.
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I shall draw aside the curtain, that so you may view it, and it may view you.
I shall draw aside the curtain, that so you may view it, and it may view you.
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— I will waste no time in the beginning, that I may want no time in the end.
— I will waste no time in the beginning, that I may want no time in the end.
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I am shewing when this Ordinance of the Supper doth work for the Saints benefit and advantage.
I am showing when this Ordinance of the Supper does work for the Saints benefit and advantage.
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I have hinted seven, and shall now proceed methodically unto the eighth in order; of which succinctly:
I have hinted seven, and shall now proceed methodically unto the eighth in order; of which succinctly:
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For enough is better than all.
For enough is better than all.
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(8) Then doth this Ordinance work for your good, when your Souls are more corroborated and strengthned,
(8) Then does this Ordinance work for your good, when your Souls Are more corroborated and strengthened,
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and your power is more encreased: Observe it, pray. The Ministry of the Word begets spiritual life;
and your power is more increased: Observe it, pray. The Ministry of the Word begets spiritual life;
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The Sacrament preserves and increaseth spiritual life. The Word lays the Basis or Foundation of Grace;
The Sacrament preserves and increases spiritual life. The Word lays the Basis or Foundation of Grace;
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the Sacrament carries on the Building.
the Sacrament carries on the Building.
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The Word is instituted to implant Grace, to work the truth of Grace, where it is not:
The Word is instituted to implant Grace, to work the truth of Grace, where it is not:
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The Sacrament is to promote the growth of it, where it is. The Ministry of the Word is a converting Ordinance;
The Sacrament is to promote the growth of it, where it is. The Ministry of the Word is a converting Ordinance;
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the Sacrament is a confirming Ordinance: That's the breeding, and this the feeding Ordinance. If now you come to the Lords.
the Sacrament is a confirming Ordinance: That's the breeding, and this the feeding Ordinance. If now you come to the lords.
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Table very weak, your Graces very feeble, your Faith and Love, and other Graces very little.
Table very weak, your Graces very feeble, your Faith and Love, and other Graces very little.
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If it may be said of you as it was of the Church of Philadelphia, Rev. 3.8. Thou hast but (NONLATINALPHABET,) a little strength;
If it may be said of you as it was of the Church of Philadelphia, Rev. 3.8. Thou hast but (,) a little strength;
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and then you go away stronger, your Faith more encreased, your hope more quickened, your obediential and penitential resolutions more strengthned, your corruptions more easily subdued, temptations more easily repulsed, your assections more raised and enlarged, your hearts more established, duties more spiritually performed, the world more easily conquered and vanquished.
and then you go away Stronger, your Faith more increased, your hope more quickened, your obediential and penitential resolutions more strengthened, your corruptions more Easily subdued, temptations more Easily repulsed, your Assertions more raised and enlarged, your hearts more established, duties more spiritually performed, the world more Easily conquered and vanquished.
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If now you find your selves more able to do, to suffer for God, or from God;
If now you find your selves more able to do, to suffer for God, or from God;
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if now you are more fitted for active and passive obedience, if you can go thorow all Christian duties with more alacrity and cheerfulness,
if now you Are more fitted for active and passive Obedience, if you can go thorough all Christian duties with more alacrity and cheerfulness,
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if you can apply the promises, and live by Faith upon the Fatherly providence and faithful promises of God.
if you can apply the promises, and live by Faith upon the Fatherly providence and faithful promises of God.
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When thus you find it, then hath this Ordinance been doing you good.
When thus you find it, then hath this Ordinance been doing you good.
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(9) When at and by the Sacrament your love to Jesus Christ is more enflamed;
(9) When At and by the Sacrament your love to jesus christ is more inflamed;
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when this little drop swells into an Ocean, and this spark becomes a flame;
when this little drop Swells into an Ocean, and this spark becomes a flame;
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when it may be said of your love to God, to Christ, to his way, day, people, Ordinances,
when it may be said of your love to God, to christ, to his Way, day, people, Ordinances,
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as is said of the Waters of the Sanctuary, Ezek. 47.3, 4, 5. that 'tis still higher and higher, from the ankles to the knees, thence to the loins, and then unpassable; so in the present case.
as is said of the Waters of the Sanctuary, Ezekiel 47.3, 4, 5. that it's still higher and higher, from the ankles to the knees, thence to the loins, and then unpassable; so in the present case.
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Is it possible we should be such constant Guests at the Lords-Table, and daily see before our eyes a crucified Christ,
Is it possible we should be such constant Guests At the Lords-Table, and daily see before our eyes a Crucified christ,
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and yet go thence with so little love to him, and longings after him? Can we fee so much love in his heart to us,
and yet go thence with so little love to him, and longings After him? Can we fee so much love in his heart to us,
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and shall we be contented with so little love in our hearts to him? — Per vulnera videmus viscera. 'Tis an heart of Adamant that will neither impendere, nor rependere; which will neither begin in love nor love him then who has thus begun,
and shall we be contented with so little love in our hearts to him? — Per vulnera Videmus viscera. It's an heart of Adamant that will neither impendere, nor rependere; which will neither begin in love nor love him then who has thus begun,
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Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed on us, in bestowing his Son upon us;
Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed on us, in bestowing his Son upon us;
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We call not upon people to behold things common and ordinary; Paul calls it NONLATINALPHABET, great love, Eph. 2.4. NONLATINALPHABET a love passing knowledg; Heart-warming words indeed; See Ephes. 3.19. He laid down his precious life and dearest blood for us, he died Nostro loco, in our place and stead;
We call not upon people to behold things Common and ordinary; Paul calls it, great love, Ephesians 2.4. a love passing knowledge; Heartwarming words indeed; See Ephesians 3.19. He laid down his precious life and dearest blood for us, he died Nostro loco, in our place and stead;
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Nostro commodo, for our benefit and good;Nostro commodo, for our benefit and good;
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for our sin as the meritorious cause, and for our good as the final cause, Dan. 9.26. 1 Pet. 3.18. Greater love than this can no man shew.
for our since as the meritorious cause, and for our good as the final cause, Dan. 9.26. 1 Pet. 3.18. Greater love than this can no man show.
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Did ever Mother love her own Child so as to wash it in her own blood? thus lov'd he us, Rev. 1.5. God so loved the world, — so;
Did ever Mother love her own Child so as to wash it in her own blood? thus loved he us, Rev. 1.5. God so loved the world, — so;
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How's that? so wonderfully, so infinitely; so — but I cannot tell you how, and therefore must leave it so;
How's that? so wonderfully, so infinitely; so — but I cannot tell you how, and Therefore must leave it so;
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admiring and not once attempting to express it, but the Son of God can, Even as the Father loved me, so have I loved you.
admiring and not once attempting to express it, but the Son of God can, Even as the Father loved me, so have I loved you.
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Here was the highest, purest, freest, sweetest and choicest love that ever was in the world. Here was the highest, Purest, Freest, Sweetest and Choicest love that ever was in the world.
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We conclude they love us who will speak kindly and courteously to us, or a word in season for us;
We conclude they love us who will speak kindly and courteously to us, or a word in season for us;
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much more if they will hazzard their lives and fortunes by espousing our cause and quarrel;
much more if they will hazard their lives and fortune's by espousing our cause and quarrel;
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did not our dear Redeemer all this and more? Lord, (now says the poor Christian) thou hast laid down thy life,
did not our dear Redeemer all this and more? Lord, (now Says the poor Christian) thou hast laid down thy life,
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and thereby hast manifested thy love to me;
and thereby hast manifested thy love to me;
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Now will I part with my dearest lusts, I will be their death, and so shew my love to thee;
Now will I part with my dearest Lustiest, I will be their death, and so show my love to thee;
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shall a damning lust live, and a saving Christ die? Shall the man die that kills my Son or Father,
shall a damning lust live, and a Saving christ die? Shall the man die that kills my Son or Father,
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and shall my Sin live which slays my Saviour? Well, if I can do no more, I will do no less than love thee my dearest Lord with all my heart and might, and strength.
and shall my since live which slays my Saviour? Well, if I can do no more, I will do no less than love thee my dearest Lord with all my heart and might, and strength.
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The more vile thou wast made for me, the dearer to my dying day shalt thou be unto me.
The more vile thou wast made for me, the Dearer to my dying day shalt thou be unto me.
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When thus it works, then it does you good indeed.
When thus it works, then it does you good indeed.
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(10) When your hearts which were before at a distance from him are by it drawn nearer to him;
(10) When your hearts which were before At a distance from him Are by it drawn nearer to him;
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and your desires are more drawn out after him. There is a twofold distance between God and Man. The one is natural;
and your Desires Are more drawn out After him. There is a twofold distance between God and Man. The one is natural;
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as he is the Creator, Man a creature; He infinite, Man finite; this is an infinite distance.
as he is the Creator, Man a creature; He infinite, Man finite; this is an infinite distance.
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The other is Moral, as he is Holy, and Man impure; this is a greater distance than the former, if we may suppose an infinito infinitius.
The other is Moral, as he is Holy, and Man impure; this is a greater distance than the former, if we may suppose an Infinite infinitius.
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By nature we are all afar off from God , by Grace through Christ we are made nigh, Ephes. 2.13. yet nigher we may be by much than yet we are;
By nature we Are all afar off from God, by Grace through christ we Are made High, Ephesians 2.13. yet nigher we may be by much than yet we Are;
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and 'tis our great business in every Ordinance to get nearer to him, if you scan that famous place, Heb. 10.22. Let us draw near with a true heart.
and it's our great business in every Ordinance to get nearer to him, if you scan that famous place, Hebrew 10.22. Let us draw near with a true heart.
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If now we find our confidence drawn more out after him; and that we can rest more upon him, and trust more in him;
If now we find our confidence drawn more out After him; and that we can rest more upon him, and trust more in him;
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if for what our Souls want we can with an humble boldness go to him, and say, Lord, Here is my treasure, my fullness, my All;
if for what our Souls want we can with an humble boldness go to him, and say, Lord, Here is my treasure, my fullness, my All;
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I am dead, but to thee I come for life and quickning grace; I have a proud heart, but unto thee do I address my self;
I am dead, but to thee I come for life and quickening grace; I have a proud heart, but unto thee doe I address my self;
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I know thou who givest more (and better) grace to the humble; canst give me grace to be more humble.
I know thou who givest more (and better) grace to the humble; Canst give me grace to be more humble.
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I am impotent, but to thee I come for strength against my corruptions, and for holy duties;
I am impotent, but to thee I come for strength against my corruptions, and for holy duties;
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Lord, I am nothing, I have nothing, I can do nothing, I am good for nothing;
Lord, I am nothing, I have nothing, I can do nothing, I am good for nothing;
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I cannot plead my merits but thy mercy; unworthy I am to live, unfit I am to die.
I cannot plead my merits but thy mercy; unworthy I am to live, unfit I am to die.
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When thus we find it with us at or after a Sacrament, then has it been working for our good.
When thus we find it with us At or After a Sacrament, then has it been working for our good.
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(11) When you have the Covenant of Grace sealed, and the Characters thereof impressed upon your hearts;
(11) When you have the Covenant of Grace sealed, and the Characters thereof impressed upon your hearts;
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when Sacrament-days are healing and sealing days; the Saints are sealed with the holy Spirit of Promise;
when Sacrament-days Are healing and sealing days; the Saints Are sealed with the holy Spirit of Promise;
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such sacred stamps he sets upon their Souls as shall never be obliterated.
such sacred stamps he sets upon their Souls as shall never be obliterated.
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Many a child of God has here had monumentum aere perennius; when by this Ordinance you gain such full evidences of his love, such influences of his Grace, such experiences of his Truth, such assistances from his Spirit, such ratifications and confirmations of the Gospel-promises, as you never had before.
Many a child of God has Here had Monument Air Perennius; when by this Ordinance you gain such full evidences of his love, such influences of his Grace, such experiences of his Truth, such assistances from his Spirit, such ratifications and confirmations of the Gospel promises, as you never had before.
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When thus you find it with you, you may safely and solidly conclude, it has been working for your good.
When thus you find it with you, you may safely and solidly conclude, it has been working for your good.
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(12) Once more, and in a word.
(12) Once more, and in a word.
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— When more glorious conquests over your spiritual enemies are obtained, when prevailing lusts are vanquished,
— When more glorious conquests over your spiritual enemies Are obtained, when prevailing Lustiest Are vanquished,
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and fiery temptations are quenched, (and all these wonders one drop of his precious blood (when taken down by Faith) can do) when you can go from this Ordinance triumphing over and trampling upon the neck of your unbelief,
and fiery temptations Are quenched, (and all these wonders one drop of his precious blood (when taken down by Faith) can do) when you can go from this Ordinance triumphing over and trampling upon the neck of your unbelief,
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and pride, &c. and this some have done; when you can come from the Sacrament as Israel did out of the Red Sea,
and pride, etc. and this Some have done; when you can come from the Sacrament as Israel did out of the Read Sea,
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and see your spiritual enemies bleeding, gasping, dying, dead; your lusts destroyed, but your Souls preserved.
and see your spiritual enemies bleeding, gasping, dying, dead; your Lustiest destroyed, but your Souls preserved.
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When thus you feel and find it, surely the Sacrament has done you good and much good.
When thus you feel and find it, surely the Sacrament has done you good and much good.
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Q. 5. How doth it appear that the Spirit of the Lord is not so straitned,
Q. 5. How does it appear that the Spirit of the Lord is not so straitened,
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but that he can cause this Ordinance to work for your good? Answ. 'Tis a truth written with a Sun-beam;but that he can cause this Ordinance to work for your good? Answer It's a truth written with a Sunbeam;
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'tis tanquam ex tripode dictum; None of those Oracles may vye with this, The Spirit of the Lord hath owned and blessed it to others, and therefore can to you.
it's tanquam ex tripod dictum; None of those Oracles may vie with this, The Spirit of the Lord hath owned and blessed it to Others, and Therefore can to you.
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The Spirit of the Lord is God, and what cannot a Great, Almighty God do? What will not a good and gracious God do by his Ordinances for his people? His arm is not shortned, nor love lessened or impaired.
The Spirit of the Lord is God, and what cannot a Great, Almighty God do? What will not a good and gracious God do by his Ordinances for his people? His arm is not shortened, nor love lessened or impaired.
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Of all the Fathers (were I confined to one alone) I should fix on Ambrose, for he hath writ enough to evince the Deity and divine operations of the Holy Ghost;
Of all the Father's (were I confined to one alone) I should fix on Ambrose, for he hath writ enough to evince the Deity and divine operations of the Holy Ghost;
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from him I might extract what would abundantly confirm the Proposition under our present consideration; but I forbear.
from him I might extract what would abundantly confirm the Proposition under our present consideration; but I forbear.
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As St. Paul reasoned concerning the Resurrection of the dead, saying in his Apology for himself before King Agrippa, Act. 20.8.
As Saint Paul reasoned Concerning the Resurrection of the dead, saying in his Apology for himself before King Agrippa, Act. 20.8.
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Why should it be thought a thing unreasonable with you that God should raise the dead? So may I say to you in this Apology for the power of the Spirit,Why should it be Thought a thing unreasonable with you that God should raise the dead? So may I say to you in this Apology for the power of the Spirit,
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Why should it be thought a thing unreasonable for the Spirit of the Lord to do all these things in, at,
Why should it be Thought a thing unreasonable for the Spirit of the Lord to do all these things in, At,
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and by this sacred and solemn Ordinance?
and by this sacred and solemn Ordinance?
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The Doctrine under debate neither exceeds the bounds of Faith, nor is it contrary to the experience of the Saints.
The Doctrine under debate neither exceeds the bounds of Faith, nor is it contrary to the experience of the Saints.
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Doubtless some within these walls have had sweet experience of the powerful influences and mighty workings of the Spirit of the Lord in their Hearts,
Doubtless Some within these walls have had sweet experience of the powerful influences and mighty workings of the Spirit of the Lord in their Hearts,
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and upon their Spirits at this Ordinance. — But we will review and succinctly reflect upon some of the forementioned particulars;
and upon their Spirits At this Ordinance. — But we will review and succinctly reflect upon Some of the forementioned particulars;
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we shall fix on four or five, the rest you may clear up to your selves in your private Meditations.
we shall fix on four or five, the rest you may clear up to your selves in your private Meditations.
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I remember that Athenagoras an Athenian (but a Christian) Philosopher disputing for the Resurrection of the Dead, hath a passage which is pertinent to what I have in hand.
I Remember that Athenagoras an Athenian (but a Christian) Philosopher disputing for the Resurrection of the Dead, hath a passage which is pertinent to what I have in hand.
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The impotency of an Agent ariseth either from his ignorance, something he would do, but knows not what nor how;
The impotency of an Agent arises either from his ignorance, something he would do, but knows not what nor how;
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or from his insufficiency or weakness, though he knows what and how to effect, yet a power is wanting to accomplish and bring it to pass;
or from his insufficiency or weakness, though he knows what and how to Effect, yet a power is wanting to accomplish and bring it to pass;
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neither of which (says he truly) can be affirmed of God, who is infinitely wise and powerful.
neither of which (Says he truly) can be affirmed of God, who is infinitely wise and powerful.
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The same say I of the Spirit of the Lord;
The same say I of the Spirit of the Lord;
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He is a Spirit of Wisdom and Power, and both infinite, they are really the same with his Essence.
He is a Spirit of Wisdom and Power, and both infinite, they Are really the same with his Essence.
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1. He knows how to break the Heart for Sin, and he can as easily bring it into a melting mourning frame;
1. He knows how to break the Heart for since, and he can as Easily bring it into a melting mourning frame;
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alas, we may pray and hear, and wait in the use of means, and yet our Hearts remain as hard as Adamant;
alas, we may pray and hear, and wait in the use of means, and yet our Hearts remain as hard as Adamant;
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but when the Spirit of the Lord once takes them in hand, he works irresistibly and effectually, a nullo duro corde respuitur; but when the Spirit of the Lord once Takes them in hand, he works irresistibly and effectually, a nullo duro cord respuitur;
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when he breaks in and breaths upon the Soul, then it begins to thaw and melt, and mourn.
when he breaks in and breathes upon the Soul, then it begins to thaw and melt, and mourn.
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We read of Peters sins, exceeding great and very many were they, sadly circumstantiated, highly aggravated.
We read of Peter's Sins, exceeding great and very many were they, sadly circumstantiated, highly aggravated.
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Peter even now (and but just now) had a forewarning from Christ; Peter was dearly belov'd of Christ, none of the Twelve more, John ever excepted: Peter even now (and but just now) had a forewarning from christ; Peter was dearly Beloved of christ, none of the Twelve more, John ever excepted:
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He was the first whom Christ call'd to be an Apostle; Peter was often admitted when others were excluded.
He was the First whom christ called to be an Apostle; Peter was often admitted when Others were excluded.
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He yielded easily to the Temptation, and that of a poor silly Damsel: He sinned not in a corner;
He yielded Easily to the Temptation, and that of a poor silly Damsel: He sinned not in a corner;
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once and again, and a third time denies Christ with cursing and swearing, &c. yet when our Blessed Saviour began to look,
once and again, and a third time Denies christ with cursing and swearing, etc. yet when our Blessed Saviour began to look,
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and the Spirit of the Lord set in to work, then Peter went out and wept bitterly, Mat. 26. ult. A strange look and a strong look it was that thus quickly broke his heart in pieces;
and the Spirit of the Lord Set in to work, then Peter went out and wept bitterly, Mathew 26. ult. A strange look and a strong look it was that thus quickly broke his heart in Pieces;
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he lookt (NONLATINALPHABET, as Theophylact observes) with a look of love, with a benign aspect.
he looked (, as Theophylact observes) with a look of love, with a benign aspect.
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Christ looks, the Spirit works, the Conscience stirs, and out he goes and weeps exceedingly. 2. He knows how to break the Heart from Sin;
christ looks, the Spirit works, the Conscience stirs, and out he Goes and weeps exceedingly. 2. He knows how to break the Heart from since;
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and can easily do it, be it a darling lust, a Delilah, never so near or dear, a peccatum in deliciis. He can make a full, a final, a total and an eternal Divorce between you and them,
and can Easily do it, be it a darling lust, a Delilah, never so near or dear, a peccatum in delicious. He can make a full, a final, a total and an Eternal Divorce between you and them,
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though your lusts were mighty Hosts, he can lay them dead at your feet. I appeal from Gods Book to your own Breasts for the proof hereof.
though your Lustiest were mighty Hosts, he can lay them dead At your feet. I appeal from God's Book to your own Breasts for the proof hereof.
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3. He can increase your Graces: are they weak? he can strengthen them; if little he can increase them.
3. He can increase your Graces: Are they weak? he can strengthen them; if little he can increase them.
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There is no Corruption so strong but he can make it weak; no Grace so weak, but he can make it strong.
There is no Corruption so strong but he can make it weak; no Grace so weak, but he can make it strong.
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This Men cannot, Means cannot, Angels cannot, but He can. 4. He can make you Holy as he is Holy;
This Men cannot, Means cannot, Angels cannot, but He can. 4. He can make you Holy as he is Holy;
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that is, for Quality, not for Equality; Holy in way of resemblance; Holy in all manner of Conversation;
that is, for Quality, not for Equality; Holy in Way of resemblance; Holy in all manner of Conversation;
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all that Holiness in Saints or Angels is of his implanting.
all that Holiness in Saints or Angels is of his implanting.
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5. He can fill your Hearts with assurance of his Grace in you, and of Gods Grace and Favour towards you.
5. He can fill your Hearts with assurance of his Grace in you, and of God's Grace and Favour towards you.
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The influences of the Spirit work Grace, and the Evidences of the Spirit discover Grace: 1 Cor. 2.12. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God, that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
The influences of the Spirit work Grace, and the Evidences of the Spirit discover Grace: 1 Cor. 2.12. Now we have received not the Spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God, that we might know the things that Are freely given to us of God.
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He bears witness with our spirits that we are the Sons of God.
He bears witness with our spirits that we Are the Sons of God.
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Et quando Spiritus testatur, quaenam relinquitur ambiguitas? The Spirit brings the Heart to the command, that's holiness;Et quando Spiritus testatur, quaenam relinquitur ambiguitas? The Spirit brings the Heart to the command, that's holiness;
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he brings the promise to the heart, that's assurance. In a word, he can turn your Water into Wine, your night into day;
he brings the promise to the heart, that's assurance. In a word, he can turn your Water into Wine, your night into day;
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he can remove your fears, resolve your doubts, revive your Souls, recruit your Comforts.
he can remove your fears, resolve your doubts, revive your Souls, recruit your Comforts.
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Others only walk in the light of Gods Providence, he can make you to walk in the light of his Countenance.
Others only walk in the Light of God's Providence, he can make you to walk in the Light of his Countenance.
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6. He also who reconciled Man to God can reconcile Man to Man. He can cement your hearts.
6. He also who reconciled Man to God can reconcile Man to Man. He can cement your hearts.
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The stones of the Temple were so closely cemented, as if they all had been but one;
The stones of the Temple were so closely cemented, as if they all had been but one;
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He can unite you thus too.
He can unite you thus too.
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When the Sons of Brutus and the Vitellii conspired with Tarquinius his Embassadours against the Consul, they drank the blood of a man to confirm their Amity and Unity;
When the Sons of Brutus and the Vitellii conspired with Tarquinius his ambassadors against the Consul, they drank the blood of a man to confirm their Amity and Unity;
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You are now a going to drink the precious Blood of Jesus Christ, what hinders but the Spirit of the Lord may shed abroad his love in your hearts, and make you live in love? what are all the motions of the Spirit but tenders of Love? or what is the zeal of the Spirit,
You Are now a going to drink the precious Blood of jesus christ, what hinders but the Spirit of the Lord may shed abroad his love in your hearts, and make you live in love? what Are all the motions of the Spirit but tenders of Love? or what is the zeal of the Spirit,
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but the print of love? or the Graces of the Spirit but engagements to love? He can give you such hearts, as will be, Afraid of every little Sin: Amended with every little Cross: Affected with every little mercy.
but the print of love? or the Graces of the Spirit but engagements to love? He can give you such hearts, as will be, Afraid of every little since: Amended with every little Cross: Affected with every little mercy.
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The Spirit of the Lord hath power enough to give a being to us, and hath he not power enough to do any thing in and about us? Can he give a being to his Ordinances,
The Spirit of the Lord hath power enough to give a being to us, and hath he not power enough to do any thing in and about us? Can he give a being to his Ordinances,
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and cannot he give a blessing to them? He can do every thing, and therefore This — But that shall serve for the fifth Query. — The improvement of.
and cannot he give a blessing to them? He can do every thing, and Therefore This — But that shall serve for the fifth Query. — The improvement of.
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the point is not the least considerable part of my work, and indeed 'tis all that now remains.
the point is not the least considerable part of my work, and indeed it's all that now remains.
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Here is a word of Counsel, and a word of Comfort; something which concerns Sinners, and something too which concerns the Saints.
Here is a word of Counsel, and a word of Comfort; something which concerns Sinners, and something too which concerns the Saints.
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I would not discourage the weak, yet must I awaken the secure. I begin with the Counsels, such first as concern you that are Saints;
I would not discourage the weak, yet must I awaken the secure. I begin with the Counsels, such First as concern you that Are Saints;
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and I have something to say in General, something in particular.
and I have something to say in General, something in particular.
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Two things would I say in general, — Is not the Spirit of the Lord so straitned,
Two things would I say in general, — Is not the Spirit of the Lord so straitened,
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but that he can cause this Ordinance to do you good? Then see that, 1. You believe this Truth, and believe it firmly and undoubtedly.but that he can cause this Ordinance to do you good? Then see that, 1. You believe this Truth, and believe it firmly and undoubtedly.
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The Spirit is God, as Almighty as the Father, or as the Son. To an Almighty power nothing is impossible, nay nothing difficult.
The Spirit is God, as Almighty as the Father, or as the Son. To an Almighty power nothing is impossible, nay nothing difficult.
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When God promised Abraham a Son in his old age, what a hard task was here for God? Sarah could not believe it, she laughed; but what saith the Lord, Is any thing too hard for me? He can do it because he is omnipotent,
When God promised Abraham a Son in his old age, what a hard task was Here for God? Sarah could not believe it, she laughed; but what Says the Lord, Is any thing too hard for me? He can do it Because he is omnipotent,
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and he will do it because he hath promised to do it;
and he will do it Because he hath promised to do it;
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'tis a truth as full of comfort to the Saints, as is the Sea of water, or the Sun of light; therefore believe it stedfastly. And see that you 2. Look for good;
it's a truth as full of Comfort to the Saints, as is the Sea of water, or the Sun of Light; Therefore believe it steadfastly. And see that you 2. Look for good;
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for great workings in and by this Ordinance from the Spirit of the Lord. And look well to this Ordinance that it do you good;
for great workings in and by this Ordinance from the Spirit of the Lord. And look well to this Ordinance that it do you good;
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for if it do you no good ▪ it will do you hurt; if it be not bread, it will be poyson;
for if it do you no good ▪ it will do you hurt; if it be not bred, it will be poison;
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it will set you either a step nearer to Heaven, or nearer to Hell.
it will Set you either a step nearer to Heaven, or nearer to Hell.
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Who can say when he hath been at a Sermon, or at a Sacrament (as some Tradesmen may when their accompts are cast up) I have neither got, nor lost.
Who can say when he hath been At a Sermon, or At a Sacrament (as Some Tradesmen may when their accounts Are cast up) I have neither god, nor lost.
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Be you well assured that if it do not strengthen your graces, it will strengthen your corruptions.
Be you well assured that if it do not strengthen your graces, it will strengthen your corruptions.
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This is a sad saying, but not more sad than true; others have found it so, and so may you;
This is a sad saying, but not more sad than true; Others have found it so, and so may you;
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it will further you either in the way to glory, or in the way to misery.
it will further you either in the Way to glory, or in the Way to misery.
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O that whilst the sound of these words is in your ears, the savour of them were upon your hearts.
O that while the found of these words is in your ears, the savour of them were upon your hearts.
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But to come yet more close to the business; in order hereunto perhaps some of you may enquire.
But to come yet more close to the business; in order hereunto perhaps Some of you may inquire.
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And it brings me to the Sixth Query.
And it brings me to the Sixth Query.
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Q. 6. What course must a serious Christian take or hold, that the Spirit of the Lord may cause this blessed Ordinance to work for his good?
Q. 6. What course must a serious Christian take or hold, that the Spirit of the Lord may cause this blessed Ordinance to work for his good?
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In this numerous Auditory I am in hopes there are not many, if any, but they seriously desire the Ordinances may do their Souls good.
In this numerous Auditory I am in hope's there Are not many, if any, but they seriously desire the Ordinances may do their Souls good.
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They would not pray, nor hear, nor receive in vain. Well, I will confine my discourse to this Ordinance before you, take these ten Directions.
They would not pray, nor hear, nor receive in vain. Well, I will confine my discourse to this Ordinance before you, take these ten Directions.
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1. Carefully prepare your hearts for it if you would profit by it. Till the Earth be prepared you cast not in the seed;
1. Carefully prepare your hearts for it if you would profit by it. Till the Earth be prepared you cast not in the seed;
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till the Instrument be tuned, you do not begin to play. Till your Hearts be prepared you cannot receive worthly;
till the Instrument be tuned, you do not begin to play. Till your Hearts be prepared you cannot receive worthly;
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Gods Dispensations are generally suited to our Dispositions. Those Beasts which came in to Noahs Ark unclean, went out again unclean.
God's Dispensations Are generally suited to our Dispositions. Those Beasts which Come in to Noahs Ark unclean, went out again unclean.
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— You know the Jews had their preparation for the Passover, Job. 19.14.
— You know the jews had their preparation for the Passover, Job. 19.14.
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And is not this an Ordinance every way as holy and venerable? When our Blessed Saviour was about to institute this Ordinance, it was his pleasure the House should first be fitted and prepared in which he was to do it, Mark 14.15. Is there not as much, nay much more need our hearts be fitted and prepared? Well then say I to you as Samuel did to the Elders of Bethlehem, 1 Sam. 16.5. Sanctifie your selves and come with me unto the Sacrifice; put your hearts in order.
And is not this an Ordinance every Way as holy and venerable? When our Blessed Saviour was about to institute this Ordinance, it was his pleasure the House should First be fitted and prepared in which he was to do it, Mark 14.15. Is there not as much, nay much more need our hearts be fitted and prepared? Well then say I to you as Samuel did to the Elders of Bethlehem, 1 Sam. 16.5. Sanctify your selves and come with me unto the Sacrifice; put your hearts in order.
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These two things have a special eye unto: (1) To get an Understanding. (2) An humble Heart.
These two things have a special eye unto: (1) To get an Understanding. (2) an humble Heart.
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(1) Get an Understanding Heart;
(1) Get an Understanding Heart;
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when the Lord appear'd to Solomon in Gibeon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee? 1 King. 3.5. Give unto thy Servant an understanding Heart, says Solomon, in vers. the 9th. Some render the words, Cor audiens, an hearing Heart;
when the Lord appeared to Solomon in Gibeon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee? 1 King. 3.5. Give unto thy Servant an understanding Heart, Says Solomon, in vers. the 9th. some render the words, Cor Audiens, an hearing Heart;
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others, Cor intelligens aut sapiens, an understanding, wise heart. He asked Wisdom; with a great deal of Wisdom;
Others, Cor Intelligence Or sapiens, an understanding, wise heart. He asked Wisdom; with a great deal of Wisdom;
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had not he been wise before, he had not known the worth of wisdom. When you ▪ are about these Sacramental duties, pray for an Understanding heart.
had not he been wise before, he had not known the worth of Wisdom. When you ▪ Are about these Sacramental duties, pray for an Understanding heart.
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Amongst the Graces requisite to qualifie a Communicant, Knowledg is neither the last nor the least considerable.
among the Graces requisite to qualify a Communicant, Knowledge is neither the last nor the least considerable.
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Knowledg of what? may some say.
Knowledge of what? may Some say.
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I answer (I) the Knowledge of our selves, of our misery and of our malady, of our want of Christ,
I answer (I) the Knowledge of our selves, of our misery and of our malady, of our want of christ,
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and of the worth of Christ, of our interest in Christ ▪ in the Covenant, and consequently of our right to this Ordinance, which is one seal of that Covenant.
and of the worth of christ, of our Interest in christ ▪ in the Covenant, and consequently of our right to this Ordinance, which is one seal of that Covenant.
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(2) The Knowledg of this Sacrament, what it is and whose it is, and for what ends it is;
(2) The Knowledge of this Sacrament, what it is and whose it is, and for what ends it is;
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a Physical potion may do the Patient good, though he know not the ingredients of which it is compounded,
a Physical potion may do the Patient good, though he know not the ingredients of which it is compounded,
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nor the Apothecary by whom it is prepared, nor yet the Doctor by whom it is prescribed; because it works physically, naturally;
nor the Apothecary by whom it is prepared, nor yet the Doctor by whom it is prescribed; Because it works physically, naturally;
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but in this case it is not so, because the Sacrament works morally.
but in this case it is not so, Because the Sacrament works morally.
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In short, if you be found guilty of much ignorance, I fear me you will find little good by this Ordinance;
In short, if you be found guilty of much ignorance, I Fear me you will find little good by this Ordinance;
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for it works not ex opere operato but ex opere operantis. Secondly, above all, let it be your care to bring with you an humble Heart.
for it works not ex Opere operato but ex Opere operantis. Secondly, above all, let it be your care to bring with you an humble Heart.
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At the Marriage of Peleus and Thetis, a Golden Ball was sent in amongst the Feasters, having this Inscription on it, NONLATINALPHABET, Let the fairest have it.
At the Marriage of Peleus and Thetis, a Golden Ball was sent in among the Feasters, having this Inscription on it,, Let the Fairest have it.
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Here are choicest comforts, sweet, sanctifying, satisfying comforts to be had at the Lords Table, such as will rejoyce and transport the Soul infinitely, on them the Motto is, NONLATINALPHABET, let the humblest have 'em;
Here Are Choicest comforts, sweet, sanctifying, satisfying comforts to be had At the lords Table, such as will rejoice and transport the Soul infinitely, on them the Motto is,, let the Humblest have they;
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of all the Graces which Christ commands our imitation of him in, humility is one of the first and choicest, Mat. 11.29. Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly.
of all the Graces which christ commands our imitation of him in, humility is one of the First and Choicest, Mathew 11.29. Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly.
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q.d. Your care should be to be holy as I am holy, and merciful as I am merciful:
Q.d Your care should be to be holy as I am holy, and merciful as I am merciful:
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But above all, be sure to learn from me to be humble.
But above all, be sure to Learn from me to be humble.
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In the Lords eye no heart like the humble heart, 'tis the grand Sacrifice, Psal. 51.17. Isa. 66.2.
In the lords eye no heart like the humble heart, it's the grand Sacrifice, Psalm 51.17. Isaiah 66.2.
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A proud man will presume to come to the Table of the Lord, no man sooner,
A proud man will presume to come to the Table of the Lord, no man sooner,
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but the Lord will not come nigh to him at his Table; No, he beholds him afar off.
but the Lord will not come High to him At his Table; No, he beholds him afar off.
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How can he expect a gift in love from Gods hand, who must not have a look in love from Gods eye?
How can he expect a gift in love from God's hand, who must not have a look in love from God's eye?
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A proud heart is not fit for this Ordinance, nor was ever this Ordinance intended for a proud heart.
A proud heart is not fit for this Ordinance, nor was ever this Ordinance intended for a proud heart.
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But the poor humble, hungry Soul the Spirit of the Lord will enrich and fill with good things.
But the poor humble, hungry Soul the Spirit of the Lord will enrich and fill with good things.
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What Tully said of Pronuntiation in an Orator, that says St. Austin is humility in a Christian;
What Tully said of Pronunciation in an Orator, that Says Saint Austin is humility in a Christian;
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'tis the first, second and third Grace.
it's the First, second and third Grace.
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The humble heart is a spiritual vacuum, as the God of Nature will not permit a natural;
The humble heart is a spiritual vacuum, as the God of Nature will not permit a natural;
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so the God of all Grace cannot permit a spiritual; filled it shall be with Grace here and Glory hereafter.
so the God of all Grace cannot permit a spiritual; filled it shall be with Grace Here and Glory hereafter.
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I have often thought of that passage of St. Austin in his Enarrations on the 93. Pfalm, The great God is better pleas'd with humility in a bad,
I have often Thought of that passage of Saint Austin in his Enarrations on the 93. Pfalm, The great God is better pleased with humility in a bad,
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than with pride in a good action.
than with pride in a good actium.
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He that comes to this or that, or any holy Ordinance, without Faith and Humility, whatever good is dispensed, he goes without.
He that comes to this or that, or any holy Ordinance, without Faith and Humility, whatever good is dispensed, he Goes without.
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For he hath nothing to take a mercy with, wanting the hand of Faith; and nothing to put a mercy in; not having an humble heart.
For he hath nothing to take a mercy with, wanting the hand of Faith; and nothing to put a mercy in; not having an humble heart.
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The Spirit rested on the Virgin Mary, not for her Virginity, but for her humility.
The Spirit rested on the Virgae Marry, not for her Virginity, but for her humility.
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Secondly, Would you have the Spirit of the Lord to do you good at and by this Ordinance, then be serious in self-examination. 'Tis a necessary duty;
Secondly, Would you have the Spirit of the Lord to do you good At and by this Ordinance, then be serious in self-examination. It's a necessary duty;
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on this the stress is laid;
on this the stress is laid;
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let a man examine himself and so let him come and take and eat, &c. This is a trying time,
let a man examine himself and so let him come and take and eat, etc. This is a trying time,
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and this is the trying Ordinance; it trys how your pulse beats; how you can pronounce Transubstantiation;
and this is the trying Ordinance; it trys how your pulse beats; how you can pronounce Transubstantiation;
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what propensions you have towards the Romish Faith;
what propensions you have towards the Romish Faith;
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As in the Marian times, how mens inclinations stood towards the Reformed, — well — as you are tryed by it,
As in the Marian times, how men's inclinations stood towards the Reformed, — well — as you Are tried by it,
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so must you try your selves for it; the knowledg of your selves is necessary as you heard even now.
so must you try your selves for it; the knowledge of your selves is necessary as you herd even now.
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Now the most expeditious way to know our selves is to try our selves:
Now the most expeditious Way to know our selves is to try our selves:
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Search, (1) Then till you have found out the evil that is in you;
Search, (1) Then till you have found out the evil that is in you;
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the pride, Hypocrisie, self-love, unbelief, &c. and mortifie them;
the pride, Hypocrisy, Self-love, unbelief, etc. and mortify them;
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enquire what error is in the head, what blood is in the hand, what lusts are in the heart;
inquire what error is in the head, what blood is in the hand, what Lustiest Are in the heart;
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what it is that hinders your growth in Grace, that interrupts your peace, that interposeth between you and the light of Gods Countenance.
what it is that hinders your growth in Grace, that interrupts your peace, that interposeth between you and the Light of God's Countenance.
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Something there is at the bottom, some Jonah that disturbs the Ship, some Achan that troubles the Camp;
Something there is At the bottom, Some Jonah that disturbs the Ship, Some achan that Troubles the Camp;
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you would have more joy and peace: Know, the Spirit first sets the Soul a searching, and then he comes a sealing;
you would have more joy and peace: Know, the Spirit First sets the Soul a searching, and then he comes a sealing;
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God may hide his face in point of Soveraignty, but he does it commonly in case of sin, Lam. 3.40. Let us search, &c. (2) Search till you have found out the good that's in you;
God may hide his face in point of Sovereignty, but he does it commonly in case of since, Lam. 3.40. Let us search, etc. (2) Search till you have found out the good that's in you;
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for you must acknowledg the Graces that you have, before you can receive the comforts which you want.
for you must acknowledge the Graces that you have, before you can receive the comforts which you want.
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Thirdly, Be careful to excite and to blow up those graces which the Spirit of the Lord hath implanted in you.
Thirdly, Be careful to excite and to blow up those graces which the Spirit of the Lord hath implanted in you.
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'Tis not enough that you have grace, no, no, a man that hath grace may receive unworthily (not acting his graces) though he cannot be an unworthy receiver.
It's not enough that you have grace, no, no, a man that hath grace may receive unworthily (not acting his graces) though he cannot be an unworthy receiver.
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Now's a proper season for the exerting and exercising of your Graces: What Graces may some enquire?
Now's a proper season for the exerting and exercising of your Graces: What Graces may Some inquire?
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I answer, chiefly four, Faith and Love, Humility and Repentance; all noble Graces; they are Theologiae Quadriga. Faith gets all; Love spends all; Humility keeps all;
I answer, chiefly four, Faith and Love, Humility and Repentance; all noble Graces; they Are Theologiae Quadriga. Faith gets all; Love spends all; Humility keeps all;
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the grace of Faith lays up for Christ; the grace of Love lays out for Christ;
the grace of Faith lays up for christ; the grace of Love lays out for christ;
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and the grace of Humility keeps all for Christ. Of this last grace I have spoken in the first Direction;
and the grace of Humility keeps all for christ. Of this last grace I have spoken in the First Direction;
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of the other three a word or two now. 1. Act Faith now;
of the other three a word or two now. 1. Act Faith now;
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the acting of Faith is the way to increase your Faith, and to obtain peace and assurance;
the acting of Faith is the Way to increase your Faith, and to obtain peace and assurance;
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all the Devils in Hell cannot do you that hurt at this Ordinance as your own unbelieving hearts can and will.
all the Devils in Hell cannot do you that hurt At this Ordinance as your own unbelieving hearts can and will.
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I dare and do assure you, That if the Spirit do not weaken your unbelief, your unbelief will straiten the Spirit, Mat. 13. ult.
I Dare and do assure you, That if the Spirit do not weaken your unbelief, your unbelief will straiten the Spirit, Mathew 13. ult.
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Cajetan at a Conference with Luther, positively asserted, That Faith is not necessary for an Evangelical Communicant. Cajetan At a Conference with Luther, positively asserted, That Faith is not necessary for an Evangelical Communicant.
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Could I but pro tempore abjure Sense and Reason, and so much unman my self as to admit that scandalous Doctrine,
Could I but Pro tempore abjure Sense and Reason, and so much unman my self as to admit that scandalous Doctrine,
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and devilish figment of Transubstantiation, I would concur with him in that ignorant and impudent assertion;
and devilish figment of Transubstantiation, I would concur with him in that ignorant and impudent assertion;
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but no such trash will pass here; you have not so learned Christ. Well then, act Faith, and this will sanctifie you for this Ordinance, Act. 15.9. and it will sanctifie this Ordinance to you, Tit. 1.15. God the Father conveys all good to us through Christ, and Christ conveys all good to us through Faith. Dormit Fides & dormit Christus.
but no such trash will pass Here; you have not so learned christ. Well then, act Faith, and this will sanctify you for this Ordinance, Act. 15.9. and it will sanctify this Ordinance to you, Tit. 1.15. God the Father conveys all good to us through christ, and christ conveys all good to us through Faith. Dormit Fides & dormit Christus.
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Christ is the Fountain, the Sacrament is the Conduit, Faith is the Cock, the heart is the Vessel.
christ is the Fountain, the Sacrament is the Conduit, Faith is the Cock, the heart is the Vessel.
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Turn but this Cock, and the oyl of joy and peace will flow in abundantly into your Souls from the fountain of living waters.
Turn but this Cock, and the oil of joy and peace will flow in abundantly into your Souls from the fountain of living waters.
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There are two special seasons for a Christian to act faith in; the former when under sore afflictions;
There Are two special seasons for a Christian to act faith in; the former when under soar afflictions;
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then he must live by Faith.
then he must live by Faith.
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Faith is an inquisitive grace, it will not be quiet till it have found out the Sin that hath provokt God, and procur'd the rod;
Faith is an inquisitive grace, it will not be quiet till it have found out the since that hath provoked God, and procured the rod;
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Faith then eyes the Sin to humble the Soul, and the promise to comfort the Soul. Faith eyes the hand inflicting, and works patience;
Faith then eyes the since to humble the Soul, and the promise to Comfort the Soul. Faith eyes the hand inflicting, and works patience;
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and it eyes the sin procuring, and works repentance. When God is striking for sin, Faith will be striking at sin;
and it eyes the since procuring, and works Repentance. When God is striking for since, Faith will be striking At since;
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Faith will make great afflictions little, bitter potions sweet; unbelief makes short afflictions long, and easie burdens heavy.
Faith will make great afflictions little, bitter potions sweet; unbelief makes short afflictions long, and easy burdens heavy.
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Faith will enable the Soul to pray; Prayer i• the very breath of Faith. Faith is all for Prayer, and Prayer is all for Faith;
Faith will enable the Soul to pray; Prayer i• the very breath of Faith. Faith is all for Prayer, and Prayer is all for Faith;
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the latter, when about divine Institutions and holy Ordinances: what Christ said to his Disciples, Joh. 15.5. that faith Faith to us, Without me ye can do nothing.
the latter, when about divine Institutions and holy Ordinances: what christ said to his Disciples, John 15.5. that faith Faith to us, Without me you can do nothing.
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Nothing acceptable to God, nothing profitable to your selves. 2. Act Love and Charity;
Nothing acceptable to God, nothing profitable to your selves. 2. Act Love and Charity;
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now's the time to have your Hearts fired, inflamed with love to God, and filled with love to Man. As the Sacrament receiv'd without Faith is receiv'd without fruit;
now's the time to have your Hearts fired, inflamed with love to God, and filled with love to Man. As the Sacrament received without Faith is received without fruit;
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so, if receiv'd without love, 'tis receiv'd without life. Love puts life into a Communicant, and Love puts life into a Sacrament.
so, if received without love, it's received without life. Love puts life into a Communicant, and Love puts life into a Sacrament.
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When the Lord Jesus was a dying on the Cross, he stretcht out his Arms to both Malefactors;
When the Lord jesus was a dying on the Cross, he stretched out his Arms to both Malefactors;
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to teach us (surely) when we come unto this Ordinance to be in charity with all men.
to teach us (surely) when we come unto this Ordinance to be in charity with all men.
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All men love their Friends, but Communicants should love their enemies; else what do they more than others, Mat. 5.47. The Spirit of the Lord is a Spirit of Love, and loves to do good to such as live in love.
All men love their Friends, but Communicants should love their enemies; Else what do they more than Others, Mathew 5.47. The Spirit of the Lord is a Spirit of Love, and loves to do good to such as live in love.
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But we cannot live in love may some say. No? It may so happen you cannot live in peace;
But we cannot live in love may Some say. No? It may so happen you cannot live in peace;
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I am for peace, (saith David ) but when I speak, they are for war. I am for peace, (Says David) but when I speak, they Are for war.
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Well, but you may live in love; you may love them though they hate you:
Well, but you may live in love; you may love them though they hate you:
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If so you do, your duty is done, and you may come in hope and assurance to receive good by this Ordinance;
If so you do, your duty is done, and you may come in hope and assurance to receive good by this Ordinance;
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carry these two things along with you. 1. 'Tis connatural to a Sinner to hate a Saint;
carry these two things along with you. 1. It's connatural to a Sinner to hate a Saint;
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if he chance to love him, 'tis because he is of a sweet nature, or for some external Considerations;
if he chance to love him, it's Because he is of a sweet nature, or for Some external Considerations;
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not because he is of a sanctify'd nature;
not Because he is of a sanctified nature;
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Holiness is the thing he disgusts and hates. 2. If any man love not the Lord Jesus, think it not strange if he hate you;
Holiness is the thing he disgusts and hates. 2. If any man love not the Lord jesus, think it not strange if he hate you;
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never court his favour, for his love is not worth the having, who thinks not Christ worth loving.
never court his favour, for his love is not worth the having, who thinks not christ worth loving.
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See Tertullian 's Book to Scapula, who was a great enemy to Christians, the beginning of it.
See Tertullian is Book to Scapula, who was a great enemy to Christians, the beginning of it.
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3. Renew your Repentance, and the Spirit of the Lord will do you good by this Ordinance.
3. Renew your Repentance, and the Spirit of the Lord will do you good by this Ordinance.
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The Jews before the Passover cleansed all their Vessels which they suspected might have any leaven in them ▪ they burned all they could find,
The jews before the Passover cleansed all their Vessels which they suspected might have any leaven in them ▪ they burned all they could find,
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and what they could not find, they cursed. Thus should we do by our sins, we should search every corner of our hearts,
and what they could not find, they cursed. Thus should we do by our Sins, we should search every corner of our hearts,
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and every passage of our lives, (if possible);
and every passage of our lives, (if possible);
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We should go with a Melius inquirendum; What have I done since the last time I was at the Lords-Table? What sin have I lapst into, what dishonour have I done to God, what disservice to Religion? and now repent of all.
We should go with a Better inquirendum; What have I done since the last time I was At the Lords-Table? What since have I lapsed into, what dishonour have I done to God, what disservice to Religion? and now Repent of all.
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Do as the Royal Prophet did, Psal. 119.59. I considered my ways, and turn'd my feet into thy Testimonies. I considered;
Do as the Royal Prophet did, Psalm 119.59. I considered my ways, and turned my feet into thy Testimonies. I considered;
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i.e. I set my head and heart and mind on work; I turned them over and over; upside down;i.e. I Set my head and heart and mind on work; I turned them over and over; upside down;
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I weighed them in the ballance: I thought on them; i.e. what they were, whither they did tend, in what they would end;
I weighed them in the balance: I Thought on them; i.e. what they were, whither they did tend, in what they would end;
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I saw they were not good, holy, right; I durst not own them at the great day;
I saw they were not good, holy, right; I durst not own them At the great day;
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and I turned, I saw 'twas high time to turn.
and I turned, I saw 'twas high time to turn.
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I busied not my self about other mens ways and works, my own found me work enough.
I busied not my self about other men's ways and works, my own found me work enough.
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A serious Consideration of our ways helps us to a sight of the evil of them;
A serious Consideration of our ways helps us to a sighed of the evil of them;
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a sight of the evil of our ways, helps us to godly sorrow for them, and godly sorrow worketh repentance.
a sighed of the evil of our ways, helps us to godly sorrow for them, and godly sorrow works Repentance.
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The Dunghill is never so lothsom and offensive as when you stir in it; you never so fully discern the Bran as when you sift the Corn;
The Dunghill is never so loathsome and offensive as when you stir in it; you never so Fully discern the Bran as when you sift the Corn;
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you will never discern sin, mourn for sin, or turn from sin till you consider your ways.
you will never discern since, mourn for since, or turn from since till you Consider your ways.
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O pray remember, only the true penitent is the right qualify'd Communicant.
O pray Remember, only the true penitent is the right qualified Communicant.
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Say, Lord, here is the sin, (by search I have found it out) that hath so highly dishonoured thee,
Say, Lord, Here is the since, (by search I have found it out) that hath so highly dishonoured thee,
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so greatly troubled me, 'tis this that soiled my Evidences; cankered my Assurance; I loth my self now and repent in dust and ashes.
so greatly troubled me, it's this that soiled my Evidences; cankered my Assurance; I loath my self now and Repent in dust and Ashes.
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Apposite to what I have in hand is that passage of St. Ambrose, Feria 2. post Dom. 1. Quadrag. the subject or argument of his Sermon is, The universal or general day of Judgment, Serpens cum venerit ad bibendum, aquam priusquam bibit, extra fontem evomit venenum suum? Even as a Serpent coming to drink;
Apposite to what I have in hand is that passage of Saint Ambrose, Feria 2. post Dom. 1. Quadrag. the Subject or argument of his Sermon is, The universal or general day of Judgement, Serpens cum venerit ad bibendum, aquam priusquam bibit, extra fontem evomit venenum suum? Even as a Serpent coming to drink;
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first it vomits up its poyson, and then drinketh;
First it vomits up its poison, and then Drinketh;
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so when we come to the Lords Table, we must first (by humble confession, which is vomitus sordium animae ) cast up and vomit out our poyson, the worst of poysos;
so when we come to the lords Table, we must First (by humble Confessi, which is vomitus sordium Spirits) cast up and vomit out our poison, the worst of poysos;
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viz. Anger and Hatred, Envy, Pride, and Covetousness, Sacriledg, Theft and Luxury; these are the poysons, the bane of the Soul;viz. Anger and Hatred, Envy, Pride, and Covetousness, Sacrilege, Theft and Luxury; these Are the poisons, the bane of the Soul;
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away with these, and then we shall be satisfied with those Spiritual dainties, and Heavenly viands, viz. the body ▪ and blood of the Lord Jesus.
away with these, and then we shall be satisfied with those Spiritual dainties, and Heavenly viands, viz. the body ▪ and blood of the Lord jesus.
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Athenagoras the Athenian Philosopher hath a parallel passage in the very beginning of his Book de Resur. Mortuorum. Nec Medicus infundere salutare pharmacum aegroto corpori apte potest, nisi vitiosa prius expurgârit, aut affluentem purulentilentiam cohibuerit, &c.Athenagoras the Athenian Philosopher hath a parallel passage in the very beginning of his Book de Resurrection. Mortuorum. Nec Medicus infundere salutare pharmacum Aegroto corpori apt potest, nisi vitiosa prius expurgârit, Or affluentem purulentilentiam cohibuerit, etc.
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Fourthly, Constantly and conscientiously wait, diligently and duly attend upon the Lord in every Ordinance,
Fourthly, Constantly and conscientiously wait, diligently and duly attend upon the Lord in every Ordinance,
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if you would have the Spirit of the Lord to do you good in and by This;
if you would have the Spirit of the Lord to do you good in and by This;
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let this be your practice and it shall be your praise; if it be somewhat painful, yet you shall find it very gainful;
let this be your practice and it shall be your praise; if it be somewhat painful, yet you shall find it very gainful;
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it is your duty, and your glory too. The Merchants Ship takes not in all its Lading at one Port;
it is your duty, and your glory too. The Merchant's Ship Takes not in all its Lading At one Port;
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nor does the Christian enrich himself with treasures of grace and peace at one Ordinance only.
nor does the Christian enrich himself with treasures of grace and peace At one Ordinance only.
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He hath instituted none to be kickt at or neglected;
He hath instituted none to be Kicked At or neglected;
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slight him in that, and he may you in This. His Ordinances are Channels of Grace, and Channels of Comfort;
slight him in that, and he may you in This. His Ordinances Are Channels of Grace, and Channels of Comfort;
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if you neglect him in one, he may suspend his influences at another. As every command of God must be obeyed and observed;
if you neglect him in one, he may suspend his influences At Another. As every command of God must be obeyed and observed;
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a wilful violation of one amounts to a total neglect, Jam. 2.10. so every Ordinance of God must be used and improved;
a wilful violation of one amounts to a total neglect, Jam. 2.10. so every Ordinance of God must be used and improved;
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a partial observance is an argument of insincerity;
a partial observance is an argument of insincerity;
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'tis a vain deceit to excuse defects of one duty, neglects of one Ordinance, by care of another.
it's a vain deceit to excuse defects of one duty, neglects of one Ordinance, by care of Another.
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As all the commands, so all the Ordinances of the Lord are equal in regard of him;
As all the commands, so all the Ordinances of the Lord Are equal in regard of him;
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all being ratified by the same authority, which you contemn when your own will is, made the measure of your obedience. all being ratified by the same Authority, which you contemn when your own will is, made the measure of your Obedience.
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I urge this Rule the rather, because some of you I see for the prayers of the Church more vehement,
I urge this Rule the rather, Because Some of you I see for the Prayers of the Church more vehement,
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but for the Sacrament more remiss and indifferent; others, all for this, not at all for that.
but for the Sacrament more remiss and indifferent; Others, all for this, not At all for that.
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But if you would find acceptance, if you would profit by any Ordinance, improve all; thus doing, doubtless the good Spirit of the Lord will do you good.
But if you would find acceptance, if you would profit by any Ordinance, improve all; thus doing, doubtless the good Spirit of the Lord will do you good.
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Q. But what are those other Ordinances, may some say? Resp. Meditation and Prayer, and the Ministry of the Word.
Q. But what Are those other Ordinances, may Some say? Resp. Meditation and Prayer, and the Ministry of the Word.
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Meditatio est mentis ditatio; 'tis the enriching of the mind. The Royal Prophet was real for it and frequent in it;Meditatio est mentis ditatio; it's the enriching of the mind. The Royal Prophet was real for it and frequent in it;
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who ever more? O how sweet was his Meditation of God, his laws and ways to him, Psal. 104.34. Luther was us'd to say, Three things make a good Divine, Prayer, Meditation and Temptation; the first makes him holy;
who ever more? O how sweet was his Meditation of God, his laws and ways to him, Psalm 104.34. Luther was used to say, Three things make a good Divine, Prayer, Meditation and Temptation; the First makes him holy;
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the second makes him rich and full, the third makes him an experienced Divine.
the second makes him rich and full, the third makes him an experienced Divine.
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And will not that which makes a good Preacher make a good Christian? Surely it will. 2. Prayer;
And will not that which makes a good Preacher make a good Christian? Surely it will. 2. Prayer;
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he makes his people fruitful and joyful; but where? why in his house of Prayer;
he makes his people fruitful and joyful; but where? why in his house of Prayer;
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Prayer is a mighty friend to the Sacrament, and the Sacrament is a mighty friend to Prayer;
Prayer is a mighty friend to the Sacrament, and the Sacrament is a mighty friend to Prayer;
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and both are great friends to a gracious Soul? 3. The Ministry of the Word;
and both Are great Friends to a gracious Soul? 3. The Ministry of the Word;
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as the Word is a Word of Grace, so 'tis a Word of Peace;
as the Word is a Word of Grace, so it's a Word of Peace;
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by this the Spirit of the Lord begins the work, and by it he carries on the work.
by this the Spirit of the Lord begins the work, and by it he carries on the work.
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Two things take along with you. 1. He will be waited on in a right manner,
Two things take along with you. 1. He will be waited on in a right manner,
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and in a due order in all his Ordinances, or he takes himself as not waited on at all;
and in a due order in all his Ordinances, or he Takes himself as not waited on At all;
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though the Institutions or Ordinances be different, yet the command and authority and ultimate end in all is the same. 2. He will be waited on continually;
though the Institutions or Ordinances be different, yet the command and Authority and ultimate end in all is the same. 2. He will be waited on continually;
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as we cannot set the Sun a time when it shall rise, nor the Wind when it shall blow,
as we cannot Set the Sun a time when it shall rise, nor the Wind when it shall blow,
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so nor the Spirit of the Lord a time when he shall work.
so nor the Spirit of the Lord a time when he shall work.
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We know not (as the wise man said of sowing seed, Eccless. 11.6.) whether our waiting on this or that,
We know not (as the wise man said of sowing seed, Eccless. 11.6.) whither our waiting on this or that,
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whether now or then, or when this or that shall be successful to us;
whither now or then, or when this or that shall be successful to us;
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'tis enough to quiet and comfort us in our attentive waiting, that we have his sic volo, sic jubeo for it;
it's enough to quiet and Comfort us in our attentive waiting, that we have his sic volo, sic jubeo for it;
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and that we are at the right door. Man is for the shortest time, and God is for the fittest time;
and that we Are At the right door. Man is for the Shortest time, and God is for the Fittest time;
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if we wait long and have not so quick an answer, yet we shall have a fuller answer;
if we wait long and have not so quick an answer, yet we shall have a fuller answer;
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and when the mercy comes it will be sweeter.
and when the mercy comes it will be Sweeten.
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You know that food be it never so good, must have a time allowed for its concoction;
You know that food be it never so good, must have a time allowed for its concoction;
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it may be so in this present case, the Ordinances must have time allowed for their operation.
it may be so in this present case, the Ordinances must have time allowed for their operation.
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You find not peradventure, that power over your corruptions and impetuous passions, not that increase of Grace, not that joy in the Holy Ghost, not that full assurance of his Love which is dearer and sweeter to you than your very life; as was expected.
You find not Peradventure, that power over your corruptions and impetuous passion, not that increase of Grace, not that joy in the Holy Ghost, not that full assurance of his Love which is Dearer and Sweeten to you than your very life; as was expected.
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Well, but work with diligence, and wait with patience; work I say, and be not slothful, wait and be not wilful;
Well, but work with diligence, and wait with patience; work I say, and be not slothful, wait and be not wilful;
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these (or some of them) are but one step short of Heaven;
these (or Some of them) Are but one step short of Heaven;
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when you are gone thence you may have some smiles, after the Sacrament you may meet with more.
when you Are gone thence you may have Some smiles, After the Sacrament you may meet with more.
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There are some special seasons in which he gives in assurances of his loves unto his servants.
There Are Some special seasons in which he gives in assurances of his loves unto his Servants.
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1. Sometimes immediately after their Conversion; Babes must be fed with sweet things; Lambs must be carry'd in the arms.
1. Sometime immediately After their Conversion; Babes must be fed with sweet things; Lambs must be carried in the arms.
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The Soul at first is not able to bear harshness;
The Soul At First is not able to bear harshness;
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Parents are more fond of Children at two than at twenty, it was thus with the Prodigal.
Parents Are more found of Children At two than At twenty, it was thus with the Prodigal.
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2. Sometimes when they are under some great afflictions;
2. Sometime when they Are under Some great afflictions;
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when Ezekiel was among the Captives by the River of Chebar, then the Heavens were opened,
when Ezekielem was among the Captives by the River of Chebar, then the Heavens were opened,
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and he saw Visions of God, Chap. 1.1. When the way is foul below, he will have the Heavens serene and clear above;
and he saw Visions of God, Chap. 1.1. When the Way is foul below, he will have the Heavens serene and clear above;
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when his people have wormwood from the World, they shall have wine from God; no Nectar nor Ambrosia comparable.
when his people have wormwood from the World, they shall have wine from God; no Nectar nor Ambrosia comparable.
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Under the greatest Crosses the sweetest and greatest Comforts. I appeal to your own observation and experience.
Under the greatest Crosses the Sweetest and greatest Comforts. I appeal to your own observation and experience.
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3. Sometimes before some eminent trial, some great temptation and extraordinary conflict.
3. Sometime before Some eminent trial, Some great temptation and extraordinary conflict.
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— Stephen saw the Heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing on the right hand of God, Act. 7.56.
— Stephen saw the Heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing on the right hand of God, Act. 7.56.
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But what followed, you see v. 59. They ran upon him ▪ cast him out of the City and stoned him till he died.
But what followed, you see v. 59. They ran upon him ▪ cast him out of the city and stoned him till he died.
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Paul was first wrapt up into the third Heaven, and heard (NONLATINALPHABET,) words that neither might nor could be uttered. Paul was First wrapped up into the third Heaven, and herd (,) words that neither might nor could be uttered.
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But then comes the messenger (Satan) to buffet him, 2 Cor. 12.4, 7. A more eminent instance (because of a more eminent person) is yet behind.
But then comes the Messenger (Satan) to buffet him, 2 Cor. 12.4, 7. A more eminent instance (Because of a more eminent person) is yet behind.
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No sooner was our Lord baptized, at which time was heard that voice from Heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased;
No sooner was our Lord baptised, At which time was herd that voice from Heaven, saying, This is my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased;
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but the Spirit leads him up into the Wilderness, and there the Devil tempts him, Mat. 3. ult. Ch. 4.1, 2. 4. Sometimes after some great crosses;
but the Spirit leads him up into the Wilderness, and there the devil tempts him, Mathew 3. ult. Christ 4.1, 2. 4. Sometime After Some great Crosses;
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without the least impeachment to his Love or Wisdom (on purpose to evacuate some peccant humour) he may,
without the least impeachment to his Love or Wisdom (on purpose to evacuate Some peccant humour) he may,
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nay, does suffer his dearest Children to lie under the black rod; none suffer 1. Sorer, Lam. 4.6. Dan. 9.12. 2. Sooner, 1 Pet. 4.17. Rom. 2.9. 3. Surer, Amos 3.2. than they here.
nay, does suffer his dearest Children to lie under the black rod; none suffer 1. Sorer, Lam. 4.6. Dan. 9.12. 2. Sooner, 1 Pet. 4.17. Rom. 2.9. 3. Surer, Amos 3.2. than they Here.
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The Sons of God are known by their Affections and Afflictions.
The Sons of God Are known by their Affections and Afflictions.
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Now the sensible manifestations of his love and favour he reserves in great wisdom (as Physitians do their choicest Cordials) and gives them after the Physick is over:
Now the sensible manifestations of his love and favour he reserves in great Wisdom (as Physicians do their Choicest Cordials) and gives them After the Physic is over:
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After a sharp and bitter Winter, the best and sweetest Spring. But once more.
After a sharp and bitter Winter, the best and Sweetest Spring. But once more.
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5. Sometimes when they are waiting upon him in his Ordinances, when they are in Prayer, the Spirit of the Lord comes in and whispers, Thou art mine.
5. Sometime when they Are waiting upon him in his Ordinances, when they Are in Prayer, the Spirit of the Lord comes in and whispers, Thou art mine.
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At the Sacrament, O what heart-enlargements have they in that! what beams of light and love have been darted in at his Table!
At the Sacrament, Oh what heart-enlargements have they in that! what beams of Light and love have been darted in At his Table!
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what Divine comforts have they been filled with there?
what Divine comforts have they been filled with there?
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That 'tis often thus I need not prove, your own experience will contribute to the evidence of this Assertion.
That it's often thus I need not prove, your own experience will contribute to the evidence of this Assertion.
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— But that it is ever thus, I may in no wise maintain: He is a great King, and Soveraignty would and should be waited on.
— But that it is ever thus, I may in no wise maintain: He is a great King, and Sovereignty would and should be waited on.
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It is good for a man to attend and wait on God in all his appointments.
It is good for a man to attend and wait on God in all his appointments.
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Increase of grace, strength and power against sin, assurance of his love come too soon to that man, who thinks Gods time of sending them is too long or late.
Increase of grace, strength and power against since, assurance of his love come too soon to that man, who thinks God's time of sending them is too long or late.
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I will shut up this Discourse with that memorable passage of the Prophet Isaiah, ch. 30.18. Therefore will the Lord wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you;
I will shut up this Discourse with that memorable passage of the Prophet Isaiah, changed. 30.18. Therefore will the Lord wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and Therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you;
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for the Lord is a God of Judgment. Blessed are all they that wait for him. for the Lord is a God of Judgement. Blessed Are all they that wait for him.
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And that of Habakkuk. The vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie;
And that of Habakkuk. The vision is yet for an appointed time, but At the end it shall speak, and not lie;
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though it tarry, wait for it, because it will surely came, it will not tarry: So say I, the Sacrament is for an appointed time;though it tarry, wait for it, Because it will surely Come, it will not tarry: So say I, the Sacrament is for an appointed time;
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but in due time the Spirit of the Lord will speak peace, though he tarry wait for him,
but in due time the Spirit of the Lord will speak peace, though he tarry wait for him,
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because he will surely come, and give in more life and light, and grace and peace,
Because he will surely come, and give in more life and Light, and grace and peace,
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yea joy without measure and joy without mixture. — Now to God the Father, &c. The End of the second Sermon.
yea joy without measure and joy without mixture. — Now to God the Father, etc. The End of the second Sermon.
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The Third SERMON On Micah 2.7. Is the Spirit of the Lord straitned? Do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?
The Third SERMON On micah 2.7. Is the Spirit of the Lord straitened? Do not my words do good to him that walks uprightly?
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Twas excellent Counsel which an eminent German Divine once hinted to a young Preacher, Cum vides populum attentissime andientem, conclude, eo alacriores redibunt.
It excellent Counsel which an eminent Germane Divine once hinted to a young Preacher, Cum vides Populum attentissime andientem, conclude, eo alacriores redibunt.
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When you observe the people hearing most attentively, conclude your discourse quickly, and they will return with more alacrity.
When you observe the people hearing most attentively, conclude your discourse quickly, and they will return with more alacrity.
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This numerous Assembly gives in evidence enough thereof. The Logical resolution of these words you heard before, and the observations thence deduced. The Propositions under debate cleared; and several Queries resolved;
This numerous Assembly gives in evidence enough thereof. The Logical resolution of these words you herd before, and the observations thence deduced. The Propositions under debate cleared; and several Queries resolved;
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we are now upon the Sixth. 'Tis this.
we Are now upon the Sixth. It's this.
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Q. 6. What course shall a Christian take that he may have the Spirit of the Lord to do him good by this Ordinance of the Supper? The Directions are many;
Q. 6. What course shall a Christian take that he may have the Spirit of the Lord to do him good by this Ordinance of the Supper? The Directions Are many;
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we have dispatcht four, and now proceed to the fifth in order; which is this.
we have dispatched four, and now proceed to the fifth in order; which is this.
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Fifthly, Be thankful to God for what good you have any time got by this precious Ordinance:
Fifthly, Be thankful to God for what good you have any time god by this precious Ordinance:
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For, Gratiarum actio est ad plus dandum invitatio.
For, Gratitude actio est ad plus dandum invitatio.
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He who can cordially praise him for a little life and strength, and grace, and peace, shall soon have more than a little to thank him for;
He who can cordially praise him for a little life and strength, and grace, and peace, shall soon have more than a little to thank him for;
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the most expeditious way to get what at any time we want, is to be grateful for that we already have;
the most expeditious Way to get what At any time we want, is to be grateful for that we already have;
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others have only the shell, you have had the kernel, they nothing but bones, and you the marrow.
Others have only the shell, you have had the kernel, they nothing but bones, and you the marrow.
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Have you had any quicknings, any refreshings from the Spirit of the Lord at this Table,
Have you had any quickenings, any refreshings from the Spirit of the Lord At this Table,
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then say, NONLATINALPHABET Bless the Lord O my Soul. A Sacrament in its full extent compriseth two things.
then say, Bless the Lord Oh my Soul. A Sacrament in its full extent compriseth two things.
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A visible and an invisible part; the Schools call that, Sacramentum; this, rem Sacramenti. Excuse this short digression, pray, upon this occasion:
A visible and an invisible part; the Schools call that, Sacramentum; this, remembering Sacrament. Excuse this short digression, pray, upon this occasion:
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If they of the Romish Church will stand their ground, and be true to their own Principles, it will appear to every vulgar capacity that they have none of this Sacrament amongst ' em.
If they of the Romish Church will stand their ground, and be true to their own Principles, it will appear to every Vulgar capacity that they have none of this Sacrament among ' em.
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For, before they take and eat, the visible part is gone, both being converted into the Body and Blood of Christ;
For, before they take and eat, the visible part is gone, both being converted into the Body and Blood of christ;
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for thus their Council (or rather their Conspiracy at Trent, or if you will, that transcendent thing call'd Pope ) defines Transubstantiation;
for thus their Council (or rather their conspiracy At Trent, or if you will, that transcendent thing called Pope) defines Transubstantiation;
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'Tis a change of the whole substance of the Bread into the whole substance of the Body of Christ,
It's a change of the Whole substance of the Bred into the Whole substance of the Body of christ,
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and of the Wine into his Blood, Sess. 13. Can. 2: and this change is wrought, ere any take or eat.
and of the Wine into his Blood, Sess. 13. Can. 2: and this change is wrought, ere any take or eat.
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This is a novel opinion, a new Article of the Romish Creed;
This is a novel opinion, a new Article of the Romish Creed;
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of the same date with Pius the fourth, without any basis or foundation in the Holy Scripture, as their own Scotus and Cameracensis, and Cajetan confess.
of the same date with Pius the fourth, without any basis or Foundation in the Holy Scripture, as their own Scotus and Cameracensis, and Cajetan confess.
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Nay, Bellarmine himself says, Non tam ex Evangelio, quam ex Ecclesiae authoritate constat. But to return:
Nay, Bellarmine himself Says, Non tam ex Evangelio, quam ex Ecclesiae authoritate constat. But to return:
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When this change is made, where is that outward and visible part, which their School-Divines call Sacramentum? —
When this change is made, where is that outward and visible part, which their School divines call Sacramentum? —
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But have (my Beloved) by a lively faith fed on, and been strengthned by this Heavenly Manna? then take heed of unthankfulness:
But have (my beloved) by a lively faith fed on, and been strengthened by this Heavenly Manna? then take heed of unthankfulness:
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O remember that [ But ] But Hezekiah remembred not to render unto the Lord according to the benefit done unto him. Oh Remember that [ But ] But Hezekiah remembered not to render unto the Lord according to the benefit done unto him.
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O what a blot was that [ But ] in that good Kings scutcheon.
O what a blot was that [ But ] in that good Kings scutcheon.
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When you come next to the Lords Table, bring Harps in your hands, (they are emblems of praise.
When you come next to the lords Table, bring Harps in your hands, (they Are emblems of praise.
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) The Spirit of the Lord will not, I had almost said, he cannot, but do you good, ) The Spirit of the Lord will not, I had almost said, he cannot, but do you good,
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if humble and thankful for what good he hath done you already.
if humble and thankful for what good he hath done you already.
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Sixthly, Grieve not the Spirit of the Lord, if you would have him to do you good by this Ordinance.
Sixthly, Grieve not the Spirit of the Lord, if you would have him to do you good by this Ordinance.
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He is a delicate person, if you grieve him, he may, nay will grieve you.
He is a delicate person, if you grieve him, he may, nay will grieve you.
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Has he begun in love to melt and mollifie your flinty hearts, to increase your graces, to speak peace unto your Souls? if you now distaste him, he may withdraw and leave the work at a sad and long stand;
Has he begun in love to melt and mollify your flinty hearts, to increase your graces, to speak peace unto your Souls? if you now distaste him, he may withdraw and leave the work At a sad and long stand;
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you may hear no more of him of many days, nay, months or years. Grieve not the holy Spirit of God;
you may hear no more of him of many days, nay, months or Years. Grieve not the holy Spirit of God;
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why? Paul gives his Ephesian Converts a cogent reason why they should not, Ephes. 4.30. thereby ye are sea; led to the day of redemption;
why? Paul gives his Ephesian Converts a cogent reason why they should not, Ephesians 4.30. thereby you Are sea; led to the day of redemption;
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if you do, you may be the first will rue it;
if you do, you may be the First will rue it;
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you shall be without the witnessings and sealings of the Spirit for a longer time than you are aware of.
you shall be without the witnessings and sealings of the Spirit for a longer time than you Are aware of.
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But how or when is the Spirit of the Lord grieved? I answer briefly.But how or when is the Spirit of the Lord grieved? I answer briefly.
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When his Ordinances are not attended, his commands are not obeyed, his comforts are not prized, his graces are not acted and improved;
When his Ordinances Are not attended, his commands Are not obeyed, his comforts Are not prized, his graces Are not acted and improved;
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his assistance in duties is not desired; his motions are not regarded.
his assistance in duties is not desired; his motions Are not regarded.
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— In a word, if you will not have the Spirit for your Counsellor, you cannot expect him long to be your Comforter;
— In a word, if you will not have the Spirit for your Counsellor, you cannot expect him long to be your Comforter;
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lay not a bar in his way, and he still will do you good by this holy Ordinance.
lay not a bar in his Way, and he still will do you good by this holy Ordinance.
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Seventhly, Heighten your hopes and expectations when you are about this Ordinance, if you would have the Spirit of the Lord to do you good by it.
Seventhly, Heighten your hope's and Expectations when you Are about this Ordinance, if you would have the Spirit of the Lord to do you good by it.
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There is much good laid up for you, come on then, Sirs, and quicken your hopes;
There is much good laid up for you, come on then, Sirs, and quicken your hope's;
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great expectations from God greatly honour the greatness of God, and wonderfully advantage you.
great Expectations from God greatly honour the greatness of God, and wonderfully advantage you.
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'Tis as displeasing to him, and as prejudicial to you, when you believe little as when you do little.
It's as displeasing to him, and as prejudicial to you, when you believe little as when you do little.
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Open your mouths and hearts wide; you have not only Gods power for it, but his promise too, to fill you.
Open your mouths and hearts wide; you have not only God's power for it, but his promise too, to fill you.
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One reason why you receive so little good at it, is because you look for so little good by it;
One reason why you receive so little good At it, is Because you look for so little good by it;
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when your faith is very weak, and your expectations are very low, you do what in you is to hinder the Spirit of the Lord from doing you good.
when your faith is very weak, and your Expectations Are very low, you do what in you is to hinder the Spirit of the Lord from doing you good.
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But surely when you have a Spirit of Prayer, and your hopes are high, these are pledges to you, that he hath a purpose to do you good.
But surely when you have a Spirit of Prayer, and your hope's Are high, these Are pledges to you, that he hath a purpose to do you good.
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Alexander the Great was wonderfully well pleas'd with Anaxarchus the Philosopher, when he desir'd an hundred Talents of his Treasurer. Alexander the Great was wonderfully well pleased with Anaxarchus the Philosopher, when he desired an hundred Talents of his Treasurer.
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He does well (says he) in asking it, and understands his friend aright, who hath one both willing and able to give him so great a gift. He does well (Says he) in asking it, and understands his friend aright, who hath one both willing and able to give him so great a gift.
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The same Author relates the like of that Kings munificence and bounty to his Favourite Perillus, who askt but ten, but the King gave him fifty Talents.
The same Author relates the like of that Kings munificence and bounty to his Favourite Perillus, who asked but ten, but the King gave him fifty Talents.
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The great God allows his people to ask great things, nay commands them to believe and hope for mighty things; to covet earnestly the best;
The great God allows his people to ask great things, nay commands them to believe and hope for mighty things; to covet earnestly the best;
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if thus you do, the Spirit of the Lord will surely do you good; you shall not seek nor hope in vain.
if thus you do, the Spirit of the Lord will surely do you good; you shall not seek nor hope in vain.
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Well then, when you address your selves to this Ordinance, remember what great things Christ hath purchas'd for you;
Well then, when you address your selves to this Ordinance, Remember what great things christ hath purchased for you;
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what great things are there proposed, and God hath promised to you;
what great things Are there proposed, and God hath promised to you;
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and then regulate your prayers by, and raise your hopes to the riches of his merits and greatness of his mercies.
and then regulate your Prayers by, and raise your hope's to the riches of his merits and greatness of his Mercies.
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Some look for good by this Ordinance; but what good, or for what 'tis good they know not;
some look for good by this Ordinance; but what good, or for what it's good they know not;
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or they look for that good in it which God never intended to convey by it.
or they look for that good in it which God never intended to convey by it.
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Others have their hopes fixt on the right object, their ends are right too, but they have not a lively Hope.
Others have their hope's fixed on the right Object, their ends Are right too, but they have not a lively Hope.
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In short, if the Spirit of the Lord be not present, the Sacrament is but a gaudy pageant;
In short, if the Spirit of the Lord be not present, the Sacrament is but a gaudy pageant;
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'tis the spirit in the Word that causeth efficacy; in Prayer that causeth prevalency; in this Ordinance that causeth proficiency:
it's the Spirit in the Word that Causes efficacy; in Prayer that Causes prevalency; in this Ordinance that Causes proficiency:
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But then must we have an active Faith, a strong and lively Hope.
But then must we have an active Faith, a strong and lively Hope.
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Eighthly, Lament over the chilness, dullness, the deadness and unpreparedness of your Hearts for this blessed Ordinance:
Eighthly, Lament over the chillness, dullness, the deadness and unpreparedness of your Hearts for this blessed Ordinance:
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When one hath taken Physick and it doth not operate, something is prescribed and used to quicken it:
When one hath taken Physic and it does not operate, something is prescribed and used to quicken it:
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A sincere sorrow for your former carelesness and deadness may much conduce to your future proficiency.
A sincere sorrow for your former carelessness and deadness may much conduce to your future proficiency.
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They shall come with weeping, says the Prophet Jer. 31.9. Tears dropping from a mournful eye and grieving Heart, are like Water dropping from the Roses, very sweet, fragrant and soveraign.They shall come with weeping, Says the Prophet Jer. 31.9. Tears dropping from a mournful eye and grieving Heart, Are like Water dropping from the Roses, very sweet, fragrant and sovereign.
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Mary stood at Christs feet weeping, Luc. 7.38.Marry stood At Christ feet weeping, Luke 7.38.
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Could we kneel at the Lords Table weeping (and is not the humblest posture fittest for miserable sinners?) could we weep tears of blood for our scarlet, crimson, bloody sins, acting her part, we might hope for her portion, a gracious pardon,
Could we kneel At the lords Table weeping (and is not the Humblest posture Fittest for miserable Sinners?) could we weep tears of blood for our scarlet, crimson, bloody Sins, acting her part, we might hope for her portion, a gracious pardon,
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and that sealed in this Ordinance. We pity weeping persons, and do them good; Tears melt our Hearts, and though silent, yet they are prevalent Orators;
and that sealed in this Ordinance. We pity weeping Persons, and do them good; Tears melt our Hearts, and though silent, yet they Are prevalent Orators;
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when you are in such a melting frame, occasion'd by serious meditation on your sins and Christs sufferings;
when you Are in such a melting frame, occasioned by serious meditation on your Sins and Christ sufferings;
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on his bitter passions for you, and most tender affections to you;
on his bitter passion for you, and most tender affections to you;
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then, lo, then's a season for the Spirit of the Lord to do you good by this Ordinance:
then, lo, then's a season for the Spirit of the Lord to do you good by this Ordinance:
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NONLATINALPHABET, says Chrysostom: Weep out your eyes for the loss of lands or friends, all your tears will nothing avail you;
, Says Chrysostom: Weep out your eyes for the loss of Lands or Friends, all your tears will nothing avail you;
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but in this case they may, nay will much.
but in this case they may, nay will much.
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Ninthly, Go out in the power and might of the Spirit of the Lord to this Ordinance;
Ninthly, Go out in the power and might of the Spirit of the Lord to this Ordinance;
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you cannot relie on men or means too little, or on him too much;
you cannot rely on men or means too little, or on him too much;
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you should depend on him though you had never tried him, but having tried him, you are now under greater obligations to depend on him.
you should depend on him though you had never tried him, but having tried him, you Are now under greater obligations to depend on him.
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Royal and religious is that resolution of the Prophet David, Psal. 71.16. I will go in the strength of the Lord God.
Royal and religious is that resolution of the Prophet David, Psalm 71.16. I will go in the strength of the Lord God.
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Let us write after his Copy: — remember; ejus est benedicere, cujus est instituere. — Alas all our light is darkness, our strength weakness, and our wisdom foolishness. Frustra nititur qui non innititur; Let us write After his Copy: — Remember; His est benedicere, cujus est instituere. — Alas all our Light is darkness, our strength weakness, and our Wisdom foolishness. Frustra Nititur qui non innititur;
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that man labours in vain, who labours and yet relies not upon the Spirit of the Lord;
that man labours in vain, who labours and yet relies not upon the Spirit of the Lord;
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if the Spirit help you to pray, he will also help you to speed;
if the Spirit help you to pray, he will also help you to speed;
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and if he help you to prepare for, and to go out in his might unto this Ordinance,
and if he help you to prepare for, and to go out in his might unto this Ordinance,
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surely he will do you good by it;
surely he will do you good by it;
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I will close up this with that excellent passage of Saint Cyprian, de Bapt. Solus spiritus rem sacramenti nobis confert.
I will close up this with that excellent passage of Saint Cyprian, de Bapt Solus spiritus remembering Sacrament nobis confert.
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Or that famous speech of the School-Doctors, Sacramenta ex similitudine repraesentant. ex institutione significant. Sed, ex virtute Christi sanctificant.
Or that famous speech of the School-Doctors, Sacraments ex Similitude repraesentant. ex Institution significant. said, ex virtute Christ sanctificant.
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Or with that of Prosper in his Epistle to Demetrius, speaking of the holy Sacraments; Forma adhibetur per humani ministerii obsequium, virtus autem per Divini spiritus praestatur effectum. Tenthly, Once more.
Or with that of Prosper in his Epistle to Demetrius, speaking of the holy Sacraments; Forma adhibetur per Humani Ministerii obsequium, virtus autem per Divine spiritus praestatur effectum. Tenthly, Once more.
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Walk uprightly, and the Spirit of the Lord will do you good by this Ordinance; you have his promise for it, Psal. 84.11. The Lord will give grace and glory.
Walk uprightly, and the Spirit of the Lord will do you good by this Ordinance; you have his promise for it, Psalm 84.11. The Lord will give grace and glory.
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Grace, that's the best thing that you can have on Earth. — Glory, that's the long and the short of what you shall have in Heaven.
Grace, that's the best thing that you can have on Earth. — Glory, that's the long and the short of what you shall have in Heaven.
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No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Let a thred of uprightness run thorough the whole web of your lifes;No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Let a thread of uprightness run through the Whole web of your life's;
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and then you are sure (1) of being safe in this world, Prov. 10.9. Men may kill you but they cannot hurt you. (2) of being saved in the other world: But of this anon.
and then you Are sure (1) of being safe in this world, Curae 10.9. Men may kill you but they cannot hurt you. (2) of being saved in the other world: But of this anon.
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Follow these few Directions, and I dare be the Prophet to foretel you good by this holy Institution.
Follow these few Directions, and I Dare be the Prophet to foretell you good by this holy Institution.
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I proceed now unto the seventh Query.
I proceed now unto the seventh Query.
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Q. 7. What shall a Christian do who hath sound some good at, in, and by,
Q. 7. What shall a Christian doe who hath found Some good At, in, and by,
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or after this precious Ordinance, from the powerful workings of the spirit of the Lord? or After this precious Ordinance, from the powerful workings of the Spirit of the Lord?
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I will hint a few Directions to you in answer to this Query; the amplification of 'em I leave to your private Meditations. They are Ten or Eleven. 1. Walk Thankefully.
I will hint a few Directions to you in answer to this Query; the amplification of they I leave to your private Meditations. They Are Ten or Eleven. 1. Walk Thankfully.
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Hath it been the day of his power, let it be a day for his praise;
Hath it been the day of his power, let it be a day for his praise;
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you have had news from Heaven, let the Heavens hear good from you.
you have had news from Heaven, let the Heavens hear good from you.
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Though you have not got all the good you desired, yet bless God for this, that you have got more than you have deserved.
Though you have not god all the good you desired, yet bless God for this, that you have god more than you have deserved.
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And bless God for this too, that you have a desire still to get more. O despise not the day of small things.
And bless God for this too, that you have a desire still to get more. O despise not the day of small things.
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Say, Lord, who or what am I that the Spirit of the Lord should condescend or stoop so low as to breathe upon my Soul, to blow upon my Garden,
Say, Lord, who or what am I that the Spirit of the Lord should condescend or stoop so low as to breathe upon my Soul, to blow upon my Garden,
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and cause the Spices therein to flow forth;
and cause the Spices therein to flow forth;
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who am I that he should cause this Ordinance to work for my spiritual and eternal good,
who am I that he should cause this Ordinance to work for my spiritual and Eternal good,
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when others eat and drink Damnation to themselves? I will write my self an eternal debter to free Grace, for 'tis that, that fitted me for, admitted me to and benefited me by this sacred Ordinance.
when Others eat and drink Damnation to themselves? I will write my self an Eternal debtor to free Grace, for it's that, that fitted me for, admitted me to and benefited me by this sacred Ordinance.
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I will ever remember that golden sentence of Saint Austin, Hoc totum hominis est, curare ut anima non sit ingrata Deo:
I will ever Remember that golden sentence of Saint Austin, Hoc totum hominis est, curare ut anima non sit Ingrata God:
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This is the whole business of a Christian man, To take care that his Soul be not unthankful to his God.
This is the Whole business of a Christian man, To take care that his Soul be not unthankful to his God.
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Have I received any light or life, or increase of grace and peace, I will remember to my dying day,
Have I received any Light or life, or increase of grace and peace, I will Remember to my dying day,
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though 'tis wrought in me, yet 'twas not wrought by me. Non nobis Domine, non nobis;
though it's wrought in me, yet 'twas not wrought by me. Non nobis Domine, non nobis;
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Not unto us, Lord, not unto us;
Not unto us, Lord, not unto us;
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Because not by us, Lord, not by us, but by the Spirit of the Lord of Hosts.
Because not by us, Lord, not by us, but by the Spirit of the Lord of Hosts.
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Though I cannot praise thee so much as I should, yet will I praise thee as much as I can.
Though I cannot praise thee so much as I should, yet will I praise thee as much as I can.
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At the Jewish Passover was sung the 113. and some following Psalms; and this they call'd the Great Hallelujah; And the Sacraments of the Jews were but shadows unto ours. At the Jewish Passover was sung the 113. and Some following Psalms; and this they called the Great Hallelujah; And the Sacraments of the jews were but shadows unto ours.
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In every thing we must give thanks, but for this especially; others stand without, you are admitted into the Presence-chamber of the great King.
In every thing we must give thanks, but for this especially; Others stand without, you Are admitted into the Presence-chamber of the great King.
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They feed on husks and trash, you on the hidden Manna. My flesh (saith Christ) is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.
They feed on husks and trash, you on the hidden Manna. My Flesh (Says christ) is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.
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All other food compar'd with this is cibi tantummodo umbra & vana imago; as Cameron speaks; all shadow, no substance.
All other food compared with this is cibi tantummodo umbra & Vana imago; as Cameron speaks; all shadow, no substance.
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To a worthy Receiver the choicest of mercies and blessings are here exhibited: one calls it NONLATINALPHABET, Food made up all of Thanksgiving.
To a worthy Receiver the Choicest of Mercies and blessings Are Here exhibited: one calls it, Food made up all of Thanksgiving.
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And having tasted so much, nay drunk so deep of the cup of blessing, does it not concern you now to sing, Glory be to the Holy Ghost? That praise is due to God from every Creature in the World,
And having tasted so much, nay drunk so deep of the cup of blessing, does it not concern you now to sing, Glory be to the Holy Ghost? That praise is due to God from every Creature in the World,
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and from every corner of the world, I need not prove; but 'tis not comely for any but such as you, Psal. 33.1. 'Tis a garment that suites none but Saints, Isa. 61.3. You read there of the garment of praise.
and from every corner of the world, I need not prove; but it's not comely for any but such as you, Psalm 33.1. It's a garment that suits none but Saints, Isaiah 61.3. You read there of the garment of praise.
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— The Jewish Doctors have a saying, That the World subsists by three Pillars, the Law, the Worship of God, and Thankfulness.
— The Jewish Doctors have a saying, That the World subsists by three Pillars, the Law, the Worship of God, and Thankfulness.
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O let the high Praises of God be now and for ever in your lips and lives.
Oh let the high Praises of God be now and for ever in your lips and lives.
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Hath the good Spirit of the Lord gone out before you in love and mercy? Do you follow him now in praise and duty.
Hath the good Spirit of the Lord gone out before you in love and mercy? Do you follow him now in praise and duty.
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'Tis the happiness of the Saints in Heaven to enjoy God; and 'tis their only business in Heaven to bless God;
It's the happiness of the Saints in Heaven to enjoy God; and it's their only business in Heaven to bless God;
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and is it not your wisdom as well as duty, to be daily doing that on Earth, besides which you shall have nothing to do to all Eternity in Heaven? Hosanna's here and Hallelujahs hereafter. (2) Walk charitably.
and is it not your Wisdom as well as duty, to be daily doing that on Earth, beside which you shall have nothing to do to all Eternity in Heaven? Hosanna's Here and Hallelujahs hereafter. (2) Walk charitably.
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Do all the good you possibly can for the Spirit of the Lord, and for the people of the Lord.
Do all the good you possibly can for the Spirit of the Lord, and for the people of the Lord.
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I know your goodness extendeth not to God, but let it the more to the Saints.
I know your Goodness extendeth not to God, but let it the more to the Saints.
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Yet you may plead for and vindicate his honour; which is by many now laid in the dust;
Yet you may plead for and vindicate his honour; which is by many now laid in the dust;
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many father their errors and blasphemies on the Spirit, laying them at his door, as if he were not the Spirit of Truth.
many father their errors and Blasphemies on the Spirit, laying them At his door, as if he were not the Spirit of Truth.
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There are four sorts of men amongst us, (1) Some who are all for Ordinances, not eying at all the Spirit of the Lord for his teachings. (2) Some are all for the Spirit, Sans-ordinance men;
There Are four sorts of men among us, (1) some who Are all for Ordinances, not Eyeing At all the Spirit of the Lord for his teachings. (2) some Are all for the Spirit, Sans-ordinance men;
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casting of Baptism, the Ministry of the Word, and this blessed Sacrament. As Beza said, so shall I, Hoc Pestilentissimo morbo utinam nulli hodie laborarent.
casting of Baptism, the Ministry of the Word, and this blessed Sacrament. As Beza said, so shall I, Hoc Pestilentissimo morbo utinam None hodie laborarent.
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Oh that none had this Plague-sore now. (3) Others (and not a few) neither regard the Spirit, nor men nor means;
O that none had this Plague-sore now. (3) Others (and not a few) neither regard the Spirit, nor men nor means;
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nothing but mundum & fundum. (4) Only the sincere Christian is for all; and he is the man to whom I address this counsel;
nothing but Mundum & fundum. (4) Only the sincere Christian is for all; and he is the man to whom I address this counsel;
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— if you espouse not his cause who shall? if in your stations as Magistrates,
— if you espouse not his cause who shall? if in your stations as Magistrates,
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as Ministers, as Christians you plead not for it who will? But — walk charitably towards men;
as Ministers, as Christians you plead not for it who will? But — walk charitably towards men;
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that's the duty I would press on you.
that's the duty I would press on you.
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Has the Spirit of the Lord done you good? do you now all the good you can to others;
Has the Spirit of the Lord done you good? do you now all the good you can to Others;
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shew your love to God by your love to your needy Brethren, and your love to them by works of mercy.
show your love to God by your love to your needy Brothers, and your love to them by works of mercy.
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Acts of charity do not impoverish but enrich. Perhaps the Purse may be lighter, but your Crown will be heavier.
Acts of charity do not impoverish but enrich. Perhaps the Purse may be lighter, but your Crown will be Heavier.
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Who ever heard or read of a man that liv'd charitably that died miserably. Hierom in his Epistle to Nepotian tells us he never did;
Who ever herd or read of a man that lived charitably that died miserably. Hieronymus in his Epistle to Nepotian tells us he never did;
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nor did the royal Prophet, Psal. 37.25, 26.
nor did the royal Prophet, Psalm 37.25, 26.
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One tells us of a fountain of Salt in Germany, of which all the poor about it had Salt-water freely for their use,
One tells us of a fountain of Salt in Germany, of which all the poor about it had Saltwater freely for their use,
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but when once it was deny'd them, it lost its vertue. If once you harden your Hearts against, or hide your faces from those pale faces,
but when once it was denied them, it lost its virtue. If once you harden your Hearts against, or hide your faces from those pale faces,
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and withered cheeks, and maimed arms; from those who have no bread to eat, nor where to lay their heads;
and withered cheeks, and maimed arms; from those who have no bred to eat, nor where to lay their Heads;
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well may the Spirit of the Lord suspend his influences at the next Communion, and then it cannot heal nor seal, nor do you good.
well may the Spirit of the Lord suspend his influences At the next Communion, and then it cannot heal nor seal, nor do you good.
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What greater incentive to shew mercy to others than a due sense of mercies received from God? Do good to all as you are of ability,
What greater incentive to show mercy to Others than a due sense of Mercies received from God? Do good to all as you Are of ability,
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and have opportunity, but especially to the houshold of Faith. (3) Walk contentedly.
and have opportunity, but especially to the household of Faith. (3) Walk contentedly.
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Have you received good and much good at the Lords Table, then be not so full of complaints if you have little of the worlds goods:
Have you received good and much good At the lords Table, then be not so full of complaints if you have little of the world's goods:
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Is your grace increased, have you got more assurance of your Lords love? do not murmur though your Corn and Wine and other matters increase not:
Is your grace increased, have you god more assurance of your lords love? do not murmur though your Corn and Wine and other matters increase not:
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Whilst those put gladness into your Hearts let not the want of these cause sadness to appear in your faces.
While those put gladness into your Hearts let not the want of these cause sadness to appear in your faces.
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It is enough (says Jacob ) Joseph is alive. So say you, It is enough, the Spirit of the Lord is alive,It is enough (Says Jacob) Joseph is alive. So say you, It is enough, the Spirit of the Lord is alive,
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and hath enlivened and sealed, and comforted me at and by this precious Ordinance.
and hath enlivened and sealed, and comforted me At and by this precious Ordinance.
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Shew us the Father (says Philip ) and it sufficeth us. The sight of God without riches or honours,Show us the Father (Says Philip) and it Suffices us. The sighed of God without riches or honours,
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or lands, or friends should satisfie your Souls. Having food and raiment you should be content; well, and you have both; nay much more;
or Lands, or Friends should satisfy your Souls. Having food and raiment you should be content; well, and you have both; nay much more;
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viz. the Mediatory Righteousness of Christ to deck and adorn you, and his precious Body and Blood to nourish you.viz. the Mediatory Righteousness of christ to deck and adorn you, and his precious Body and Blood to nourish you.
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And whatever afflictions you meet with in or from the World, still be contented. They say, whatever betides a Spaniard, he will not change his pace;
And whatever afflictions you meet with in or from the World, still be contented. They say, whatever betides a Spaniard, he will not change his pace;
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whatever troubles betide you, let no change appear in your Face. Whether God give or take; whether he stroke or strike;
whatever Troubles betide you, let no change appear in your Face. Whither God give or take; whither he stroke or strike;
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whether men hum or hiss, fret not your selves; shall you receive good from the hand of God: whither men hum or hiss, fret not your selves; shall you receive good from the hand of God:
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What, all good and no evil? you are too delicate, if you would have two Heavens, one here,
What, all good and no evil? you Are too delicate, if you would have two Heavens, one Here,
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and another yonder above the Clouds. (4) Walk Compassionately.
and Another yonder above the Clouds. (4) Walk Compassionately.
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Have you tasted there of the Lords graciousness, can you tell of the great things the Spirit of the Lord hath by that Ordinance done for your Souls;
Have you tasted there of the lords graciousness, can you tell of the great things the Spirit of the Lord hath by that Ordinance done for your Souls;
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then be not supercilious and censorious, but candid and ingenuous towards others who come thence without any sense of increased grace,
then be not supercilious and censorious, but candid and ingenuous towards Others who come thence without any sense of increased grace,
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or evidences of his love and favour, Job 6.14. To him that is afflicted (melted in the furnace of Affliction) pity should be shewed.
or evidences of his love and favour, Job 6.14. To him that is afflicted (melted in the furnace of Affliction) pity should be showed.
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Is it not enough that God doth grieve them by the suspension of his influences,
Is it not enough that God does grieve them by the suspension of his influences,
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but must you add unto their sorrows? and why should you insult over them? Are you Saints,
but must you add unto their sorrows? and why should you insult over them? are you Saints,
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so are they ▪ Though they walk in darkness yet they are children of Light. Know and do your duty;
so Are they ▪ Though they walk in darkness yet they Are children of Light. Know and do your duty;
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pray for them and pray with them. Can you go from promise to promise, and say, These are mine.
pray for them and pray with them. Can you go from promise to promise, and say, These Are mine.
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Or from Ordinance to Ordinance, and say, By all these the Spirit of the Lord hath done,
Or from Ordinance to Ordinance, and say, By all these the Spirit of the Lord hath done,
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and still is doing me good. Well, be you thankful, but be not proud nor supercilious; be not high-minded but fear:
and still is doing me good. Well, be you thankful, but be not proud nor supercilious; be not High-minded but Fear:
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At the next Communion he may vail his Face from you, and reveal his love to them, whom now you brow-beat, Psal. 30.6, 7. He may turn your Wine into water,
At the next Communion he may Vail his Face from you, and reveal his love to them, whom now you browbeat, Psalm 30.6, 7. He may turn your Wine into water,
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and their water into wine, he may do them much more, and you much less good at the next address you make unto the Lords Table.
and their water into wine, he may do them much more, and you much less good At the next address you make unto the lords Table.
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Let not such as are high and rich in grace and peace censure them that are poor and low,
Let not such as Are high and rich in grace and peace censure them that Are poor and low,
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and do not you that are low envy them that are high;
and do not you that Are low envy them that Are high;
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but bear ye one anothers burdens, rejoyce in one anothers Graces, mutually promote the work of Holiness, be less in censuring and more in praying;
but bear you one another's burdens, rejoice in one another's Graces, mutually promote the work of Holiness, be less in censuring and more in praying;
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the Pastor for the People, the People for their Pastor; one member for another; the Pastor for the People, the People for their Pastor; one member for Another;
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ever remembring that Jesus Christ our merciful high Priest is pleading and interceding for us all. (5) Walk fruitfully.
ever remembering that jesus christ our merciful high Priest is pleading and interceding for us all. (5) Walk fruitfully.
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Make it your business to do all the good you can:
Make it your business to do all the good you can:
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Wherefore doth the Spirit of the Lord at any time, or by any means do you good,
Wherefore does the Spirit of the Lord At any time, or by any means do you good,
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but only to make you better, and to enable you to do better? Go then and abound in the work of the Lord;
but only to make you better, and to enable you to do better? Go then and abound in the work of the Lord;
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let your last be more than your first; more for quantity, better for quality.
let your last be more than your First; more for quantity, better for quality.
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Be filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ unto the glory and praise of God.
Be filled with the fruits of righteousness, which Are by jesus christ unto the glory and praise of God.
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Be more vigorous in every holy duty; more zealous for the advancement of Gods Glory. Follow the Lord fully, faithfully and chearfully.
Be more vigorous in every holy duty; more zealous for the advancement of God's Glory. Follow the Lord Fully, faithfully and cheerfully.
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Study how you may answer his expectations from you, his dispensations to you, and the many obligations that are upon you.
Study how you may answer his Expectations from you, his dispensations to you, and the many obligations that Are upon you.
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Hath he done more for you, do you the more for him; or your answer and account at the last day will be sad indeed.
Hath he done more for you, do you the more for him; or your answer and account At the last day will be sad indeed.
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You love to see every thing you have fruitful; much more doth the Spirit of the Lord love to see you so.
You love to see every thing you have fruitful; much more does the Spirit of the Lord love to see you so.
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O how happy were we, yea, Foelices ter & amplius, might it but as truly be said of us,
O how happy were we, yea, Faolices ter & Amplius, might it but as truly be said of us,
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as it was of Joseph, Joseph is a fruitful Bough. Naturalists say of the Pomecitron, that it bears fruit at all times of the year;
as it was of Joseph, Joseph is a fruitful Bough. Naturalists say of the Pomecitron, that it bears fruit At all times of the year;
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this is the Emblem of an Evangelical Communicant.
this is the Emblem of an Evangelical Communicant.
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— As a plant differs from a stone by vegetation, and a Beast differs from a plant by sense;
— As a plant differs from a stone by vegetation, and a Beast differs from a plant by sense;
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and a Man differs from a Beast by speech and reason; so should a Communicant differ from other men by fruitfulness.
and a Man differs from a Beast by speech and reason; so should a Communicant differ from other men by fruitfulness.
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Come then and spread your branches, send forth your spices as Aromatick Trees in Lebanon. Christ chides a little Faith, Mat. 14.31. but admires and applauds a great Faith, O woman great is thy Faith.
Come then and spread your branches, send forth your spices as Aromatic Trees in Lebanon. christ chides a little Faith, Mathew 14.31. but admires and applauds a great Faith, Oh woman great is thy Faith.
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Scholars are not at ease till they have taken all their Degrees, though it cost them dear;
Scholars Are not At ease till they have taken all their Degrees, though it cost them dear;
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and why should Christians till they come to a Non ultra? Our blessed Saviour did only two terrible wonders;
and why should Christians till they come to a Non ultra? Our blessed Saviour did only two terrible wonders;
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the one was the drowning of the Swine, Mat. 8. and yet that was only done by his permission.
the one was the drowning of the Swine, Mathew 8. and yet that was only done by his permission.
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The other was his cursing and blasting of the barren Fig-tree, and that was symbolical;
The other was his cursing and blasting of the barren Fig tree, and that was symbolical;
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not done in spleen to the Tree, but only to manifest his indignation against an unfruitful profession.
not done in spleen to the Tree, but only to manifest his Indignation against an unfruitful profession.
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Let us view that Text, Mark 11.13. Seeing a Fig-tree afar off, having leaves he came;
Let us view that Text, Mark 11.13. Seeing a Fig tree afar off, having leaves he Come;
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if haply he might find any thing thereon, but when he came to it he found nothing but leaves.
if haply he might find any thing thereon, but when he Come to it he found nothing but leaves.
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For the time of Figs was not yet. For the time of Figs was not yet.
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You will say, was not this a cruel act? or unreasonable? had it been a time for Figs, the blasting of it had been reasonable and just.
You will say, was not this a cruel act? or unreasonable? had it been a time for Figs, the blasting of it had been reasonable and just.
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I answer, the words in the original are not rightly comma'd and accented;
I answer, the words in the original Are not rightly commaed and accented;
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if they were, they would run thus, For where he was, it was a time of Figs, as one well observes;
if they were, they would run thus, For where he was, it was a time of Figs, as one well observes;
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viz. Learned Heinsius on Mark 11.13. You have been (some of you at least) three or four days together at the Lords Table upon this signal and special occasion;viz. Learned Heinsius on Mark 11.13. You have been (Some of you At least) three or four days together At the lords Table upon this signal and special occasion;
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besides your Communions in course, every first Lords-day in the Month. You are planted in a fruitful Hill, Isa. 15.1. The Sun-beams of mercies, Zions silver-drops have fallen on you;
beside your Communions in course, every First Lord's day in the Monn You Are planted in a fruitful Hill, Isaiah 15.1. The Sunbeams of Mercies, Zions silver-drops have fallen on you;
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you hear more of God and from God in one day, than some thousands in the world have done in all their lives.
you hear more of God and from God in one day, than Some thousands in the world have done in all their lives.
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These are your enjoyments, what now are your improvements? your receipts are high, let not your returns be low;
These Are your enjoyments, what now Are your improvements? your receipts Are high, let not your returns be low;
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if he find you without fruit, he will leave you without excuse:
if he find you without fruit, he will leave you without excuse:
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Nay, he may deal with you as with that barren Fig-tree, blast and not bless you.
Nay, he may deal with you as with that barren Fig tree, blast and not bless you.
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But my hopes are and my prayers shall be for you, as St. Paul 's were for the Philippians, that your Faith and Love,
But my hope's Are and my Prayers shall be for you, as Saint Paul is were for the Philippians, that your Faith and Love,
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and all your Graces may abound, NONLATINALPHABET, yet more and more. (6) Walk closely.
and all your Graces may abound,, yet more and more. (6) Walk closely.
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Keep close (that's my meaning) to this precious Ordinance where you have so happily met with all this good from the Spirit of the Lord;
Keep close (that's my meaning) to this precious Ordinance where you have so happily met with all this good from the Spirit of the Lord;
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those sweet experiences you have had of his quickening and strengthening influences should engage you (if it will not others) to a more constant and diligent attendance upon him in this solemn Ordinance.
those sweet experiences you have had of his quickening and strengthening influences should engage you (if it will not Others) to a more constant and diligent attendance upon him in this solemn Ordinance.
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The Question once was, How camest thou in hither not having on the Wedding garment? The Question I must invert,
The Question once was, How camest thou in hither not having on the Wedding garment? The Question I must invert,
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and put it thus to you.
and put it thus to you.
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Having on the Wedding-garment, how comes it now to pass that you go out? Do vestures or gestures,
Having on the wedding garment, how comes it now to pass that you go out? Do vestures or gestures,
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or the prayers of the Church deter or drive you hence? would you not complain of us, should we excommunicate or cast you out? and is it well done in you,
or the Prayers of the Church deter or drive you hence? would you not complain of us, should we excommunicate or cast you out? and is it well done in you,
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thus to cast out your selves? Have you no need of this Ordinance? if so,
thus to cast out your selves? Have you no need of this Ordinance? if so,
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why do you turn your backs, and by your examples discourage others;
why do you turn your backs, and by your Examples discourage Others;
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you should rather come and cry to others, Come ye and let us go up to the Mountain of the Lord, to the House of the God of Jacob, and he will teach us of his ways,
you should rather come and cry to Others, Come you and let us go up to the Mountain of the Lord, to the House of the God of Jacob, and he will teach us of his ways,
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and feed us with the bread of life; and do us good by his holy Spirit.
and feed us with the bred of life; and do us good by his holy Spirit.
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Excellent is that passage of St. Austin in his first Book de vera Relig. cap. 6. where he shews the constancy of the Godly for publick Assemblies, against Conventicles;
Excellent is that passage of Saint Austin in his First Book de vera Relig cap. 6. where he shows the constancy of the Godly for public Assemblies, against Conventicles;
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a word it is you may observe of above 1200 years standing upon record;
a word it is you may observe of above 1200 Years standing upon record;
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sine ulla conventiculorum segregatione us { que } ad mortem defendentes & Testimonio juvantes eam fidem, quam in Ecclesia Catholica praedicari sciunt. sine ulla conventiculorum segregation us { que } ad mortem defendentes & Testimony juvantes eam fidem, quam in Ecclesia Catholica praedicari sciunt.
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There is an Observation which some have concerning the simpathy of Plants, that some plants will bear better near other Trees, than when they grow alone;
There is an Observation which Some have Concerning the Sympathy of Plants, that Some plants will bear better near other Trees, than when they grow alone;
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they instance in the myrtle and the Olive: Sure I am 'tis true in Divinity;
they instance in the myrtle and the Olive: Sure I am it's true in Divinity;
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when the Saints associate in these publique Assemblies, and sit together at the Lords Table, they thrive most.
when the Saints associate in these public Assemblies, and fit together At the lords Table, they thrive most.
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Therefore having had such experiences of the Spirits influences in this sacred and solemn Ordinance, forsake not the Assembling of your selves together;
Therefore having had such experiences of the Spirits influences in this sacred and solemn Ordinance, forsake not the Assembling of your selves together;
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but exhort one another to a more constant and conscientious attendance, Heb. 10.24, 26. (7) Walk chearfully.
but exhort one Another to a more constant and conscientious attendance, Hebrew 10.24, 26. (7) Walk cheerfully.
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Let your Hearts be wonderfully enlarged now in rejoycing in God. Rejoyce in the Lord always, and again, I say, rejoyce, Phil. 4.4. The Ingemination of the charge intimates three things, The Necessity, The Difficulty, The Excellency, of the Duty.
Let your Hearts be wonderfully enlarged now in rejoicing in God. Rejoice in the Lord always, and again, I say, rejoice, Philip 4.4. The Ingemination of the charge intimates three things, The Necessity, The Difficulty, The Excellency, of the Duty.
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Joy suits no person so well as a Saint; no day so well as the Sabbath;
Joy suits no person so well as a Saint; no day so well as the Sabbath;
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no duty so well as a Sacrament; no Ordinance better I am sure. Has he made you fruitful, then be it your care to be joyful.
no duty so well as a Sacrament; no Ordinance better I am sure. Has he made you fruitful, then be it your care to be joyful.
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The Rabbins have a saying, Spiritus sanctus non quiescit nisi super Hilarem.
The Rabbis have a saying, Spiritus Sanctus non quiescit nisi super Hilarem.
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Has the Spirit of the Lord been doing you good this day or at any time by this Ordinance, has he been as a refiners fire, burning up the dross, Has the Spirit of the Lord been doing you good this day or At any time by this Ordinance, has he been as a refiners fire, burning up the dross,
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and making your Graces sparkle like gold in the furnace? are his signatures and engraving upon your Souls:
and making your Graces sparkle like gold in the furnace? Are his signatures and engraving upon your Souls:
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Then say, This is the day which the Lord hath made, a good day, a day of mirth and gladness, we will be glad and rejoyce therein.
Then say, This is the day which the Lord hath made, a good day, a day of mirth and gladness, we will be glad and rejoice therein.
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Now sing the Magnificat, My Soul doth magnifie the Lord, and, &c. None have that call, none have that cause to rejoyce as you.
Now sing the Magnificat, My Soul does magnify the Lord, and, etc. None have that call, none have that cause to rejoice as you.
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'Tis a saying too trite, unless it were more true, Spiritus Calvinisticus est Spiritus Melancholicus.
It's a saying too trite, unless it were more true, Spiritus Calvinisticus est Spiritus Melancholic.
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Most think they shall never have merry day, if once they devote themselves to Gods service,
Most think they shall never have merry day, if once they devote themselves to God's service,
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and engage, though but in the duties which concern this Ordinance. But your chearfulness will confute their ignorant and malicious censures;
and engage, though but in the duties which concern this Ordinance. But your cheerfulness will confute their ignorant and malicious censures;
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you may assure them from your own experience, that there is more true and solid joy and comfort to be had in and by this precious Ordinance;
you may assure them from your own experience, that there is more true and solid joy and Comfort to be had in and by this precious Ordinance;
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more peace in having Communion with God, and Communications from the Spirit of the Lord at his Table,
more peace in having Communion with God, and Communications from the Spirit of the Lord At his Table,
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than in the most luscious acts of sin, or those brutish pleasures the World affords. Tell them the fruits of the Spirit are joy and peace, Gal. 5.22. His comforts are the golden Pot and the Manna, the Nectar and Ambrosia of a Saint:
than in the most luscious acts of since, or those brutish pleasures the World affords. Tell them the fruits of the Spirit Are joy and peace, Gal. 5.22. His comforts Are the golden Pot and the Manna, the Nectar and Ambrosia of a Saint:
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But their pleasures are mixt with mortiferous ingredients;
But their pleasures Are mixed with mortiferous ingredients;
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at the best like Wine that runs dregs, and whilst they have a cheerful countenance, they cannot deny (if they will speak all the truth) but they have a corroding and chiding Conscience. (8) Walk perseveringly.
At the best like Wine that runs dregs, and while they have a cheerful countenance, they cannot deny (if they will speak all the truth) but they have a corroding and chiding Conscience. (8) Walk perseveringly.
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Walk on in the strength of this food (as Elias did of his) till you come to the Mount of God;
Walk on in the strength of this food (as Elias did of his) till you come to the Mount of God;
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be not weary of, nor weary in well-doing.
be not weary of, nor weary in welldoing.
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Blood ennobles, and Learning adorns, but 'tis perseverance in the way and worship, and favour of God that crowns all. Rev. 2.10. Only the through-Christian is in Gods account the true Christian. The fixed Stars are few;
Blood ennobles, and Learning adorns, but it's perseverance in the Way and worship, and favour of God that crowns all. Rev. 2.10. Only the through-Christian is in God's account the true Christian. The fixed Stars Are few;
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in our age many are falling Stars; they are not NONLATINALPHABET; stedfast in Godliness; they are like Reuben, unstable as water;
in our age many Are falling Stars; they Are not; steadfast in Godliness; they Are like Reuben, unstable as water;
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an Element hardly kept within bounds. But hold fast that which you have; good things are not easily got, therefore it concerns you to hold 'em fast;
an Element hardly kept within bounds. But hold fast that which you have; good things Are not Easily god, Therefore it concerns you to hold they fast;
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and many good things are easily lost, and therefore it is your wisdom to hold 'em fast. Remember that in Heb. 10.38.
and many good things Are Easily lost, and Therefore it is your Wisdom to hold they fast. remember that in Hebrew 10.38.
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If any man draw back, &c. If any man draw back, etc.
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Surely the good you say you have got at this Ordinance is such as you highly estimate,
Surely the good you say you have god At this Ordinance is such as you highly estimate,
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and perhaps it cost you many tears and prayers, then be the more choice of it;
and perhaps it cost you many tears and Prayers, then be the more choice of it;
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it will sweeten your passage to the Heavenly Canaan. Some notions concerning the Perseverance of the Saints were lately hinted.
it will sweeten your passage to the Heavenly Canaan. some notions Concerning the Perseverance of the Saints were lately hinted.
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I shall now say no more of this, but leave you in the meditation of two famous Scriptures, Job 17.9. The righteous shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. Prov. 4.18. The path of the just is as the shining light that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. (9) Walk Heavenly: NONLATINALPHABET.
I shall now say no more of this, but leave you in the meditation of two famous Scriptures, Job 17.9. The righteous shall hold on his Way, and he that hath clean hands shall be Stronger and Stronger. Curae 4.18. The path of the just is as the shining Light that shines more and more unto the perfect day. (9) Walk Heavenly:.
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An earthly Saint is a Solecism or contradiction; an earthly Saint is a Solecism or contradiction;
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therefore has the Spirit of the Lord done you good by it that he might engage you to live more to him,
Therefore has the Spirit of the Lord done you good by it that he might engage you to live more to him,
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and to live more with him; more for Heaven, and more in Heaven. Every manifestation of his love unto the Soul should raise it above the World.
and to live more with him; more for Heaven, and more in Heaven. Every manifestation of his love unto the Soul should raise it above the World.
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And if you do not live much above the World, you live much beneath your Principles,
And if you do not live much above the World, you live much beneath your Principles,
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and priviledges, and beneath your selves.
and privileges, and beneath your selves.
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O let your dispositions and affections, your operations and communications, and conversations, and expectations be more Heavenly!
O let your dispositions and affections, your operations and communications, and conversations, and Expectations be more Heavenly!
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The good which God sends you in by his Spirit is to fetch your hearts up to him.
The good which God sends you in by his Spirit is to fetch your hearts up to him.
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Grace in the heart (like fire on the hearth) tends (sursum) upwards;
Grace in the heart (like fire on the hearth) tends (Sursum) upward;
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it makes the Soul to mount or sparkle upwards in divine breathings and ejaculations.
it makes the Soul to mount or sparkle upward in divine breathings and ejaculations.
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The man whose heart is not in Heaven before himself comes there is never like to come there.
The man whose heart is not in Heaven before himself comes there is never like to come there.
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O let your thoughts and delights, your hopes and comforts be above the world.
O let your thoughts and delights, your hope's and comforts be above the world.
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Be content with the worst of it, but be not satisfied with the best of it;
Be content with the worst of it, but be not satisfied with the best of it;
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for every crumb you should be thankful, but with Crowns and Diadems you must not take up.
for every crumb you should be thankful, but with Crowns and Diadems you must not take up.
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The more sweet you have met with at this Supper, the more bitter should the world be unto you for ever after. Cui dulcescit Christus amarescit mundus.
The more sweet you have met with At this Supper, the more bitter should the world be unto you for ever After. Cui dulcescit Christus amarescit World.
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When our blessed Saviour was a dying, the whole World was in obscurity, 'twas midnight dark at Noon-day, and the Stars were visible.
When our blessed Saviour was a dying, the Whole World was in obscurity, 'twas midnight dark At Noonday, and the Stars were visible.
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This Sacrament is a lively representation and solemn Commemoration of his Death;
This Sacrament is a lively representation and solemn Commemoration of his Death;
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when you are about it and gone from it, let the world be darkness to you.
when you Are about it and gone from it, let the world be darkness to you.
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I will leave St. Ambrose his Counsel with you, Toto animo odi & damna quod diligit mundus:
I will leave Saint Ambrose his Counsel with you, Toto animo Odin & Damna quod diligit World:
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Tanquam mortuus a labe & affectu illius te separa; sicut sepultus nil habeas carum de saeculo, tanquam defunct us omni terreno te abdica negotio;
Tanquam Mortuus a Laban & affectu Illius te separa; sicut sepultus nil habeas carum de saeculo, tanquam defunct us omni terreno te abdica negotio;
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contemne vivens, quae post mortem habere non poteris. contemn Living, Quae post mortem habere non poteris.
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(10) Walk watchfully, uprightly. As it is not enough that you be and do good for a day or two before you come to the Sacrament,
(10) Walk watchfully, uprightly. As it is not enough that you be and do good for a day or two before you come to the Sacrament,
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but your care must be to walk uprightly; so it must be your care when you are gone thence to walk thus.
but your care must be to walk uprightly; so it must be your care when you Are gone thence to walk thus.
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Go then and sin no more, Joh. 5.14. no more so wilfully, so prefumptuously. To sin after a Sacrament is to sin with a witness.Go then and sin no more, John 5.14. no more so wilfully, so prefumptuously. To since After a Sacrament is to since with a witness.
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To sin against clearest light and dearest love provokes exceedingly, and yours will be found of this nature.
To since against Clearest Light and dearest love provokes exceedingly, and yours will be found of this nature.
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To provoke God in a Wilderness is not so bad or sad as to provoke God in a Paradise.
To provoke God in a Wilderness is not so bad or sad as to provoke God in a Paradise.
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'Twas an aggravation of Eves sin to listen to the whisperings of the Serpent when placed there;
'Twas an aggravation of Eves sin to listen to the whisperings of the Serpent when placed there;
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'tis so for you who have been sealed with the holy Spirit of promise, now to listen to the delusions of that lying Spirit.
it's so for you who have been sealed with the holy Spirit of promise, now to listen to the delusions of that lying Spirit.
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Adam in stercore (says St. Austin ) est cautior, quam Adam in Paradiso. Sacramentum est juramentum, every wilful iniquity now comes little short of perjury. Adam in stercore (Says Saint Austin) est cautior, quam Adam in Paradiso. Sacramentum est juramentum, every wilful iniquity now comes little short of perjury.
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There are some sins which the fallen Angels were never guilty of; they sinned not against the Patience of God;
There Are Some Sins which the fallen Angels were never guilty of; they sinned not against the Patience of God;
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non expectavit Angelos; they suffered immediately as they had sinned. Nor against the tenders and offers of Grace;non Expects Angels; they suffered immediately as they had sinned. Nor against the tenders and offers of Grace;
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the golden Scepter was never held out, nor pardon offer'd to them. Nor against the Death and Passion of Jesus Christ; he died not for them;
the golden Sceptre was never held out, nor pardon offered to them. Nor against the Death and Passion of jesus christ; he died not for them;
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if now we sin, not out of weakness, but out of wilfulness; our sins will be found such as the Devils themselves are not guilty of.
if now we sin, not out of weakness, but out of wilfulness; our Sins will be found such as the Devils themselves Are not guilty of.
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What higher priviledg is or can mortal man be capable of on this side Heaven, than to be feasted at the Lords Table with these Heavenly viands.
What higher privilege is or can Mortal man be capable of on this side Heaven, than to be feasted At the lords Table with these Heavenly viands.
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Now the greatness of the Priviledg adds to the greatness of the crime;
Now the greatness of the Privilege adds to the greatness of the crime;
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your sins after a Sacrament cannot take Christ from you, but they may take rest from you, Psal. 38.3. They cannot take Grace from you, but they may take peace from you; your Sins After a Sacrament cannot take christ from you, but they may take rest from you, Psalm 38.3. They cannot take Grace from you, but they may take peace from you;
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God may break your bones and leave you long in the dark; you may never recover that comfort and assurance which you had before.
God may break your bones and leave you long in the dark; you may never recover that Comfort and assurance which you had before.
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Wicked men have their Heaven here, and their Hell hereafter; and some good men have their Hell here, and their Heaven hereafter.
Wicked men have their Heaven Here, and their Hell hereafter; and Some good men have their Hell Here, and their Heaven hereafter.
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Now, Sirs, you have been at the Lords Table, you have seen what Sin cost Christ;
Now, Sirs, you have been At the lords Table, you have seen what since cost christ;
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what buffetings, what bruisings, what woundings, what bleedings;
what buffetings, what bruisings, what woundings, what bleedings;
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and shall not this engage us to greater circumspection to our dying day? having received so much good from the Spirit of the Lord shall not we watch our ways,
and shall not this engage us to greater circumspection to our dying day? having received so much good from the Spirit of the Lord shall not we watch our ways,
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and keep our Hearts and Eyes, and Tongues, and All with more care and diligence? If Israel play the Harlot, yet Judah must not transgress.
and keep our Hearts and Eyes, and Tongues, and All with more care and diligence? If Israel play the Harlot, yet Judah must not transgress.
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Having now been at such an Ordinance as this, shall we again return to break his Commandments? Every mercy is a motive to duty;
Having now been At such an Ordinance as this, shall we again return to break his commandments? Every mercy is a motive to duty;
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and to walk circumspectly, watchfully, wisely, uprightly is one without dispute, Eph. 5.15. Mark. 13.37. Col. 4.5. Let not the increase of our mercies be the decrease of our duties.
and to walk circumspectly, watchfully, wisely, uprightly is one without dispute, Ephesians 5.15. Mark. 13.37. Col. 4.5. Let not the increase of our Mercies be the decrease of our duties.
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Though we walk in, yet let us not walk after the Flesh, but after the Spirit of the Lord, who by this Institution hath done us all this good. Once more: Walk Penitently.
Though we walk in, yet let us not walk After the Flesh, but After the Spirit of the Lord, who by this Institution hath done us all this good. Once more: Walk Penitently.
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You must renew your repentance as well after, as before this Ordinance.
You must renew your Repentance as well After, as before this Ordinance.
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Call to remembrance the deadness of your Hearts, the coldness of your Love, the unactiveness of your Faith, the many wandrings and distractions of your minds and spirits when about this duty.
Call to remembrance the deadness of your Hearts, the coldness of your Love, the unactiveness of your Faith, the many wanderings and distractions of your minds and spirits when about this duty.
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There are some special seasons for the renewing of repentance.
There Are Some special seasons for the renewing of Repentance.
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— As, 1. When you are a dying ▪ though we must not defer it till death,
— As, 1. When you Are a dying ▪ though we must not defer it till death,
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yet we must be sure to renew it at death. We should take our fill of repentance before we take our leave of repentance:
yet we must be sure to renew it At death. We should take our fill of Repentance before we take our leave of Repentance:
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thus St. Austin did, he caus'd the Penitential Psalms to be fixt before him on the wall,
thus Saint Austin did, he caused the Penitential Psalms to be fixed before him on the wall,
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and as he lay in bed he wept and read, and read and wept abundantly; Intuebatur & legebat, & jugitr ac ubertim flebat;
and as he lay in Bed he wept and read, and read and wept abundantly; Intuebatur & legebat, & jugitr ac ubertim Flebat;
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as Possidonius relates it, De vita Aug. cap. 31. 2. And when you are suffering for God or from God, under some great afflictions;
as Posidonius relates it, De vita Aug. cap. 31. 2. And when you Are suffering for God or from God, under Some great afflictions;
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though repentance must not be limited to a time of affliction, yet it must be renewed in a time of affliction;
though Repentance must not be limited to a time of affliction, yet it must be renewed in a time of affliction;
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for Gods end and design in and by them is not to break our backs, but to break our hearts.
for God's end and Design in and by them is not to break our backs, but to break our hearts.
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Once more, 3. When you are a doing, or have done any great and more solemn duty.
Once more, 3. When you Are a doing, or have done any great and more solemn duty.
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What, is there nothing now you have been at this Ordinance to renew your repentance for? was all so well done? did corruption act so weakly,
What, is there nothing now you have been At this Ordinance to renew your Repentance for? was all so well done? did corruption act so weakly,
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and Grace so vigorously and strongly? was the evil spirit so chained and restrained? and did the good Spirit of the Lord so enlarge, enliven and strengthen? is there no need of praying over your prayers again;
and Grace so vigorously and strongly? was the evil Spirit so chained and restrained? and did the good Spirit of the Lord so enlarge, enliven and strengthen? is there no need of praying over your Prayers again;
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of repenting that your repentance was no more Evangelical? — Did you thorowly consider (as you ought) your Saviors Passion in the matter and quality of it;
of repenting that your Repentance was no more Evangelical? — Did you thoroughly Consider (as you ought) your Saviors Passion in the matter and quality of it;
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in its bitter ingredients and heightning circumstances of it? or your own sins, the meritorious cause of it? You had some light about this in your heads;
in its bitter ingredients and heightening Circumstances of it? or your own Sins, the meritorious cause of it? You had Some Light about this in your Heads;
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but was it attended with power and efficacy upon your hearts? for the clearest notions without suitable impressions will not advantage you.
but was it attended with power and efficacy upon your hearts? for the Clearest notions without suitable impressions will not advantage you.
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And thus have we dispatcht the counsels which concern you Saints, and also resolv'd the seventh Query.
And thus have we dispatched the Counsels which concern you Saints, and also resolved the seventh Query.
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If thus you walk, you will much honour the Spirit of the Lord; who is the great Agent in your Regeneration, Illumination, Conversion;
If thus you walk, you will much honour the Spirit of the Lord; who is the great Agent in your Regeneration, Illumination, Conversion;
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and in your proficiency by this sacred institution. And as you are concern'd to honour the Son for what he hath done without,
and in your proficiency by this sacred Institution. And as you Are concerned to honour the Son for what he hath done without,
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so are you concern'd to honour the Spirit for what he hath done within.
so Are you concerned to honour the Spirit for what he hath done within.
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— You will honour this Ordinance too, and advantage your selves, and you will be instrumental to bring in others, whose hearts are too full of disgusts and prejudices against this high and holy Institution.
— You will honour this Ordinance too, and advantage your selves, and you will be instrumental to bring in Others, whose hearts Are too full of disgusts and prejudices against this high and holy Institution.
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I told you of something I had to say to sinners; I could be well contented to say nothing at all;
I told you of something I had to say to Sinners; I could be well contented to say nothing At all;
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had I none at all to speak to. But there are two ranks or sorts of them.
had I none At all to speak to. But there Are two ranks or sorts of them.
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1. Such as peremptorily (but most perniciously and erroneously) assert, that they are above Ordinances, this or that; Sans-or supra-ordinance men;
1. Such as peremptorily (but most perniciously and erroneously) assert, that they Are above Ordinances, this or that; Sans-or supra-ordinance men;
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in what predicament to place them, how to call them, or how to cure them I well know not:
in what predicament to place them, how to call them, or how to cure them I well know not:
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Is not the Spirit of the Lord straitened? can he do his people good by this Ordinance? why then is there no breaking of Bread, no Sacrament of the Lords Supper amongst you? why is this cast off,
Is not the Spirit of the Lord straitened? can he do his people good by this Ordinance? why then is there no breaking of Bred, no Sacrament of the lords Supper among you? why is this cast off,
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and cast out? — As the Center of the Earth hath an attractive power and vertue to draw all heavy substances to it;
and cast out? — As the Centre of the Earth hath an Attractive power and virtue to draw all heavy substances to it;
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so hath the Sacrament such an enlivening, strengthning, nourishing power and vertue, as may, nay will draw all real Saints to it;
so hath the Sacrament such an enlivening, strengthening, nourishing power and virtue, as may, nay will draw all real Saints to it;
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and you amongst the rest, if you be such.
and you among the rest, if you be such.
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What is said of Socrates is true of the Sacrament, all that know it (its power, preciousness,
What is said of Socrates is true of the Sacrament, all that know it (its power, preciousness,
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and usefulness) love it, if any do not love it, it is because they do not know it.
and usefulness) love it, if any do not love it, it is Because they do not know it.
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The whole management of Soul work in order to Salvation now lies upon the hands of the Spirit,
The Whole management of Soul work in order to Salvation now lies upon the hands of the Spirit,
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but in the use of means. He that made us without us, will not save us without us.
but in the use of means. He that made us without us, will not save us without us.
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True it is, means are but means, and therefore not to be relied upon;
True it is, means Are but means, and Therefore not to be relied upon;
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and as true it is, means are means, and therefore not to be neglected or despised;
and as true it is, means Are means, and Therefore not to be neglected or despised;
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'tis an excellent observation of an eminent Divine:
it's an excellent observation of an eminent Divine:
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In things of this nature men are very prone to run themselves on one of these two rocks; In things of this nature men Are very prove to run themselves on one of these two Rocks;
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(saith he) Either they rest upon the means, not looking up to the Spirit: (Says he) Either they rest upon the means, not looking up to the Spirit:
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Or they cast off the means, casting all upon the Spirit. Either they are proud and can do all without God;
Or they cast off the means, casting all upon the Spirit. Either they Are proud and can do all without God;
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or idle and slothful so as that God must do all without them. or idle and slothful so as that God must do all without them.
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But you should remember that the spirits sole-efficiency (as to the formal production of the act) is well enough consistent with mens endeavours in the use of means;
But you should Remember that the spirits sole-efficiency (as to the formal production of the act) is well enough consistent with men's endeavours in the use of means;
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he doth all in us and for us, yet he will do nothing without us, nor without means;
he does all in us and for us, yet he will do nothing without us, nor without means;
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if he will, you may do well to shew where he hath promised it, till then we cannot believe it.
if he will, you may do well to show where he hath promised it, till then we cannot believe it.
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Our Saviour once though this Ordinance very necessary, and he is the Wisdom of God; are you wiser than he? speaking of this Ordinance, St. Paul (moved by the Spirit) saith, As often as ye eat this bread,
Our Saviour once though this Ordinance very necessary, and he is the Wisdom of God; Are you Wiser than he? speaking of this Ordinance, Saint Paul (moved by the Spirit) Says, As often as you eat this bred,
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and drink this cup, ye shew the Lords Death till he come. and drink this cup, you show the lords Death till he come.
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But he is not yet come, yet you have laid it by as vain, needless and fruitless.
But he is not yet come, yet you have laid it by as vain, needless and fruitless.
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Shall his Ordinance have his or your date? He set it up, how dare you take it down? You talk much of the Spirit,
Shall his Ordinance have his or your date? He Set it up, how Dare you take it down? You talk much of the Spirit,
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but see and say if it be not a spirit of pride, or ignorance, or a Popish spirit that prompts you thus to speak and act.
but see and say if it be not a Spirit of pride, or ignorance, or a Popish Spirit that prompts you thus to speak and act.
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They of the Romish Church have taken away the Cup, but you have out-done them, in taking away the Bread too.
They of the Romish Church have taken away the Cup, but you have outdone them, in taking away the Bred too.
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Is the command and example of Jesus Christ of no force with;
Is the command and Exampl of jesus christ of no force with;
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shall his Institutions be of no longer use to, you than your wits and wisdoms think fit? This Sacrament is (q.d.) the picture of our dying Saviour;
shall his Institutions be of no longer use to, you than your wits and wisdoms think fit? This Sacrament is (Q.d) the picture of our dying Saviour;
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an injury done to the Kings coyn or picture, is taken as done to the Kings person;
an injury done to the Kings coin or picture, is taken as done to the Kings person;
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so in this case, Men love not to see the faces of those they have injured,
so in this case, Men love not to see the faces of those they have injured,
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if arm'd with power to punish them.
if armed with power to Punish them.
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How were Josephs Brethren amazed when he said, I am Joseph; what horrour and confusion will one day possess your hearts,
How were Josephs Brothers amazed when he said, I am Joseph; what horror and confusion will one day possess your hearts,
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when you shall hear Christ say, I am Jesus; I am Jesus who instituted and appointed this Ordinance, to continue in full force till the end of the world;
when you shall hear christ say, I am jesus; I am jesus who instituted and appointed this Ordinance, to continue in full force till the end of the world;
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I am Jesus who can and will do you good by my Spirit in the use of this Ordinance, if you walk uprightly.
I am jesus who can and will do you good by my Spirit in the use of this Ordinance, if you walk uprightly.
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But as sure as I am Jesus, my enraged justice shall avenge the quarrel of my abused mercy;
But as sure as I am jesus, my enraged Justice shall avenge the quarrel of my abused mercy;
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and they shall meet with wrath and vengeance who are contemners of my Ordinance.
and they shall meet with wrath and vengeance who Are contemners of my Ordinance.
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How discursive is foolish pride when it would prescribe unto God? vain man dost thou censure his benefits when thou shouldst enjoy them? art thou so stupid and sottish as to judg of the things conveyed, by the quality and value of the instrument that conveys them? Doth not the weakness of these Elements add much to the wonder of the Sacrament? It was an argument of Christs power to feed five thousand with a few Loaves;
How discursive is foolish pride when it would prescribe unto God? vain man dost thou censure his benefits when thou Shouldst enjoy them? art thou so stupid and sottish as to judge of the things conveyed, by the quality and valve of the Instrument that conveys them? Does not the weakness of these Elements add much to the wonder of the Sacrament? It was an argument of Christ power to feed five thousand with a few Loaves;
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this miracle of his Sacrament is equal thereunto which feeds the whole Church with such slender Elements.
this miracle of his Sacrament is equal thereunto which feeds the Whole Church with such slender Elements.
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— But I will expostulate no farther with 'em; I convert my speech to others. For,
— But I will expostulate no farther with they; I convert my speech to Others. For,
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2. As there are some who look upon themselves as above this Ordinance, so there are others who look upon this Ordinance as above them;
2. As there Are Some who look upon themselves as above this Ordinance, so there Are Others who look upon this Ordinance as above them;
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and why? but because they are not qualified; nor can any arguments prevail with them to capacitate themselves for it.
and why? but Because they Are not qualified; nor can any Arguments prevail with them to capacitate themselves for it.
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Others will say, they know no good got by it, no fruit that grows on it.
Others will say, they know no good god by it, no fruit that grows on it.
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The poor have no leisure for it, and the rich take no pleasure in it; and few there are who come to it in most Assemblies.
The poor have no leisure for it, and the rich take no pleasure in it; and few there Are who come to it in most Assemblies.
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— I have a word for you, Et valeat, quantum valere potest.
— I have a word for you, Et valeat, quantum Valere potest.
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1. Suppose this were (but it is not) a prerogative-command, given only for the probation and trial of your obedience,
1. Suppose this were (but it is not) a prerogative-command, given only for the probation and trial of your Obedience,
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and no benefit at all should redound to the observer of it;
and no benefit At all should redound to the observer of it;
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are you not (yet) obliged to consider your ways to turn your feet unto his Testimonies;
Are you not (yet) obliged to Consider your ways to turn your feet unto his Testimonies;
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to break off your sins by repentance, to prepare your selves and then to come and take and eat? The observance of such commands hath been well rewarded, Gen. 22. and the disobedience thereof most severely punished; as in Adam, Gen. 2.17. in Lots wife, Gen. 19.17.
to break off your Sins by Repentance, to prepare your selves and then to come and take and eat? The observance of such commands hath been well rewarded, Gen. 22. and the disobedience thereof most severely punished; as in Adam, Gen. 2.17. in Lots wife, Gen. 19.17.
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and in the young Prophet. 2. Gods standing Laws and Ordinances (and such is this) oblige not to observance only,
and in the young Prophet. 2. God's standing Laws and Ordinances (and such is this) oblige not to observance only,
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but they intend a real benefit withal; which should be an incentive to our obedience, Deut. 10.13. Psal. 19.11. And 119.165. Great peace have they which love and keep thy Law. 3. Though you never got good by this Ordinance, will you say, no good is to be got by it;
but they intend a real benefit withal; which should be an incentive to our Obedience, Deuteronomy 10.13. Psalm 19.11. And 119.165. Great peace have they which love and keep thy Law. 3. Though you never god good by this Ordinance, will you say, no good is to be god by it;
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or that never any did? it will in no wise follow. 4. You speak expresly against the Word of God, this very Text;
or that never any did? it will in no wise follow. 4. You speak expressly against the Word of God, this very Text;
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and for every blasphemous word you shall account another day. 5. Do not your speeches reflect upon the glorious Trinity? 1. On God the Father,
and for every blasphemous word you shall account Another day. 5. Do not your Speeches reflect upon the glorious Trinity? 1. On God the Father,
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as if he had made or instituted an Ordinance in vain; you call in question his wisdom. 2. On God the Son;
as if he had made or instituted an Ordinance in vain; you call in question his Wisdom. 2. On God the Son;
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as if his Body and Blood were good for nothing. And, 3. On this holy Spirit;
as if his Body and Blood were good for nothing. And, 3. On this holy Spirit;
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as if he were straitened so, that he could not do them good by it who walk uprightly;
as if he were straitened so, that he could not do them good by it who walk uprightly;
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or as if he would not. 6. Do not you speak against the sweet experience of the Saints in all ages? they have found good by it. 7. Do not you speak against right reason? for as the guilt and danger is great in case one receive unworthily,
or as if he would not. 6. Do not you speak against the sweet experience of the Saints in all ages? they have found good by it. 7. Do not you speak against right reason? for as the guilt and danger is great in case one receive unworthily,
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so must there in reason be some proportion of fruit and benefit to such as come preparedly. 8. Once more:
so must there in reason be Some proportion of fruit and benefit to such as come preparedly. 8. Once more:
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Is it not your pride, carnality, and hypocrisie? is it not your earthliness, unbelief and impenitency that hinders your addresses to it,
Is it not your pride, carnality, and hypocrisy? is it not your earthliness, unbelief and impenitency that hinders your Addresses to it,
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and proficiency by it? Water there is enough in this well, had you but buckets to draw it forth;
and proficiency by it? Water there is enough in this well, had you but buckets to draw it forth;
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the Spirit is present to heal, but you are insensible of your Maladies. You may complain of us if so you will;
the Spirit is present to heal, but you Are insensible of your Maladies. You may complain of us if so you will;
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of God if so you dare; of his Decrees, Ordinances, this or that;
of God if so you Dare; of his Decrees, Ordinances, this or that;
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but assure your selves, he can as soon cease to be God, as cease to be good or just;
but assure your selves, he can as soon cease to be God, as cease to be good or just;
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he will lay the fault where you will not like it; whence you shall never be able to remove it, even at your own doors.
he will lay the fault where you will not like it; whence you shall never be able to remove it, even At your own doors.
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Therefore be advised, 1. Cherish not any longer such undervaluing thoughts of this mysterious, holy and precious Ordinance:
Therefore be advised, 1. Cherish not any longer such undervaluing thoughts of this mysterious, holy and precious Ordinance:
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Judg not rashly nor falsly of the things of God; I am speaking for God, and for his Institutions;
Judge not rashly nor falsely of the things of God; I am speaking for God, and for his Institutions;
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and though it be an easie matter to slight me your Minister, yet I fear, it will be no easie province to answer your Maker for the contempt you do to his sacred Ordinances. 2. Break off your Sins by repentance, and that speedily;
and though it be an easy matter to slight me your Minister, yet I Fear, it will be no easy province to answer your Maker for the contempt you do to his sacred Ordinances. 2. Break off your Sins by Repentance, and that speedily;
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though a late repentance may be a true repentance, yet you will find that a late repentance will prove an hard repentance;
though a late Repentance may be a true Repentance, yet you will find that a late Repentance will prove an hard Repentance;
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a disease, the longer it grows upon a man the harder it is to be cured.
a disease, the longer it grows upon a man the harder it is to be cured.
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Be quick in this duty, lest God be quick in judgment, Rev. 2.3. Repent, or else I will come unto thee quickly. — Mark that quickly.
Be quick in this duty, lest God be quick in judgement, Rev. 2.3. repent, or Else I will come unto thee quickly. — Mark that quickly.
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Lament and weep over your Souls for the loss of all that good you might ere this day have got by this Ordinance.
Lament and weep over your Souls for the loss of all that good you might ere this day have god by this Ordinance.
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Now get your persons clothed with his Righteousness;
Now get your Persons clothed with his Righteousness;
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your natures cleansed by his Spirit, your sins pardoned in his blood, and doubt not (if then you come) but the Spirit of the Lord will do you good by this Ordinance.
your nature's cleansed by his Spirit, your Sins pardoned in his blood, and doubt not (if then you come) but the Spirit of the Lord will do you good by this Ordinance.
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The good Lord follow this work of Conviction with a work of Conversion. And make this word effectual to confirm the doubtful; to quicken the slotful; to encourage the fearful.
The good Lord follow this work of Conviction with a work of Conversion. And make this word effectual to confirm the doubtful; to quicken the slotful; to encourage the fearful.
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Go to God, though you cannot go in Faith, yet go for Faith;
Go to God, though you cannot go in Faith, yet go for Faith;
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though you cannot, yet he can reform your lifes, and put you into a right frame for communion with him in this Ordinance.
though you cannot, yet he can reform your life's, and put you into a right frame for communion with him in this Ordinance.
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We are now arrived at the last Enquiry.
We Are now arrived At the last Enquiry.
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Q. 8. What soul-reviving comforts doth this truth afford to the people of God, who care take and conscience make of walking uprightly?
Q. 8. What Soul reviving comforts does this truth afford to the people of God, who care take and conscience make of walking uprightly?
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Resp. I will not presume too far upon your patience, and therefore shall not launch out into this vast Ocean;Resp. I will not presume too Far upon your patience, and Therefore shall not launch out into this vast Ocean;
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take an account of them in these ten particulars, and these ten rather in Figures, than in words at length.
take an account of them in these ten particulars, and these ten rather in Figures, than in words At length.
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Is the spirit of the Lord at liberty, and has he a sufficiency of power to enlighten and strengthen, Is the Spirit of the Lord At liberty, and has he a sufficiency of power to enlighten and strengthen,
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and comfort, and to do you good by this Sacrament? Here is comfort for you in ten cases or respects.and Comfort, and to do you good by this Sacrament? Here is Comfort for you in ten cases or respects.
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1. As to the weakness of these Sacramental Elements; alas!
1. As to the weakness of these Sacramental Elements; alas!
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what is a little morsel of bread, or a sip of Wine, and a few words spoken over them; (no Transubstantiating words, we abhor all thoughts of that Doctrine which is so contrary to our Senses, to Reason, to the Scriptures, to the comfort of the Saints, to the honour of Christs glorious Body;
what is a little morsel of bred, or a sip of Wine, and a few words spoken over them; (no Transubstantiating words, we abhor all thoughts of that Doctrine which is so contrary to our Senses, to Reason, to the Scriptures, to the Comfort of the Saints, to the honour of Christ glorious Body;
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all which is abundantly evinced by our Divines.) True it is indeed, they are poor and weak things in themselves;
all which is abundantly evinced by our Divines.) True it is indeed, they Are poor and weak things in themselves;
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but you must remember they are of divine Institution;
but you must Remember they Are of divine Institution;
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this is an Ordinance of the great God, who hath own'd it and can and will bless it.
this is an Ordinance of the great God, who hath owned it and can and will bless it.
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Though these outward Elements be weak, yet the Spirit of the Lord is strong; he delights to do great things by weak means.
Though these outward Elements be weak, yet the Spirit of the Lord is strong; he delights to do great things by weak means.
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What is the word, if abstractly considered, but a dead letter, yet 'tis the power of God unto Salvation to them that believe;
What is the word, if abstractly considered, but a dead Letter, yet it's the power of God unto Salvation to them that believe;
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'tis mighty through God, it transforms the heart, reforms the life; by it the dead in sin are quickened;
it's mighty through God, it transforms the heart, reforms the life; by it the dead in since Are quickened;
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sinners are turned from darkness unto light;
Sinners Are turned from darkness unto Light;
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and this is a greater work to turn the Soul from a state of Sin to Grace, than from Grace to Glory.
and this is a greater work to turn the Soul from a state of since to Grace, than from Grace to Glory.
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By it Lepers are cleansed, afflicted Consciences comforted, &c. What is a little water in Baptism to a tender Infant? 'tis in it self but a mean thing;
By it Lepers Are cleansed, afflicted Consciences comforted, etc. What is a little water in Baptism to a tender Infant? it's in it self but a mean thing;
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but water-baptism is of divine sanction and institution, Joh. 1.33. He that sent me to Baptize with water;
but Water baptism is of divine sanction and Institution, John 1.33. He that sent me to Baptise with water;
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and Infant-Baptism is so too, Mat. 28.19. Go disciple ye all Nations:
and Infant baptism is so too, Mathew 28.19. Go disciple you all nations:
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How? Baptizing them, &c. and the Spirit of the Lord can do us good by it; How? Baptizing them, etc. and the Spirit of the Lord can do us good by it;
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yea our tender Infants too, even in their Minority; much more when they arrive at years of Discretion.
yea our tender Infants too, even in their Minority; much more when they arrive At Years of Discretion.
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He can and hath made his Elect, who were baptized at ten days, as careful to repent, to believe and obey the Gospel,
He can and hath made his Elect, who were baptised At ten days, as careful to Repent, to believe and obey the Gospel,
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as those ever were, who were twenty years of age, ere they were dipped.
as those ever were, who were twenty Years of age, ere they were dipped.
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Say men what they will of it or against it, that it is a sign or shadow, this or that;
Say men what they will of it or against it, that it is a Signen or shadow, this or that;
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if God set us a shadow, a brazen Serpent, it shall not be in vain to look up unto it.
if God Set us a shadow, a brazen Serpent, it shall not be in vain to look up unto it.
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Do not less prize or use the institution, being well assur'd of the Lords Benediction.
Do not less prize or use the Institution, being well assured of the lords Benediction.
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I told you but even now, That the meanness of the Element adds more to the honour and wonder of the Sacrament.
I told you but even now, That the meanness of the Element adds more to the honour and wonder of the Sacrament.
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And that it derives its being and value from its Author.
And that it derives its being and valve from its Author.
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I refer you for more of this to St. Ambrose his fourth Book de Sacr. chap. 4. Tom. 4. pag. 173. And to Bishop Reynolds, his Meditations on the Holy Sacraments, chap. 4.
I refer you for more of this to Saint Ambrose his fourth Book de Sacred chap. 4. Tom. 4. page. 173. And to Bishop Reynolds, his Meditations on the Holy Sacraments, chap. 4.
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2ly. Here is comfort for you in case of bitter taunts and Satyrical or Sarcastical speeches which you may meet with from ignorant, sensual and secure Sinners,2ly. Here is Comfort for you in case of bitter taunts and Satyrical or Sarcastical Speeches which you may meet with from ignorant, sensual and secure Sinners,
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because of your constant and conscientious attendance upon God in this Sacred Ordinance. Nazianzen said long since, NONLATINALPHABET.
Because of your constant and conscientious attendance upon God in this Sacred Ordinance. Nazianzen said long since,.
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In all Ages the most serious holy men are represented as the most vicious;
In all Ages the most serious holy men Are represented as the most vicious;
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wicked men have no favour from God, and good men shall have no favour from them,
wicked men have no favour from God, and good men shall have no favour from them,
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whilst they have virulent Tongues, or violent hands:
while they have virulent Tongues, or violent hands:
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If the Son of God was crown'd with thorns, let not the Saints of God expect a crown of Roses:
If the Son of God was crowned with thorns, let not the Saints of God expect a crown of Roses:
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As the Lilly amongst the Thorns, as the lamb amongst the Wolves, so is the Spouse amongst the Daughters.
As the Lily among the Thorns, as the lamb among the Wolves, so is the Spouse among the Daughters.
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They will do by you as Stunica did by Erasmus, observe and review all your works,
They will do by you as Stunica did by Erasmus, observe and review all your works,
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and pick and cull out only what they conceive is worst; but those perhaps (as did his) may prove your greatest truths and vertues:
and pick and cull out only what they conceive is worst; but those perhaps (as did his) may prove your greatest truths and Virtues:
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However, solace your selves in this;
However, solace your selves in this;
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The Spirit of the Lord is doing you good, and never the less for their saying or doing you evil;
The Spirit of the Lord is doing you good, and never the less for their saying or doing you evil;
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what though you hear ill, whilst you fare well;
what though you hear ill, while you fare well;
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their reproaches shall hurt you no more, than the Dog does the Moon, which he cannot bite,
their Reproaches shall hurt you no more, than the Dog does the Moon, which he cannot bite,
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though he bark all night at it. Virtus nihil est imminuta propter existimationem vulgi.
though he bark all night At it. Virtus nihil est imminuta propter existimationem Vulgi.
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Nobis temerariae quorundam calumniae sanctioris vitae institutum non obscurant, nec per eas gloriae nostrae coram Deo aliquid decedit; Nobis temerariae quorundam calumniae sanctioris vitae institutum non obscurant, nec per eas Glory Nostrae coram God Aliquid decedit;
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as Athenagoras told Antoninus and Commodus in his Apology for the Christians;
as Athenagoras told Antoninus and Commodus in his Apology for the Christians;
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a Diamond sparkles never the less, nor is it any whit the less precious, because an ignorant or a blind man disparageth it; 'tis so in this case;
a Diamond sparkles never the less, nor is it any whit the less precious, Because an ignorant or a blind man disparageth it; it's so in this case;
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their reproachings tend to your greater glory;
their reproachings tend to your greater glory;
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they will wish (but perhaps, when 'tis too late) they had been fitted for, admitted to,
they will wish (but perhaps, when it's too late) they had been fitted for, admitted to,
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and shared with you in this Sacred Ordinance.
and shared with you in this Sacred Ordinance.
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3ly. Here is matter of comfort for you in respect of the meanness of the men,3ly. Here is matter of Comfort for you in respect of the meanness of the men,
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or weakness of the persons by whom it is dispensed.
or weakness of the Persons by whom it is dispensed.
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We are not Prophets, we pretend to no such inspirations or immediate calls as they had;
We Are not prophets, we pretend to no such inspirations or immediate calls as they had;
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we are not Apostles, we have no immediate call from Christ to preach the Gospel to all Nations;
we Are not Apostles, we have no immediate call from christ to preach the Gospel to all nations;
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we cannot, do not, dare not pretend to an infallible conduct of the Spirit, as they had,
we cannot, do not, Dare not pretend to an infallible conduct of the Spirit, as they had,
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and some ignorantly and impudently now challenge to themselves;
and Some ignorantly and impudently now challenge to themselves;
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No, we are men, men subject to like passions and perturbations, temptations and infirmities as they were,
No, we Are men, men Subject to like passion and perturbations, temptations and infirmities as they were,
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and perhaps to more than you are; you know it, we confess and lament it.
and perhaps to more than you Are; you know it, we confess and lament it.
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Guilty were we of sin before we could do any thing, and ever since we could do any thing we have done nothing without sin.
Guilty were we of since before we could do any thing, and ever since we could do any thing we have done nothing without since.
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But in this may you and we not little solace our selves;
But in this may you and we not little solace our selves;
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Though we can do you little good, very little good, yet the Spirit of the Lord can do you very much.
Though we can do you little good, very little good, yet the Spirit of the Lord can do you very much.
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All we can do is to endeavour it, but the conversion of Souls is (not ours but) Gods work;
All we can do is to endeavour it, but the conversion of Souls is (not ours but) God's work;
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we may (NONLATINALPHABET) speak what is in it self perswasive, but 'tis the Spirit of the Lord alone that can and must (NONLATINALPHABET) actually perswade you.
we may () speak what is in it self persuasive, but it's the Spirit of the Lord alone that can and must () actually persuade you.
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The efficacy of the Word and Sacraments depends not upon the arts, or parts, or gifts,
The efficacy of the Word and Sacraments depends not upon the arts, or parts, or Gifts,
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or graces, or greatness, or goodness of men, but upon the power, institution and blessing of God.
or graces, or greatness, or Goodness of men, but upon the power, Institution and blessing of God.
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Is a golden treasure ever the worse because 'tis laid up in an earthen vessel? or is water the less sweet because conveyed to your cisterns in leaden pipes? Mark well the Text in hand,
Is a golden treasure ever the Worse Because it's laid up in an earthen vessel? or is water the less sweet Because conveyed to your cisterns in leaden pipes? Mark well the Text in hand,
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and you will find the great stress laid upon your own upright walking, if you expect a blessing;
and you will find the great stress laid upon your own upright walking, if you expect a blessing;
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a parallel you have in Heb. 4.2. The word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
a parallel you have in Hebrew 4.2. The word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that herd it.
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It is not said, Not being mixed with faith in them that preach it, — but in them that heard it.
It is not said, Not being mixed with faith in them that preach it, — but in them that herd it.
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In short, the spirit of the Lord can do great and mighty things, as by poor and weak means,
In short, the Spirit of the Lord can do great and mighty things, as by poor and weak means,
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so he can do great and mighty things by poor and weak men.
so he can do great and mighty things by poor and weak men.
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He imployed not at the first publication of the Gospel, any mighty Monarchs, or noble Lords,
He employed not At the First publication of the Gospel, any mighty Monarchs, or noble lords,
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or profound Philosophers for the Conversion of the Nations, whose Majesty, Authority and Wisdom might have had a powerful and prevailing influence on their inferiours;
or profound Philosophers for the Conversion of the nations, whose Majesty, authority and Wisdom might have had a powerful and prevailing influence on their inferiors;
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No, a few poor Fishermen are the men; that the excellency of the power might be and appear to be of God alone,
No, a few poor Fishermen Are the men; that the excellency of the power might be and appear to be of God alone,
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and not in or of man at all:
and not in or of man At all:
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Men and means are productive of nothing if they operate only from an inherent or natural vertue,
Men and means Are productive of nothing if they operate only from an inherent or natural virtue,
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but when they have a divine stamp upon them the Spirit of the Lord can do great and mighty things by them.
but when they have a divine stamp upon them the Spirit of the Lord can do great and mighty things by them.
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4ly. Here is comfort for you in case of temptations to disbelieve the Godhead or Deity of the Holy Ghost;4ly. Here is Comfort for you in case of temptations to disbelieve the Godhead or Deity of the Holy Ghost;
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other mediums are urged to evince his Divinity, but the Ancients make much use of this, viz. the glorious operations and most mighty and powerful works done by him;
other mediums Are urged to evince his Divinity, but the Ancients make much use of this, viz. the glorious operations and most mighty and powerful works done by him;
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as Cyril and Ch•••ostom and Ambrose, de Sp. sancto.
as Cyril and Ch•••ostom and Ambrose, de Spa sancto.
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He that can quicken dead Souls, subdue such strong lusts, implant and increase Grace, and bless the Ordinances,
He that can quicken dead Souls, subdue such strong Lustiest, implant and increase Grace, and bless the Ordinances,
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and all this by an immediate primary underived power (as the Spirit doth) certainly he is more than a meer creature, he is truly God;
and all this by an immediate primary underived power (as the Spirit does) Certainly he is more than a mere creature, he is truly God;
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for these are works for a God, and for a God only. O the boundless, incomprehensible, and infinite power of the Spirit!
for these Are works for a God, and for a God only. O the boundless, incomprehensible, and infinite power of the Spirit!
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What all the Creatures yonder above the Clouds with these on Earth cannot, that he can do omnipoteutissima facilitate, as an Ancient elegantly expresseth it;
What all the Creatures yonder above the Clouds with these on Earth cannot, that he can do omnipoteutissima facilitate, as an Ancient elegantly Expresses it;
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when he will work, who shall let him? Isa. 43.13. He acts omnipotenter, insuperabiliter, this speaks him to be God indeed;
when he will work, who shall let him? Isaiah 43.13. He acts omnipotenter, insuperabiliter, this speaks him to be God indeed;
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He is not strained, he can do his people good by his institutions.
He is not strained, he can do his people good by his institutions.
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5ly. Here is comfort for you too in case of mighty oppositions from the flesh when you are about any holy and religious exercises;5ly. Here is Comfort for you too in case of mighty oppositions from the Flesh when you Are about any holy and religious exercises;
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there is no one duty in the whole course of Christianity, but it is sure to meet with one impediment or other.
there is no one duty in the Whole course of Christianity, but it is sure to meet with one impediment or other.
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The Flesh (if nothing else do) wil belusting against the Spirit, corruption will be opposing grace;
The Flesh (if nothing Else do) wil belusting against the Spirit, corruption will be opposing grace;
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so that you cannot do the things that you would and should:
so that you cannot do the things that you would and should:
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The agency and enmity of the flesh appears both in the matter and manner of our performances.
The agency and enmity of the Flesh appears both in the matter and manner of our performances.
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Sometimes it hinders from duty, from praying, hearing, and receiving, sometimes in duty; nay it ever hinders us in the manner;
Sometime it hinders from duty, from praying, hearing, and receiving, sometime in duty; nay it ever hinders us in the manner;
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abating the vigor and fervour, or lessening the alacrity of our Souls in duty, your own experience is proof sufficient;
abating the vigor and fervour, or lessening the alacrity of our Souls in duty, your own experience is proof sufficient;
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but here is comfort for you in this present case, the Spirit of the Lord is not shortned,
but Here is Comfort for you in this present case, the Spirit of the Lord is not shortened,
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nor straitned, he can help your infirmities, subdue corruptions quicken graces, and in spite of all oppositions he can bless his own Institutions:
nor straitened, he can help your infirmities, subdue corruptions quicken graces, and in spite of all oppositions he can bless his own Institutions:
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He can make mountains to become plains, and cut a way through the hard rock, Zach 4.9. Behold I am the Lord, the God of all flesh, is there any thing too hard for me? Jer. 32.27. It may, poor Soul, be too hard for thee, but not for me;
He can make Mountains to become plains, and Cut a Way through the hard rock, Zach 4.9. Behold I am the Lord, the God of all Flesh, is there any thing too hard for me? Jer. 32.27. It may, poor Soul, be too hard for thee, but not for me;
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this is applicable to the Spirit in the personal consideration of God, and it is no less comfortable than applicable.
this is applicable to the Spirit in the personal consideration of God, and it is no less comfortable than applicable.
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A Child of God fain would do more but cannot; a wicked man may do more but will not;
A Child of God fain would do more but cannot; a wicked man may do more but will not;
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the godly mans heart is larger than the duties; a wicked mans duties are larger than his heart;
the godly men heart is larger than the duties; a wicked men duties Are larger than his heart;
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'tis the complaint of a gracious Soul, O how do my corruptions hinder in these holy duties!
it's the complaint of a gracious Soul, Oh how do my corruptions hinder in these holy duties!
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But O, says the other, how do these duties hinder me in the pursuit of my lusts!
But Oh, Says the other, how do these duties hinder me in the pursuit of my Lustiest!
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A godly man is griev'd because he cannot do all the good that he would; and the other, because he cannot do all the evil that he would.
A godly man is grieved Because he cannot do all the good that he would; and the other, Because he cannot do all the evil that he would.
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'Tis the burden of a Saint, the greatest trouble upon his Spirit, that he can pray no more fervently, hear no more profitably, receive no more worthily;
It's the burden of a Saint, the greatest trouble upon his Spirit, that he can pray no more fervently, hear no more profitably, receive no more worthily;
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so to bungle and baffle, and trifle, is his great trouble;
so to bungle and baffle, and trifle, is his great trouble;
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but he hath this to comfort him, The good Spirit of the Lord to assist and help him in every duty;
but he hath this to Comfort him, The good Spirit of the Lord to assist and help him in every duty;
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and he knows, that his arm is not shortned. 6ly. Here is comfort for you as in case of the activeness of the flesh,
and he knows, that his arm is not shortened. 6ly. Here is Comfort for you as in case of the activeness of the Flesh,
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so in case of the weakness of the Spirit; i.e. of Grace; you find that you are wofully and wonderfully straitned in your selves;
so in case of the weakness of the Spirit; i.e. of Grace; you find that you Are woefully and wonderfully straitened in your selves;
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you complain of the narrowness of your Hearts, the unactiveness of Grace, you are not so humble and holy, not so tender-hearted and enlarged;
you complain of the narrowness of your Hearts, the unactiveness of Grace, you Are not so humble and holy, not so tender-hearted and enlarged;
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your lives are nothing so blameless and harmless as you could wish, and this to you is matter of saddest Lamentation and deepest Humiliation.
your lives Are nothing so blameless and harmless as you could wish, and this to you is matter of Saddest Lamentation and Deepest Humiliation.
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But remember (pray) the Spirit of the Lord is not straitned, though you be, he is not;
But Remember (pray) the Spirit of the Lord is not straitened, though you be, he is not;
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and this is matter of consolation; though you be impotent, chill and dull;
and this is matter of consolation; though you be impotent, chill and dull;
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yet if you be sensible of it, and sorrowful for it, you will find his Grace sufficient for you, and himself alsufficient in you:
yet if you be sensible of it, and sorrowful for it, you will find his Grace sufficient for you, and himself All-sufficient in you:
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A weak Christian assisted by the Spirit of the Lord can do all things, Phil. 4.13. 7ly. Here is comfort for you against those oppositions and temptations you may meet with from the Devil when you are at the Lords Table:
A weak Christian assisted by the Spirit of the Lord can do all things, Philip 4.13. 7ly. Here is Comfort for you against those oppositions and temptations you may meet with from the devil when you Are At the lords Table:
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O that we were as careful to prepare our selves for that Ordinance as he is to prepare for us;
Oh that we were as careful to prepare our selves for that Ordinance as he is to prepare for us;
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he is ever fixed, and very diligent on holy days, in holy places, at holy duties, Job 1.6. not because he loves them, but because he hates us.
he is ever fixed, and very diligent on holy days, in holy places, At holy duties, Job 1.6. not Because he loves them, but Because he hates us.
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I have read of one who said, he saw but one Devil in the Market, for most of the buyers and sellers were his already;
I have read of one who said, he saw but one devil in the Market, for most of the buyers and sellers were his already;
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but a Legion in the Church; A Legion (according to Varro ) is 7622; but what imploy had so many evil spirits there? why, to lay snares for them;
but a Legion in the Church; A Legion (according to Varro) is 7622; but what employ had so many evil spirits there? why, to lay snares for them;
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to hinder the operation of the Word and Sacraments, and consequently the salvation of Souls. Doubtless you are not without discouragements by reason of your own corruptions, and his oppositions.
to hinder the operation of the Word and Sacraments, and consequently the salvation of Souls. Doubtless you Are not without discouragements by reason of your own corruptions, and his oppositions.
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Well but your Redeemer hath not left you comfortless; the Spirit of the Lord is not straitned;
Well but your Redeemer hath not left you comfortless; the Spirit of the Lord is not straitened;
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He is a most glorious and victorious Spirit;
He is a most glorious and victorious Spirit;
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your way in this case is, to set the power of this Spirit against the power of Satan;
your Way in this case is, to Set the power of this Spirit against the power of Satan;
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when the gates of Hell, and powers of Darkness press hard upon you, 'tis your wisdom (in order to your comfort and conquest) to improve this power of the Spirit of the Lord.
when the gates of Hell, and Powers of Darkness press hard upon you, it's your Wisdom (in order to your Comfort and conquest) to improve this power of the Spirit of the Lord.
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The more you are assaulted by that evil spirit, the more shall you be assisted by this good spirit.
The more you Are assaulted by that evil Spirit, the more shall you be assisted by this good Spirit.
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He will be with you in the floods and in the flames; Who and what art thou O great Mountain before this Zerubbabel.
He will be with you in the floods and in the flames; Who and what art thou Oh great Mountain before this Zerubbabel.
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8ly. Here is comfort for you as to the greatness of those mercies and blessings now by you desired and expected.8ly. Here is Comfort for you as to the greatness of those Mercies and blessings now by you desired and expected.
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O says a child of God, how shall I get my heart humble, more quick and lively;
O Says a child of God, how shall I get my heart humble, more quick and lively;
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what shall I do for a broken, bleeding.
what shall I do for a broken, bleeding.
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Heart, for more full assurance of the pardon of my sin, and the salvation of my Soul. Ah what shall, poor I do for a little more light in my Understanding;
Heart, for more full assurance of the pardon of my since, and the salvation of my Soul. Ah what shall, poor I do for a little more Light in my Understanding;
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O that my Will were healed, &c. These indeed are great things, they are not NONLATINALPHABET, no, they are NONLATINALPHABET, such as accompany Salvation. Yet although these be very great things as to you, they are not so to the Spirit of the Lord,
Oh that my Will were healed, etc. These indeed Are great things, they Are not, no, they Are, such as accompany Salvation. Yet although these be very great things as to you, they Are not so to the Spirit of the Lord,
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if it be marvelous in your eyes, is it therefore marvelous in Gods? Zach. 8.6. All things are alike easie to an Almighty Agent, and this Spirit is such;
if it be marvelous in your eyes, is it Therefore marvelous in God's? Zach 8.6. All things Are alike easy to an Almighty Agent, and this Spirit is such;
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a look from him in anger can lay your strongest lusts dead; he can irradiate your minds with beams of Divine light; a look from him in anger can lay your Strongest Lustiest dead; he can irradiate your minds with beams of Divine Light;
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and efficaciously incline, overpower, determine and heal your ▪ Wills. He can (in one word) do every thing;
and efficaciously incline, overpower, determine and heal your ▪ Wills. He can (in one word) do every thing;
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therefore be confident of this very thing; viz. that as he easily can, so he assuredly will.
Therefore be confident of this very thing; viz. that as he Easily can, so he assuredly will.
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He, I say, who hath begun a good work in you, will own it and crown it and perform it until the day of Christ, Job 42.2. with Phil. 1.6. 9ly. Here is also comfort for you in case of barrenness under former administrations;
He, I say, who hath begun a good work in you, will own it and crown it and perform it until the day of christ, Job 42.2. with Philip 1.6. 9ly. Here is also Comfort for you in case of Barrenness under former administrations;
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perhaps you find not that power as yet over your impetuous lusts as you then and there expected; no more peace of conscience;
perhaps you find not that power as yet over your impetuous Lustiest as you then and there expected; not more peace of conscience;
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Nec mibi dant s••llae lucem, &c. You have often been at the Lords Table, and yet no assurance,Nec mibi daunt s••llae lucem, etc. You have often been At the lords Table, and yet no assurance,
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or no more assurance of his love, and of eternal life, than you had before. If it be thus your present case is sad;
or no more assurance of his love, and of Eternal life, than you had before. If it be thus your present case is sad;
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yet thus it may be, & your internal & eternal state be good.
yet thus it may be, & your internal & Eternal state be good.
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For though you have not peace, yet you want not grace, in the best of Saints there is a want in grace,
For though you have not peace, yet you want not grace, in the best of Saints there is a want in grace,
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but in the worst or weakest Saint there is not a want of grace. Though you are cast down, yet you are not cast off;
but in the worst or Weakest Saint there is not a want of grace. Though you Are cast down, yet you Are not cast off;
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you have not so much as will comfort you, but you have enough to save you.
you have not so much as will Comfort you, but you have enough to save you.
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'Tis Heaven that is the proper place of comfort, and Earth of grace:
It's Heaven that is the proper place of Comfort, and Earth of grace:
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'Tis the pleasure of our all-wise God to make some to weep and wait long for a smile from Heaven;
It's the pleasure of our alwise God to make Some to weep and wait long for a smile from Heaven;
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and thus he acts in a way of wisdom, not ever in a way of punishment.
and thus he acts in a Way of Wisdom, not ever in a Way of punishment.
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Know and do your own work, let the most High alone with his; hear what he will speak for he will speak peace unto his people;
Know and do your own work, let the most High alone with his; hear what he will speak for he will speak peace unto his people;
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the day that's clouded now may be clear anon; 'tis darkest a little before the dawning of the day.
the day that's clouded now may be clear anon; it's Darkest a little before the dawning of the day.
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Remember for your comfort, that light is sown for the Righteous, and joy for the upright in heart, Ps. 97.11. The Interval of time may be considerable between the sowing and the reaping.
remember for your Comfort, that Light is sown for the Righteous, and joy for the upright in heart, Ps. 97.11. The Interval of time may be considerable between the sowing and the reaping.
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But act you faith on the Promises, acquiesce in and submit to the Will and Wisdom of the Lord;
But act you faith on the Promises, acquiesce in and submit to the Will and Wisdom of the Lord;
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for unto the Upright (and they are the persons I am now addressing this discourse to) I say,
for unto the Upright (and they Are the Persons I am now addressing this discourse to) I say,
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unto the upright there ariseth light in darkness; i.e. comfort in troubles; remember that the Spirit of the Lord is not straitned.
unto the upright there arises Light in darkness; i.e. Comfort in Troubles; Remember that the Spirit of the Lord is not straitened.
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Concerning him take three notions along with you: He is 1. A free Agent; as the wind bloweth when and where it lifteth,
Concerning him take three notions along with you: He is 1. A free Agent; as the wind blows when and where it lifts,
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so the Spirit worketh, witnesseth, sealeth & assureth when & whom himself pleaseth. 2. A wise Agent; and therefore will act most seasonably and opportunely,
so the Spirit works, Witnesseth, Sealeth & assureth when & whom himself Pleases. 2. A wise Agent; and Therefore will act most seasonably and opportunely,
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when it will most conduce to his own honour and your comfort. 3. A strong and mighty Agent;
when it will most conduce to his own honour and your Comfort. 3. A strong and mighty Agent;
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when he begins 'tis not sin, nor Satan, nor the World shall let him: Therefore though now you mourn, yet you may not murmur;
when he begins it's not since, nor Satan, nor the World shall let him: Therefore though now you mourn, yet you may not murmur;
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Groan you may, but must not grumble, be it never so little life & light, and power and peace you have arrived at.
Groan you may, but must not grumble, be it never so little life & Light, and power and peace you have arrived At.
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I say to you as did Elibis to Job, ch. 34.32.
I say to you as did Elibis to Job, changed. 34.32.
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should it be according to your mind? is it fit you have just what you will, and when you will;
should it be according to your mind? is it fit you have just what you will, and when you will;
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if you will be your own carvers, take heed of cutting your own fingers. Withdraw not from this Ordinance;
if you will be your own carvers, take heed of cutting your own fingers. Withdraw not from this Ordinance;
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but (as before) wait with patience and work with diligence; for the Spirit of the Lord is not straitned;
but (as before) wait with patience and work with diligence; for the Spirit of the Lord is not straitened;
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this is a reviving Cordial in this case.
this is a reviving Cordial in this case.
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Antisthenes an Heathen Philosopher desired nothing of the Heathen gods so much as the Spirit of Socrates. You have a more glorious Spirit, this Spirit of the Lord, who will in due time make you more fruitful and cheerful;Antisthenes an Heathen Philosopher desired nothing of the Heathen God's so much as the Spirit of Socrates. You have a more glorious Spirit, this Spirit of the Lord, who will in due time make you more fruitful and cheerful;
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and give you more increase of grace, more setled peace of Conscience; yea an absolute mastery and victory over all your spiritual enemies.
and give you more increase of grace, more settled peace of Conscience; yea an absolute mastery and victory over all your spiritual enemies.
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Once more, and I dismiss you. 10ly. This speaks comfort to you who persevere in prayer;
Once more, and I dismiss you. 10ly. This speaks Comfort to you who persevere in prayer;
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the seed of Jacob, not in name only (as were these in the Text) but in deed and truth.
the seed of Jacob, not in name only (as were these in the Text) but in deed and truth.
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To hold on in Duty is not the practice of the most, but of the best;
To hold on in Duty is not the practice of the most, but of the best;
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'tis no easie work which is both above nature and against it: This affords comfort to you;
it's no easy work which is both above nature and against it: This affords Comfort to you;
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'tis like the rod of myrtle in the travellers hand, which makes him fresh and lively,
it's like the rod of myrtle in the travellers hand, which makes him fresh and lively,
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and keeps him from being weary; O nourish no jealous thoughts of God; if you distrust him, you will desert him.
and keeps him from being weary; Oh nourish no jealous thoughts of God; if you distrust him, you will desert him.
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Remember for your encouragement and comfort, that the good Spirit of the Lord is in full power,
remember for your encouragement and Comfort, that the good Spirit of the Lord is in full power,
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and at liberty still to give a blessing by, as at the first to give a being to his holy Institutions.
and At liberty still to give a blessing by, as At the First to give a being to his holy Institutions.
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To which ever-blessed Spirit, together with the Father and the Son, be ascrib'd all Honour and Glory, World without end.. FINIS.To which ever-blessed Spirit, together with the Father and the Son, be ascribed all Honour and Glory, World without end.. FINIS.
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