Returning unto God the great concernment of a covenant people, or, A sermon preached to the second church in Boston in New-England, March 17, 1679/80 when that church did solemnly and explicitly renew their covenant with God, and one with another / by Increase Mather ...
and did themselves profess that they were the Lords People. 2. Here is the matter of the Invitation, in that word Return; implying, that they had not been duly mindfull of that Covenant and ingagement unto God, which was upon them ▪ and that therefore it did concern them to Repent,
and did themselves profess that they were the lords People. 2. Here is the matter of the Invitation, in that word Return; implying, that they had not been duly mindful of that Covenant and engagement unto God, which was upon them ▪ and that Therefore it did concern them to repent,
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and in that way to Renew their Covenant. 3. Here is the Ob•ect unto which they should return, The Lord. In the Hebrew it is [ gnad Jehovah, usque ad Dominum ] even as •ar as unt• the Lord:
and in that Way to Renew their Covenant. 3. Here is the Ob•ect unto which they should return, The Lord. In the Hebrew it is [ Gade Jehovah, usque ad Dominum ] even as •ar as unt• the Lord:
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W•ich also doth respect the Covenant between God and them. w•ereby God became theirs, and they His. Both expressions doe imply strong Motives unto Repentance. q. d.
W•ich also does respect the Covenant between God and them. w•ereby God became theirs, and they His. Both expressions do imply strong Motives unto Repentance. q. worser.
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The Lord Je•ovab, is an universal good, and the fountain of all mercies and good things, without whom there is no life, no happiness to be had or to be hoped for. Therefore Return unto him.
The Lord Je•ovab, is an universal good, and the fountain of all Mercies and good things, without whom there is no life, no happiness to be had or to be hoped for. Therefore Return unto him.
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There are three things may be enquired into for the clearing of this Doctrine, 1. What Falling in respect of Iniquity, it is, which the Lords People are subject unto? 2. What is implyed in this Returning which the Lord speaks of? 3. The Reason why the Lords People should Return unto him.
There Are three things may be inquired into for the clearing of this Doctrine, 1. What Falling in respect of Iniquity, it is, which the lords People Are Subject unto? 2. What is employed in this Returning which the Lord speaks of? 3. The Reason why the lords People should Return unto him.
Thus is it noted concerning Solomon, that in his Old age, when one would have thought, he should have walked most closely with God, His heart was turned after other Gods,
Thus is it noted Concerning Solomon, that in his Old age, when one would have Thought, he should have walked most closely with God, His heart was turned After other God's,
which judicious Interpreters take to be the true meaning and intendment of that Scripture, 2 Chron. 17. 3. where it is said of Jehos•phat, that he walked in the first wayes of David his Father, so it is expressed in our Translation,
which judicious Interpreters take to be the true meaning and intendment of that Scripture, 2 Chronicles 17. 3. where it is said of Jehos•phat, that he walked in the First ways of David his Father, so it is expressed in our translation,
whence a judicious Divine doth question whether Asa was indeed a godly man, and whether that expression of his Heart being perfect, doth intend any more,
whence a judicious Divine does question whither Asa was indeed a godly man, and whither that expression of his Heart being perfect, does intend any more,
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then his not being an Idolater, &c. But supposing him to have the root of the matter in him, it was a dreadfull Fall into iniquity that he was subject unto: Therefore,
then his not being an Idolater, etc. But supposing him to have the root of the matter in him, it was a dreadful Fallen into iniquity that he was Subject unto: Therefore,
Hence the Apostle said to the Corinthians, How say some among you, there is no Resurrection from the dead? 1 Cor. 15. 12. Whereas the denial of the Resurrection is a fundamental error.
Hence the Apostle said to the Corinthians, How say Some among you, there is no Resurrection from the dead? 1 Cor. 15. 12. Whereas the denial of the Resurrection is a fundamental error.
Yea, of forward Professors, they may become bitter Persecutors. Thus concerning Saul, that which he had was taken from him, his gifts and common graces withered;
Yea, of forward Professors, they may become bitter Persecutors. Thus Concerning Saul, that which he had was taken from him, his Gifts and Common graces withered;
the Spirit of the Lord departed from him, and an evil spirit took possession of him, that he became a most malignant Persecutor of holy David, whom once he had loved and honoured.
the Spirit of the Lord departed from him, and an evil Spirit took possession of him, that he became a most malignant Persecutor of holy David, whom once he had loved and honoured.
And Alexander the Copper-smith, became a bitter & bloudy enemy to Paul, 2 Tim. 4. 14. & yet it is conceived that that Alexander was the same who when time was, stood up in the defence of,
And Alexander the Coppersmith, became a bitter & bloody enemy to Paul, 2 Tim. 4. 14. & yet it is conceived that that Alexander was the same who when time was, stood up in the defence of,
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and shewed himself willing to suffer with that holy Apostle, Act. 19. 33. Yea, such Professors as are Hypocrites in Heart, may Fall finally as well as totally.
and showed himself willing to suffer with that holy Apostle, Act. 19. 33. Yea, such Professors as Are Hypocrites in Heart, may Fallen finally as well as totally.
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2 Tim. 4. 10. Which is the very description of an unregenerate man. 1 Joh. 2. 15. Nor doth the Scripture say any thing of his Return: but in Ecclesiastical Story, he is reported to be one that lived and died an Idolater.
2 Tim. 4. 10. Which is the very description of an unregenerate man. 1 John 2. 15. Nor does the Scripture say any thing of his Return: but in Ecclesiastical Story, he is reported to be one that lived and died an Idolater.
They that have been enlightened, and had some tast of the heavenly gift, may fall away so as that it shall be impossible to renew them by Repentance, Heb. 6. 4, 5, 6. So true is that word of Christ, From him that hath not, shall be taken away that which he hath, he that hath not true Grace, that common grace which he hath, he is in danger of losing it.
They that have been enlightened, and had Some taste of the heavenly gift, may fallen away so as that it shall be impossible to renew them by Repentance, Hebrew 6. 4, 5, 6. So true is that word of christ, From him that hath not, shall be taken away that which he hath, he that hath not true Grace, that Common grace which he hath, he is in danger of losing it.
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4. The Lords People may fall under heavy Judgements because of their Iniquity. There is a falling i•to Iniquity, and a falling by. for, or because of iniquity.
4. The lords People may fallen under heavy Judgments Because of their Iniquity. There is a falling i•to Iniquity, and a falling by. for, or Because of iniquity.
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Doubtless both are i•tended in the Text. Sore breaking Judgements are expressed in the Scriptures, by that of a miserable Fall, Hos. 5. 5. Israel and Ephra•m shall Fall in their iniquity. Judah also shall Fall with them: Israel, or Ephraim, h. e.
Doubtless both Are i•tended in the Text. Soar breaking Judgments Are expressed in the Scriptures, by that of a miserable Fallen, Hos. 5. 5. Israel and Ephra•m shall Fallen in their iniquity. Judah also shall Fallen with them: Israel, or Ephraim, h. e.
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The saddest temporal Judgements and Desolations, may possibly overtake the People of God, inas•uch as their Sins are most dishonourable to his blessed Name. We hear the Church complaining.
The Saddest temporal Judgments and Desolations, may possibly overtake the People of God, inas•uch as their Sins Are most dishonourable to his blessed Name. We hear the Church complaining.
And the Prophet Daniel saith, Ʋnder the whole heaven hat b• not been done, as hath been done unto Jerusalem, Now when it is so, Iniquity is the cause of it.
And the Prophet daniel Says, Ʋnder the Whole heaven hat b• not been done, as hath been done unto Jerusalem, Now when it is so, Iniquity is the cause of it.
Isa. 3. 8. Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is [ Fallen ] because their tongue and their doings are against the Lord, to provoke the eyes of his Glory.
Isaiah 3. 8. Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is [ Fallen ] Because their tongue and their doings Are against the Lord, to provoke the eyes of his Glory.
Hos. 1. 6, 9. And some Learned men have observed, that those Israel ites that were carried into Captivity by the Assyrians, were many Ages since, swallowed up with Gentilisme, being (as to the Body of them) degenerated into meer Heathens.
Hos. 1. 6, 9. And Some Learned men have observed, that those Israel ites that were carried into Captivity by the Assyrians, were many Ages since, swallowed up with Gentilism, being (as to the Body of them) degenerated into mere heathens.
Hence, the Apostle speaketh of their Fall, Rom. 11. 11 12. inasmuch as they are Fallen from their Relation to God as his visible Covenant People. And the like hath hapned unto many particular Gospel Churches, in these dayes of the New-Testament:
Hence, the Apostle speaks of their Fallen, Rom. 11. 11 12. inasmuch as they Are Fallen from their Relation to God as his visible Covenant People. And the like hath happened unto many particular Gospel Churches, in these days of the New testament:
In Smyrna, Pergamus, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, no Inhabitants except barbarous Turks, and a few superstitious Greeks who call themselves Christians One that within these ten years did visit those desolate places, professeth, that he could not look upon such amazing Ruines without horror and Admiration.
In Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, no Inhabitants except barbarous Turks, and a few superstitious Greeks who call themselves Christians One that within these ten Years did visit those desolate places, Professes, that he could not look upon such amazing Ruins without horror and Admiration.
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Never any Church enjoyed such a Priviledge as that of Indefectibility, or impossibility of loosing their Church estate, which the Romanists do vainly pretend unto.
Never any Church enjoyed such a Privilege as that of Indefectibility, or impossibility of losing their Church estate, which the Romanists do vainly pretend unto.
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Those two Staves, Bea•ty and Bands, may be broken, Zech. 11. 10, 14. Or, if Churches should not degenerate as to their Principles they may be unchurched other wayes, and by other means e. g. By Divisions:
Those two Staves, Bea•ty and Bans, may be broken, Zechariah 11. 10, 14. Or, if Churches should not degenerate as to their Principles they may be unchurched other ways, and by other means e. g. By Divisions:
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whilst he was yet living, all the Churches in Africa, (excepting three) were laid wast by the barbarous Goths and Vandal•, whom the Lord let loose upon them,
while he was yet living, all the Churches in Africa, (excepting three) were laid waste by the barbarous Gothis and Vandal•, whom the Lord let lose upon them,
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Yea, and so it was with the old Church of Rome, they were (about 400. years after Christ) cut off by the sword of the Goths and Vandals, and another people, viz. those whom we call Italians, substituted in their room.
Yea, and so it was with the old Church of Rome, they were (about 400. Years After christ) Cut off by the sword of the Gothis and Vandals, and Another people, viz. those whom we call Italians, substituted in their room.
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Wherefore Repentance is often expressed in the Scripture by that of Turning and Returning unto the Lord ▪ and by that of Conversion, the Phrase being a Metaphor taken from those that are gone out of the right way,
Wherefore Repentance is often expressed in the Scripture by that of Turning and Returning unto the Lord ▪ and by that of Conversion, the Phrase being a Metaphor taken from those that Are gone out of the right Way,
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Again, Repentance implyes a great Turn in the heart & affections, so that those sins and corruptions, which were most loved and delighted in, are become the most hatefull,
Again, Repentance Implies a great Turn in the heart & affections, so that those Sins and corruptions, which were most loved and delighted in, Are become the most hateful,
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Therefore, this consideration of the Covenant is often used in the Scripture as an Argument to enforce Repentance, Jer. 3. 14. Turn O backsliding Children, for I am married unto you, viz. in respect of the Covenant which was between God and them.
Therefore, this consideration of the Covenant is often used in the Scripture as an Argument to enforce Repentance, Jer. 3. 14. Turn Oh backsliding Children, for I am married unto you, viz. in respect of the Covenant which was between God and them.
You are the children of the Covenant which God made with our Fathers, v. 25. So doe the Seals of the Covenant, ingage the subjects of them to repent and return unto the Lord more and more.
You Are the children of the Covenant which God made with our Father's, v. 25. So do the Seals of the Covenant, engage the subject's of them to Repent and return unto the Lord more and more.
Hence it is said of John, that he did baptize unto Repentance, Mat. 3. 11 ▪ because those whom he baptized, were thereby ingaged to practise Repentance.
Hence it is said of John, that he did baptise unto Repentance, Mathew 3. 11 ▪ Because those whom he baptised, were thereby engaged to practise Repentance.
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an universal Repentance is of absolute necessity to every such Soul. There are others that are under the prevailing power of some special Corruption or Temptation;
an universal Repentance is of absolute necessity to every such Soul. There Are Others that Are under the prevailing power of Some special Corruption or Temptation;
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and they stand in need of a Particular Repentance. Therefore Christ said to his Disciples, notwithstanding their being converted as to their State, Math. 18. 3. Except ye be Converted, ye shall not enter into the Kingdome of Heaven, meaning ▪ that except they were converted from that particular sin of Pride, which was then too apparent in them, they could not be saved.
and they stand in need of a Particular Repentance. Therefore christ said to his Disciples, notwithstanding their being converted as to their State, Math. 18. 3. Except you be Converted, you shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, meaning ▪ that except they were converted from that particular since of Pride, which was then too apparent in them, they could not be saved.
But is it so at this ▪ day? Is there not a general decay as to the power of godliness? How have Christians left their first Love? It was an Expression in the Sermon preached on the day when this Church was gathered, near upon thirty years agoe, It is to• plain to be denied, that there is a dying Spirit in New-England to the wayes of God.
But is it so At this ▪ day? Is there not a general decay as to the power of godliness? How have Christians left their First Love? It was an Expression in the Sermon preached on the day when this Church was gathered, near upon thirty Years ago, It is to• plain to be denied, that there is a dying Spirit in New england to the ways of God.
If it were so then, how much more now? Men have forgot their Errand into this Wilderness, What came ye into the Wilderness to see? It hath often and truely been said, That New-England differs from other out goings of our Nation, in that Religion was the design of our Fathers in transporting themselves and Familyes into this wast and howling Wilderness.
If it were so then, how much more now? Men have forgotten their Errand into this Wilderness, What Come you into the Wilderness to see? It hath often and truly been said, That New england differs from other out goings of our nation, in that Religion was the Design of our Father's in transporting themselves and Families into this waste and howling Wilderness.
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If the body of the present standing Generation, be compared with what was here forty years agoe ▪ What a sad Degeneracy is evident to the view of every man, that hath his heart exercised, in discerning things of this nature?
If the body of the present standing Generation, be compared with what was Here forty Years ago ▪ What a sad Degeneracy is evident to the view of every man, that hath his heart exercised, in discerning things of this nature?
May no• we call the Name of this place Tab•rah, because the Fire of the Lord hath burnt amongst us? Come and behold the desolations which the Lord hath made.
May no• we call the Name of this place Tab•rah, Because the Fire of the Lord hath burned among us? Come and behold the desolations which the Lord hath made.
What is the voice of the Lord in all these solemn dispensations, if this be not it? O New-England, and thou Boston especially, Return unto the Lord thy God,
What is the voice of the Lord in all these solemn dispensations, if this be not it? Oh New england, and thou Boston especially, Return unto the Lord thy God,
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Truly, God hath been moving this Candlestick, and I must needs solemnly declare, that it looketh like an ominous sign, that the Lord doth intend at last, to remove and break this Candlestick,
Truly, God hath been moving this Candlestick, and I must needs solemnly declare, that it looks like an ominous Signen, that the Lord does intend At last, to remove and break this Candlestick,
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Moreover, the Lord hath been calling upon his people in this Wilderness, by his Word and faithful Ambassadors, by whose mouth he hath threatned aweful Judgements ▪ except we repent.
Moreover, the Lord hath been calling upon his people in this Wilderness, by his Word and faithful ambassadors, by whose Mouth he hath threatened awful Judgments ▪ except we Repent.
How inexcusable then shall we be, if we do not return? And the Lord hath very lately said, He would try one experiment more, with a sinful people, it may be they will hear.
How inexcusable then shall we be, if we do not return? And the Lord hath very lately said, He would try one experiment more, with a sinful people, it may be they will hear.
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He hath therefore so ordered by his Providence, as that the Messengers of these Churches here met together in his Name, to enquire into the causes of that dismal displeasure, which hath been written against us, in fiery and bloody Characters;
He hath Therefore so ordered by his Providence, as that the Messengers of these Churches Here met together in his Name, to inquire into the Causes of that dismal displeasure, which hath been written against us, in fiery and bloody Characters;
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It was a serious and weighty word which a faithful ▪ Minister of Christ, who liveth in another Colony, not long since expressed in a great Assembly, Your hearing the mind of God, declared by the Synod, will be a signal Testimony of an humbled People;
It was a serious and weighty word which a faithful ▪ Minister of christ, who lives in Another Colony, not long since expressed in a great Assembly, Your hearing the mind of God, declared by the Synod, will be a signal Testimony of an humbled People;
but if you will not hear what is so presented to you, I testifie unto you in the Name of the Lord, it may be written over your doors, They are not humbled unto this day.
but if you will not hear what is so presented to you, I testify unto you in the Name of the Lord, it may be written over your doors, They Are not humbled unto this day.
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but that (through grace) there are many particular persons among us, unto whom God hath sanctified his awfull Dispensations, in order to their effectual Conversion and Reformation:
but that (through grace) there Are many particular Persons among us, unto whom God hath sanctified his awful Dispensations, in order to their effectual Conversion and Reformation:
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& that did haunt Ale houses or Ordinaryes, doth so stil. That which is spoken of the Children of Israel, is sadly true concerning the most of men amongst us, Psal. 78. 32. For all this, they sinned still.
& that did haunt Ale houses or Ordinaries, does so stil. That which is spoken of the Children of Israel, is sadly true Concerning the most of men among us, Psalm 78. 32. For all this, they sinned still.
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Devouring Plagues had been round about them, for all this they sinned still. Most wonderfull mercies and eminent deliverances did the Lord vouchsafe unto them:
Devouring Plagues had been round about them, for all this they sinned still. Most wonderful Mercies and eminent Deliverances did the Lord vouchsafe unto them:
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As particular persons, so Churches and Congregations have the•r day of Grace. Christ said unto Jerusalem, (and he wept when he said it) O that thou hadst known in this thy day the things that belong unto thy peace, Luke 19. 42. And O that in this New-Englands Day ▪ we knew the things that belong unto our peace,
As particular Persons, so Churches and Congregations have the•r day of Grace. christ said unto Jerusalem, (and he wept when he said it) O that thou Hadst known in this thy day the things that belong unto thy peace, Lycia 19. 42. And Oh that in this New-Englands Day ▪ we knew the things that belong unto our peace,
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The Lord will then make it appear that he is our God, & that he is Jehovah. As he was known unto his People in the years of ancient Generations by his Name Jehovah, when he did fulfil & give Being to his gracious Promises.
The Lord will then make it appear that he is our God, & that he is Jehovah. As he was known unto his People in the Years of ancient Generations by his Name Jehovah, when he did fulfil & give Being to his gracious Promises.
Ezek. 18. 30. Repent and turn your selves, so we read it, but the Hebrew word [ Jehashi•• ] signifieth, to make to be Converted, Repent and make others to be Converted.
Ezekiel 18. 30. repent and turn your selves, so we read it, but the Hebrew word [ Jehashi•• ] signifies, to make to be Converted, repent and make Others to be Converted.
Jer. 25. 5. The Lord hath s•nt unto you all his Servants the Prophets, rising early and sending them, — they said, Turn ye again [ Now ] every one from his evill way,
Jer. 25. 5. The Lord hath s•nt unto you all his Servants the prophets, rising early and sending them, — they said, Turn you again [ Now ] every one from his evil Way,
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It was sometimes said to the Elders of Judah, Why are ye the last to bring back the King to his house? 2 Sam. 19. 11. Every Church is an house of David (i. e.
It was sometime said to the Elders of Judah, Why Are you the last to bring back the King to his house? 2 Sam. 19. 11. Every Church is an house of David (i. e.
of Christ the true David) Why should any of us, especially, why should any Churches seek to be the last that doe by Renewing their Repentance and solemn Ingagements ▪ unto the Lord, endeavour to establish Christs Throne amongst us.
of christ the true David) Why should any of us, especially, why should any Churches seek to be the last that do by Renewing their Repentance and solemn Engagements ▪ unto the Lord, endeavour to establish Christ Throne among us.
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Nevertheless, he saith, I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them, Ezek. 36. 37 Nor is it enough for us to pray, but we must, (though not in our own strength) promise better obedience.
Nevertheless, he Says, I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them, Ezekiel 36. 37 Nor is it enough for us to pray, but we must, (though not in our own strength) promise better Obedience.
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And accordingly we see them Renewing their Covenant, ver ▪ 3. Ashur shall not save us, we will not say any more, to the works of our hands, ye are our Gods. So that they engage against the special reigning sins of the Times, which they had been guilty of,
And accordingly we see them Renewing their Covenant, ver ▪ 3. Ashur shall not save us, we will not say any more, to the works of our hands, you Are our God's So that they engage against the special reigning Sins of the Times, which they had been guilty of,
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and shall not now insist much upon it, especially considering, that there is a great voice out of the Temple, calling unto it, I mean in respect of what the Messengers of the Churches, have lately and unanimously declared to be the mind of Christ concerning this matter.
and shall not now insist much upon it, especially considering, that there is a great voice out of the Temple, calling unto it, I mean in respect of what the Messengers of the Churches, have lately and unanimously declared to be the mind of christ Concerning this matter.
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The Truth is, that if there were no visible Apostasy amongst us, yet it might be good to Renew our Covenant with God, that so we may be the better able to stand our ground,
The Truth is, that if there were no visible Apostasy among us, yet it might be good to Renew our Covenant with God, that so we may be the better able to stand our ground,
The Children of Israel served the Lord all the dayes of Joshuah, yet •e put them upon Renewing their Covenant, that so they might be kept from Apostasy for the future, Josh. 24. 27, There seems to be an hour of Temptation coming upon all the World, i. e.
The Children of Israel served the Lord all the days of Joshua, yet •e put them upon Renewing their Covenant, that so they might be kept from Apostasy for the future, Josh. 24. 27, There seems to be an hour of Temptation coming upon all the World, i. e.
But such evils as are publick, they ought publickly and particularly to be engaged against. Thus when the Lords people renewed their Covenant in Nehemiahs Time.
But such evils as Are public, they ought publicly and particularly to be engaged against. Thus when the lords people renewed their Covenant in Nehemiah's Time.
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They did engage particularly against those evils of unlawful Marriages, Oppression, Sabbath breaking, neglect of Divine Institutions, &c. which were the special prevailing iniquities of that Time and place, Neh. 10, 30. 31, 35. A general confession of sin, is not true Repentance,
They did engage particularly against those evils of unlawful Marriages, Oppression, Sabbath breaking, neglect of Divine Institutions, etc. which were the special prevailing iniquities of that Time and place, Neh 10, 30. 31, 35. A general Confessi of since, is not true Repentance,
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Answ. If when Asa called upon the Lords people to attend this work, they should have put it of, by saying, in the dayes of David (your great grand-Father) there was no such thing practised,
Answer If when Asa called upon the lords people to attend this work, they should have put it of, by saying, in the days of David (your great grand-Father) there was no such thing practised,
Nor is it truly said that this is any new Practice, or not approved of by those, who were Instruments in the hand of Christ, in planting these Churches.
Nor is it truly said that this is any new Practice, or not approved of by those, who were Instruments in the hand of christ, in planting these Churches.
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For they proceeded much upon this Principle, ( q) That Renovation of Covenant is an expedient for Church Reformation. And their practice was accordingly.
For they proceeded much upon this Principle, (q) That Renovation of Covenant is an expedient for Church Reformation. And their practice was accordingly.
but what shall become of the old Covenant, which we entred into at Horeb, forty years agoe? Would it not have been replyed, that Covenant is hereby, not nullified but confirmed.
but what shall become of the old Covenant, which we entered into At Horeb, forty Years ago? Would it not have been replied, that Covenant is hereby, not nullified but confirmed.
Answ. And is the Old-Testament become Apocrypha in these dayes? Men consider not, that by this Objection they strike at the Foundation of all these Churches,
Answer And is the Old-Testament become Apocrypha in these days? Men Consider not, that by this Objection they strike At the Foundation of all these Churches,
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& introduce a principle, that is destructive to the very Form and being of a Congregational Church. Where doth the New-Testament in so many express words speak of any explicite Church Covenant? The New Testament is more sparing,
& introduce a principle, that is destructive to the very From and being of a Congregational Church. Where does the New testament in so many express words speak of any explicit Church Covenant? The New Testament is more sparing,
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so the course which they took, in order to Reformation, is written for our Instruction and Imitation, 1 Cor. 10. 11. It is a grea• Truth, that practices mentioned in the Old Testament, not peculiar to that Paedagogi, but of moral and perpetual Equity, do bind men in the dayes of the Gospel;
so the course which they took, in order to Reformation, is written for our Instruction and Imitation, 1 Cor. 10. 11. It is a grea• Truth, that practices mentioned in the Old Testament, not peculiar to that Pedagog, but of moral and perpetual Equity, do bind men in the days of the Gospel;
before the Time of Reformation came, as the Apostle speaketh, Heb ▪ 9. 10. yet it is past doubt, that when three thousand were added to them, (i. e.
before the Time of Reformation Come, as the Apostle speaks, Hebrew ▪ 9. 10. yet it is passed doubt, that when three thousand were added to them, (i. e.
And I would desire those that make this Objection, to give us an Instance of any Gospel Church which being under spiritual declensions, was recovered from their backslidings, without Renewing their Covenant.
And I would desire those that make this Objection, to give us an Instance of any Gospel Church which being under spiritual declensions, was recovered from their backslidings, without Renewing their Covenant.
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Answ. The Covenant is no stricter then God hath made it, who saith unto every one that hates to be Reformed, What hast thou to doe to take my Covenant into thy mouth? In the Covenant which we are about to Renew, there is nothing expressed but plain clear datyes, required in the Gospel.
Answer The Covenant is no Stricter then God hath made it, who Says unto every one that hates to be Reformed, What hast thou to do to take my Covenant into thy Mouth? In the Covenant which we Are about to Renew, there is nothing expressed but plain clear datyes, required in the Gospel.
or that a Covenant wherein men profess themselves unable to do• any thing of themselves, and that wherein they fail in their Obedience, they look for pardoning mercy through the Mediator, is a Covenant of works? All which is true with reference unto the Covenant before us.
or that a Covenant wherein men profess themselves unable to do• any thing of themselves, and that wherein they fail in their obedience, they look for pardoning mercy through the Mediator, is a Covenant of works? All which is true with Referente unto the Covenant before us.
And whereas it is said that men under the Cov•nant of Grace, need not to Renew their covenanting with God, nothing can be spoken more contrary to Scripture,
And whereas it is said that men under the Cov•nant of Grace, need not to Renew their covenanting with God, nothing can be spoken more contrary to Scripture,
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Was not Jacob under the Covenant of Grace? Was he in a state of Salvation by virtue of any other Covenant then that of Grace? Yet in the time of his distress, he Renewed his Covenant, in giving himself up to God,
Was not Jacob under the Covenant of Grace? Was he in a state of Salvation by virtue of any other Covenant then that of Grace? Yet in the time of his distress, he Renewed his Covenant, in giving himself up to God,
and promising to cleave unto the Lord as his God. Gen. 28. 20. Doth not Faith in Christ give men an Interest in the Covenant of Grace? Then as often as Believers renew their closing with Christ, they doe on their parts, Renew their Covenant.
and promising to cleave unto the Lord as his God. Gen. 28. 20. Does not Faith in christ give men an Interest in the Covenant of Grace? Then as often as Believers renew their closing with christ, they do on their parts, Renew their Covenant.
Joh. 2. 11. Chri•tians, every time that they worship the Lord Jesus Christ, and more especially in that Ordinan•e of the Lords Supper, doe implicitly Renew their Consent to the Covenant of Grace. And if an implicit Renovation of Covenant •e necessary,
John 2. 11. Chri•tians, every time that they worship the Lord jesus christ, and more especially in that Ordinan•e of the lords Supper, do implicitly Renew their Consent to the Covenant of Grace. And if an implicit Renovation of Covenant •e necessary,
Obj. 7. In the last place some object, What should we Renew Covenant for, •e shall not keep Covenant when we have done? Answ. That's no good Objection.
Object 7. In the last place Some Object, What should we Renew Covenant for, •e shall not keep Covenant when we have done? Answer That's not good Objection.
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how can you, how dare you approach unto the Table of the Lord? I solemnly declare unto you in the Name of the Lord Jesus, that if any man or woman amongst you, be secretly in league with sin,
how can you, how Dare you approach unto the Table of the Lord? I solemnly declare unto you in the Name of the Lord jesus, that if any man or woman among you, be secretly in league with since,
It is recorded concerning the Lords People in the da•es of Asa, that they entered into a Covenant to seek the Lord God of their Fathers, with all their heart and with all their soul, 2 Chron. 15. 12. Let us be sure that our hearts be in this work:
It is recorded Concerning the lords People in the da•es of Asa, that they entered into a Covenant to seek the Lord God of their Father's, with all their heart and with all their soul, 2 Chronicles 15. 12. Let us be sure that our hearts be in this work:
But the People too generally did what they did, out of compliance with him, but their hearts were not in it, Jer. 3. 10. And therefore they quickly broke their Covenant with God.
But the People too generally did what they did, out of compliance with him, but their hearts were not in it, Jer. 3. 10. And Therefore they quickly broke their Covenant with God.
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O then let us be sincere in this matter. 2. And Watchfull. For a sincere godly man may be guilty of great violations of the Covenant, and by his iniquity in that respect, fall under the heavy judging hand of God;
O then let us be sincere in this matter. 2. And Watchful. For a sincere godly man may be guilty of great violations of the Covenant, and by his iniquity in that respect, fallen under the heavy judging hand of God;
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as some of them have done, and that soon upon the most solemn Ingagements unto God? But because they did not duely Watch, and take heed to their spirits lest they should deal treacherously.
as Some of them have done, and that soon upon the most solemn Engagements unto God? But Because they did not duly Watch, and take heed to their spirits lest they should deal treacherously.
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many poor souls, when outward or inward distress and anguish is upon them, they will vow and swear to God that they will never commit such & such sins any more:
many poor Souls, when outward or inward distress and anguish is upon them, they will Voelli and swear to God that they will never commit such & such Sins any more:
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We say in that Covenant, which we are here met before the Lord to ingage our souls in this day, that we will doe this and the other thing which God requireth [ by the help of Christ ] O remember that it 〈 ◊ 〉 be by the Help of Christ, if we doe any thing.
We say in that Covenant, which we Are Here met before the Lord to engage our Souls in this day, that we will do this and the other thing which God requires [ by the help of christ ] O Remember that it 〈 ◊ 〉 be by the Help of christ, if we do any thing.
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De Israelitis qui per captivitatem Assyriam transportati sunt, dicendum est, eos partim in Gentiles degenerasse, partim Judaicis S•nagogis se adjunxisse, et cum iis coalluisse. Voet. Disput. de Convers. Judaeor. p. 133. 144 145. Sic & Hornbeck in Disput. contra Judaeos. Prolog. p. 4.
De Israelites qui per captivitatem Assyriam transportati sunt, Dicendum est, eos Partim in Gentiles degenerasse, Partim Judaicis S•nagogis se adjunxisse, et cum iis coalluisse. Voet Dispute de Convers. Judaeor. p. 133. 144 145. Sic & Hornbeck in Dispute contra Judeans. Prolog. p. 4.
