The race set before us, shewing the necessity laid upon gospel-believers, to run with diligence thorow all gospel-duties. A sermon preached in London, May 11. 1665. at Mercers-Chappel, unto that most eminent company, the Company of the Mercers. By Giles Oldisworth, Master of Arts, and rector of Burton on the Hill, in Gloucester-shire.
COrinth was a city of Greece; the Grecians were a people hostile and War-like; in fight, NONLATINALPHABET he made the best Warriour who was, like Asahel, swiftest of foot;
COrinth was a City of Greece; the Greeks were a people hostile and Warlike; in fight, he made the best Warrior who was, like Ashahel, swiftest of foot;
for which run the race who so would, run swiftest who so could; he, and he only, who was the speediest runner, wore the baies and won the prize: Unto these solemnities S. Paul here alludeth,
for which run the raze who so would, run swiftest who so could; he, and he only, who was the speediest runner, wore the bays and wone the prize: Unto these solemnities S. Paul Here alludeth,
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Saith he, vers. 24. I appeal from my practices unto your own customs, I report myself unto your Olympick games, unto your Isthmian races NONLATINALPHABET.
Says he, vers. 24. I appeal from my practices unto your own customs, I report myself unto your Olympic games, unto your Isthmian races.
Beloved, while our ready writer thus appar relleth his Argument with similitudes borrowed from Isthmian races, Note (I pray you) as well his language as his exhortation; The sense, the meaning, of his exhortation urgeth, Know ye not, that many are called,
beloved, while our ready writer thus appear relleth his Argument with Similitudes borrowed from Isthmian races, Note (I pray you) as well his language as his exhortation; The sense, the meaning, of his exhortation urges, Know you not, that many Are called,
but few are chosen? So obey the Gospel that ye may, with fear and trembling, work out your salvation. This (you see) is our Authors sense and meaning;
but few Are chosen? So obey the Gospel that you may, with Fear and trembling, work out your salvation. This (you see) is our Authors sense and meaning;
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but, while to express this his meaning, this Master of Eloquence fetcheth about forms of speech from Persons running in races, his phrase importeth more than his precept. wherefore
but, while to express this his meaning, this Master of Eloquence Fetches about forms of speech from Persons running in races, his phrase imports more than his precept. Wherefore
ye not, that there is no better way to silence gain-sayers, than by assaulting them with matters from within their own knowledge? Oh, convince the disputer of this World by things so evident, that there-unto he him-self must be forced to allow his assent:
you not, that there is no better Way to silence gainsayers, than by assaulting them with matters from within their own knowledge? O, convince the disputer of this World by things so evident, that thereunto he himself must be forced to allow his assent:
If I want charitie I become as sounding brass; Full well raiseth the Holy Ghost unto these Corinthians a comparison from brass, since no one City was so famous for Brass as was this City of Gorinth; Fitly also doth he here in my Text speak unto them of running, since these Corinthians excelled in the races at Isthmus. (This is,
If I want charity I become as sounding brass; Full well Raiseth the Holy Ghost unto these Corinthians a comparison from brass, since no one city was so famous for Brass as was this city of Gorinth; Fitly also does he Here in my Text speak unto them of running, since these Corinthians excelled in the races At Isthmus. (This is,
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even unto sports and customs anciently used amongst the Graecians of old; Observe secondly, how ill-advis'd all such persons are, who cry down humane learning for either needless, or worse: True, 2 Tim. 3.15, God's written word is able to make us wise unto salvation;
even unto sports and customs anciently used among the Greeks of old; Observe secondly, how ill-advised all such Persons Are, who cry down humane learning for either needless, or Worse: True, 2 Tim. 3.15, God's written word is able to make us wise unto salvation;
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either we must contemn the good gifts of Gods good Spirit, else we must acknowledge humane learning to be that which maketh us wise in these Scriptures. But, contra rationem nemo sobrius, as for those of our times who appear such haters of knowledge, their folly is already manifested unto all men; so manifested that (I trust) they them-selves shall proceed no farther: Nor will I; Wherefore, in the third place,
either we must contemn the good Gifts of God's good Spirit, Else we must acknowledge humane learning to be that which makes us wise in these Scriptures. But, contra rationem nemo Sobrius, as for those of our times who appear such haters of knowledge, their folly is already manifested unto all men; so manifested that (I trust) they themselves shall proceed no farther: Nor will I; Wherefore, in the third place,
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There is a kind of a religious chimestrie in a devout soul; Gen. 24.63. Send Isaac into the field, and he will meditate; Once let the Greeks solemnize raceings,
There is a kind of a religious chimestrie in a devout soul; Gen. 24.63. Send Isaac into the field, and he will meditate; Once let the Greeks solemnize raceings,
and so infinitely wise is the Holy Ghost, that He (at all times) well knoweth how to shape his Discourse. 2. From his own descants upon this his own dialect; and of all Expositors which, either may,
and so infinitely wise is the Holy Ghost, that He (At all times) well Knoweth how to shape his Discourse. 2. From his own descants upon this his own dialect; and of all Expositors which, either may,
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or can, be consulted, he is ever the best Interpreter of himself. 3. From the Spirit and Life of this metaphorical Precept, " So run that ye may obtain;
or can, be consulted, he is ever the best Interpreter of himself. 3. From the Spirit and Life of this metaphorical Precept, " So run that you may obtain;
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In the Old Testament, Draw me (by thy good Spirit) we will run after thee (in thy ways;) When thou hast enlarged my heart, I will run the way of thy Commandments:
In the Old Testament, Draw me (by thy good Spirit) we will run After thee (in thy ways;) When thou hast enlarged my heart, I will run the Way of thy commandments:
In the New Testament, this Pen-man (to name none else) can scarcely point at our Gospel-duties and escape this metaphor: He might have spoken his minde to the Philippians, by saying, I have not labored in vain;
In the New Testament, this Penman (to name none Else) can scarcely point At our Gospel duties and escape this metaphor: He might have spoken his mind to the Philippians, by saying, I have not laboured in vain;
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And instead of saying, Ye did sincerely obey the Gospel, he telleth them, Ye did run well: Neither doth he vary his language to the Romans, when he avoucheth, It is not of him that willeth (not of him that endeavoreth) nor of him that runneth (of him that performeth) but of God who sheweth mercy both unto him that willeth, and unto him that runneth too.
And instead of saying, You did sincerely obey the Gospel, he Telleth them, You did run well: Neither does he vary his language to the Roman, when he avoucheth, It is not of him that wills (not of him that endeavoreth) nor of him that Runneth (of him that Performeth) but of God who shows mercy both unto him that wills, and unto him that Runneth too.
you will finde them all pertinent and home to our purpose, when at length ye consider how (in all these expressions) St. Paul ever intimateth a race set before us:
you will find them all pertinent and home to our purpose, when At length you Consider how (in all these expressions) Saint Paul ever intimateth a raze Set before us:
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yet the Holy ghosts large descants upon this phrase will sufficiently prove it, Heb. 12.1. where St. Paul adviseth, Let us run the race set before us, there see how he descanteth upon this advice:
yet the Holy Ghosts large descants upon this phrase will sufficiently prove it, Hebrew 12.1. where Saint Paul adviseth, Let us run the raze Set before us, there see how he descanteth upon this Advice:
Like a partner in the betts, he instructeth, Let us lay aside every weight (for Sin is burthensom;) and (since we have need of patience if ever we will endure to the end) he addeth, Let us run with patience;
Like a partner in the bets, he Instructeth, Let us lay aside every weight (for since is burdensome;) and (since we have need of patience if ever we will endure to the end) he adds, Let us run with patience;
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accordingly St. Paul counselleth, Let us lay aside every sin, every weight; And striving, if by any means, he might attain unto the resurrection of the dead:
accordingly Saint Paul counselleth, Let us lay aside every since, every weight; And striving, if by any means, he might attain unto the resurrection of the dead:
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forgetting (the mileposts already by-past) the Graces already attained, and reaching forth unto (that part of the Race yet before me) the Vertues not yet perfected;
forgetting (the mileposts already bypast) the Graces already attained, and reaching forth unto (that part of the Raze yet before me) the Virtues not yet perfected;
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I press forward (might and main) toward the mark for the prize. Brethren, such a continued exercise, such a life, is, beyond all seruple, a Race; a Race, in every respect.
I press forward (might and main) towards the mark for the prize. Brothers, such a continued exercise, such a life, is, beyond all seruple, a Raze; a Raze, in every respect.
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so easie, that it requireth more of your remembrance than of mine interpretation: all of you will soon conceive their full intent and purpose, if you call to minde,
so easy, that it requires more of your remembrance than of mine Interpretation: all of you will soon conceive their full intent and purpose, if you call to mind,
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Now, as the Gospel-duties set before us make up a spiritual race, so we must more earnestly strive to perform every Gospel-duty-th•n they strive who run to win a prize:
Now, as the Gospel duties Set before us make up a spiritual raze, so we must more earnestly strive to perform every Gospel-duty-th•n they strive who run to win a prize:
but if ever we will obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, we must more vehemently strive to obey the whole Gospel, than they strive who run to win a race;
but if ever we will obtain the salvation which is in christ jesus, we must more vehemently strive to obey the Whole Gospel, than they strive who run to win a raze;
This you will soon discern, if you first perceive that immediate dependance which this 24th verse hath upon the preceding verses; If ye accompt so much upon your Christian liberty, (saith St. Paul ) consider, Am I not an Apostle v: 1,
This you will soon discern, if you First perceive that immediate dependence which this 24th verse hath upon the preceding Verses; If you account so much upon your Christian liberty, (Says Saint Paul) Consider, Am I not an Apostle v: 1,
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as lawful power to eate and drink things sacrificed to idols, as have any of you? Hath not he? Have not I, v: 5, as much right to lead about a Wife for mine own enjoyment, as have James and John, yea as Peter himself hath? We labour with our hands for our livelyhoods v: 6; but have not we a power to forbear working? Verily, as it is, v: 7, unjust that one should war for another at his own charge; as it is, v: 9, unreasonable to muzzle the Oxe which treadeth out the Corne;
as lawful power to eat and drink things sacrificed to Idols, as have any of you? Hath not he? Have not I, v: 5, as much right to led about a Wife for mine own enjoyment, as have James and John, yea as Peter himself hath? We labour with our hands for our livelihoods v: 6; but have not we a power to forbear working? Verily, as it is, v: 7, unjust that one should war for Another At his own charge; as it is, v: 9, unreasonable to muzzle the Ox which treadeth out the Corn;
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Quest: How falleth in this v: 24th? Answ: While our Authour hitherto gave him-self for an example, carnal hearts would quickly object " What is St. Pauls example unto us? His self-denyal is no tye upon other persons;
Quest: How falls in this v: 24th? Answer: While our Author hitherto gave himself for an Exampl, carnal hearts would quickly Object " What is Saint Paul's Exampl unto us? His self-denial is no tie upon other Persons;
he, because a grand Apostle, preferreth severity of life before, either freedome, or profit; but, they who abide private Christians, they who minde not high things, they who affect no such popularity, may even leave St. Paul to His strictness; while they,
he, Because a grand Apostle, preferreth severity of life before, either freedom, or profit; but, they who abide private Christians, they who mind not high things, they who affect no such popularity, may even leave Saint Paul to His strictness; while they,
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Know ye not, that many profess the Gospel, but few obey it as they ought? So run thorow every Gospel-duty, that ye may at last obtain the hope which is set before you:
Know you not, that many profess the Gospel, but few obey it as they ought? So run thorough every Gospel-duty, that you may At last obtain the hope which is Set before you:
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But wherefore should we dwell upon the Context, since the Text it self so plainly confirmeth this truth? Know ye not, that they which run in a race run all,
But Wherefore should we dwell upon the Context, since the Text it self so plainly confirmeth this truth? Know you not, that they which run in a raze run all,
but one onely receiveth the prize? Beloved, that race was a vain sport, that prize a corruptible crown; but the race set before us, is spiritual; and the crown after which we press, is eternal: Now,
but one only receives the prize? beloved, that raze was a vain sport, that prize a corruptible crown; but the raze Set before us, is spiritual; and the crown After which we press, is Eternal: Now,
and to run so? Then is this commandment a Reproof unto those inconsiderate, careless, stupid, Creatures who heed not whether there be any such race set before us, or no: Alas!
and to run so? Then is this Commandment a Reproof unto those inconsiderate, careless, stupid, Creatures who heed not whither there be any such raze Set before us, or no: Alas!
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Death, Judgement, Hell, Eternity, how unquestionable (these?) Yet (the Lord forgive us) seldom do we meditate upon these things. Know we not, that we have every one of us as well a soul to be saved, as a body? yet (to their shame 〈 ◊ 〉 speak it) some among us more frequently cleanse from filthiness, the nails of our fingers,
Death, Judgement, Hell, Eternity, how unquestionable (these?) Yet (the Lord forgive us) seldom do we meditate upon these things. Know we not, that we have every one of us as well a soul to be saved, as a body? yet (to their shame 〈 ◊ 〉 speak it) Some among us more frequently cleanse from filthiness, the nails of our fingers,
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Secondly, seeing we should all of us run, and run to obtain, This reproveth presumptions Reprobates, who instead of running from the torments of hell unto the pleasures of heaven, that is, instead of running from a state of nature to a state of grace, from a heart of unbeleif to a lively faith, from a dung-hill of dead works unto fruits of righteousness, doe run from bad to worse: Such harden themselves in their own naturall corruptions! Such give themselves over unto a perpetual backsliding! whatsoever looketh toward godliness and true holiness, that they despise! wicked miscreants, (but desperately wicked!) Is it not enough that you neglect to run, unless instead of running forward, ye lye down in your shame? Can you not be content that ye desert the race, unless you trample under foot the prize which is set before you? Our gracious and mercifull God desireth, that even you would obtain an inheritance with the Saints in light, and doe you take a vain glory in selling your selves unto the Prince of darkness? O ye fooles, when will ye understand?
Secondly, seeing we should all of us run, and run to obtain, This Reproveth presumptions Reprobates, who instead of running from the torments of hell unto the pleasures of heaven, that is, instead of running from a state of nature to a state of grace, from a heart of unbelief to a lively faith, from a dunghill of dead works unto fruits of righteousness, do run from bad to Worse: Such harden themselves in their own natural corruptions! Such give themselves over unto a perpetual backsliding! whatsoever looks towards godliness and true holiness, that they despise! wicked miscreants, (but desperately wicked!) Is it not enough that you neglect to run, unless instead of running forward, you lie down in your shame? Can you not be content that you desert the raze, unless you trample under foot the prize which is Set before you? Our gracious and merciful God Desires, that even you would obtain an inheritance with the Saints in Light, and do you take a vain glory in selling your selves unto the Prince of darkness? Oh you Fools, when will you understand?
You (lukewarm Professors) will you accompt that a good fight, which is only a beating the aire? will you esteem that a well running, which is only a running in vain? He is more then stupid, who slumbereth in the midst of his race! As good never a whit, as never the better:
You (lukewarm Professors) will you account that a good fight, which is only a beating the air? will you esteem that a well running, which is only a running in vain? He is more then stupid, who Slumbereth in the midst of his raze! As good never a whit, as never the better:
Know ye not, that they which run in a race, run all, but one only receiveth the prize? No affections, no feet; if ye cut off the feet of your affections, be ye sure, ye shall reap damage: It is said of Idolls, leggs have they and walk not; will you be such? Run not,
Know you not, that they which run in a raze, run all, but one only receives the prize? No affections, no feet; if you Cut off the feet of your affections, be you sure, you shall reap damage: It is said of Idols, legs have they and walk not; will you be such? Run not,
First, Let every man discharge the duty of his own calling, Cor. 7.24. Our conversation can never be as becometh the Gospel, except every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God Rom. 12, He that ministreth let him wait on his ministring; he that teacheth, on teaching; and he that ruleth, let him rule with diligence:
First, Let every man discharge the duty of his own calling, Cor. 7.24. Our Conversation can never be as Becometh the Gospel, except every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God Rom. 12, He that Ministereth let him wait on his ministering; he that Teaches, on teaching; and he that Ruleth, let him Rule with diligence:
Profaneness threatneth, if not the cheif City, yet many cheif places, within this Kingdome! It evil becometh a Christian Magistrate, to bear the sword of his God in vain.
Profaneness threatens, if not the chief city, yet many chief places, within this Kingdom! It evil Becometh a Christian Magistrate, to bear the sword of his God in vain.
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except I so speak as for edification, and that too, as from the Lord; neither doe yee now answer your duties, except ye now hear as persons desirous to inform, awaken, and strengthen your souls.
except I so speak as for edification, and that too, as from the Lord; neither doe ye now answer your duties, except you now hear as Persons desirous to inform, awaken, and strengthen your Souls.
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[ You of this Eminent Societie, you the Honorable Company of Mercers, will answer Your duties, if you (this day) shew your selves faithful stewards of those blessings in behalf of pious and charitale uses, wherewith the liberal hand of your God hath entrusted you;
[ You of this Eminent Society, you the Honourable Company of Mercers, will answer Your duties, if you (this day) show your selves faithful Stewards of those blessings in behalf of pious and charitale uses, wherewith the liberal hand of your God hath Entrusted you;
you will (this day) answer your duties, if your Feasting this day be among you an occasion, not unto disorder and gluttony, but unto love unfained and unto a rejoycing in the Lord; I trust, you will (this day) unite your hearts, not only to delight in one another, but to fear the Lord and his goodness.
you will (this day) answer your duties, if your Feasting this day be among you an occasion, not unto disorder and gluttony, but unto love unfeigned and unto a rejoicing in the Lord; I trust, you will (this day) unite your hearts, not only to delight in one Another, but to Fear the Lord and his Goodness.
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if at all times ye would answer your duties; as your God hath placed you the first in order, so endeavour ye (I beseech you) to lead and go before others in good examples, & in good works. ]
if At all times you would answer your duties; as your God hath placed you the First in order, so endeavour you (I beseech you) to led and go before Others in good Examples, & in good works. ]
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In a word, every one of us then answereth present duty, when he considerately endeavoreth to perform that at every present season wherein he may, at every present season, best glorifie his God:
In a word, every one of us then Answers present duty, when he considerately endeavoreth to perform that At every present season wherein he may, At every present season, best Glorify his God:
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a good runner mindeth every step, he will not lose, no not one footing: Whether mud or sands, whether hills or meadows, limit their banks, toward their Sea rivers run; they run and run continually; and John 4.14 living Waters are ever springing upward: We Christians, throughout our Spiritual race, must be like Soldiers, ever upon duty. (This is my second instruction.)
a good runner minds every step, he will not loose, no not one footing: Whither mud or sands, whither hills or meadows, limit their banks, towards their Sea Rivers run; they run and run continually; and John 4.14 living Waters Are ever springing upward: We Christians, throughout our Spiritual raze, must be like Soldiers, ever upon duty. (This is my second instruction.)
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Then the diligent hand maketh rich, when it maketh Religion its business. Acts 11.23. We must cleave unto the Lord with a full purpose of heart. Lev. 11.42.
Then the diligent hand makes rich, when it makes Religion its business. Acts 11.23. We must cleave unto the Lord with a full purpose of heart. Lev. 11.42.
when we breath and pant; viz. when we breath after holiness, and when we pant after God. Lovers have a language of their own; their feet talk, their hands talk, their eyes talk;
when we breath and pant; viz. when we breath After holiness, and when we pant After God. Lovers have a language of their own; their feet talk, their hands talk, their eyes talk;
so thou, (when bystanders, when worldlings are not aware of it) have a foot for thy God, a hand for thy God, an eye for thy God. Psal. 16.8. They that would not greatly fall, do set the Lord alway before them;
so thou, (when bystanders, when worldlings Are not aware of it) have a foot for thy God, a hand for thy God, an eye for thy God. Psalm 16.8. They that would not greatly fallen, do Set the Lord always before them;
Fourthly, If obtain ye would, Duly frequent Ordinances: It is good being there where Princes scatter gifts: It is good being there where the power of the Lord is present to heal. Esa: 64.5. Thou meetest them who remember thee in thy ways. Quest.
Fourthly, If obtain you would, Duly frequent Ordinances: It is good being there where Princes scatter Gifts: It is good being there where the power of the Lord is present to heal. Isaiah: 64.5. Thou meetest them who Remember thee in thy ways. Quest.
While the good Angel moveth the waters of Life, we should not absent our selves from the Pools of Bethesda. John 13.30 When Judas forsook the disciples of Christ, he left Christ as well as them;
While the good Angel moves the waters of Life, we should not absent our selves from the Pools of Bethesda. John 13.30 When Judas forsook the Disciples of christ, he left christ as well as them;
but John 20 28. When Thomas was assembled with the rest of the Disciples, he was then no longer faithless, but believing. Unto this hour Jesus Christ teacheth daily in the Temple;
but John 20 28. When Thomas was assembled with the rest of the Disciples, he was then no longer faithless, but believing. Unto this hour jesus christ Teaches daily in the Temple;
but Esa: 58.11, The Lord he shall guide us continually; Psal. 143.3 Our soul is like a barren and dry land, it is God that ( Esa: 58.11) maketh us like a watered garden. Psal. 143.10 Lead me, but lead me with thy good spirit; now this spirit is given, Luk 11.13 to them who thorow very hunger ask for it.
but Isaiah: 58.11, The Lord he shall guide us continually; Psalm 143.3 Our soul is like a barren and dry land, it is God that (Isaiah: 58.11) makes us like a watered garden. Psalm 143.10 Led me, but led me with thy good Spirit; now this Spirit is given, Luk 11.13 to them who thorough very hunger ask for it.
Of old time, they who ran races, did first anoint themselves with oyl, and we (in this spiritual race) should, 1 John 2.27 use the ointment of the Holy Ghost.
Of old time, they who ran races, did First anoint themselves with oil, and we (in this spiritual raze) should, 1 John 2.27 use the ointment of the Holy Ghost.
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Jesus Christ he is, as well the Omega, as the Alpha; he is the Amen: Beloved, the graces of Gods spirit are living-waters; but Zech. 13.1 Jesus Christ is that Fountain from which these waters of life are drawn: 1 Pet. 1.11 The Spirit which was in the holy Men of God, was the Spirit of Christ: Col. 3.3 Our life is hid in God but with Christ. 2 Tim. 2.1, Be strong in grace. Qu. In what grace? Answ. In that grace which is in Christ Jesus.
jesus christ he is, as well the Omega, as the Alpha; he is the Amen: beloved, the graces of God's Spirit Are Living waters; but Zechariah 13.1 jesus christ is that Fountain from which these waters of life Are drawn: 1 Pet. 1.11 The Spirit which was in the holy Men of God, was the Spirit of christ: Col. 3.3 Our life is hid in God but with christ. 2 Tim. 2.1, Be strong in grace. Qu. In what grace? Answer In that grace which is in christ jesus.
Qu. What Man? Answ. 1 Tim. 2.5 The Man Christ Jesus. Ye obtain Salvation, Qu. What salvation? Answ. 2 Tim. 2.10 The salvation which is in Christ Jesus.
Qu. What Man? Answer 1 Tim. 2.5 The Man christ jesus. You obtain Salvation, Qu. What salvation? Answer 2 Tim. 2.10 The salvation which is in christ jesus.
yet the prize abideth before us; as yet the Crown is within veiw; Oh, while we have yet day-light, let us work-out our salvation, let us not fail of obtaining, let us lay hold of eternal life, even, of that salvation which is in Christ Jesus:
yet the prize Abideth before us; as yet the Crown is within view; O, while we have yet daylight, let us workout our salvation, let us not fail of obtaining, let us lay hold of Eternal life, even, of that salvation which is in christ jesus:
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This so run, is, not a permission, but a command. We are brought into this world, not to be by-standers, not to be gazers or lookers on, (that is the the Angels lot, that,) but to be runners: We are enjoyned, we are commanded to run.
This so run, is, not a permission, but a command. We Are brought into this world, not to be bystanders, not to be gazers or lookers on, (that is the the Angels lot, that,) but to be runners: We Are enjoined, we Are commanded to run.
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Next, Were there no command, yet there is a necessity laid upon us: Of them that doe run, others if they so run that they doe not obtain, they have their labour for their pains;
Next, Were there no command, yet there is a necessity laid upon us: Of them that do run, Others if they so run that they do not obtain, they have their labour for their pains;
To turn back is death, (behind us is hell;) to stand still is death, (beneath us is hell;) If we will not lay it to heart to give glory to Gods name, Mal. 2.3. God will even bring a curse upon us. Heb. 2.3.
To turn back is death, (behind us is hell;) to stand still is death, (beneath us is hell;) If we will not lay it to heart to give glory to God's name, Malachi 2.3. God will even bring a curse upon us. Hebrew 2.3.
as 1 Sam. 14.13, it was with Ionathan (climbing the rock with his hands) if we get not up, we fall and perish; if we reach not the height of Sion we are cast out into the Ʋalley of Hinnom. It is with us as with pretenders unto supremacy; if not a Throne, a Scaffold; if not a Crown, a block; if we obtain not the salvation which is in Christ Iesus, we shall everlastingly abide under the condemnation of the Devil.
as 1 Sam. 14.13, it was with Ionathan (climbing the rock with his hands) if we get not up, we fallen and perish; if we reach not the height of Sion we Are cast out into the Ʋalley of Hinnom. It is with us as with pretenders unto supremacy; if not a Throne, a Scaffold; if not a Crown, a block; if we obtain not the salvation which is in christ Iesus, we shall everlastingly abide under the condemnation of the devil.
It is another kind of task to run thorow all Gospel-duties, then it was to run over the race at Isthmos: 2 Pet. 3.11, What manner of persons ought we to be in all holy conversation and godliness? So much adoe to cleanse from vain thoughts, from evil intaginations, from all filthiness of the Spirit!
It is Another kind of task to run thorough all Gospel duties, then it was to run over the raze At Isthmus: 2 Pet. 3.11, What manner of Persons ought we to be in all holy Conversation and godliness? So much ado to cleanse from vain thoughts, from evil intaginations, from all filthiness of the Spirit!
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to lay aside every sin, to put away the evil of our doings, to purge our selves from dead works, to put off the old man! For a mind, naturally alienated from God, to acquaint it self spiritually with God;
to lay aside every since, to put away the evil of our doings, to purge our selves from dead works, to put off the old man! For a mind, naturally alienated from God, to acquaint it self spiritually with God;
to have our speech seasoned with Salt, good for edifying, & setting forth the praises of our God! To bring forth much fruit, not to lose our first love, to grow in grace, to be perfect as our heavenly father is perfect! multū fecit { que } tulit { que } — sudavit & alsit, who is sufficient for these things? To make what is (for continuance). a walk, (for swiftness) a race;
to have our speech seasoned with Salt, good for edifying, & setting forth the praises of our God! To bring forth much fruit, not to loose our First love, to grow in grace, to be perfect as our heavenly father is perfect! multū fecit { que } tulit { que } — sudavit & alsit, who is sufficient for these things? To make what is (for Continuance). a walk, (for swiftness) a raze;
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Other races are run upon chosen hills, upon champian plains, upon carpetground; but this is run Gal. 1.4 in this present evil world: Whether we regard prosperity or adversity, we have little good turfe here.
Other races Are run upon chosen hills, upon champion plains, upon carpetground; but this is run Gal. 1.4 in this present evil world: Whither we regard Prosperity or adversity, we have little good turf Here.
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Every one of us, as well as Magormissabib Ier. 20.3, may be named Fearround-about: If adversity make the world go heavy with us, we are then apt to slip and fall like Abraham, who Gen. 20.2 stumbled and equivocated; like David, who 1 Sam. 21.5 stumbled and lyed down-rightly;
Every one of us, as well as Magormissabib Jeremiah 20.3, may be nam Fearround-about: If adversity make the world go heavy with us, we Are then apt to slip and fallen like Abraham, who Gen. 20.2 stumbled and equivocated; like David, who 1 Sam. 21.5 stumbled and lied downrightly;
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like Iob, Iob (3.1) stumbled and fell a cursing. If prosperity heap worldly blessings, though blessings they be, they cumber the new man; Hezekiah stuck presently when 2 Chro. 32.25 the world went well with him;
like Job, Job (3.1) stumbled and fell a cursing. If Prosperity heap worldly blessings, though blessings they be, they cumber the new man; Hezekiah stuck presently when 2 Chro 32.25 the world went well with him;
when Dives fared deliciously every day, Luke 16, Dives forgot that there was a hell; In stead of making friends by it, many stumble at Mammon and Prov. 30.9 deny God; Most,
when Dives fared deliciously every day, Lycia 16, Dives forgotten that there was a hell; In stead of making Friends by it, many Stumble At Mammon and Curae 30.9 deny God; Most,
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how uncertain soever riches are, set their hearts more upon wealth, then upon their God who gave it. In short, dust would to dust; and the more it is watered the more dirt it maketh:
how uncertain soever riches Are, Set their hearts more upon wealth, then upon their God who gave it. In short, dust would to dust; and the more it is watered the more dirt it makes:
Now, to tread well in ill ground, to run among thorns and not tear the feet; to run wayes of holiness in a world of wickedness! In disadvantagions groung to run at all;
Now, to tread well in ill ground, to run among thorns and not tear the feet; to run ways of holiness in a world of wickedness! In disadvantagions groung to run At all;
Span the length of our daies; 60, 70, 80, years are soon passed over; yea none can assure to himself so many houres of life, no not so many minutes; and yet,
Span the length of our days; 60, 70, 80, Years Are soon passed over; yea none can assure to himself so many hours of life, no not so many minutes; and yet,
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As for many of us, we have scarcely found time enough to set our houses in order, much less our hearts: To perfect holiness, is a task for Paul the aged; David, as he was full of grace, so was he full of daies; but none among us can boast. himself of to morrow: Up, let us be running, the day is farr spent.
As for many of us, we have scarcely found time enough to Set our houses in order, much less our hearts: To perfect holiness, is a task for Paul the aged; David, as he was full of grace, so was he full of days; but none among us can boast. himself of to morrow: Up, let us be running, the day is Far spent.
Sixthly, Examine well thine insufficiencies, and thou mayest be a terrour to thy self In other trials, the racers singled out are men naturally agile and active, men breathed and exercised, men as light of foot as a wild Roe; but, we,
Sixthly, Examine well thine Insufficiencies, and thou Mayest be a terror to thy self In other trials, the racers singled out Are men naturally agile and active, men breathed and exercised, men as Light of foot as a wild Roe; but, we,
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(I speak as to wise men) If Adam, when he could stand, fell; how shall we, who are fallen, stand? Beloved, the more our duties doe over mach our strength, the greater is the difficulty to obtain this high prize.
(I speak as to wise men) If Adam, when he could stand, fell; how shall we, who Are fallen, stand? beloved, the more our duties do over mach our strength, the greater is the difficulty to obtain this high prize.
Others, when they are running a race, are secured from interruptions, 2 Tim 2.5 If one strive, yet he is not crowned unless he strive lawfully, viz Run with me (if you will) get before me (if you can) but, justle me, shove me, bobb me, ye may not;
Others, when they Are running a raze, Are secured from interruptions, 2 Tim 2.5 If one strive, yet he is not crowned unless he strive lawfully, videlicet Run with me (if you will) get before me (if you can) but, justle me, shove me, bobb me, you may not;
So spightfull is the Devil unto every Creature of God, that tather then leave his old wont, he will Mat. 8.32. torment Hoggs; but, of all creatures, he is most envious at such as are most like to obtain this prize:
So spiteful is the devil unto every Creature of God, that tather then leave his old wont, he will Mathew 8.32. torment Hogs; but, of all creatures, he is most envious At such as Are most like to obtain this prize:
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Now Jerem: 12.5 if thou hast run with foot-men, and they have wearyed thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? If without striving thou canst not overcome thine own infirmities; how canst thou, without striving vehemently, overcome the power of Satan, that I may not say, Press forward toward the mark? we must fight (as well as run) if ever we will obtain.
Now Jeremiah: 12.5 if thou hast run with footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how Canst thou contend with Horses? If without striving thou Canst not overcome thine own infirmities; how Canst thou, without striving vehemently, overcome the power of Satan, that I may not say, Press forward towards the mark? we must fight (as well as run) if ever we will obtain.
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Qu. Why an inheritance so large? Answ. Caleb followed God wholly: Christians, if ever ye would obtain the everlasting inheritance, follow God fully: If others must so run for a crown corruptible? for a few fadeing bay-leaves? Know ye not, that the Crown set before you, is a Crown incorruptible? This prize is Phil. 3.14 a prize of a high calling.
Qu. Why an inheritance so large? Answer Caleb followed God wholly: Christians, if ever you would obtain the everlasting inheritance, follow God Fully: If Others must so run for a crown corruptible? for a few fading Bay leaves? Know you not, that the Crown Set before you, is a Crown incorruptible? This prize is Philip 3.14 a prize of a high calling.
Sirs, were it meerly our own damnation that we feared, were it meerly our own salvation that lay at stake, the worst would then light upon our selves: But 1 Cor. 6.19. We are not our own;
Sirs, were it merely our own damnation that we feared, were it merely our own salvation that lay At stake, the worst would then Light upon our selves: But 1 Cor. 6.19. We Are not our own;
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if you (his chosen ones) obtain not, you will then give occasion to Gods adversary and yours, to blaspheme the wisdom of that God who appointeth you to run,
if you (his chosen ones) obtain not, you will then give occasion to God's adversary and yours, to Blaspheme the Wisdom of that God who appoints you to run,
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Wherefore my next Exhortation is that, rejoycing in full assurance, ye hope unto the end. Stay not any longer upon mount Ebal, but pass over unto mount Gerizim: Return back again (I pray you);
Wherefore my next Exhortation is that, rejoicing in full assurance, you hope unto the end. Stay not any longer upon mount Ebal, but pass over unto mount Gerizim: Return back again (I pray you);
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This once return back again by the self-same way-marks which I did last erect; and what formerly meditated your terrors, will ever hereafter become your strong consolations.
This once return back again by the selfsame Waymarks which I did last erect; and what formerly meditated your terrors, will ever hereafter become your strong consolations.
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True, It is a duty incumbent upon us to run this race, mean-while this duty is, not our terror, but our rejoycing: Of our selves what to do, whether we should or should not run, we neither know, nor heed; but,
True, It is a duty incumbent upon us to run this raze, meanwhile this duty is, not our terror, but our rejoicing: Of our selves what to do, whither we should or should not run, we neither know, nor heed; but,
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Now know we, what is acceptable to our God, and good for our selves; if Gospel-duties are the race set before us, the race set before us is the way of our peace. Since we have a warrant for what we do, we will run this race with chearfulness, and with rejoycings;
Now know we, what is acceptable to our God, and good for our selves; if Gospel duties Are the raze Set before us, the raze Set before us is the Way of our peace. Since we have a warrant for what we do, we will run this raze with cheerfulness, and with rejoicings;
Hebr. 13 14 If we have here no abiding city, we seek that to come; If the Law condemneth us, it scooleth us to Christ; In this case, desperation begetteth courage: Necessity was it which made Hannibal victorious. The farther we run from death and hell, the nearer we approach heaven and glory.
Hebrew 13 14 If we have Here no abiding City, we seek that to come; If the Law Condemneth us, it scooleth us to christ; In this case, desperation begetteth courage: Necessity was it which made Hannibal victorious. The farther we run from death and hell, the nearer we approach heaven and glory.
Be it ( Job 21.6.) be it, that when I remember I am afraid, yet, Sine periculo friget animus; Blessed is the man that thus feareth always; Parents provide rods for their children, as well as Books.
Be it (Job 21.6.) be it, that when I Remember I am afraid, yet, Sine periculo friget animus; Blessed is the man that thus fears always; Parents provide rods for their children, as well as Books.
Of that Isthmian race unto which our Apostle here alludeth, One side was bounded with the River Alpheus, the other with naked swords: Why this? Answ. That they which run this race might make strait pathes to their feet.
Of that Isthmian raze unto which our Apostle Here alludeth, One side was bounded with the River Alpheus, the other with naked swords: Why this? Answer That they which run this raze might make strait paths to their feet.
The ungodliness which we should renounce, What is it? It is (we know) mere silthiness, mere drudgery; a good rid of it. Who (in the good name of our God,) who would be fond of shackles? fond of being a slave? of being a slave unto the tyrannies of the accursed devil? This sinfulness which corrupt nature once delighted in, (Oh!) What a deadly trouble it brought with it? There is no peace to him that delighteth in wickedness, saith my God. Secondly, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Iesus Christ;
The ungodliness which we should renounce, What is it? It is (we know) mere filthiness, mere drudgery; a good rid of it. Who (in the good name of our God,) who would be found of shackles? found of being a slave? of being a slave unto the Tyrannies of the accursed Devil? This sinfulness which corrupt nature once delighted in, (Oh!) What a deadly trouble it brought with it? There is no peace to him that delights in wickedness, Says my God. Secondly, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Iesus christ;
to lay aside every sin, and to deny all ungodliness: yea and blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, that we are allowed to exercise our selves unto godliness,
to lay aside every since, and to deny all ungodliness: yea and blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, that we Are allowed to exercise our selves unto godliness,
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Godliness is great gain, if we accompt all. A new life is a new creation, and a new creation is a recreation: The wit of Man can not contrive a sort of life more desirable then is this which the Wisdom of the onely Wise God hath chalked out unto us:
Godliness is great gain, if we account all. A new life is a new creation, and a new creation is a recreation: The wit of Man can not contrive a sort of life more desirable then is this which the Wisdom of the only Wise God hath chalked out unto us:
To seek holiness, is, to exchange curses for blessedness, death for life, shame for glory, guilt for peace, darkness for light, and vexation for joy. However,
To seek holiness, is, to exchange curses for blessedness, death for life, shame for glory, guilt for peace, darkness for Light, and vexation for joy. However,
if righteousness be an abomination unto him, it is because he knoweth no better: Of it self, ( Esa. 64.5) it is all one to work righteousness, and to rejoyce: A godly conversation is Phil. 3.20 a heavenly conversation! No such liberty,
if righteousness be an abomination unto him, it is Because he Knoweth no better: Of it self, (Isaiah 64.5) it is all one to work righteousness, and to rejoice: A godly Conversation is Philip 3.20 a heavenly Conversation! No such liberty,
he, Psal. 5.8, will make his way straight before us. Rather then we should conform unto the evil of the world wherein we live, this Apostle (of us Gentiles) calleth upon us ( cap. 11.1) Be ye followers of me:
he, Psalm 5.8, will make his Way straight before us. Rather then we should conform unto the evil of the world wherein we live, this Apostle (of us Gentiles) calls upon us (cap. 11.1) Be you followers of me:
Wherefore not a man among us, but may say with David, Psal. 31.8, Thou hast set my feot in a large place, even ( Esa. 18.7) in the place of the name of the Lordof, hosts.
Wherefore not a man among us, but may say with David, Psalm 31.8, Thou hast Set my feot in a large place, even (Isaiah 18.7) in the place of the name of the Lordof, hosts.
It was 2 Sam. 15.21 the commendation of Ittai that he would accompany his Prince in a strait, he was resolved to follow David as well in death as in life. To be then on Gods side when all the world sideth against God, this is Loyaltie.
It was 2 Sam. 15.21 the commendation of Ittai that he would accompany his Prince in a strait, he was resolved to follow David as well in death as in life. To be then on God's side when all the world sideth against God, this is Loyalty.
Fourthly, The more wickedness aboundeth in the world, the more easily may Gods children learn to detest it; to abstain from sweet wines is no easie matter,
Fourthly, The more wickedness Aboundeth in the world, the more Easily may God's children Learn to detest it; to abstain from sweet wines is no easy matter,
but even he who is given to his appetite, may soon be disswaded to desist from quaffing off full draughts of Vinegar doth Naturally beget in us a detestation.
but even he who is given to his appetite, may soon be dissuaded to desist from quaffing off full draughts of Vinegar does Naturally beget in us a detestation.
Phil. 2.15 We then behave our selves like the sons of God, when in the midst of a crooked and perverss generation we abide blameless and harmless. Therefore,
Philip 2.15 We then behave our selves like the Sons of God, when in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation we abide blameless and harmless. Therefore,
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Although the spirit be willing, (I wiss) flesh and blood is weak; and although the commandement is good, corrupt nature fancieth it greivous; allow this;
Although the Spirit be willing, (I wiss) Flesh and blood is weak; and although the Commandment is good, corrupt nature fancieth it grievous; allow this;
never the less, can we not watch with Jesus one hour? Chear up, beleivers, this world shall not last alwaies: Esa. 57 The righteous are taken away from that which is evil. If compared to the everlastingness of the prize, all that we doe,
never the less, can we not watch with jesus one hour? Cheer up, believers, this world shall not last always: Isaiah 57 The righteous Are taken away from that which is evil. If compared to the everlastingness of the prize, all that we do,
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Know ye not, that what race we run (is but stadium ) is, at most, but a furlong in lenght? Sirs, if the race (here set before us) be in length but one furlong, how easily may we hold out? This is therefore a Fift Comfort.
Know you not, that what raze we run (is but stadium) is, At most, but a furlong in length? Sirs, if the raze (Here Set before us) be in length but one furlong, how Easily may we hold out? This is Therefore a Fift Comfort.
Rom. 8.34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ who died, and died for us: As Christ the head Esa. 50.8 so every member of Christ may safely say He is nere that justifieth me.
Rom. 8.34 Who is he that Condemneth? It is christ who died, and died for us: As christ the head Isaiah 50.8 so every member of christ may safely say He is never that Justifieth me.
That God might teach Israel to goe, He ( Hos. 11.3.) took him by the armes: Jesus Christ, he knoweth that we are altogether unable to fulfill his good pleasure,
That God might teach Israel to go, He (Hos. 11.3.) took him by the arms: jesus christ, he Knoweth that we Are altogether unable to fulfil his good pleasure,
Christ he knoweth that we are altogether desicient, that we are altogether unprofitable; therefore he putteth to his own strength, and reputeth his strength ours: Jesus Christ hath stored up grace,
christ he Knoweth that we Are altogether deficient, that we Are altogether unprofitable; Therefore he putteth to his own strength, and reputeth his strength ours: jesus christ hath stored up grace,
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First, the that is begotten of God, foreknowing what an adversary he hath, will the more stoutly resist him: 1 Ioh. 5.18 he that is begotten of God keepeth himself so pure, that that wicked one toucheth him not: prae-monitus praemunitus.
First, the that is begotten of God, foreknowing what an adversary he hath, will the more stoutly resist him: 1 John 5.18 he that is begotten of God Keepeth himself so pure, that that wicked one touches him not: prae-monitus Praemunitus.
Jesus Christ was heard in what he praied for, then when Ioh. 17.15 he petitioned, keep them from evill. Rom. 8.31 If God be for us, who can be against us? Psal. 22.11 If there be none to help,
jesus christ was herd in what he prayed for, then when John 17.15 he petitioned, keep them from evil. Rom. 8.31 If God be for us, who can be against us? Psalm 22.11 If there be none to help,
Next, Let us strive to obtain, and suppose we could fail, yet, since what we could, we did, we shall not be beaten with so many stripes as negligent runners shall;
Next, Let us strive to obtain, and suppose we could fail, yet, since what we could, we did, we shall not be beaten with so many stripes as negligent runners shall;
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The lips of an Angel would want words heavenly enough, and the tongue of an arch-angel would stammer, were it now attempting to set forth that everlasting joy, that eternal weight of glory, which (when we have run,
The lips of an Angel would want words heavenly enough, and the tongue of an archangel would stammer, were it now attempting to Set forth that everlasting joy, that Eternal weight of glory, which (when we have run,
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Know, it is out of love, out of free love, that Almighty God appointeth us both to obtain, and to run: Nor need I tell you, that this God of love changeth not:
Know, it is out of love, out of free love, that Almighty God appoints us both to obtain, and to run: Nor need I tell you, that this God of love changes not:
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Accompt upon it, that the same God, which for the glory of his free mercy enjoyneth us to run, will, for the glory of his free goodness, enable us to obtain.
Account upon it, that the same God, which for the glory of his free mercy enjoineth us to run, will, for the glory of his free Goodness, enable us to obtain.
For this very cause he doth single you out to run this race, that he may hereafter glorifie himself in exalting you unto an exceeding and eternal weight of glory.
For this very cause he does single you out to run this raze, that he may hereafter Glorify himself in exalting you unto an exceeding and Eternal weight of glory.
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so his glory will he not give to another. From what time the old Serpent fooled and foiled Adam, that Serpent hath not ceased to blaspheme and revile our God;
so his glory will he not give to Another. From what time the old Serpent fooled and foiled Adam, that Serpent hath not ceased to Blaspheme and revile our God;
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when Satan hath layed all the snares which his revengeful malice can invent, the elect of God shall run, and (running) shall obtain. True, should not the chosen of the Lord obtain the prize for which they run, the Devil would then vaunt it indeed;
when Satan hath laid all the snares which his revengeful malice can invent, the elect of God shall run, and (running) shall obtain. True, should not the chosen of the Lord obtain the prize for which they run, the devil would then vaunt it indeed;
if ye can? Know, it is Gods determination that ye shall win it, if you will: That Jesus Christ made the lame to walk, it was the glory of God the Father;
if you can? Know, it is God's determination that you shall win it, if you will: That jesus christ made the lame to walk, it was the glory of God the Father;
and power, for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are, and were, created; they were created at first, and are still created, that is, preserved. Friends, if the hous-keeper will not give way that any idle busie-bodies shall by any meanes disappoint him of his full retinue, and of his full number of servants and attendants; then of all those whom the great God hath chosen to fill up the number of his hoavenly Quire, he will loose none:
and power, for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they Are, and were, created; they were created At First, and Are still created, that is, preserved. Friends, if the housekeeper will not give Way that any idle busybodies shall by any means disappoint him of his full retinue, and of his full number of Servants and attendants; then of all those whom the great God hath chosen to fill up the number of his hoavenly Choir, he will lose none:
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The Devil, he seeketh our pendition; but, as for Jesus Christ, the same minde is ever in him towards us, which was once in St. Paul toward the Philipians; we are his dearly beloved, his longed for, his joy, and his crown: He died for us, he layeth up for us. an eternal weight of glory;
The devil, he seeks our pendition; but, as for jesus christ, the same mind is ever in him towards us, which was once in Saint Paul towards the Philippians; we Are his dearly Beloved, his longed for, his joy, and his crown: He died for us, he Layeth up for us. an Eternal weight of glory;
It is our Masters joy, as well as ours, if we so run that we doe obtain. To him it is, to him it will be, a praise, a delight, a rejoycing, is we day by day so run through every present duty, as in sinceritie we ought.
It is our Masters joy, as well as ours, if we so run that we do obtain. To him it is, to him it will be, a praise, a delight, a rejoicing, is we day by day so run through every present duty, as in sincerity we ought.
Let them cease form running, who forsake their own mercy; but let us (who have an eye to the recompence of reward ), let us (through sanctification of the spirit to obedience) so run on unto perfection, that we may obtain everlasting joy to our selves;
Let them cease from running, who forsake their own mercy; but let us (who have an eye to the recompense of reward), let us (through sanctification of the Spirit to Obedience) so run on unto perfection, that we may obtain everlasting joy to our selves;
be, the perfection of the Race set before us, the dayly comfort of dayly well running, and the prize which we shall everlastingly obtain, with due humility, and with unfained thankfulness, for ever and ever ascribed; Amen, and Amen. FINIS.
be, the perfection of the Raze Set before us, the daily Comfort of daily well running, and the prize which we shall everlastingly obtain, with due humility, and with unfeigned thankfulness, for ever and ever ascribed; Amen, and Amen. FINIS.
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