The latter making way for the more chearful performance of the former; as we sweeten bitter Pills to our Children, that they may swallow them the better:
The latter making Way for the more cheerful performance of the former; as we sweeten bitter Pills to our Children, that they may swallow them the better:
A Material Yoke is an Instrument made of Wood or Iron, serving to tame and subdue the Creature for the use of Man, Deut. 21. 3. compar'd with 1 Kings 19. 10. which cannot be the meaning of the Word in this Place:
A Material Yoke is an Instrument made of Wood or Iron, serving to tame and subdue the Creature for the use of Man, Deuteronomy 21. 3. compared with 1 Kings 19. 10. which cannot be the meaning of the Word in this Place:
And I may say of many that have been too eager, too early in courting and coveting to come under this Yoke, what the Apostle saith (in another case) of those that make too much haste to be Rich, They fall into Temptation, and a Snare,
And I may say of many that have been too eager, too early in courting and coveting to come under this Yoke, what the Apostle Says (in Another case) of those that make too much haste to be Rich, They fallen into Temptation, and a Snare,
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Moreover the Scripture useth this Word (Yoke) in the Relation of a Servant to his Master, Let as many Servants as are under the Yoke, count their Masters worthy of all Honour, 1 Tim. 6. 1. Now this indeed is good,
Moreover the Scripture uses this Word (Yoke) in the Relation of a Servant to his Master, Let as many Servants as Are under the Yoke, count their Masters worthy of all Honour, 1 Tim. 6. 1. Now this indeed is good,
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2. The Yoke of Affliction. So the Word is frequently used in Scripture, Deut. 28. 48. Lev. 26. 13. Isa. 9. 4. And here in this Book our weeping Prophet setting forth the grievous Afflictions,
2. The Yoke of Affliction. So the Word is frequently used in Scripture, Deuteronomy 28. 48. Lev. 26. 13. Isaiah 9. 4. And Here in this Book our weeping Prophet setting forth the grievous Afflictions,
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and Calamities that God had brought upon his People for their Sins, in the Day of his fierce Anger, calls them by this Name (Yoke) Lam. 1. 14. The Yoke of my Transgressions is bound by his Hand, that is, the Afflictions brought upon me by my Sins.
and Calamities that God had brought upon his People for their Sins, in the Day of his fierce Anger, calls them by this Name (Yoke) Lam. 1. 14. The Yoke of my Transgressions is bound by his Hand, that is, the Afflictions brought upon me by my Sins.
And this David found true by blessed Experience, Before I was afflicted (saith he) I went astray, but now have I kept they Word, Psal. 119. 67. And hence he acknowledgeth in the same Psalm, It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might keep thy Statutes, ver. 71. So there are many young Ones, that in their Prosperity have lived in a total forgetfulness of God, giving themselves over to Pride,
And this David found true by blessed Experience, Before I was afflicted (Says he) I went astray, but now have I kept they Word, Psalm 119. 67. And hence he acknowledgeth in the same Psalm, It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might keep thy Statutes, ver. 71. So there Are many young Ones, that in their Prosperity have lived in a total forgetfulness of God, giving themselves over to Pride,
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as is set forth in the Instance of Manasseh, and also in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, in the 15th of Luke. But it is the third and last Acceptation of the Word, which I intend to insist upon, viz.
as is Set forth in the Instance of Manasses, and also in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, in the 15th of Lycia. But it is the third and last Acceptation of the Word, which I intend to insist upon, viz.
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3. The Yoke of Religion. And in this I find several Expositors take it here in my Text. The great and Learned Calvin preferreth this sense to the other.
3. The Yoke of Religion. And in this I find several Expositors take it Here in my Text. The great and Learned calvin preferreth this sense to the other.
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and during that Pedagogy, it was an hard and burdensome Yoke, such as St. Peter saith, neither we, nor our Fathers were able to bear, Act. 15. 10. But (blessed be God) we, who live in Gospel-times are graciously freed and discharg'd from that Yoke of Bondage by Jesus Christ.
and during that Pedagogy, it was an hard and burdensome Yoke, such as Saint Peter Says, neither we, nor our Father's were able to bear, Act. 15. 10. But (blessed be God) we, who live in Gospel times Are graciously freed and discharged from that Yoke of Bondage by jesus christ.
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Stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made you free, and be not again intangled with the Yoke of Bondage, Gal. 5. 1. What then (my Beloved) are we under the Gospel Yokeless? may we live as we list? O, no, that would be not so much Liberty, as Libertinism:
Stand fast in the liberty wherewith christ hath made you free, and be not again entangled with the Yoke of Bondage, Gal. 5. 1. What then (my beloved) Are we under the Gospel Yokeless? may we live as we list? O, no, that would be not so much Liberty, as Libertinism:
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And as for those his Enemies that will not have him to reign over them (the same Jesus saith) bring them hither, and slay them before me, Luke 19. 27. Thus I have explained the Word Yoke, which I told you was the chief thing in the Text that needed opening,
And as for those his Enemies that will not have him to Reign over them (the same jesus Says) bring them hither, and slay them before me, Lycia 19. 27. Thus I have explained the Word Yoke, which I told you was the chief thing in the Text that needed opening,
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O, no, that would have been as if Christ came to supplant his Father, and dethrone him of his Authority and Government over Man. O let this be far from any of us to think;
Oh, no, that would have been as if christ Come to supplant his Father, and dethrone him of his authority and Government over Man. O let this be Far from any of us to think;
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For you read expresly, that he came to redeem us to (not from) God, Rev. 5. 9. and when he suffered for us, the just for the unjust, it was to bring us to God, 1 Pet 3. 18. i. e. that he might bring poor Apostate Man back to love, serve, please and enjoy his God again.
For you read expressly, that he Come to Redeem us to (not from) God, Rev. 5. 9. and when he suffered for us, the just for the unjust, it was to bring us to God, 1 Pet 3. 18. i. e. that he might bring poor Apostate Man back to love, serve, please and enjoy his God again.
and in Sin did my Mother conceive me, Psal. 51. 5. Now this State and Condition of Man superinduceth a new Yoke, which tho it was none of that, which Man in Innocency was called to bear:
and in since did my Mother conceive me, Psalm 51. 5. Now this State and Condition of Man superinduceth a new Yoke, which though it was none of that, which Man in Innocency was called to bear:
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Remember whence thou art fallen, and repent, &c. Rev. 2. 5. The Gospel Part to Christ's Yoke principally stands in its Commands and Precepts of Repentance, Faith, Self-denial,
remember whence thou art fallen, and Repent, etc. Rev. 2. 5. The Gospel Part to Christ's Yoke principally Stands in its Commands and Precepts of Repentance, Faith, Self-denial,
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and sincere Obedience, as you may see in these following Scriptures, Repent ye for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand, Math. 3. 2. And Jesus preaching the Gospel saying, the Kingdom of God is at hand, Repent ye,
and sincere obedience, as you may see in these following Scriptures, repent you for the Kingdom of Heaven is At hand, Math. 3. 2. And jesus preaching the Gospel saying, the Kingdom of God is At hand, repent you,
and believe the Gospel, Mark. 1. 15. Repent and be converted, that your Sins may be blotted out, &c. Acts 3. 19. But now God commands all Men every where to repent, Acts 17. 30. And our Saviour saith, I am not come to call the Righteous,
and believe the Gospel, Mark. 1. 15. repent and be converted, that your Sins may be blotted out, etc. Acts 3. 19. But now God commands all Men every where to Repent, Acts 17. 30. And our Saviour Says, I am not come to call the Righteous,
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And so likewise for Faith, without which it is impossible to please God, Heb. 11. 6. And God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish,
And so likewise for Faith, without which it is impossible to please God, Hebrew 11. 6. And God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever Believeth in him, should not perish,
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and thou shalt be saved, Acts 16. 30, 31. And to this purpose you read, That this is the will of him that sent me (saith Christ) That every one that seeth the Son,
and thou shalt be saved, Acts 16. 30, 31. And to this purpose you read, That this is the will of him that sent me (Says christ) That every one that sees the Son,
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and believeth on him, may have everlasting Life, John 6. 40. And again, This is his Commandment, that we should believe on the Name of his Son, 1 John 3. 23. And our Lord severely threatens, That if we believe not, we shall die in our Sins, John 8. 24. And that he who believeth not, shall be damned, Mark. 16. 16. And so for Self-denial,
and Believeth on him, may have everlasting Life, John 6. 40. And again, This is his Commandment, that we should believe on the Name of his Son, 1 John 3. 23. And our Lord severely threatens, That if we believe not, we shall die in our Sins, John 8. 24. And that he who Believeth not, shall be damned, Mark. 16. 16. And so for Self-denial,
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and Obedience, Jesus Christ affirmeth, If any Man will come after me, he must deny himself, Math. 16. 24. and Luke 9. 23. And that, Christ is the Author of Eternal Salvation to them that obey him, Heb. 5. 9. And the Gospel-threatning runs, That Christ shall be revealed from Heaven with his mighty Angels, in Flaming Fire taking Vengeance on them that obey not the Gospel, 2 Thess. 1. 7, 8. And hence it is that the Children of Disobedience, in Sacred Writ, are called Children of Belial. i. e. Qui nullis legum vinculis teneantur:
and obedience, jesus christ Affirmeth, If any Man will come After me, he must deny himself, Math. 16. 24. and Luke 9. 23. And that, christ is the Author of Eternal Salvation to them that obey him, Hebrew 5. 9. And the Gospel-threatening runs, That christ shall be revealed from Heaven with his mighty Angels, in Flaming Fire taking Vengeance on them that obey not the Gospel, 2 Thess 1. 7, 8. And hence it is that the Children of Disobedience, in Sacred Writ, Are called Children of Belial. i. e. Qui nullis Legume vinculis teneantur:
First, Upon the account of that Reluctancy and Opposition, that is (since the Fall) wofully and deeply rooted in our Natures, against Obedience and Subjection to the Commands of Christ in the Gospel.
First, Upon the account of that Reluctancy and Opposition, that is (since the Fallen) woefully and deeply rooted in our Nature's, against obedience and Subjection to the Commands of christ in the Gospel.
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it holdeth an hard and strait Rein, on the Neck of those furious and foolish Lusts, which in that Age are usually (Jehu - like) impetuous and violent, in order to stop them in their mad Carrear, and course of Sin:
it holds an hard and strait Rein, on the Neck of those furious and foolish Lustiest, which in that Age Are usually (Jehu - like) impetuous and violent, in order to stop them in their mad Career, and course of since:
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Know thou that for all these things, God will bring thee to Judgment, Eccl. 11. 9. as if he had said, O young Man, at thy peril proceed, pursue those forbidden Pleasures;
Know thou that for all these things, God will bring thee to Judgement, Ecclesiastes 11. 9. as if he had said, Oh young Man, At thy peril proceed, pursue those forbidden Pleasures;
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And indeed I cannot but think, our Saviour, in using the Metaphor of a Yoke, to set out his sweet and sacred Government by, designeth the humbling of the best of us all, even of the regenerate themselves:
And indeed I cannot but think, our Saviour, in using the Metaphor of a Yoke, to Set out his sweet and sacred Government by, designeth the humbling of the best of us all, even of the regenerate themselves:
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and among the Inhabitants of Heaven, where holy Souls are perfectly freed from the Reliques of Sin, it is their Felicity and Glory, that our Saviour (who never miscalleth any thing) should with respect to us, call it a Yoke;
and among the Inhabitants of Heaven, where holy Souls Are perfectly freed from the Relics of since, it is their Felicity and Glory, that our Saviour (who never miscalleth any thing) should with respect to us, call it a Yoke;
I dare appeal to all who have spiritual Life, and Sense in this thing, whether they do not find it so? what else meaneth that Hue and Cry that is ever and anon raised in the Soul against indwelling Sin? O Cursed Sin, what Mischief hast thou wrought in me? what Miseries hast thou brought on me? the hidings of God's Face, the weakning my Grace, the breaking my Peace, the grieving away my Comforter, the deadning, distracting my Heart in Prayer, &c. Hence O Wretched Man that I am, &c. Alas!
I Dare appeal to all who have spiritual Life, and Sense in this thing, whither they do not find it so? what Else means that Hue and Cry that is ever and anon raised in the Soul against indwelling since? O Cursed since, what Mischief hast thou wrought in me? what Misery's haste thou brought on me? the hidings of God's Face, the weakening my Grace, the breaking my Peace, the grieving away my Comforter, the deadening, distracting my Heart in Prayer, etc. Hence Oh Wretched Man that I am, etc. Alas!
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and Incomes of Light, and Love, as enlarge the Heart, set it at liberty, like the Chariots of Aminadab, to run the ways of God's Commandments, Psal. 119. 32. (and as the Spouse saith, when the King sitteth at the Table, my Spicknard sendeth forth its Pleasant smell;
and Incomes of Light, and Love, as enlarge the Heart, Set it At liberty, like the Chariots of Aminadab, to run the ways of God's commandments, Psalm 119. 32. (and as the Spouse Says, when the King Sitteth At the Table, my Spicknard sends forth its Pleasant smell;
and gone, and she mourns.) Thus it is with renewed Souls, when the Spirit of the Lord (which is like the Wind blowing where it listeth) blows and breathes, draws,
and gone, and she mourns.) Thus it is with renewed Souls, when the Spirit of the Lord (which is like the Wind blowing where it lists) blows and breathes, draws,
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also those who think it stands only in a Circle, and Course of dull and drowsy Performances, to pray, hear, sing Psalms, &c. (and I wish there were but so much done by some) but our blessed Saviour fully detecteth the insufficiency of these, in those two great Instances, of the Pharisee in the Temple, Luke 18. and the young Man, in the 19th of Math. All these (saith he) have I done from my Youth:
also those who think it Stands only in a Circle, and Course of dull and drowsy Performances, to pray, hear, sing Psalms, etc. (and I wish there were but so much done by Some) but our blessed Saviour Fully detecteth the insufficiency of these, in those two great Instances, of the Pharisee in the Temple, Lycia 18. and the young Man, in the 19th of Math. All these (Says he) have I done from my Youth:
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and yet he was never brought under Christ's Yoke, never throughly convinced of the Sin of his Nature, never knew what Poverty of Spirit, brokenness of Heart, pangs of new Birth meant;
and yet he was never brought under Christ's Yoke, never thoroughly convinced of the since of his Nature, never knew what Poverty of Spirit, brokenness of Heart, pangs of new Birth meant;
and know much, yet live idly, and unprofitably, are at ease, pampering and indulging their beloved Lusts, making continual Provision for the Flesh to fulfil it in its Lusts;
and know much, yet live idly, and unprofitably, Are At ease, pampering and indulging their Beloved Lustiest, making continual Provision for the Flesh to fulfil it in its Lustiest;
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who cannot endure to have their Corruptions crossed, but hate Reproof, and make their Profession of Christ to be a Cloak to their loose and licentious Practises.
who cannot endure to have their Corruptions crossed, but hate Reproof, and make their Profession of christ to be a Cloak to their lose and licentious Practises.
Hence also it is that the Kingdom of Heaven, is said to suffer violence, aend the violent take it by force, Math. 11. 12. My Brethren, there is no part of Christ's Service but calls for labour, to repent, to believe, to love, to hope, &c. and therefore it's called a Yoke;
Hence also it is that the Kingdom of Heaven, is said to suffer violence, aend the violent take it by force, Math. 11. 12. My Brothers, there is no part of Christ's Service but calls for labour, to Repent, to believe, to love, to hope, etc. and Therefore it's called a Yoke;
For as the Apostle, in another Case, makes his Appeal to common Reason, Rom. 10. 14. How can they believe on him of whom they have not heard? So may I in the present Case,
For as the Apostle, in Another Case, makes his Appeal to Common Reason, Rom. 10. 14. How can they believe on him of whom they have not herd? So may I in the present Case,
So that under this Head, it only remaineth needful to consider what is requisite to the coming under Christ's Yoke? Now to give a right and clear Answer hereunto, two things must be considered. 1. What is requisite on God's part? 2. What is requisite on our part?
So that under this Head, it only remains needful to Consider what is requisite to the coming under Christ's Yoke? Now to give a right and clear Answer hereunto, two things must be considered. 1. What is requisite on God's part? 2. What is requisite on our part?
For as our Saviour saith, No Man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me, draw him, John 6. 44. But where and what is this drawing? why, the very next Verse answers it fully;
For as our Saviour Says, No Man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me, draw him, John 6. 44. But where and what is this drawing? why, the very next Verse answers it Fully;
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every Man therefore that hath heard, and learned of the Father, cometh unto me, v. 45. So that this drawing, is no other than God's teaching a Sinner by his Word and Spirit, under the Gospel Dispensation.
every Man Therefore that hath herd, and learned of the Father, comes unto me, v. 45. So that this drawing, is no other than God's teaching a Sinner by his Word and Spirit, under the Gospel Dispensation.
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and brought under the Yoke of Christ, Psal. 110. 3. Phil. 2. 12. Eph. 2. 1, 10. James 1. 18. And as to the Apostle's Query, 1 Cor. 4. 7. Who maketh thee to differ from another? He propounds it not by way of doubt,
and brought under the Yoke of christ, Psalm 110. 3. Philip 2. 12. Ephesians 2. 1, 10. James 1. 18. And as to the Apostle's Query, 1 Cor. 4. 7. Who makes thee to differ from Another? He propounds it not by Way of doubt,
but concludeth upon the Testimony (as well he might) of every regenerate Person, that it was God and not Man. And (my Beloved) whoever shall take a right Survey of the Depth of that miserable Apostacy Man is sunk into by the Fall, together with all its Effects, in that Darkness, Filth, Folly, Bondage, Power of Lusts, Enmity, Rebellion, Prejudice against God, all which is attended with a Senseless Stupidity;
but Concludeth upon the Testimony (as well he might) of every regenerate Person, that it was God and not Man. And (my beloved) whoever shall take a right Survey of the Depth of that miserable Apostasy Man is sunk into by the Fallen, together with all its Effects, in that Darkness, Filth, Folly, Bondage, Power of Lustiest, Enmity, Rebellion, Prejudice against God, all which is attended with a Senseless Stupidity;
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I say whoever surveyeth this aright may justly stand amazed, that ever there should spring up, in any Age of the Church, a Pelagius, a Patron, a Pleader for the power of Man to make himself to differ from another.
I say whoever surveyeth this aright may justly stand amazed, that ever there should spring up, in any Age of the Church, a Pelagius, a Patron, a Pleader for the power of Man to make himself to differ from Another.
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The Lord awaken us to right Apprehensions touching this Point, viz. the necessity of the Arm of God's Power to draw a Sinner under Christ's Yoke. Alas!
The Lord awaken us to right Apprehensions touching this Point, viz. the necessity of the Arm of God's Power to draw a Sinner under Christ's Yoke. Alas!
without this, How can of Darkness such a Soul be made Light in the Lord? and the Dead hear the Voice of the Son of God and live? How should Satan (called the strong Man) be cast out? or the stony Heart in a Sinner's Breast be taken away? or the Enmity, in a carnal Mind be slain? or the stout fierce Rebellion in the Will quell'd,
without this, How can of Darkness such a Soul be made Light in the Lord? and the Dead hear the Voice of the Son of God and live? How should Satan (called the strong Man) be cast out? or the stony Heart in a Sinner's Breast be taken away? or the Enmity, in a carnal Mind be slave? or the stout fierce Rebellion in the Will quelled,
It is true indeed, God putteth forth this Power in a way suited to the Nature of Man, Hosea 11. 14. it is said, He drew them with the bands of a Man, that is, in a way of rational Conviction;
It is true indeed, God putteth forth this Power in a Way suited to the Nature of Man, Hosea 11. 14. it is said, He drew them with the bans of a Man, that is, in a Way of rational Conviction;
and see the Power and Plague of their Sinful Natures, and the sure and certain Woe and Misery, Death and Damnation belonging to them while in their natural Estate,
and see the Power and Plague of their Sinful Nature's, and the sure and certain Woe and Misery, Death and Damnation belonging to them while in their natural Estate,
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now it is in this way that the Almighty displays, and makes bare the Arm of his Power, without offering Violence to the Will, which is against the Nature of it;
now it is in this Way that the Almighty displays, and makes bore the Arm of his Power, without offering Violence to the Will, which is against the Nature of it;
Hence it is, that his People are said to be a willing People in the day of his Power, Psal. 110. 3. That which in one Scripture is called Creation, Resurrection, to shew its invincible Power;
Hence it is, that his People Are said to be a willing People in the day of his Power, Psalm 110. 3. That which in one Scripture is called Creation, Resurrection, to show its invincible Power;
in another Scripture is called Illumination, drawing, turning from Darkness to Light, to shew its admirable suitableness and sweetness to the Nature of Man:
in Another Scripture is called Illumination, drawing, turning from Darkness to Light, to show its admirable suitableness and sweetness to the Nature of Man:
It is in this way, and by these means, the Lord demolisheth those strong Holds of Sin, viz. Ignorance, Carnal Security, Pride, &c. and so prepares the Soul for a closing with,
It is in this Way, and by these means, the Lord demolisheth those strong Holds of since, viz. Ignorance, Carnal Security, Pride, etc. and so prepares the Soul for a closing with,
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2. On our part, it is necessarily requisite, that a Man take pains to know, and rightly understand the true State of things between God, and his Soul. As,
2. On our part, it is necessarily requisite, that a Man take pains to know, and rightly understand the true State of things between God, and his Soul. As,
Poor fallen Man had been for ever abandoned to Despair, and left hopeless, had not God in great compassion to our Miseries opened this Fountain of Grace,
Poor fallen Man had been for ever abandoned to Despair, and left hopeless, had not God in great compassion to our Misery's opened this Fountain of Grace,
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hence it is that this Yoke bears his Name, Math. 11. 29. Take my Yoke upon you, &c. For this end the Son of God came down from Heaven, into this miserable World, to take our Nature,
hence it is that this Yoke bears his Name, Math. 11. 29. Take my Yoke upon you, etc. For this end the Son of God Come down from Heaven, into this miserable World, to take our Nature,
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that so (making satisfaction thereby to offended Justice) he might make way for poor Sinners to come under his blessed Yoke, in order to their coming back to God again,
that so (making satisfaction thereby to offended justice) he might make Way for poor Sinners to come under his blessed Yoke, in order to their coming back to God again,
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(4.) You are to understand and know, in order to your coming under Christ's Yoke, that in this state of things, such was the infinite Dignity of Christ his Person, being God-man;
(4.) You Are to understand and know, in order to your coming under Christ's Yoke, that in this state of things, such was the infinite Dignity of christ his Person, being God-man;
that through his once offering up himself by the eternal Spirit to God, he is now become the Author of eternal Salvation, to all that come under his Yoke;
that through his once offering up himself by the Eternal Spirit to God, he is now become the Author of Eternal Salvation, to all that come under his Yoke;
and is able to save (all such) to the uttermost, Heb. 5. 9. and c. 7. 25. 26. The Phrase which the Apostle useth there, is very Emphatical, NONLATINALPHABET;
and is able to save (all such) to the uttermost, Hebrew 5. 9. and c. 7. 25. 26. The Phrase which the Apostle uses there, is very Emphatical,;
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who knows how to have compassion on the ignorant, and them that are out of the way, Heb. 2. 17. and ch. 5. 2. How readily did this Merciful Jesus impart of his Fullness to poor Sinners, in the Days of his Flesh, upon their coming to him? and how affectionately did he invite the heavy laden, in the day of their trouble for Sin, to come unto him? Math. 11. 28. and how pathetically did he weep over obstinate Jerusalem, that would have none of him to reign over them? Luke 19. 41, 42. how lovingly did he treat that froward and perverse Woman of Samaria? saying, If thou knowest the Gift of God,
who knows how to have compassion on the ignorant, and them that Are out of the Way, Hebrew 2. 17. and changed. 5. 2. How readily did this Merciful jesus impart of his Fullness to poor Sinners, in the Days of his Flesh, upon their coming to him? and how affectionately did he invite the heavy laden, in the day of their trouble for since, to come unto him? Math. 11. 28. and how pathetically did he weep over obstinate Jerusalem, that would have none of him to Reign over them? Lycia 19. 41, 42. how lovingly did he Treat that froward and perverse Woman of Samaria? saying, If thou Knowest the Gift of God,
thou would have asked of him, and he would have given thee living Water, John 4. 10. And in the 5th of John. 40. how doth he breath out his Grief at our backwardness to come to him? saying, ye will not come unto me, that ye might have Life.
thou would have asked of him, and he would have given thee living Water, John 4. 10. And in the 5th of John. 40. how does he breath out his Grief At our backwardness to come to him? saying, you will not come unto me, that you might have Life.
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but then if ever you come savingly to share in the Blessing of Peace and Pardon purchased by that Blood, it is necessary that there be an effectual application of it to your Souls;
but then if ever you come savingly to share in the Blessing of Peace and Pardon purchased by that Blood, it is necessary that there be an effectual application of it to your Souls;
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and also Faith as the great Instrument, and Term of Union between his Son and Sinners, in order to their actual Interest in the Benefits of Justification, Reconciliation, Adoption, &c. purchased by his Death.
and also Faith as the great Instrument, and Term of union between his Son and Sinners, in order to their actual Interest in the Benefits of Justification, Reconciliation, Adoption, etc. purchased by his Death.
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as if Christ had died, and shed his Blood in kindness to their Sins, and his Name had been called Jesus, to save them in (and not from) their Sins. O Damnable Delusion!
as if christ had died, and shed his Blood in kindness to their Sins, and his Name had been called jesus, to save them in (and not from) their Sins. O Damnable Delusion!
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so the Redemption wrought out by Christ, will never benefit us, except there be a Union with him by Faith, in the time of our Regeneration, and effectual Calling.
so the Redemption wrought out by christ, will never benefit us, except there be a union with him by Faith, in the time of our Regeneration, and effectual Calling.
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Let Christ be never so able, and willing to save Sinners, yet (according to the Tenor of the Gospel) not one adult Person, that ever was in the World from Adam to this Day,
Let christ be never so able, and willing to save Sinners, yet (according to the Tenor of the Gospel) not one adult Person, that ever was in the World from Adam to this Day,
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or ever shall be to the end of this World, can ever be saved by Christ in their Unbelief and Impenitency, Mark 16. 16. Luke 13. 3. Now this is necessary to acquaint your selves with,
or ever shall be to the end of this World, can ever be saved by christ in their Unbelief and Impenitency, Mark 16. 16. Lycia 13. 3. Now this is necessary to acquaint your selves with,
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and feeling of your Sin and Misery, repairing to him, and casting your miserable selves down at his Feet, spreading your Case before him, imploring his healing Blood to be sprinkled on your guilty Souls, intreating his Holy Spirit to cure you of your blind Minds, and hard Hearts.
and feeling of your since and Misery, repairing to him, and casting your miserable selves down At his Feet, spreading your Case before him, imploring his healing Blood to be sprinkled on your guilty Souls, entreating his Holy Spirit to cure you of your blind Minds, and hard Hearts.
Have you not an Immortal Soul that must be eternally saved or damned, as soon as thy Mortal Body is dissolved? And can you tell any other Terms? Or do you know another way besides this of coming under Christ's Yoke, to save,
Have you not an Immortal Soul that must be eternally saved or damned, as soon as thy Mortal Body is dissolved? And can you tell any other Terms? Or do you know Another Way beside this of coming under Christ's Yoke, to save,
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and secure your Immortal Souls from the Damnation of Hell? Can their remain then any Doubt in this thing? (viz. The importancy and weight of coming under Christ's Yoke,
and secure your Immortal Souls from the Damnation of Hell? Can their remain then any Doubt in this thing? (viz. The importance and weight of coming under Christ's Yoke,
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whether ever condemned Malefactor, trembling under the fearful expectation of a shameful Death, had more just cause (supposing he received some hints that upon his Submission a Pardon for Life might be obtained) to esteem it a Business of the most important deepest Concernment, speedily to seek,
whither ever condemned Malefactor, trembling under the fearful expectation of a shameful Death, had more just cause (supposing he received Some hints that upon his Submission a Pardon for Life might be obtained) to esteem it a Business of the most important Deepest Concernment, speedily to seek,
than you have, to Day, while it's called to Day, to look upon it, as the most serious awful Business, that ever your Thoughts could converse with, viz. to come in,
than you have, to Day, while it's called to Day, to look upon it, as the most serious awful Business, that ever your Thoughts could converse with, viz. to come in,
surely it is no time for sitting still, when you have a Business of that Infinite Weight and Importance depending, which must be done, or you undone for ever;
surely it is no time for sitting still, when you have a Business of that Infinite Weight and Importance depending, which must be done, or you undone for ever;
and Soliloquies, servent and frequent Wrestlings in Prayer, vehement Desires, firm and fixed Resolutions, &c. O! what a wretched Stillness and Carelessness is there to be found in your Closets and Consciences, as to these things:
and Soliloquies, servient and frequent Wrestlings in Prayer, vehement Desires, firm and fixed Resolutions, etc. OH! what a wretched Stillness and Carelessness is there to be found in your Closets and Consciences, as to these things:
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He bore the Yoke of your Guilt, that a way might be made to restore you to his gracious and easier Yoke of Service, which was so necessary (with respect to your Fallen State) that he could not love,
He boar the Yoke of your Gilded, that a Way might be made to restore you to his gracious and Easier Yoke of Service, which was so necessary (with respect to your Fallen State) that he could not love,
and let you had your Wills in a course of Rebellion and Sin. Now pray what have you done, towards securing the present and eternal State of your miserable Souls, in coming under his blessed Yoke? After all that Christ hath done, his Agonies, bloody Sweat, his Death on the Cross, where are thy Prayers, Tears, Cares, Fears, Tremblings? When did'st thou go apart,
and let you had your Wills in a course of Rebellion and Sin. Now pray what have you done, towards securing the present and Eternal State of your miserable Souls, in coming under his blessed Yoke? After all that christ hath done, his Agonies, bloody Sweat, his Death on the Cross, where Are thy Prayers, Tears, Cares, Fears, Tremblings? When didst thou go apart,
and solemnly set thy self to meditate and commune with thy own Heart, about the State of thy poor Soul? using some such Soliloquy as this, viz. O my Soul!
and solemnly Set thy self to meditate and commune with thy own Heart, about the State of thy poor Soul? using Some such Soliloquy as this, viz. Oh my Soul!
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or Christless? What are thy Dangers, Temptations, Sins? Hast thou fled for Refuge under Christ's Cross? When was the time thou did'st close with his Person? Did'st thou ever sincerely like and comply with his Terms? Can'st thou come up before God's Tribunal,
or Christless? What Are thy Dangers, Temptations, Sins? Hast thou fled for Refuge under Christ's Cross? When was the time thou didst close with his Person? Didst thou ever sincerely like and comply with his Terms? Canst thou come up before God's Tribunal,
and by renewing Grace quickned, raised out of that Gall of Bitterness and Bond of Iniquity, wherein thy Original Guilt did entomb thee? This sort of Soliloquies is called in Scripture, communing with ones own Heart, making a diligent Search there, Psal. 77. 6. And then, upon a Discovery of an yet abiding and remaining in the Chaos of corrupted Nature, a solemn Enquiry is to be made: O my Soul!
and by renewing Grace quickened, raised out of that Gall of Bitterness and Bound of Iniquity, wherein thy Original Gilded did entomb thee? This sort of Soliloquies is called in Scripture, communing with ones own Heart, making a diligent Search there, Psalm 77. 6. And then, upon a Discovery of an yet abiding and remaining in the Chaos of corrupted Nature, a solemn Enquiry is to be made: Oh my Soul!
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what hast thou been doing? How hast thou spent thy time till now? Did'st thou never hear or read of this thy vile State of Apostacy and Enmity? Wast thou never called upon to turn and live e're this time? Have not thy Parents many a time told thee thou wast conceived and brought forth in Sin,
what hast thou been doing? How hast thou spent thy time till now? Didst thou never hear or read of this thy vile State of Apostasy and Enmity? Wast thou never called upon to turn and live ever this time? Have not thy Parents many a time told thee thou wast conceived and brought forth in since,
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or perish? Have not God's Ministers told and taught thee this, altho thy Parents had not? What if Death had come and haled thee out of this World to the Judgment-Seat, in all thy Guilt and Sin? Hast thou not seen many as young as thy self snatched away? O how could'st thou divert and drive away Melancholly Thoughts of thy present Sin,
or perish? Have not God's Ministers told and taught thee this, although thy Parents had not? What if Death had come and haled thee out of this World to the Judgment seat, in all thy Gilded and since? Hast thou not seen many as young as thy self snatched away? O how Couldst thou divert and drive away Melancholy Thoughts of thy present since,
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and approaching Misery, and turn to Sports, and Mirth, and Follies, and the vain Pleasures of a transitory deceitful World? O! What a desperate Hazard hast thou run all the Days and Nights thou hast been in this World? O foolish wretched Soul!
and approaching Misery, and turn to Sports, and Mirth, and Follies, and the vain Pleasures of a transitory deceitful World? OH! What a desperate Hazard hast thou run all the Days and Nights thou hast been in this World? O foolish wretched Soul!
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and that old Soul-murdering Serpent, the Devil? O how heavy a Guilt lieth upon thy Conscience within thee? And how dreadful a Charge lieth against thee in the Court of Heaven, above thee? And yet, O astonishing Mercy!
and that old Soul-murdering Serpent, the devil? O how heavy a Gilded lies upon thy Conscience within thee? And how dreadful a Charge lies against thee in the Court of Heaven, above thee? And yet, Oh astonishing Mercy!
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to go on in a neglect of such a Saviour, and so great a Salvation, against so many Gospel-Arguments, in Rebellion and Opposition to so Great and God, that professeth if thou remain stubborn and gainsaying, he will turn thee into Hell,
to go on in a neglect of such a Saviour, and so great a Salvation, against so many Gospel-Arguments, in Rebellion and Opposition to so Great and God, that Professes if thou remain stubborn and gainsaying, he will turn thee into Hell,
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tho thou could be contented to go on in Sin all thy Days on Earth, can'st thou be contented to suffer for them to all everlasting in Hell? What mean'st thou therefore to demur and hang back from coming under Christ's Yoke? What, are his Demands unreasonable? it's only to yield that he should rule over thee,
though thou could be contented to go on in since all thy Days on Earth, Canst thou be contented to suffer for them to all everlasting in Hell? What Meanest thou Therefore to demur and hang back from coming under Christ's Yoke? What, Are his Demands unreasonable? it's only to yield that he should Rule over thee,
humbly beseeching him to accept and pardon thee, as being now resolved, never to live as thou hast done in Disobedience, but in Subjection and Loyalty;
humbly beseeching him to accept and pardon thee, as being now resolved, never to live as thou hast done in Disobedience, but in Subjection and Loyalty;
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Without Self-reflexion (or bethinking our selves, as it is called in Scripture, 1 Kings 8. 47.) there can be no judicious Self-resolution to come under this Yoke;
Without Self-reflection (or bethinking our selves, as it is called in Scripture, 1 Kings 8. 47.) there can be no judicious Self-resolution to come under this Yoke;
so your own Hearts, without me, would make this clear, if you would but solemnly set a-part a Portion of Time, chosen for this very purpose, to hold a Debate, Conference and Communication within, and with your own Souls;
so your own Hearts, without me, would make this clear, if you would but solemnly Set apart a Portion of Time, chosen for this very purpose, to hold a Debate, Conference and Communication within, and with your own Souls;
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as the setting up a Court in thy Conscience, citing thy self before it's Bar, searching, ripping up thy Heart and Life, thy State and Course, sitting in Judgment on,
as the setting up a Court in thy Conscience, citing thy self before it's Bar, searching, ripping up thy Heart and Life, thy State and Course, sitting in Judgement on,
whether they had not rather spare, and spend 20 Hours in publick Attendances as hearing, praying, singing, &c. than one in secret Retirement, to search and see how matters stand between God and our Souls:
whither they had not rather spare, and spend 20 Hours in public Attendances as hearing, praying, singing, etc. than one in secret Retirement, to search and see how matters stand between God and our Souls:
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we love to be inquisite about others, and their Affairs, and in the mean time neglect to consider and enquire about the State and Affairs of our own Souls.
we love to be inquisite about Others, and their Affairs, and in the mean time neglect to Consider and inquire about the State and Affairs of our own Souls.
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I have the longer insisted on this, because it is a Sine qua non, a Duty, without which, it is not possible you can ever come under the Yoke of Christ;
I have the longer insisted on this, Because it is a Sine qua non, a Duty, without which, it is not possible you can ever come under the Yoke of christ;
Which are the main Essentials of bearing his Yoke, and which (according to my purposed Order) falls next under Consideration, having opened what is necessarily requisite to the bearing Christ's Yoke. 2. Quest.
Which Are the main Essentials of bearing his Yoke, and which (according to my purposed Order) falls next under Consideration, having opened what is necessarily requisite to the bearing Christ's Yoke. 2. Quest.
Now when the Mind gives a free and full assent to this Truth as it is in Jesus, not listning to any, that shall rise up in opposition to the Wisdom of this great Prophet,
Now when the Mind gives a free and full assent to this Truth as it is in jesus, not listening to any, that shall rise up in opposition to the Wisdom of this great Prophet,
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such as, Eccl. 12. 1. 2 Tim. 2. 22. To remember their Creator, to know the Scriptures, to flee Youthful Lusts, to hearken to Instruction, &c. but foolishly imagine it is time enough, to mind the Concernments of their Souls;
such as, Ecclesiastes 12. 1. 2 Tim. 2. 22. To Remember their Creator, to know the Scriptures, to flee Youthful Lustiest, to harken to Instruction, etc. but foolishly imagine it is time enough, to mind the Concernments of their Souls;
But there's none can teach like thee, thou hast the Key of David, that openest, and none can shut, &c. thou hast the Eye-Salve, for the cure of blind Hearts;
But there's none can teach like thee, thou hast the Key of David, that openest, and none can shut, etc. thou hast the Eye-salve, for the cure of blind Hearts;
anoint my Eyes, with the heavenly Unction of thy Holy Spirit, open my Understanding, that I may see the wonderous things contained in thy Law, give me to know the Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, &c. Thus a sound,
anoint my Eyes, with the heavenly Unction of thy Holy Spirit, open my Understanding, that I may see the wondrous things contained in thy Law, give me to know the Mysteres of the Kingdom of Heaven, etc. Thus a found,
will not, dare not, invent Excuses, to defeat its Erraud, be it never so hard to cut off a right Hand Lust, &c. but saith, Amen Lord, be it so, I am content thou should'st use the severest Methods for slaying my Corruptions;
will not, Dare not, invent Excuses, to defeat its Erraud, be it never so hard to Cut off a right Hand Lust, etc. but Says, Amen Lord, be it so, I am content thou Shouldst use the Severest Methods for slaying my Corruptions;
and by his Spirit hath directed the Arrow of Conviction, to such a Man's Conscience, and thereby instructed him how ready he is to assist in getting off Sin's Yoke, and putting on Christ's:
and by his Spirit hath directed the Arrow of Conviction, to such a Man's Conscience, and thereby instructed him how ready he is to assist in getting off Since Yoke, and putting on Christ's:
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This then is the first thing contained in bearing Christ's Yoke, viz. Subjection of the Understanding and Mind, to the Truths and teaching of Christ the great Prophet of his Church.
This then is the First thing contained in bearing Christ's Yoke, viz. Subjection of the Understanding and Mind, to the Truths and teaching of christ the great Prophet of his Church.
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and fiducially to receive and trust in him as the Great High-Priest, who alone was able to make Atonement and Reconciliation for Sin, by his once offering up himself a Sacrifice to satisfy Divine Justice.
and fiducially to receive and trust in him as the Great High-Priest, who alone was able to make Atonement and Reconciliation for since, by his once offering up himself a Sacrifice to satisfy Divine justice.
Now herein chiefly consists our Subjection to Christ's Yoke, when the Will is won over to a full consent, to receive and obey him both as Jesus and Lord, Col. 2. 6. This answereth both the great Design,
Now herein chiefly consists our Subjection to Christ's Yoke, when the Will is wone over to a full consent, to receive and obey him both as jesus and Lord, Col. 2. 6. This Answers both the great Design,
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or coming under Christ's Yoke) and astonished, said, Lord, What wilt thou have me to do? Hence Psal. 110. 3. we read, Christ's Subjects are said to be a willing People in the Day of his Power.
or coming under Christ's Yoke) and astonished, said, Lord, What wilt thou have me to do? Hence Psalm 110. 3. we read, Christ's Subject's Are said to be a willing People in the Day of his Power.
There is indeed an imperfect ineffectual Work, often found in young People, Agrippa-like, Acts 26. 28. Then Aprippa said unto Paul, almost thou perswadest me to be a Christian.
There is indeed an imperfect ineffectual Work, often found in young People, Agrippa-like, Acts 26. 28. Then Aprippa said unto Paul, almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
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So there are such in our Times, in whom there are hopeful Appearances, of their being perswaded to come under the Yoke, not only rouzed, awakened in their Consciences,
So there Are such in our Times, in whom there Are hopeful Appearances, of their being persuaded to come under the Yoke, not only roused, awakened in their Consciences,
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but their Affections moved, yea their Wills stirred up to Resolutions, that they will never live as they have done under the cruel Yoke and Slavery of their Youthful Lusts;
but their Affections moved, yea their Wills stirred up to Resolutions, that they will never live as they have done under the cruel Yoke and Slavery of their Youthful Lustiest;
the Will saith (when through Grace it is set right) let Titles of Honour, Treasures of Gold and Silver, &c. sink or swim, go which way they will, a Christ I must and will have;
the Will Says (when through Grace it is Set right) let Titles of Honour, Treasures of Gold and Silver, etc. sink or swim, go which Way they will, a christ I must and will have;
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You have a lively Instance of this, in Paul, after his Conversion, and coming under the Yoke, Acts 20. 22. tho he knew that nothing but Bonds and Imprisonments waited for him in every City;
You have a lively Instance of this, in Paul, After his Conversion, and coming under the Yoke, Acts 20. 22. tho he knew that nothing but Bonds and Imprisonments waited for him in every city;
but to die at Jerusalem for the Name of Christ. No Disswasions, Difficulties, Dangers could either divert or stop his Loyalty and Obedience to Christ, when called to suffer.
but to die At Jerusalem for the Name of christ. No Dissuasions, Difficulties, Dangers could either divert or stop his Loyalty and obedience to christ, when called to suffer.
then it appeareth who is their Lord, according to that known Scripture, Rom. 6. 16. Know you not, that to whom ye yield your selves Servants to obey, his Servants ye are whom ye obey;
then it appears who is their Lord, according to that known Scripture, Rom. 6. 16. Know you not, that to whom you yield your selves Servants to obey, his Servants you Are whom you obey;
Ah (my Brethren) it is a sure and certain Truth, that no Man can serve two Masters, Math. 6. 24. If thy Will be subdued to the Kingly Office of Christ, thou wilt be glad to find every Thought and Imagination in thy Soul brought into Subjection to him,
Ah (my Brothers) it is a sure and certain Truth, that no Man can serve two Masters, Math. 6. 24. If thy Will be subdued to the Kingly Office of christ, thou wilt be glad to find every Thought and Imagination in thy Soul brought into Subjection to him,
A Will Subject to him herein, renounceth all its own Righteousness, desireth to be found alone in Christ's Righteousness, stands fully assured in this, that no Prayers, Tears, Duties, Services of our own, could ever have availed any thing, with an impartially jealous and righteous God,
A Will Subject to him herein, Renounceth all its own Righteousness, Desires to be found alone in Christ's Righteousness, Stands Fully assured in this, that no Prayers, Tears, Duties, Services of our own, could ever have availed any thing, with an impartially jealous and righteous God,
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Hence we have it, in Titus 2. 11, 12. The Grace of God that bringeth Salvation, hath therefore appeared, that it might teach us, to deny all Ʋngodliness,
Hence we have it, in Titus 2. 11, 12. The Grace of God that brings Salvation, hath Therefore appeared, that it might teach us, to deny all Ʋngodliness,
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as Hearing, Praying, Receiving, and Sanctifying the Sabbath, doing justly, and shewing Mercy, &c. But that it would exceed the Limits of a single Sermon:
as Hearing, Praying, Receiving, and Sanctifying the Sabbath, doing justly, and showing Mercy, etc. But that it would exceed the Limits of a single Sermon:
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1. For the former nothing can be more unquestionable and plain, if you do but survey what hath been largely spoken of the Nature of Christ's Yoke, and the bearing of it:
1. For the former nothing can be more unquestionable and plain, if you do but survey what hath been largely spoken of the Nature of Christ's Yoke, and the bearing of it:
the bringing you under the Gospel, and there by his Word and Spirit to open your Eyes, to renew you in the Spirit of your Minds, to slay the Enmity, to circumcise your Hearts to love the Lord your God, to alter and change that Hellish Bias that was on your Wills;
the bringing you under the Gospel, and there by his Word and Spirit to open your Eyes, to renew you in the Spirit of your Minds, to slay the Enmity, to circumcise your Hearts to love the Lord your God, to altar and change that Hellish Bias that was on your Wills;
for pray tell me what miserable Wretches were you, continuing under the Power of a carnal Mind, that is not, cannot be (while such) subject to the Holy Law of God;
for pray tell me what miserable Wretches were you, Continuing under the Power of a carnal Mind, that is not, cannot be (while such) Subject to the Holy Law of God;
the most material Branch of which Law, is to love and delight in the Blessed God, wherein so much of Heaven it self lieth, that without it, Heaven would be a kind of Hell;
the most material Branch of which Law, is to love and delight in the Blessed God, wherein so much of Heaven it self lies, that without it, Heaven would be a kind of Hell;
for their could be no Agreement, and so, no Enjoyment, what Communion can Light have with Darkness? Or Christ with Belial? Can two walk together (i. e. take delight in living together) that are not agreed? I have read of the Irish Earth, that no Venemous Creature can endure to to live upon it:
for their could be no Agreement, and so, no Enjoyment, what Communion can Light have with Darkness? Or christ with Belial? Can two walk together (i. e. take delight in living together) that Are not agreed? I have read of the Irish Earth, that no Venomous Creature can endure to to live upon it:
and this can never be till Christ's Yoke, and Government take place in, and over you, the first and chief Branch whereof (on his Part) Is to circumcise your Hearts to love the Lord your God.
and this can never be till Christ's Yoke, and Government take place in, and over you, the First and chief Branch whereof (on his Part) Is to circumcise your Hearts to love the Lord your God.
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but the Prince out of his Grace and Mercy, puts forth a Proclamation of Pardon, upon their throwing down their rebellious Arms, and returning to their Obedience:
but the Prince out of his Grace and Mercy, puts forth a Proclamation of Pardon, upon their throwing down their rebellious Arms, and returning to their obedience:
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Now in this State of Things, I demand of thee poor Sinner, art thou able to contend with the Almighty? Can'st thou subsist or live without Peace with him? Should he come forth in a way of Wrath and Vengeance, where would'st thou appear or shew thy Traitrous Head? Surely in thy State of utter Impotency, thou darest not say thou art in any capacity of meeting God in the Field:
Now in this State of Things, I demand of thee poor Sinner, art thou able to contend with the Almighty? Canst thou subsist or live without Peace with him? Should he come forth in a Way of Wrath and Vengeance, where Wouldst thou appear or show thy Traitorous Head? Surely in thy State of utter Impotency, thou Darest not say thou art in any capacity of meeting God in the Field:
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well, notwithstanding all this Disparity, yet the High and Lofty One, whose Name is Holy, against whom you have sinned, he who stands in no need of you,
well, notwithstanding all this Disparity, yet the High and Lofty One, whose Name is Holy, against whom you have sinned, he who Stands in no need of you,
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but delivered him up to the Death for poor Sinners, and entereth a new Covenant, issueth out the Gospel-Proclamation, viz. That notwithstanding all your Sin and Unworthiness,
but Delivered him up to the Death for poor Sinners, and entereth a new Covenant, issueth out the Gospel-Proclamation, viz. That notwithstanding all your since and Unworthiness,
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and that dreadful Charge and Sentence of the Law that lieth against you, yet hath the Great God made rich Provisions of Mercy, (upon your Return and Submission) for your gracious Reception,
and that dreadful Charge and Sentence of the Law that lies against you, yet hath the Great God made rich Provisions of Mercy, (upon your Return and Submission) for your gracious Reception,
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Wherefore you must thank your selves, it is your Disease, your Sin, that has made Repentance necessary, it's your hard Heart makes this part of Christ's Yoke hard;
Wherefore you must thank your selves, it is your Disease, your since, that has made Repentance necessary, it's your hard Heart makes this part of Christ's Yoke hard;
as that I shall shew you, out of the Word of God (which can judge things better than you) and also out of the Testimony of true Penitents, who have tried it,
as that I shall show you, out of the Word of God (which can judge things better than you) and also out of the Testimony of true Penitents, who have tried it,
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and therefore are fittest to give Evidence in this Matter, viz. That it carrieth in it the most solid ground of true Comfort, and sweetest Contentment.
and Therefore Are Fittest to give Evidence in this Matter, viz. That it Carrieth in it the most solid ground of true Comfort, and Sweetest Contentment.
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Had he any such Rest and Peace in his Rioting and Revelling, as he met with in his Repenting and Returning? Then he had none to pity him, but lay exposed to perishing;
Had he any such Rest and Peace in his Rioting and Reveling, as he met with in his Repenting and Returning? Then he had none to pity him, but lay exposed to perishing;
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But now on the other hand, the Scripture speaketh of a State of Impenitency, as a State of Gaul and Bitterness, enough to banish all that is truly good and pleasant from the Heart forever.
But now on the other hand, the Scripture speaks of a State of Impenitency, as a State of Gaul and Bitterness, enough to banish all that is truly good and pleasant from the Heart forever.
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this shall be the Portion of their Cup. So that if you can credit the Testimony of God himself, in his Holy Word, who cannot lie, this Matter is resolved, that Repentance it self, in the very exercise of it, is that which carrieth in it a great deal of Comfort and Content:
this shall be the Portion of their Cup. So that if you can credit the Testimony of God himself, in his Holy Word, who cannot lie, this Matter is resolved, that Repentance it self, in the very exercise of it, is that which Carrieth in it a great deal of Comfort and Content:
O how great Respect had God to young Josiah, because his Heart was tender? 2 Chron. 34. 27. And to the poor Publican, upon this account? Luke 18. 13. preferring his humble Sense of his own Unworthiness,
Oh how great Respect had God to young Josiah, Because his Heart was tender? 2 Chronicles 34. 27. And to the poor Publican, upon this account? Lycia 18. 13. preferring his humble Sense of his own Unworthiness,
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and his penitent melting Prayer, God be merciful to me a Sinner, before all the Pharisee's, God I thank thee, &c. Hence Isa. 57. 15. Thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth Eternity, whose Name is Holy, I dwell in the high and holy Place;
and his penitent melting Prayer, God be merciful to me a Sinner, before all the Pharisee's, God I thank thee, etc. Hence Isaiah 57. 15. Thus Says the high and lofty One that Inhabiteth Eternity, whose Name is Holy, I dwell in the high and holy Place;
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O how dear is a selfbemoaning Ephraim to the Father of Mercies? Jer. 31. 18, 19, 20. I might here add many other pregnant Scriptures, were it needful, to strengthen this Truth, That Repentance considered in it self is admirably desirable and good.
O how dear is a selfbemoaning Ephraim to the Father of mercies? Jer. 31. 18, 19, 20. I might Here add many other pregnant Scriptures, were it needful, to strengthen this Truth, That Repentance considered in it self is admirably desirable and good.
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You know sufficient Testimony is acquiesced in, among Men in the greatest Affairs, even such as relate to Life and Death, especially where there is not the least Temptation to deceive.
You know sufficient Testimony is acquiesced in, among Men in the greatest Affairs, even such as relate to Life and Death, especially where there is not the least Temptation to deceive.
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Now in our Case, both those hold good, the Godly are Persons of solid and sufficient Judgment to determine what themselves have found upon Experience,
Now in our Case, both those hold good, the Godly Are Persons of solid and sufficient Judgement to determine what themselves have found upon Experience,
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and that they never knew what true Quiet and Content was, till they have come to the exercise of Godly Sorrow for Sin, kindly to melt and dissolve in the Dust before the Lord:
and that they never knew what true Quiet and Content was, till they have come to the exercise of Godly Sorrow for since, kindly to melt and dissolve in the Dust before the Lord:
for all who have had their Spiritual Senses exercis'd to discern between Good and Evil, will tell you, that there is a great deal of Hearts-ease accompanying this brokenness of Heart, which Repentance towards God includeth.
for all who have had their Spiritual Senses exercised to discern between Good and Evil, will tell you, that there is a great deal of Heart's ease accompanying this brokenness of Heart, which Repentance towards God includeth.
O! it gives abundance of Ease, yea of inward Delight and Pleasure to it, inasmuch as hereby it perceives (in some good measure) a blessed Cure begun in it self.
OH! it gives abundance of Ease, yea of inward Delight and Pleasure to it, inasmuch as hereby it perceives (in Some good measure) a blessed Cure begun in it self.
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Consult but thine own Experience, or if thou hast had none, ask thine own Conscience, which Day of a Sinner's Life yieldeth the sweetest Rest and Repose at Night? whether the Day wherein he has been a Drudg to his Lusts, heaping Guilt upon Guilt, against the Day of Reckoning? Or the day wherein a Man hath been in the Fear of God, confessing and forsaking his Sin, that all may be blotted out,
Consult but thine own Experience, or if thou hast had none, ask thine own Conscience, which Day of a Sinner's Life yieldeth the Sweetest Rest and Repose At Night? whither the Day wherein he has been a Drudge to his Lustiest, heaping Gilded upon Gilded, against the Day of Reckoning? Or the day wherein a Man hath been in the fear of God, confessing and forsaking his since, that all may be blotted out,
O what bitings, tormenting Despair might you find at the bottom? The deeper they have sunk in Rebellion the faster have they tied Damnation to their Souls. O fearful miserable Condition!
Oh what bitings, tormenting Despair might you find At the bottom? The Deeper they have sunk in Rebellion the faster have they tied Damnation to their Souls. O fearful miserable Condition!
How welcome may he be to both, to his God and his Conscience? And so how merry may he be in the dark Night on his Bed? After a Seasonable April-Shower,
How welcome may he be to both, to his God and his Conscience? And so how merry may he be in the dark Night on his Bed? After a Seasonable April-Shower,
and breaking out of the Sun again, how are the Flowers and Herbs refreshed? In like manner after a penitent Soul hath gone forth largely and freely, Weeping and Mourning for Sin,
and breaking out of the Sun again, how Are the Flowers and Herbs refreshed? In like manner After a penitent Soul hath gone forth largely and freely, Weeping and Mourning for since,
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or The Sun of Righteousness, breaking through it and shining upon the Soul? Mat. 4. 2. Thus having cleared up this that the most difficult part of Christ's Yoke, viz. Repentance it self (which usually through Satan's Cunning and Malice is represented to Youth,
or The Sun of Righteousness, breaking through it and shining upon the Soul? Mathew 4. 2. Thus having cleared up this that the most difficult part of Christ's Yoke, viz. Repentance it self (which usually through Satan's Cunning and Malice is represented to Youth,
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as frightful, and formidable) is good, i. e. pleasant, which (according to the School-distinction of Good into jucundum, utile & honestum) is a material part of what is Good:
as frightful, and formidable) is good, i. e. pleasant, which (according to the School-distinction of Good into jucundum, utile & Honesty) is a material part of what is Good:
I say, having done this, and so waded through the most difficult, craggy part of my way and work, that was most liable to Objections, it may shorten my work as to what remaineth:
I say, having done this, and so waded through the most difficult, craggy part of my Way and work, that was most liable to Objections, it may shorten my work as to what remains:
Wherefore I now shall pass on to the second Consideration mentioned for the clearing up the Doctrine, That to bear the Yoke of Christ is the summary of all Good, viz.
Wherefore I now shall pass on to the second Consideration mentioned for the clearing up the Doctrine, That to bear the Yoke of christ is the summary of all Good, viz.
For the Demonstration and Proof of this, it is to be considered, that some of the blessed Effects of bearing Christ's Yoke in the time of Youth, do respect this present Life,
For the Demonstration and Proof of this, it is to be considered, that Some of the blessed Effects of bearing Christ's Yoke in the time of Youth, do respect this present Life,
For what the Apostle saith of Godliness, I may say of bearing the Yoke of Christ (it being the same thing in Sense tho different in Sound) It is profitable for all things, having the Promise of the Life that now is,
For what the Apostle Says of Godliness, I may say of bearing the Yoke of christ (it being the same thing in Sense though different in Found) It is profitable for all things, having the Promise of the Life that now is,
This the Prophet David lays down as the summary of Blessedness, Psal. 32. 1. Blessed is the Man whose Transgression is forgiven, &c. This Load of Sin is laid on Christ, So that there is now no Condemnation to him, Rom. 8. 1. O how ravishing a thing is it to be able to say, Well! Here I stand under this Yoke of Jesus with a full, a free, a final Pardon, there is an Act of Grace,
This the Prophet David lays down as the summary of Blessedness, Psalm 32. 1. Blessed is the Man whose Transgression is forgiven, etc. This Load of since is laid on christ, So that there is now no Condemnation to him, Rom. 8. 1. O how ravishing a thing is it to be able to say, Well! Here I stand under this Yoke of jesus with a full, a free, a final Pardon, there is an Act of Grace,
poor Christless Sinner, had'st thou but thy Spiritual Senses restored, thou would'st find, and feel the Yoke, the Load of Guilt upon thy Soul to be incomparably a greater load than Mountains,
poor Christless Sinner, Hadst thou but thy Spiritual Senses restored, thou Wouldst find, and feel the Yoke, the Load of Gilded upon thy Soul to be incomparably a greater load than Mountains,
when a Sinner's Conscience awakes in Power, and by the Law (which is the strength of Sin) arrests, chargeth, curseth, condemneth, throwing (like Fire-Balls) into the Soul an exquisite Sense and feeling of its Sins, in all their Aggravations, and Guilt;
when a Sinner's Conscience awakes in Power, and by the Law (which is the strength of since) arrests, charges, Curseth, Condemneth, throwing (like Fire-Balls) into the Soul an exquisite Sense and feeling of its Sins, in all their Aggravations, and Gilded;
A Spirit feeling the Yoke of Guilt, or unpardoned Sin; Racks, Stakes, Fire, biting Worms, rendring Tortures, are tolerable to this of a wounded Spirit.
A Spirit feeling the Yoke of Gilded, or unpardoned since; Racks, Stakes, Fire, biting Worms, rendering Tortures, Are tolerable to this of a wounded Spirit.
The Psalmist felt a great deal of it, Psal. 38. 4. when he cries out, Mine Iniquities are gone over my head, a Burden too heavy for me to bear, and Psal. 32. 3. But the greatest part of unpardoned Sinners are altogether unsensible of it,
The Psalmist felt a great deal of it, Psalm 38. 4. when he cries out, Mine Iniquities Are gone over my head, a Burden too heavy for me to bear, and Psalm 32. 3. But the greatest part of unpardoned Sinners Are altogether unsensible of it,
and in the greatness of their Madness and Folly, sport themselves under this Yoke of Guilt, Prov. 14. 9. Fools make a mock of Sin, which makes a serious Christian sigh and groan,
and in the greatness of their Madness and Folly, sport themselves under this Yoke of Gilded, Curae 14. 9. Fools make a mock of since, which makes a serious Christian sighs and groan,
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what a Lustre and Glory doth this reflect and cast upon the bearing of the Yoke of Christ? Under which the Soul is delivered from the intolerable Yoke of Guilt:
what a Lustre and Glory does this reflect and cast upon the bearing of the Yoke of christ? Under which the Soul is Delivered from the intolerable Yoke of Gilded:
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yea Fellow-Citizens with the Saints, and of the Houshold of God, Eph. 2. 12, 13. compar'd with ver. 19. O how good is it then to come under the Yoke of Christ? and so be under the blessed Order, Rule, Care and Provision of his Family:
yea Fellow-Citizens with the Saints, and of the Household of God, Ephesians 2. 12, 13. compared with for. 19. O how good is it then to come under the Yoke of christ? and so be under the blessed Order, Rule, Care and Provision of his Family:
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Sin was that NONLATINALPHABET that great Gulph betwixt God and you: now Sin being pardoned, the Partition-wall is removed, and there is no Bar to Communion,
since was that that great Gulf betwixt God and you: now since being pardoned, the Partition-wall is removed, and there is no Bar to Communion,
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I have sworn and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous Judgments, ver. 63. and 106. This is (through Grace) now the final Resolution of one under Christ's Yoke,
I have sworn and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous Judgments, ver. 63. and 106. This is (through Grace) now the final Resolution of one under Christ's Yoke,
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O it's none but those that yield Subjection to Christ, that find acceptation with the Father, Believers their Duties (tho attended with much imperfection,
O it's none but those that yield Subjection to christ, that find acceptation with the Father, Believers their Duties (though attended with much imperfection,
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And as many as walk according to this Rule, Mercy, and Peace shall be upon them, Gal. 6. 16. When a Man subjects himself to this Yoke, he meets with Rest and Peace in his own Conscience:
And as many as walk according to this Rule, Mercy, and Peace shall be upon them, Gal. 6. 16. When a Man subject's himself to this Yoke, he meets with Rest and Peace in his own Conscience:
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and then their Conscience of Guilt appeareth like Hell, and as the Hand upon the Wall to guilty Belshazar; O the tremblings, misgivings, intolerable Torments that such do undergo,
and then their Conscience of Gilded appears like Hell, and as the Hand upon the Wall to guilty Belshazzar; O the tremblings, misgivings, intolerable Torments that such do undergo,
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This Storm was breeding, and gathering all the time of Rebellion against the Lord, they were treasuring up Wrath, as the Apostle stiles it, Rom. 2. 5. and the Great God held his Peace, and was silent;
This Storm was breeding, and gathering all the time of Rebellion against the Lord, they were treasuring up Wrath, as the Apostle stile it, Rom. 2. 5. and the Great God held his Peace, and was silent;
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an angry Majesty riseth up and calleth up his Officer, Conscience, out of all its Slumbers, gives forth his uncontroulable Order to reprove the Rebel, to set all his Sins in order;
an angry Majesty Riseth up and calls up his Officer, Conscience, out of all its Slumbers, gives forth his uncontrollable Order to reprove the Rebel, to Set all his Sins in order;
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But now on the other hand, after a Man hath come under Christ's Yoke, and continueth under it as a Loyal Subject in Faith, Patience, and sincere Obedience.
But now on the other hand, After a Man hath come under Christ's Yoke, and Continueth under it as a Loyal Subject in Faith, Patience, and sincere obedience.
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Now Conscience hath Peace, and that upon sure and solid Ground, Rom. 5. 1. Being justified by Faith, we have Peace, &c. 2 Cor. 1. 12. This is our Rejoicing, the Testimony of our Consciences, that in Simplicity,
Now Conscience hath Peace, and that upon sure and solid Ground, Rom. 5. 1. Being justified by Faith, we have Peace, etc. 2 Cor. 1. 12. This is our Rejoicing, the Testimony of our Consciences, that in Simplicity,
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Well, be it so, yet this I know that being found in Christ, and under his Yoke, all lieth under that blessed Promise, Rom. 8. 28. We know that all things work together for good, &c. Afflictions shall do thee good, What good? Ans. Try thy Patience, exercise thy Repentance, learn thee Obedience, make thee humble, wean thee from the World, conform thee to Christ, shew thee more of the Corruptions of thy own Heart, fill thee with more Pity and Compassion to others:
Well, be it so, yet this I know that being found in christ, and under his Yoke, all lies under that blessed Promise, Rom. 8. 28. We know that all things work together for good, etc. Afflictions shall do thee good, What good? Ans. Try thy Patience, exercise thy Repentance, Learn thee obedience, make thee humble, wean thee from the World, conform thee to christ, show thee more of the Corruptions of thy own Heart, fill thee with more Pity and Compassion to Others:
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and Yokeless, abiding under the Power of Unbelief and Impenitency, thou abidest under the Terrible Threatnings of Divine Wrath and Vengeance, thou hast not one poor Tag to hold to hang by for thy good, only Divine Patience at present keeps thee out of Hell,
and Yokeless, abiding under the Power of Unbelief and Impenitency, thou abidest under the Terrible Threatenings of Divine Wrath and Vengeance, thou hast not one poor Tag to hold to hang by for thy good, only Divine Patience At present keeps thee out of Hell,
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Look into the Bible, all's against thee while thou refusest Christ's Yoke thy Part thy Portion in that Book, lieth only among the Penal Statutes and Curses contained therein.
Look into the bible, all's against thee while thou refusest Christ's Yoke thy Part thy Portion in that Book, lies only among the Penal Statutes and Curses contained therein.
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Look into the World, all the Providences of God are against thee, sculk were thou wilt, send from County to County, from one end of the Land to the other, thou art but like a Rebel, a Rogue, Heavens Writs are out against thee;
Look into the World, all the Providences of God Are against thee, skulk were thou wilt, send from County to County, from one end of the Land to the other, thou art but like a Rebel, a Rogue, Heavens Writs Are out against thee;
and under his easy Yoke, and then all is for thee, every Providence, every Promise turns to and smiles upon thee, every Wind whatever shall blow thee some good;
and under his easy Yoke, and then all is for thee, every Providence, every Promise turns to and smiles upon thee, every Wind whatever shall blow thee Some good;
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but till thou turn, do what thou wilt, thou can'st devise, consult, cast about thee to make thy Life comfortable, all's in vain, Miseries attend thee, thou dwellest on the dark side of the World, not a Smile from God, no he is angry with thee every Day;
but till thou turn, do what thou wilt, thou Canst devise, consult, cast about thee to make thy Life comfortable, all's in vain, Misery's attend thee, thou dwellest on the dark side of the World, not a Smile from God, no he is angry with thee every Day;
Which is next to be spoken to, as falling under the second Branch, viz. The blessed Effects and Consequences of bearing Christ's Yoke respecting the other World.
Which is next to be spoken to, as falling under the second Branch, viz. The blessed Effects and Consequences of bearing Christ's Yoke respecting the other World.
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Hence I remember I have read of the Primitive Christians, that they use to say, Domine hic seca, hic ure, &c. i. e. Lord cut here, burn here; so thou spare hereafter. Ah poor unconverted Sinner!
Hence I Remember I have read of the Primitive Christians, that they use to say, Domine hic seca, hic ure, etc. i. e. Lord Cut Here, burn Here; so thou spare hereafter. Ah poor unconverted Sinner!
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O! how can I eat, or drink, or sleep, or laugh, when there's but a Paperwall between my Soul and Hell? When eternal Flames are e'en ready to kindle on me? When if I am not found under this Yoke of Christ, God's Truth stands ingaged for my Damnation? Unconverted young Ones, Have you no Pangs? Can your Youthful Vanities quite drown the Fears, the Thoughts of Eternity? Do you never think of that Day of Judgment? Or dare you in good earnest? Poor Creature!
OH! how can I eat, or drink, or sleep, or laugh, when there's but a Paperwall between my Soul and Hell? When Eternal Flames Are even ready to kindle on me? When if I am not found under this Yoke of christ, God's Truth Stands engaged for my Damnation? Unconverted young Ones, Have you no Pangs? Can your Youthful Vanities quite drown the Fears, the Thoughts of Eternity? Do you never think of that Day of Judgement? Or Dare you in good earnest? Poor Creature!
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Ah! what Shift in all the World can'st thou imagine thou can'st make, when thou com'st to die? and thence to be consigned to the dreadful Tribunal of an inexorable Judg? This will be a Dilemma thou wilt never be able to answer.
Ah! what Shift in all the World Canst thou imagine thou Canst make, when thou Comest to die? and thence to be consigned to the dreadful Tribunal of an inexorable Judge? This will be a Dilemma thou wilt never be able to answer.
an end will shortly be put to the Christians weary days on Earth, his best is to come, 2 Cor. 5. 1. and 1 Thess. 4. and last, Wherefore, comfort one another with these Words, ye shall ever be with the Lord.
an end will shortly be put to the Christians weary days on Earth, his best is to come, 2 Cor. 5. 1. and 1 Thess 4. and last, Wherefore, Comfort one Another with these Words, you shall ever be with the Lord.
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Hence saith Job, when his Friends censur'd him, his Estate and Relations fail'd him, yea his Body ready for the Grave, Job 19. 25. I know my Redeemer liveth,
Hence Says Job, when his Friends censured him, his Estate and Relations failed him, yea his Body ready for the Grave, Job 19. 25. I know my Redeemer lives,
And upon this account you read, 2 Cor. 4. 16. to the end, of the flourishing Joys and Comforts of those afflicted Christians, while they by Faith looked not to the things seen, that are temporal,
And upon this account you read, 2 Cor. 4. 16. to the end, of the flourishing Joys and Comforts of those afflicted Christians, while they by Faith looked not to the things seen, that Are temporal,
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Wherefore ponder but these two Things. 1. The time of Youth, is the fittest, and most acceptable time, to bear the Yoke. 2. That in time of Youth, to bear the Yoke is the most commendable Practice.
Wherefore ponder but these two Things. 1. The time of Youth, is the Fittest, and most acceptable time, to bear the Yoke. 2. That in time of Youth, to bear the Yoke is the most commendable Practice.
Is it sit (O young Man) that God should accept the Devil's leavings? That thy Youthful Vigor and Spirit should be given to thy Lusts? And when these are spent in the Service of Sin,
Is it fit (Oh young Man) that God should accept the Devil's leavings? That thy Youthful Vigor and Spirit should be given to thy Lustiest? And when these Are spent in the Service of since,
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The most acceptable Sacrifices under the Law were young Bullocks, and the First-born, and the First-Fruits, &c. So now God desires the first ripe Fruits.
The most acceptable Sacrifices under the Law were young Bullocks, and the Firstborn, and the First-Fruits, etc. So now God Desires the First ripe Fruits.
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Again how gloriously do their Names shine like Stars in the Firmament of the Church? And with what Honour doth the Holy-Ghost in Scripture make mention of their Names that have listed themselves under Christ's Yoke in time of their Youth? 1 Kings 18. 12. 2 Chron. 34. 3. 2 Tim. 3. 15. and ordinarily such prove the most eminent Instruments of Service,
Again how gloriously do their Names shine like Stars in the Firmament of the Church? And with what Honour does the Holy ghost in Scripture make mention of their Names that have listed themselves under Christ's Yoke in time of their Youth? 1 Kings 18. 12. 2 Chronicles 34. 3. 2 Tim. 3. 15. and ordinarily such prove the most eminent Instruments of Service,
But now in time of Youth, and Health, when besieged with 1000 Temptations to Sin, O then to acquit your selves as Loyal Subjects to Christ under his Yoke and Banner: how glorious! how commendable is it!
But now in time of Youth, and Health, when besieged with 1000 Temptations to since, Oh then to acquit your selves as Loyal Subject's to christ under his Yoke and Banner: how glorious! how commendable is it!
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for altho in lesser, and lower Matters, where the least Overture of Gain, or Pleasure appears, Men need no Motives to excite them, our Natures are presently affected, we are all upon the spur, no Stone left unturned:
for although in lesser, and lower Matters, where the least Overture of Gain, or Pleasure appears, Men need no Motives to excite them, our Nature's Are presently affected, we Are all upon the spur, no Stone left unturned:
we are like a Company of Stoicks, as if we had no Passions about us, ferventissimi in terrenis, frigidissimi in caelestibus (as one hath it) we are red hot for Earth, but Key cold for Heaven.
we Are like a Company of Stoics, as if we had no Passion about us, ferventissimi in terrenis, frigidissimi in caelestibus (as one hath it) we Are read hight for Earth, but Key cold for Heaven.
Ah Friends, let me tell you, Conversion-work is no common thing, we talk in a customary manner of Conversion (the Lord be merciful to us) and its much to be feared,
Ah Friends, let me tell you, Conversion work is no Common thing, we talk in a customary manner of Conversion (the Lord be merciful to us) and its much to be feared,
and lift up our Voice like a Trumpet, to shew Professors their Sins, mournfully complaining, who hath believed our Report? To whom is the Arm of the Lord revealed? Ah, I fear, the Lord is angry, his Spirit retired,
and lift up our Voice like a Trumpet, to show Professors their Sins, mournfully complaining, who hath believed our Report? To whom is the Arm of the Lord revealed? Ah, I Fear, the Lord is angry, his Spirit retired,
Church-Members, many prove rotten, and are become like Salt that hath lost its Savour; we grow Bulky, instead of Holy, run out into Leaves and Stalk instead of Fruit;
Church-Members, many prove rotten, and Are become like Salt that hath lost its Savour; we grow Bulky, instead of Holy, run out into Leaves and Stalk instead of Fruit;
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It is sad to see how some young Men descended of Religious Parents, are so yok'd to Evil Company, &c. That Parents Tears, Sighs, Groans, melting Intreaties,
It is sad to see how Some young Men descended of Religious Parents, Are so yoked to Evil Company, etc. That Parents Tears, Sighs, Groans, melting Entreaties,
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and bespeak it saving: (The Lord keep you from Flatteries, and Deceits in this thing) so that it is upon this Consideration, that we manage our present Intreaty to come under the Yoke;
and bespeak it Saving: (The Lord keep you from Flatteries, and Deceits in this thing) so that it is upon this Consideration, that we manage our present Entreaty to come under the Yoke;
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and many (saith Christ) go in there: but strait is the Gate, &c. Ah how bitter is it to think how many are now yoked in Chains of Darkness with Devils,
and many (Says christ) go in there: but strait is the Gate, etc. Ah how bitter is it to think how many Are now yoked in Chains of Darkness with Devils,
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and it is computed by some, that the one half (according to the Term and Date of Man's Life set down in Psal. 90. 10.) had not lived out half their Days;
and it is computed by Some, that the one half (according to the Term and Date of Man's Life Set down in Psalm 90. 10.) had not lived out half their Days;
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But now, what if many of you that have escap'd the last Year, and now are hearing me, should be found going after them in the same Steps of Impenitency,
But now, what if many of you that have escaped the last Year, and now Are hearing me, should be found going After them in the same Steps of Impenitency,
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would not that be a Woful and Dreadful thing? Verily, Sirs, it's bitter as Death, to see some of you just of the same stubborn Temper, making light of all that God, or Man say to you;
would not that be a Woeful and Dreadful thing? Verily, Sirs, it's bitter as Death, to see Some of you just of the same stubborn Temper, making Light of all that God, or Man say to you;
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on you go still in your former Course of Undutifulness, Pride, &c. Notwithstanding the warnings of Providence, the threatnings of Vengeance, the checks of Conscience, the waitings of Patience,
on you go still in your former Course of Undutifulness, Pride, etc. Notwithstanding the Warnings of Providence, the threatenings of Vengeance, the Checks of Conscience, the waitings of Patience,
and all the melting Methods of Divine Clemency and Indulgence, yet mad upon your Youthful Lust, trifling in the momentous concerns of your precious and immortal Souls,
and all the melting Methods of Divine Clemency and Indulgence, yet mad upon your Youthful Lust, trifling in the momentous concerns of your precious and immortal Souls,
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whether the present Day may not be your last, and a Writ of Ejection be served upon you before another Day, Luke 12. 20. It is but a slender weak Thread, that ties thy Soul and Body together, viz. The Breath that goeth out of thy Nostrils,
whither the present Day may not be your last, and a Writ of Ejection be served upon you before Another Day, Lycia 12. 20. It is but a slender weak Thread, that ties thy Soul and Body together, viz. The Breath that Goes out of thy Nostrils,
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So that as is reported of the Jewish Rabbies, that they use to say concerning the Great Sin of the Isrealites worshipping the Golden Calf, that after it there never was any remarkable Judgments befel that People of the Jews,
So that as is reported of the Jewish Rabbies, that they use to say Concerning the Great since of the Israelites worshipping the Golden Calf, that After it there never was any remarkable Judgments befell that People of the jews,
The Heart-searching God knoweth (if my Heart deceives me not) that I could wish I had born the most torturing racking Pains and Miseries of this Life, rather than delayed so long to come under Christ's Blessed Yoke.
The Heart-searching God Knoweth (if my Heart deceives me not) that I could wish I had born the most torturing racking Pains and Misery's of this Life, rather than delayed so long to come under Christ's Blessed Yoke.
But who can tell what good the Lord may do by it? (as since the Preaching of it, I praise the Lord, I have had an account of one that hereby was awaken'd) Is there any Evil in declaring it? for one that has heedlesly run upon a Rock,
But who can tell what good the Lord may do by it? (as since the Preaching of it, I praise the Lord, I have had an account of one that hereby was awakened) Is there any Evil in declaring it? for one that has heedlessly run upon a Rock,
and makes his first Applications to you, he covets the beginning of your Strength, and you may therefore be assured, that what he seeks, he will accept,
and makes his First Applications to you, he covets the beginning of your Strength, and you may Therefore be assured, that what he seeks, he will accept,
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But it's probable some be ready to object if he so much desire us, why don't he he conquer and convert us? Answ. O take heed of replying against God,
But it's probable Some be ready to Object if he so much desire us, why don't he he conquer and convert us? Answer Oh take heed of replying against God,
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know it therefore, the way wherein he will be found and let out of his powerful Spirit and Grace, is the way of fervent, frequent Prayers, redeeming Time, waiting diligently at Wisdom's Gates,
know it Therefore, the Way wherein he will be found and let out of his powerful Spirit and Grace, is the Way of fervent, frequent Prayers, redeeming Time, waiting diligently At Wisdom's Gates,
and say, why has he not damned me? Is it fit a Holy God should be thus reproach'd, by so mean a Worm as thou? Or is it reasonable you should expect that he should force you against your Wills? Moreover Satan, the World,
and say, why has he not damned me? Is it fit a Holy God should be thus reproached, by so mean a Worm as thou? Or is it reasonable you should expect that he should force you against your Wills? Moreover Satan, the World,
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and the Flesh, are desirous of your Age, the Devil knows your Weakness, want of Experience, proness to put off the thoughts of Death and Judgment, what Folly is bound up in your Hearts, &c. Hence he is very busy with Youth,
and the Flesh, Are desirous of your Age, the devil knows your Weakness, want of Experience, proneness to put off the thoughts of Death and Judgement, what Folly is bound up in your Hearts, etc. Hence he is very busy with Youth,
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as in despight of all Arguments, the bitter Cries of a starving, ragged Family, the Danger of Arrests, the Flashes of Hell in their Consciences, that by times have met with, Reproofs of Ministers, &c. yet have still continued in that Sin to their Destruction.
as in despite of all Arguments, the bitter Cries of a starving, ragged Family, the Danger of Arrests, the Flashes of Hell in their Consciences, that by times have met with, Reproofs of Ministers, etc. yet have still continued in that since to their Destruction.
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When you find your vile Hearts opposing difficult Duties, as secret Prayer, Self-examination, &c. confess the Naughtiness of your Hearts, say, Lord, here's a Duty that my wicked Heart stands averse to;
When you find your vile Hearts opposing difficult Duties, as secret Prayer, Self-examination, etc. confess the Naughtiness of your Hearts, say, Lord, here's a Duty that my wicked Heart Stands averse to;
O create in me a new Heart, change my Nature, and then oppose the necessity of it against the difficulty in it, say, I must take pains in coming under and bearing of the Yoke,
Oh create in me a new Heart, change my Nature, and then oppose the necessity of it against the difficulty in it, say, I must take pains in coming under and bearing of the Yoke,
isn't Hell a more terrible Word, than repent and believe? Is not the stroke of Vengeance, worse than the Yoke of Repentance? Can the Devil name any thing in Christ's Yoke,
isn't Hell a more terrible Word, than Repent and believe? Is not the stroke of Vengeance, Worse than the Yoke of Repentance? Can the devil name any thing in Christ's Yoke,
so hard as we can prove all things in Sin to be, and all Places in Hell to be? Sure Physick is better than Poyson, letting Blood than a Mortal Stab through the Heart.
so hard as we can prove all things in since to be, and all Places in Hell to be? Sure Physic is better than Poison, letting Blood than a Mortal Stab through the Heart.
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if you belong to God he'll make you rue it bitterly, your sensual Pleasures are Satan's Traps, whereby he takes and trapans Multitudes of young Ones to Hell.
if you belong to God he'll make you rue it bitterly, your sensual Pleasures Are Satan's Traps, whereby he Takes and trapans Multitudes of young Ones to Hell.
5. Keep out of Evil Company, Wisdom it self hath told you a Companion of Fools shall be destroyed, Prov. 13. 20. 6. Study the Duties of thy particular Calling, art thou a Servant, keep thy self free from Injustice and Defrauding, it is a Sin will make a fearful Noise in Conscience when awaked. But I may not enlarge.
5. Keep out of Evil Company, Wisdom it self hath told you a Companion of Fools shall be destroyed, Curae 13. 20. 6. Study the Duties of thy particular Calling, art thou a Servant, keep thy self free from Injustice and Defrauding, it is a since will make a fearful Noise in Conscience when awaked. But I may not enlarge.
But let me tell you, I would never despair of that Soul's Conversion, that is brought on its Knees incessantly to cry, with Ephraim, Turn thou me, and I shall be turned.
But let me tell you, I would never despair of that Soul's Conversion, that is brought on its Knees incessantly to cry, with Ephraim, Turn thou me, and I shall be turned.
O its a blessed sign when Sermons end in Groans and Tears, Lord I must be converted or condemned, I will not let thee go without thou bless me. The Lord say. Amen. FINIS.
Oh its a blessed Signen when Sermons end in Groans and Tears, Lord I must be converted or condemned, I will not let thee go without thou bless me. The Lord say. Amen. FINIS.
