CHAP. I. Wherein an Introduction is made into our intended Discourse, the Foundation thereof laid, and the Matters to be inquired into in our procedure therein proposed.
CHAP. I Wherein an Introduction is made into our intended Discourse, the Foundation thereof laid, and the Matters to be inquired into in our procedure therein proposed.
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'tis represented to us, sometimes under the notion of a King and Subjects; hence Christ is called King of Saints. Sometimes under the notion of a Father and his Children; hence he is called the Everlasting Father; and they are his own words unto God the Father:
it's represented to us, sometime under the notion of a King and Subject's; hence christ is called King of Saints. Sometime under the notion of a Father and his Children; hence he is called the Everlasting Father; and they Are his own words unto God the Father:
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This Calvin calls, Verbum Incarnatum, the Incarnate Word; or, as the Evangelist expresses it, the Word made Flesh, John 1.14. this we generally call the Hypostatical Union.
This calvin calls, Verbum Incarnatum, the Incarnate Word; or, as the Evangelist Expresses it, the Word made Flesh, John 1.14. this we generally call the Hypostatical union.
The same is also h•ld forth in other Scriptures, John 3.29. He that hath the Bride is the Bridegroom, saith John Baptist concerning Christ and his Church: And again, Rev. 21.9. Come hither, sayes the Angel to John, and I will shew thee the Bride, the Lambs Wife:
The same is also h•ld forth in other Scriptures, John 3.29. He that hath the Bride is the Bridegroom, Says John Baptist Concerning christ and his Church: And again, Rev. 21.9. Come hither, Says the Angel to John, and I will show thee the Bride, the Lambs Wife:
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BUt what is this Espousal or Marriage-relation between Christ and Believers? The Apostle speaking of it, calls it a great Mystery: This (saith he) is a great Mystery; but I speak concerning Christ, and his Church, Ephes. 5.32. I speak of that Spiritual Marriage that is between Christ and his People;
BUt what is this Espousal or Marriage relation between christ and Believers? The Apostle speaking of it, calls it a great Mystery: This (Says he) is a great Mystery; but I speak Concerning christ, and his Church, Ephesians 5.32. I speak of that Spiritual Marriage that is between christ and his People;
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'Tis that spiritual conjunction or relation that is between Christ and Bellevers, between the Person of Christ and the Person of Believers, arising from his inhabitation in them by his Spirit,
It's that spiritual conjunction or Relation that is between christ and Bellevers, between the Person of christ and the Person of Believers, arising from his inhabitation in them by his Spirit,
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as carrying these five things in it, viz. I. Free and cordial Donation. II. Near and intimate Union. III. Sweet and lasting Communion. IV. Strong and ardent Affection. V. Mutual rest and complacency for ever. I.
as carrying these five things in it, viz. I. Free and cordial Donation. II Near and intimate union. III. Sweet and lasting Communion. IV. Strong and Ardent Affection. V. Mutual rest and complacency for ever. I.
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In giving himself, he gives Life, he gives Peace, he gives Grace, he gives Righteousness, he gives the favour of God, he gives Heaven, he gives all. Oh sweet Gift!
In giving himself, he gives Life, he gives Peace, he gives Grace, he gives Righteousness, he gives the favour of God, he gives Heaven, he gives all. O sweet Gift!
but seeing 'tis thy pleasure to call for, and accept of such a Gift at my hands, I do with my whole Soul give up my Self, my Strength, my Time, my Talents, my All for ever to thee.
but seeing it's thy pleasure to call for, and accept of such a Gift At my hands, I do with my Whole Soul give up my Self, my Strength, my Time, my Talents, my All for ever to thee.
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how grateful it is to Christ, and what a value he puts upon it. You have the whole of this owned and asserted by the Spouse, Cant. 2.16. My Beloved is mine, and I am his.
how grateful it is to christ, and what a valve he puts upon it. You have the Whole of this owned and asserted by the Spouse, Cant 2.16. My beloved is mine, and I am his.
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In Marriage there is a very near union and conjunction between the Parties: As they give up themselves each to other, so they become one each with other;
In Marriage there is a very near Union and conjunction between the Parties: As they give up themselves each to other, so they become one each with other;
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So in this Espousal, or Marriage-relation between Christ and Believers, there is a very near union and conjunction between them; they two are made one;
So in this Espousal, or Marriage relation between christ and Believers, there is a very near Union and conjunction between them; they two Are made one;
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but I spake concerning Christ and the Church, that is, I speak of the Marriage-relation which is between Christ and the Church, which consists in union:
but I spoke Concerning christ and the Church, that is, I speak of the Marriage relation which is between christ and the Church, which consists in Union:
By this usual, but of all others most pleasant Metaphor of a Bridegroom and Bride (as a learned Man hath observed) is expressed and set forth the Spiritual Ʋnion that is between Christ and the Church, Christ and every Holy Soul. And this Union is a full Union,
By this usual, but of all Others most pleasant Metaphor of a Bridegroom and Bride (as a learned Man hath observed) is expressed and Set forth the Spiritual Ʋnion that is between christ and the Church, christ and every Holy Soul. And this union is a full union,
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1. On the one hand, the whole Person of Christ is united to the Believer; the Believers union with Christ, is neither with the Divine nor Humane Nature considered apart;
1. On the one hand, the Whole Person of christ is united to the Believer; the Believers Union with christ, is neither with the Divine nor Humane Nature considered apart;
Besides, were we united only to one Nature, and not to the whole Person of Christ, what would our Union avail us? Surely it would be vain and ineffectual.
Beside, were we united only to one Nature, and not to the Whole Person of christ, what would our union avail us? Surely it would be vain and ineffectual.
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Hence it is, that Christ so often speaks of eating his Flesh, and drinking his Blood, and withal asserts the necessity thereof in order to life and happiness by him, John 6.53, 54, 55. What doth eating his Flesh and drinking his Blood signifie,
Hence it is, that christ so often speaks of eating his Flesh, and drinking his Blood, and withal asserts the necessity thereof in order to life and happiness by him, John 6.53, 54, 55. What does eating his Flesh and drinking his Blood signify,
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For the Deity is as the Fountain whence all good things flow, Life and Salvation; but the flesh, or humanity, is as the Channel, by which all these good things,
For the Deity is as the Fountain whence all good things flow, Life and Salvation; but the Flesh, or humanity, is as the Channel, by which all these good things,
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therefore unless a man apprehendeth this Channel, and be united to it, he cannot possibly be made a partaker of these Waters which do flow from this Fountain.
Therefore unless a man apprehendeth this Channel, and be united to it, he cannot possibly be made a partaker of these Waters which do flow from this Fountain.
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2. On the other hand, the whole Person of the Believer is united to Christ; not his Soul onely without his Body, nor yet his Body onely without his Soul,
2. On the other hand, the Whole Person of the Believer is united to christ; not his Soul only without his Body, nor yet his Body only without his Soul,
and the Believers Body is united to Christ, and therefore the Bodies of Believers are said to be Members of Christ, 1 Cor. 6.15. thus this union is a full union:
and the Believers Body is united to christ, and Therefore the Bodies of Believers Are said to be Members of christ, 1 Cor. 6.15. thus this Union is a full Union:
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and the same Divine Essence, and the Personal Union, the Union of the two Natures, Divine and Humane, in the Person of Christ; this is the nearest Union.
and the same Divine Essence, and the Personal union, the union of the two Nature's, Divine and Humane, in the Person of christ; this is the nearest union.
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for that Union may be broken, and is at last, but this never is, never can be broken, (as in its place will be shewn). III. This Espousal, or Marriage-relation between Christ and Believers, carries in it full and lasting communion:
for that union may be broken, and is At last, but this never is, never can be broken, (as in its place will be shown). III. This Espousal, or Marriage relation between christ and Believers, carries in it full and lasting communion:
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On the one hand, Christ communicates himself unto the Believer, he admits him into a fellowship and participation with him in all his riches and fulness; hence is, that John 1.16. of his fullness have all we received, and that Grace for Grace:
On the one hand, christ communicates himself unto the Believer, he admits him into a fellowship and participation with him in all his riches and fullness; hence is, that John 1.16. of his fullness have all we received, and that Grace for Grace:
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vers. 14. He is said to be full of Grace: And what Grace is that? Why all Grace, Personal Grace, Purchased Grace, Grace of Priviledge, and Grace of Influence:
vers. 14. He is said to be full of Grace: And what Grace is that? Why all Grace, Personal Grace, Purchased Grace, Grace of Privilege, and Grace of Influence:
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therefore it's added, and Grace for Grace; or Grace upon Grace, heaps of Grace, Grace in a plentiful manner, all Grace needful for the Soul, Righteousness, Remission of Sins, Sanctification, Renovation of the Spirit, and the like.
Therefore it's added, and Grace for Grace; or Grace upon Grace, heaps of Grace, Grace in a plentiful manner, all Grace needful for the Soul, Righteousness, Remission of Sins, Sanctification, Renovation of the Spirit, and the like.
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Look what-ever Christ is, or hath, which Believers are capable of, it is all theirs, and they all hold communion with him therein: His beauty is theirs;
Look whatever christ is, or hath, which Believers Are capable of, it is all theirs, and they all hold communion with him therein: His beauty is theirs;
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and do stand perfectly righteous in the sight of God: Hence his Name is said to be, The Lord our Righteousness, Jer. 23.6. and they are said to be made the Righteousness of God in him, 2 Cor. 5.21. His Priviledges and Dignities are theirs;
and do stand perfectly righteous in the sighed of God: Hence his Name is said to be, The Lord our Righteousness, Jer. 23.6. and they Are said to be made the Righteousness of God in him, 2 Cor. 5.21. His Privileges and Dignities Are theirs;
Is he an Heir, an Heir of God? so are they, they are Heirs, yea coheirs with him of God, Rom. 8.17. Is he beloved by the Father, and that with a choice and singular love? so are they, they are beloved in him, Ephes. 1.6. yea, they are beloved with the same love, wherewith he is beloved by the Father, John 17.23.
Is he an Heir, an Heir of God? so Are they, they Are Heirs, yea coheirs with him of God, Rom. 8.17. Is he Beloved by the Father, and that with a choice and singular love? so Are they, they Are Beloved in him, Ephesians 1.6. yea, they Are Beloved with the same love, wherewith he is Beloved by the Father, John 17.23.
and how empty and imperfect soever they are in themselves, yet they are perfect and compleat in him, and in his fulness, Col. 2.9, 10. In him dwelleth all the fulness of the God-head bodily;
and how empty and imperfect soever they Are in themselves, yet they Are perfect and complete in him, and in his fullness, Col. 2.9, 10. In him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily;
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he holds communion with them in their sorrows; hence it is said, that in all their afflictions he is afflicted, Isa. 63.9. He looks upon their sorrows as his, and their sufferings as his.
he holds communion with them in their sorrows; hence it is said, that in all their afflictions he is afflicted, Isaiah 63.9. He looks upon their sorrows as his, and their sufferings as his.
I was thirsty, naked, imprisoned, &c. Mat. 25.35, 36. And often (you know) in Scripture, their Sufferings and Afflictions, are called the Sufferings and Afflictions of Christ:
I was thirsty, naked, imprisoned, etc. Mathew 25.35, 36. And often (you know) in Scripture, their Sufferings and Afflictions, Are called the Sufferings and Afflictions of christ:
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as those of the Bridegroom and the Bride, for why, all things are common with thent, nothing proper, having nothing separate and apart each from other;
as those of the Bridegroom and the Bride, for why, all things Are Common with thent, nothing proper, having nothing separate and apart each from other;
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they have both one Inheritance, one House, one Table, one Marriage-bed, also one flesh: The sum is, they communicate with each other in all they are and have.
they have both one Inheritance, one House, one Table, one Marriage bed, also one Flesh: The sum is, they communicate with each other in all they Are and have.
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their hearts are indeed knit, and do intimately cleave to one another: The Saints (sayes one) are called the Spouse of Christ, Propter amoris magnitudinem;
their hearts Are indeed knit, and do intimately cleave to one Another: The Saints (Says one) Are called the Spouse of christ, Propter amoris magnitudinem;
and what doth this note, but that the whole relation consists mainly in love, and that they are most dearly and intimately beloved by each other? Christ having espoused the Soul to himself,
and what does this note, but that the Whole Relation consists mainly in love, and that they Are most dearly and intimately Beloved by each other? christ having espoused the Soul to himself,
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now Christ is laid between his breasts, in his most intimate Affections, he has the Throne in his heart, Cant. 1.13. yea the Soul by degrees comes to be sick of love to him, (as you have it) Cant. 2.5. Stay me with Flagons, (sayes she) comfort me with Apples, for I am sick of love; to whom? to Christ:
now christ is laid between his breasts, in his most intimate Affections, he has the Throne in his heart, Cant 1.13. yea the Soul by Degrees comes to be sick of love to him, (as you have it) Cant 2.5. Stay me with Flagons, (Says she) Comfort me with Apples, for I am sick of love; to whom? to christ:
And truly this (as one of the Antients hath observed) is a sweet sickness, a blessed languor, a pleasant love: And this love between Christ and his Spouse, is a chast love, a Virgin love, a love that is pitched upon the person of each other;
And truly this (as one of the Ancients hath observed) is a sweet sickness, a blessed languor, a pleasant love: And this love between christ and his Spouse, is a chaste love, a Virgae love, a love that is pitched upon the person of each other;
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and as the Bridegroom rejoyceth over the Bride, so shall thy God rejoyce over thee, vers. 5. The sum of all which amounts to this, That Christ marrying his People to himself, delights in them,
and as the Bridegroom Rejoiceth over the Bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee, vers. 5. The sum of all which amounts to this, That christ marrying his People to himself, delights in them,
and rejoyces over them, and that with the highest and purest delight and complacency of all others, a delight and complacency sutable to the relation:
and rejoices over them, and that with the highest and Purest delight and complacency of all Others, a delight and complacency suitable to the Relation:
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I sat down under his shadow (sayes the Spouse) with great delight, Cant. 2.3. She did suaviter requiescere (as one expresses it) sweetly rest, and repose her Soul in him:
I sat down under his shadow (Says the Spouse) with great delight, Cant 2.3. She did Suaviter requiescere (as one Expresses it) sweetly rest, and repose her Soul in him:
To be sure, naturally we are all strangers to it, and unacquainted with it, being (as the Apostle speaks) without Christ, that is, without union with him,
To be sure, naturally we Are all Strangers to it, and unacquainted with it, being (as the Apostle speaks) without christ, that is, without Union with him,
But how then, and in what way is it brought about? In general, it is from Divine Grace, the Grace of God in Jesus Christ acting and laying out it self for us and upon us;
But how then, and in what Way is it brought about? In general, it is from Divine Grace, the Grace of God in jesus christ acting and laying out it self for us and upon us;
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Accordingly take this General in these two Propositions. I. This Espousal or Marriage-relation between Christ and Believers, flows from the Riches of Divine Grace,
Accordingly take this General in these two Propositions. I. This Espousal or Marriage relation between christ and Believers, flows from the Riches of Divine Grace,
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and all this from mine own free love, that love, that kindness, that has been in my heart towards thee from everlasting: So again, Hos. 2.19. I will betroth thee unto me for ever;
and all this from mine own free love, that love, that kindness, that has been in my heart towards thee from everlasting: So again, Hos. 2.19. I will betrothed thee unto me for ever;
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And indeed, my Beloved, what have we, or what have any of the sons of men, that should speak the one or the other worthy of a conjugal-relation to Christ,
And indeed, my beloved, what have we, or what have any of the Sons of men, that should speak the one or the other worthy of a conjugal-relation to christ,
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so the Scripture speaks of us in our natural state, we are all in our blood and gore, cast out into the open field to the loathing of our persons, Ezek. 16.5, 6. And as their case is represented, Isa. 1.6. such is ours spiritually, Even from the sole of the foot, to the crown of the head, there is no soundness in us;
so the Scripture speaks of us in our natural state, we Are all in our blood and gore, cast out into the open field to the loathing of our Persons, Ezekiel 16.5, 6. And as their case is represented, Isaiah 1.6. such is ours spiritually, Even from the sole of the foot, to the crown of the head, there is no soundness in us;
Have we Riches and Treasures? No; for indeed we are poor, and miserable, and blind, and naked, Rev. 3.17. Treasures, it is true, we have, but they are black ones;
Have we Riches and Treasures? No; for indeed we Are poor, and miserable, and blind, and naked, Rev. 3.17. Treasures, it is true, we have, but they Are black ones;
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II. This Espousal or Marriage-relation between Christ and Believers, is wrought and effected by the Power of Divine Grace, as its principle and efficient:
II This Espousal or Marriage relation between christ and Believers, is wrought and effected by the Power of Divine Grace, as its principle and efficient:
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and to Grace doth Christ attribute it, excluding all other power but this as sufficient hereunto, John 6.44. No man can come to me, or believe on me, close with me in a Marriage-Covenant, except the Father which hath sent me, draw him:
and to Grace does christ attribute it, excluding all other power but this as sufficient hereunto, John 6.44. No man can come to me, or believe on me, close with me in a Marriage covenant, except the Father which hath sent me, draw him:
yet we can't follow after him, nor draw one tittle nearer to him, unless a fresh influence of Divine Grace be put forth upon us, enabling us thereunto;
yet we can't follow After him, nor draw one tittle nearer to him, unless a fresh influence of Divine Grace be put forth upon us, enabling us thereunto;
'tis not an ordinary power that is and must be put forth therein, but even the greatness of the power of that Grace, a power no less than that which was put forth in raising Christ form the dead:
it's not an ordinary power that is and must be put forth therein, but even the greatness of the power of that Grace, a power no less than that which was put forth in raising christ from the dead:
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So the Apostle tells us, Ephes. 1.18, 19, 20. That you may know (sayes he) what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward, who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in Christ,
So the Apostle tells us, Ephesians 1.18, 19, 20. That you may know (Says he) what is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward, who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in christ,
So then here is power, mighty power, the mighty power of God, the greatness of the mighty power of God, the exceeding greatness of the mighty power of God, the same exceeding greatness of the mighty power of God which raised Christ from the dead;
So then Here is power, mighty power, the mighty power of God, the greatness of the mighty power of God, the exceeding greatness of the mighty power of God, the same exceeding greatness of the mighty power of God which raised christ from the dead;
But here more particularly, the enquiry will be, What those Acts or Works of Divine Grace are, by which poor sinners come to be espoused to Christ? I shall reduce them all to two Heads;
But Here more particularly, the enquiry will be, What those Acts or Works of Divine Grace Are, by which poor Sinners come to be espoused to christ? I shall reduce them all to two Heads;
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In the first, the Father and Jesus Christ work more immediately by and from themselves: In the second, they work by the influence and ministry of the Blessed Spirit:
In the First, the Father and jesus christ work more immediately by and from themselves: In the second, they work by the influence and Ministry of the Blessed Spirit:
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for pray observe, the glory of Christ considered as the Eternal Son, and so as God, is too bright, and the distance between him and us too great for us to come to him,
for pray observe, the glory of christ considered as the Eternal Son, and so as God, is too bright, and the distance between him and us too great for us to come to him,
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Christ considered in his own naked glory, as God, is too bright an Object for us to look upon, much more to have so near an union to, and communion with;
christ considered in his own naked glory, as God, is too bright an Object for us to look upon, much more to have so near an Union to, and communion with;
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And the Apostle, his partaking of flesh and blood, Heb. 2.14. Hereby the overwhelming brightness of his Glory is vailed, and the dreadful terror of his greatness, together with the affrighting distance between him and us is taken away:
And the Apostle, his partaking of Flesh and blood, Hebrew 2.14. Hereby the overwhelming brightness of his Glory is veiled, and the dreadful terror of his greatness, together with the affrighting distance between him and us is taken away:
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Therefore (as a Learned Man has observed) was the Son of God made Man, that he might be a true, a fit Bridegroom for the Church, and 'tis rightly observed by Divines, that in strict propriety of speech,
Therefore (as a Learned Man has observed) was the Son of God made Man, that he might be a true, a fit Bridegroom for the Church, and it's rightly observed by Divines, that in strict propriety of speech,
and they give this reason for it, because he only was made Man, he only was incarnate, O, had not the Son of God been incarnate, had he not (as Austin 's expression is) married our Nature to himself in the Womb of the Virgin, none of us had ever been capable of such a priviledge, such an happiness,
and they give this reason for it, Because he only was made Man, he only was incarnate, Oh, had not the Son of God been incarnate, had he not (as Austin is expression is) married our Nature to himself in the Womb of the Virgae, none of us had ever been capable of such a privilege, such an happiness,
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he gives Christ for an Head and Husband to the Soul, and he gives the Soul for a Bride or Spouse to Christ. (First) He gives Christ for an Head and Husband to the Soul, in John 4.10. Christ is called the Gift of God: And how the Gift of God? two wayes, (1st) in that he gave him for us;
he gives christ for an Head and Husband to the Soul, and he gives the Soul for a Bride or Spouse to christ. (First) He gives christ for an Head and Husband to the Soul, in John 4.10. christ is called the Gift of God: And how the Gift of God? two ways, (1st) in that he gave him for us;
He gave him to be Head over all things to the Church, Ephes. 1.22. both in the Counsel of his Will from Eternity, and also in the Act or Worlt of his Grace here in Time, he thus gives Christ to us:
He gave him to be Head over all things to the Church, Ephesians 1.22. both in the Counsel of his Will from Eternity, and also in the Act or Worlt of his Grace Here in Time, he thus gives christ to us:
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for he has nothing better, nothing dearer to him than his Christ, (as afterwards may be shewn). (Secondly) He gives the Soul for a Bride or Spouse to Christ:
for he has nothing better, nothing Dearer to him than his christ, (as afterwards may be shown). (Secondly) He gives the Soul for a Bride or Spouse to christ:
and he gives them to him also (secondly) in the work of Vocation, which makes way for the working of Faith in Christ in the Soul. The Father (sayes one) hath given this Spouse to his Son, (speaking of his Church) and joyns her to him by his Spirit.
and he gives them to him also (secondly) in the work of Vocation, which makes Way for the working of Faith in christ in the Soul. The Father (Says one) hath given this Spouse to his Son, (speaking of his Church) and joins her to him by his Spirit.
and if we never came to him by believing, there could never be a Marriage-union and relation between him and us. III. Christ readily approves and accepts of the Fathers Gift, being willing, yea longingly desirous to espouse them unto himself, whom his Father gives him in order thereunto.
and if we never Come to him by believing, there could never be a Marriage union and Relation between him and us. III. christ readily approves and accepts of the Father's Gift, being willing, yea longingly desirous to espouse them unto himself, whom his Father gives him in order thereunto.
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'Tis a great Saying, and sutable to this I am speaking, which I have read in a great Divine, The eternal will and good pleasure of God precedes (sayes he) but Christ the Bridegroom cannot but will the same thing which the Father wills;
It's a great Saying, and suitable to this I am speaking, which I have read in a great Divine, The Eternal will and good pleasure of God precedes (Says he) but christ the Bridegroom cannot but will the same thing which the Father wills;
'tis true, they are poor worthless Creatures, altogether unsutable to my dignity and greatness; but Father they are thy Gift, and I accept of them as such:
it's true, they Are poor worthless Creatures, altogether unsuitable to my dignity and greatness; but Father they Are thy Gift, and I accept of them as such:
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IV. The Lord Jesus Christ not onely approves and accepts of the Fathers Gift, but moreover he redeems them thus given to him with the price of his own Blood;
IV. The Lord jesus christ not only approves and accepts of the Father's Gift, but moreover he redeems them thus given to him with the price of his own Blood;
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he ransoms them from Sin, and Death, and Hell, whereunto in themselves they were all in bondage, which also necessarily concurs to the accomplishment of the espousal between him and them.
he ransoms them from since, and Death, and Hell, whereunto in themselves they were all in bondage, which also necessarily concurs to the accomplishment of the espousal between him and them.
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The same also appears by the practice of Shechem, Gen. 34.11, 12. where being in love with Dinah, Jacobs Daughter, he profered to give a Dowry for her;
The same also appears by the practice of Shechem, Gen. 34.11, 12. where being in love with Dinah, Jacobs Daughter, he proffered to give a Dowry for her;
thou must redeem them from Sin, and Death, and Hell, whereunto they are in bondage; which can't be done by less than thy giving thy self a ransom for them:
thou must Redeem them from since, and Death, and Hell, whereunto they Are in bondage; which can't be done by less than thy giving thy self a ransom for them:
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he importunes them, and that in such a way, as if he were resolved to take no denyal; in Ezek. 16.8. we read of a time of love, a time (that is) of Christ's making love to sinners lying in their blood and gore.
he importunes them, and that in such a Way, as if he were resolved to take no denial; in Ezekiel 16.8. we read of a time of love, a time (that is) of Christ's making love to Sinners lying in their blood and gore.
and though he does not now come in person, yet as David sent his Servants to Abigail, to commune with her, and to acquaint her with his purpose and desire to take her to Wife, 1 Sam. 25.39.
and though he does not now come in person, yet as David sent his Servants to Abigail, to commune with her, and to acquaint her with his purpose and desire to take her to Wife, 1 Sam. 25.39.
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And because we can prevail nothing by and of our selves upon the spirits of men in this great Matter, Christ over and above, sends his own blessed Spirit to woo them,
And Because we can prevail nothing by and of our selves upon the spirits of men in this great Matter, christ over and above, sends his own blessed Spirit to woo them,
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And this leads me to the consideration of those other Acts of Grace in this business, wherein the Father and Jesus Christ work by the Spirit in us and upon us,
And this leads me to the consideration of those other Acts of Grace in this business, wherein the Father and jesus christ work by the Spirit in us and upon us,
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CHAP. V. Which gives an account of those (which I call) more near Acts of Grace, which the Father and Jesus Christ by the Spirit do put forth in us and upon us for the effecting of the Espousals between Christ and us.
CHAP. V. Which gives an account of those (which I call) more near Acts of Grace, which the Father and jesus christ by the Spirit do put forth in us and upon us for the effecting of the Espousals between christ and us.
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What is it to be dead to the Law, or divorced from the Law? To be dead to the Law, is to have no hope, no expectation of Life and Righteousness by the Law:
What is it to be dead to the Law, or divorced from the Law? To be dead to the Law, is to have no hope, no expectation of Life and Righteousness by the Law:
This the Apostle felt in his own Soul, I through the Law (sayes he) that is, the Spirit of God bringing home the Law to my Conscience, am dead to the Law, Gal. 2.19, So again, Rom. 7.9. I was alive without the Law once, but when the Commandment came, sin revived, and I dyed.
This the Apostle felt in his own Soul, I through the Law (Says he) that is, the Spirit of God bringing home the Law to my Conscience, am dead to the Law, Gal. 2.19, So again, Rom. 7.9. I was alive without the Law once, but when the Commandment Come, since revived, and I died.
Now the blessed Spirit comes, and does as Abrahants Servant did, who was sent to take a Wife for Isaac; he told Rebecca of his Masters Greatness, of his Flocks, and his Herds;
Now the blessed Spirit comes, and does as Abrahants Servant did, who was sent to take a Wife for Isaac; he told Rebecca of his Masters Greatness, of his Flocks, and his Herds;
his Silver and his Gold, his men servants and his maid-servants, and withal, that he had given all to Isaac, Gen. 24.35, 36. So the Spirit of God now sets before the Soul the riches and the greatness, the beauty and the excellency of the Lord Jesus Christ:
his Silver and his Gold, his men Servants and his maidservants, and withal, that he had given all to Isaac, Gen. 24.35, 36. So the Spirit of God now sets before the Soul the riches and the greatness, the beauty and the excellency of the Lord jesus christ:
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he reveals and offers him to him, as one full of Grace and Truth, as one that has all fulness dwelling in him, all fulness of Life and Peace, or Righteousness and Salvation:
he reveals and offers him to him, as one full of Grace and Truth, as one that has all fullness Dwelling in him, all fullness of Life and Peace, or Righteousness and Salvation:
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as one every way able to save him to the very utmost, which is that which Christ calls his convincing the World of Righteousness, John 16.9. he reveals and offers him to him in the transcendent Beauty, Excellency, and Amiableness of his Person on the one hand;
as one every Way able to save him to the very utmost, which is that which christ calls his convincing the World of Righteousness, John 16.9. he reveals and offers him to him in the transcendent Beauty, Excellency, and Amiableness of his Person on the one hand;
Christ is now another thing in the Souls eye than ever before he was: Now the Soul, as those John 1.14. Beholds his glory, as the glory of the onely begotten Son, full of grace and truth:
christ is now Another thing in the Souls eye than ever before he was: Now the Soul, as those John 1.14. Beholds his glory, as the glory of the only begotten Son, full of grace and truth:
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whosoever seeth the Son, and believeth on him, shall have everlasting life; Joh. 6.40. The blessed Spirit deals by the Soul herein, as God by the Angels did with Hagar, Gen. 21.19. where 'tis said, He opened her eyes, and she saw a Well of Water for her relief:
whosoever sees the Son, and Believeth on him, shall have everlasting life; John 6.40. The blessed Spirit deals by the Soul herein, as God by the Angels did with Hagar, Gen. 21.19. where it's said, He opened her eyes, and she saw a Well of Water for her relief:
She was in a very distressed condition, as you may see vers. 15, 16. full of bitterness, she and her Child both in a perishing condition, being in the Wilderness,
She was in a very distressed condition, as you may see vers. 15, 16. full of bitterness, she and her Child both in a perishing condition, being in the Wilderness,
whereupon he is full of bitterness, crying out with Hagar, How shall I see the Child die? How can I bear it to perish eternally? But now the Spirit of God comes,
whereupon he is full of bitterness, crying out with Hagar, How shall I see the Child die? How can I bear it to perish eternally? But now the Spirit of God comes,
Look, sayes the Spirit to the Soul, being now desolate and undone, look, here is a Saviour for thee, a Husband for thee, another and a better Husband than the Law could ever have been,
Look, Says the Spirit to the Soul, being now desolate and undone, look, Here is a Saviour for thee, a Husband for thee, Another and a better Husband than the Law could ever have been,
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even the Lord Jesus Christ, who is infinitely able to pay all thy Debts, to supply all thy Wants, to heal all thy Wounds, to relive all thy Distresses, to pardon all thy Sins, to satisfie all thy Desires, to answer all thy Love,
even the Lord jesus christ, who is infinitely able to pay all thy Debts, to supply all thy Wants, to heal all thy Wounds, to relive all thy Distresses, to pardon all thy Sins, to satisfy all thy Desires, to answer all thy Love,
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here he is at the very door of thy heart, knocking and calling for admission thereunto, Rev. 3.20. Here he is with his Arms wide open to receive and embrace thee;
Here he is At the very door of thy heart, knocking and calling for admission thereunto, Rev. 3.20. Here he is with his Arms wide open to receive and embrace thee;
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and that notwithstanding all thy vileness, finfulness, and unworthiness: Look therefore to him and be saved. III. With this Tender and Revelation of Christ unto the Soul, the Spirit of God comes and works a secret love and longing in the Soul after Christ;
and that notwithstanding all thy vileness, finfulness, and unworthiness: Look Therefore to him and be saved. III. With this Tender and Revelation of christ unto the Soul, the Spirit of God comes and works a secret love and longing in the Soul After christ;
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'tis indeed such as by degrees makes the Soul sick of love and longings after Christ, Cant. 5.8. and he cries out for Christ, as Rachel sometimes did for Children;
it's indeed such as by Degrees makes the Soul sick of love and longings After christ, Cant 5.8. and he cries out for christ, as Rachel sometime did for Children;
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the Spirit of God comes and enables him to believe, he carries the Soul to Christ in a way of believing, whereby he actually closes with him, and is espoused unto him:
the Spirit of God comes and enables him to believe, he carries the Soul to christ in a Way of believing, whereby he actually closes with him, and is espoused unto him:
Hence Christ is said to dwell in our hearts by Faith, Ephes. 3.17. Christ's dwelling in our hearts, notes the nearest Union and Communion between him and us:
Hence christ is said to dwell in our hearts by Faith, Ephesians 3.17. Christ's Dwelling in our hearts, notes the nearest union and Communion between him and us:
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and is espoused unto him, made one with him in a Marriage-Covenant. I. An Act of Choice or Election. II. An Act of Trust or Dependance. III. An Act of Resignation or Subjection. I.
and is espoused unto him, made one with him in a Marriage covenant. I. an Act of Choice or Election. II an Act of Trust or Dependence. III. an Act of Resignation or Subjection. I.
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In the Act or Work of Believing, the Soul is by the Spirit of God made solemnly and deliberately to chuse Christ as his only Head and Husband, his Lord and Saviour, being thus offered to him in the Gospel.
In the Act or Work of Believing, the Soul is by the Spirit of God made solemnly and deliberately to choose christ as his only Head and Husband, his Lord and Saviour, being thus offered to him in the Gospel.
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It lies thus, the Will is by the Spirit of God sweetly and powerfully determined upon Christ, preferring him for an Head and Husband, a Lord and Saviour before all others:
It lies thus, the Will is by the Spirit of God sweetly and powerfully determined upon christ, preferring him for an Head and Husband, a Lord and Saviour before all Others:
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but he passes by all, yea, rejects all with loathing and indignation, and pitches upon Christ as infinitely best, saying to him, I will have none in Heaven but thee;
but he passes by all, yea, rejects all with loathing and Indignation, and pitches upon christ as infinitely best, saying to him, I will have none in Heaven but thee;
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and there is none upon Earth that I desire in comparison of thee. This the Scripture calls sometimes a laying hold upon Christ, Prov. 3.18. Sometimes a receiving or imbracing of Christ, Joh. 1.12. 'Tis true, in the Work of Faith, Christ is and must be received into the understanding;
and there is none upon Earth that I desire in comparison of thee. This the Scripture calls sometime a laying hold upon christ, Curae 3.18. Sometime a receiving or embracing of christ, John 1.12. It's true, in the Work of Faith, christ is and must be received into the understanding;
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he is tendered to him, as a full, a mighty, and uttermost Saviour, as one who has not onely an infinite fulness and sufficiency in him to redeem and save,
he is tendered to him, as a full, a mighty, and uttermost Saviour, as one who has not only an infinite fullness and sufficiency in him to Redeem and save,
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He commits all to him, ventures all upon him, expects all from him: This the Scripture calls sometimes a trusting in Christ, Ephes. 1.13. sometimes a leaning upon Christ, Cant. 8.5. sometimes a hoping in Christ, 1 Cor. 15.19.
He commits all to him, ventures all upon him, expects all from him: This the Scripture calls sometime a trusting in christ, Ephesians 1.13. sometime a leaning upon christ, Cant 8.5. sometime a hoping in christ, 1 Cor. 15.19.
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The Soul has no hope in himself, no hope in the Creature, no hope in the Law or first Covenant, no hope in any thing in Heaven or Earth on this side Christ:
The Soul has no hope in himself, no hope in the Creature, no hope in the Law or First Covenant, no hope in any thing in Heaven or Earth on this side christ:
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He looks upon the infinite vertue of his Blood, the infinite efficacy of his Spirit, the infinite fulness of his Grace, the infinite dimensions of his Love, the infinite freeness and faithfulness of his Promise;
He looks upon the infinite virtue of his Blood, the infinite efficacy of his Spirit, the infinite fullness of his Grace, the infinite dimensions of his Love, the infinite freeness and faithfulness of his Promise;
or 'tis with them in this case, as 'twas with the Dove when she was first sent out of the Ark, she found no resting place abroad for the sole of her foot;
or it's with them in this case, as 'twas with the Dove when she was First sent out of the Ark, she found no resting place abroad for the sole of her foot;
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I know he is able to help me, for he can save to the uttermost: and surely he hath bowels, great bowels towards poor sinners; he is a merciful High-Priest:
I know he is able to help me, for he can save to the uttermost: and surely he hath bowels, great bowels towards poor Sinners; he is a merciful High-Priest:
I have broken the Law, but Christ has fulfilled the Law; and his Life is infinitely able to swallow up my Death; his Light, my Darkness; his Holiness, my Sin; his Righteousness, my Guilt; his Fulness, my Emptiness;
I have broken the Law, but christ has fulfilled the Law; and his Life is infinitely able to swallow up my Death; his Light, my Darkness; his Holiness, my since; his Righteousness, my Gilded; his Fullness, my Emptiness;
Who knows but he may cast an eye of love upon me? This is that Act of Faith which is held forth, Isa. 45.24. Surely, shall one say, in the Lord have I righteousness and strength.
Who knows but he may cast an eye of love upon me? This is that Act of Faith which is held forth, Isaiah 45.24. Surely, shall one say, in the Lord have I righteousness and strength.
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and accordingly he rests and rolls himself upon him, resolving that if he dies, he will die thus leaning upon this Beloved. III. An Act of Resignation or Subjection:
and accordingly he rests and rolls himself upon him, resolving that if he die, he will die thus leaning upon this beloved. III. an Act of Resignation or Subjection:
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that is, he shall give or resign up himself to the Lord to be for ever his, and at his dispose: so 2 Cor. 8.5. They gave themselves unto the Lord; and Ephes. 5.24.
that is, he shall give or resign up himself to the Lord to be for ever his, and At his dispose: so 2 Cor. 8.5. They gave themselves unto the Lord; and Ephesians 5.24.
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the Church is said to be subject to Christ: The Case seems to be this, there having many Treaties past in order to a Match between Christ and the Soul, the Soul at length, through the help of the Divine Spirit, is made freely to consent to take Christ for his onely Head and Husband,
the Church is said to be Subject to christ: The Case seems to be this, there having many Treaties passed in order to a Match between christ and the Soul, the Soul At length, through the help of the Divine Spirit, is made freely to consent to take christ for his only Head and Husband,
You know how Laban spake to Abraham 's Servant upon the sight of the Ear-rings and Bracelets which he had given his Sister Rebekah, and upon his hearing a Relation from her of his Discourse with her, Come in thou blessed of the Lord,
You know how Laban spoke to Abraham is Servant upon the sighed of the Earrings and Bracelets which he had given his Sister Rebekah, and upon his hearing a Relation from her of his Discourse with her, Come in thou blessed of the Lord,
and this is what the Scripture calls an opening of the Gates, and a lifting up of the everlasting Doors, to let Christ the King of Glory in, Psal 24.7.
and this is what the Scripture calls an opening of the Gates, and a lifting up of the everlasting Doors, to let christ the King of Glory in, Psalm 24.7.
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Thus by these three, which indeed are the great uniting Acts of Faith, the Spirit of God enables the Soul to close with Christ in a Marriage-Covenant and Relation.
Thus by these three, which indeed Are the great uniting Acts of Faith, the Spirit of God enables the Soul to close with christ in a Marriage covenant and Relation.
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you know, when Abraham 's Servant saw that Rebekah consented to be Isaac 's Wife, he then gave her Jewels of Silver, and Jewels of Gold, and rich Rayment, Gen. 24.53.
you know, when Abraham is Servant saw that Rebekah consented to be Isaac is Wife, he then gave her Jewels of Silver, and Jewels of Gold, and rich Raiment, Gen. 24.53.
He dwells in him as an indeficient Spring and Fountain of all Grace and gracious dispositions, till he has lodged him safe in the Arms and Bosom of his sweet Husband above.
He dwells in him as an indeficient Spring and Fountain of all Grace and gracious dispositions, till he has lodged him safe in the Arms and Bosom of his sweet Husband above.
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WEll, and what is the meaning of all this? Surely it should have a mighty influence upon the Spirits of men to draw and allure them to Christ, to induce them at least to look after an acquaintance with this blessed espousal to him;
WEll, and what is the meaning of all this? Surely it should have a mighty influence upon the Spirits of men to draw and allure them to christ, to induce them At least to look After an acquaintance with this blessed espousal to him;
Look, my Beloved, as David sent his Servants to Abigail to commune with her, in order to his taking of her to Wife, 1 Sam. 25.39, 40. so has the Lord Jesus sent me, his poor unworthy Servant, to you this day to commune with you in order to the espousing of you to himself;
Look, my beloved, as David sent his Servants to Abigail to commune with her, in order to his taking of her to Wife, 1 Sam. 25.39, 40. so has the Lord jesus sent me, his poor unworthy Servant, to you this day to commune with you in order to the espousing of you to himself;
for she hasted ('tis said) and arose, and went to David, and became his Wife, vers. 42. Oh that you would all arise, arise out of your sins, arise out of your unbelief, arise out of your carnal security,
for she hasted (it's said) and arose, and went to David, and became his Wife, vers. 42. O that you would all arise, arise out of your Sins, arise out of your unbelief, arise out of your carnal security,
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and be espoused unto him? Can you make light of all that Love, that Comfort, that Sweetness, that Happiness, that blessed Union and Communion, that Delight, Solace,
and be espoused unto him? Can you make Light of all that Love, that Comfort, that Sweetness, that Happiness, that blessed union and Communion, that Delight, Solace,
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and Complacency of Soul which this Espousal carries in it? Or, is there any thing can make up the loss of these? Can Sin and the Creature afford any thing comparable hereunto? Surely there is more sweetness, more happiness, in one kiss of the mouth of this blessed Lord, in one imbrace in his Bosom, one moments communion with him,
and Complacency of Soul which this Espousal carries in it? Or, is there any thing can make up the loss of these? Can since and the Creature afford any thing comparable hereunto? Surely there is more sweetness, more happiness, in one kiss of the Mouth of this blessed Lord, in one embrace in his Bosom, one moments communion with him,
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If you doubt it, come and see, experienced Souls will tell you, that one descent of love from Christ, one beam of the light of his Countenance, one turn with him in his Galleries, is infinitely beyond all earthly delights whatsoever.
If you doubt it, come and see, experienced Souls will tell you, that one descent of love from christ, one beam of the Light of his Countenance, one turn with him in his Galleries, is infinitely beyond all earthly delights whatsoever.
Again, can you be content to die, and perish eternally, rather than live, and be made happy in such a sweet and desirable way as this of being espoused to Christ is? A more sweet and desirable way of being made happy than this of an espousal to Christ,
Again, can you be content to die, and perish eternally, rather than live, and be made happy in such a sweet and desirable Way as this of being espoused to christ is? A more sweet and desirable Way of being made happy than this of an espousal to christ,
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And can you, O eternal Souls, be content to die, to perish, to be damned and miserable for ever, rather than be saved and made happy this way? If you get not Union with,
And can you, Oh Eternal Souls, be content to die, to perish, to be damned and miserable for ever, rather than be saved and made happy this Way? If you get not union with,
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Naturally we are all dead, all lost, all condemned; Judgment is come upon all men to condemnation, Rom. 5.18. and we are all the children of wrath by nature, Ephes. 2.3.
Naturally we Are all dead, all lost, all condemned; Judgement is come upon all men to condemnation, Rom. 5.18. and we Are all the children of wrath by nature, Ephesians 2.3.
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and bear the dread of it if you can, Matth. 25.10. And they that were ready went into the Marriage, and the door was shut, shut against others who then would fain enter:
and bear the dread of it if you can, Matthew 25.10. And they that were ready went into the Marriage, and the door was shut, shut against Others who then would fain enter:
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To be shut out from the Marriage-Supper at last, is to be shut out from God, from Christ, from the Comforter, from all the Saints and Angels, from all happiness,
To be shut out from the Marriage supper At last, is to be shut out from God, from christ, from the Comforter, from all the Saints and Angels, from all happiness,
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And can you bear this? Besides, what is it that keeps your Soul from a close with Christ in this Marriage-Relation? A vain World, a filthy Lust, a painted perishing Pleasure, a sensual Appetite:
And can you bear this? Beside, what is it that keeps your Soul from a close with christ in this Marriage relation? A vain World, a filthy Lust, a painted perishing Pleasure, a sensual Appetite:
Why then should you stand off from him? Yea, why should not this be the day of espousals between him and you? Oh, be not shie, be not coy to Christ, but embrace his love:
Why then should you stand off from him? Yea, why should not this be the day of espousals between him and you? O, be not shy, be not coy to christ, but embrace his love:
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But for the better succeeding of this Treaty, I shall, in the managing of it, speak to three things. (1.) I'le shew you what manner of Husband the Lord Jesus Christ is,
But for the better succeeding of this Treaty, I shall, in the managing of it, speak to three things. (1.) I'll show you what manner of Husband the Lord jesus christ is,
and how he is qualified to render him desirable in that Relation. (2.) I'le shew you what great things he does for all his Spouses. (3.) I'le shew you how much his heart is upon a Match with you.
and how he is qualified to render him desirable in that Relation. (2.) I'll show you what great things he does for all his Spouses. (3.) I'll show you how much his heart is upon a Match with you.
And now as Abraham 's Servant, when he was to get a Wife for Isaac, Prayed saying, O Lord God of my Master Abraham, send me good speed this day, Gen. 2.12.
And now as Abraham is Servant, when he was to get a Wife for Isaac, Prayed saying, Oh Lord God of my Master Abraham, send me good speed this day, Gen. 2.12.
So would I, upon the bended knees of my Soul pray, O Lord God, the God and Father of my Royal Master, Jesus Christ, send me good speed this day, that I may win, through thy Grace, a Spouse for him.
So would I, upon the bent knees of my Soul pray, Oh Lord God, the God and Father of my Royal Master, jesus christ, send me good speed this day, that I may win, through thy Grace, a Spouse for him.
WHat is thy Beloved more than another Beloved, that thou dost so charge us? So the Daughters of Jerusalem spake unto the Spouse, Cant. 5.9. In like manner may some say to me;
WHat is thy beloved more than Another beloved, that thou dost so charge us? So the Daughters of Jerusalem spoke unto the Spouse, Cant 5.9. In like manner may Some say to me;
As to his descent, He came forth from God, viz. by eternal Generation, and is the eternal Son of the Eternal Father, John 16.28. View him in his Person, and there you will see nothing but greatness;
As to his descent, He Come forth from God, viz. by Eternal Generation, and is the Eternal Son of the Eternal Father, John 16.28. View him in his Person, and there you will see nothing but greatness;
He is Emmanuel, God with us, God in our Nature, Mat. 1.23. He is God, Heb. 1.8. The true God, John 5.20. The great God, Titus 2.13. The mighty God, Isa. 9.6. God over all, or the most high God, Rom. 9.5. God equal with the Father, having the same Divine Essence, and Essential Perfections in him, that the Father hath in him, Phil. 2.6. He is the brightness of his Fathers Glory, and the express Character of his Person;
He is Emmanuel, God with us, God in our Nature, Mathew 1.23. He is God, Hebrew 1.8. The true God, John 5.20. The great God, Titus 2.13. The mighty God, Isaiah 9.6. God over all, or the most high God, Rom. 9.5. God equal with the Father, having the same Divine Essence, and Essential Perfections in him, that the Father hath in him, Philip 2.6. He is the brightness of his Father's Glory, and the express Character of his Person;
one, in whom the whole Majesty, Luster, and Glory of the Father shines forth; one, on whom the Father has engraven all his eterval Excellencies, Heb. 1.3. Some small Beams and Rayes of God's Glory do shine forth in the Saints and Angels;
one, in whom the Whole Majesty, Luster, and Glory of the Father shines forth; one, on whom the Father has engraven all his eterval Excellencies, Hebrew 1.3. some small Beams and Rays of God's Glory do shine forth in the Saints and Angels;
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He is a King, a great King, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, Rev. 19.6. King of Saints, Rev. 15.3. King of Nations, Jer. 10.7. King of Glory, Psal. 24.7. He is the head of all Principalities and Powers;
He is a King, a great King, King of Kings, and Lord of lords, Rev. 19.6. King of Saints, Rev. 15.3. King of nations, Jer. 10.7. King of Glory, Psalm 24.7. He is the head of all Principalities and Powers;
and 'tis their glory that they have such an Head, Col. 2.10. He is the Fellow of the Lord of Hosts, Zech. 13.7. He is the firstborn of God, higher than the Kings of the Earth, Psal. 89.27.
and it's their glory that they have such an Head, Col. 2.10. He is the Fellow of the Lord of Hosts, Zechariah 13.7. He is the firstborn of God, higher than the Kings of the Earth, Psalm 89.27.
and Powers, and Might, and Dominion, Ephes. 1.20. He is made higher than the Heavens, Heb. 7.26. Among all Persons, and in all Things, whether in Heaven or Earth, he has the preheminence, Col. 1.18. Such is his greatness, that the whole Creation is bound to perform Homage and Worship to him, the Angels themselves not excepted:
and Powers, and Might, and Dominion, Ephesians 1.20. He is made higher than the Heavens, Hebrew 7.26. Among all Persons, and in all Things, whither in Heaven or Earth, he has the pre-eminence, Col. 1.18. Such is his greatness, that the Whole Creation is bound to perform Homage and Worship to him, the Angels themselves not excepted:
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& Phil. 2.9, 10. God hath highly exalted him, and given him a Name above every Name, that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in Heaven,
& Philip 2.9, 10. God hath highly exalted him, and given him a Name above every Name, that At the Name of jesus every knee should bow, of things in Heaven,
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He is to have equal honour from all with the Father; All must honour the Son, as they honour the Father, Joh. 5.23. What shall I say? He has the sovereign Lordship and disposal both of Grace and Glory in his hand;
He is to have equal honour from all with the Father; All must honour the Son, as they honour the Father, John 5.23. What shall I say? He has the sovereign Lordship and disposal both of Grace and Glory in his hand;
and to another, Live, and he lives, and the rest of the dead live not: He has the Keys of Death and Hell, Rev. 1.18. He has the Government of the whole World in his hand;
and to Another, Live, and he lives, and the rest of the dead live not: He has the Keys of Death and Hell, Rev. 1.18. He has the Government of the Whole World in his hand;
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His Kingdom ruleth over all, Psalm. 103.19. He is in full possession of a Kingdom over the whole Creation, all Judgment being committed to him, John 5.22.
His Kingdom Ruleth over all, Psalm. 103.19. He is in full possession of a Kingdom over the Whole Creation, all Judgement being committed to him, John 5.22.
And O how glorious is he in the whole of it! Glorious in his Throne, which is at the right hand of God, Heb. 1.3. Glorious in his Commission, which is all power in Heaven and Earth, Matth. 28.18. Glorious in his Scepter, which is a Scepter of Righteousness, Psal. 45.6. Glorious in his Attendants, ten thousand times ten thousand of his Holy Ones, even thousands of Angels, Dan. 7.10. Glorious in his way of Rule, full of Grace and sweetness towards his People, full of terror and majesty towards his Enemies, his Arrows being sharp in their hearts, Psal. 45.5.
And Oh how glorious is he in the Whole of it! Glorious in his Throne, which is At the right hand of God, Hebrew 1.3. Glorious in his Commission, which is all power in Heaven and Earth, Matthew 28.18. Glorious in his Sceptre, which is a Sceptre of Righteousness, Psalm 45.6. Glorious in his Attendants, ten thousand times ten thousand of his Holy Ones, even thousands of Angels, Dan. 7.10. Glorious in his Way of Rule, full of Grace and sweetness towards his People, full of terror and majesty towards his Enemies, his Arrows being sharp in their hearts, Psalm 45.5.
and all must stand or fall, live or die, be saved or damned for ever, according to what Sentence he shall pass upon them, Acts 17.31. Rom. 14.10. O how great is this Lord!
and all must stand or fallen, live or die, be saved or damned for ever, according to what Sentence he shall pass upon them, Acts 17.31. Rom. 14.10. O how great is this Lord!
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O Sirs, will you deny so great, so glorious a Person, when he makes love to you? Should you see some great Prince wooing a Beggar in Rags upon the Dunghil, you would wonder to see her slight him,
O Sirs, will you deny so great, so glorious a Person, when he makes love to you? Should you see Some great Prince wooing a Beggar in Rags upon the Dunghill, you would wonder to see her slight him,
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And O what poor things are the Riches of this World to these? His are true Riches, Luke 16.11. The riches of this World are but painted riches, his are substantial Riches;
And Oh what poor things Are the Riches of this World to these? His Are true Riches, Lycia 16.11. The riches of this World Are but painted riches, his Are substantial Riches;
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To me (sayes Paul ) it is given to preach the unsearchable Riches of Christ, Ephes. 3.8. He is Heir of all things, Heb. 1.2. All the Treasures of Heaven and Earth are his:
To me (Says Paul) it is given to preach the unsearchable Riches of christ, Ephesians 3.8. He is Heir of all things, Hebrew 1.2. All the Treasures of Heaven and Earth Are his:
He has enough to supply all our wants, and to answer all our desires: Do we want Grace? He is full of Grace, John 1.14. Do we want Life? With him is the Fountain of Life, Psal. 36.9. Do we want Redemption, redemption from Sin, from Death, from Hell, from Wrath? With him is plenteous Redemption, Psal. 130.7. Do we want Peace? He gives peace;
He has enough to supply all our Wants, and to answer all our Desires: Do we want Grace? He is full of Grace, John 1.14. Do we want Life? With him is the Fountain of Life, Psalm 36.9. Do we want Redemption, redemption from since, from Death, from Hell, from Wrath? With him is plenteous Redemption, Psalm 130.7. Do we want Peace? He gives peace;
My Peace I give unto you, Joh. 14.27. Do we want Righteousness; He has fulfilled all Righteousness, he is become the Lord our Righteousness, Jer. 23.6.
My Peace I give unto you, John 14.27. Do we want Righteousness; He has fulfilled all Righteousness, he is become the Lord our Righteousness, Jer. 23.6.
He would have them abundantly filled, abundantly comforted, abundantly enriched for ever: What a generous Spirit towards them does he express, Cant. 5.1. Eat, O Friends; Drink, yea drink abundantly, O Beloved:
He would have them abundantly filled, abundantly comforted, abundantly enriched for ever: What a generous Spirit towards them does he express, Cant 5.1. Eat, Oh Friends; Drink, yea drink abundantly, Oh beloved:
As if he should say, I have enough, infinitely enough for you, and I would have you to have enough, I would have you to have your Souls full of all Good:
As if he should say, I have enough, infinitely enough for you, and I would have you to have enough, I would have you to have your Souls full of all Good:
Like love and embraces in the Fathers Bosom, Joh. 17.24, 26. Like Grace and Holiness, John 17.22. O what a noble, generous, bountiful heart has this sweet Lord towards his Spouse!
Like love and embraces in the Father's Bosom, John 17.24, 26. Like Grace and Holiness, John 17.22. O what a noble, generous, bountiful heart has this sweet Lord towards his Spouse!
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Soul, if thou rejectest this bountiful Lord, know, that he has Treasures of Wrath and Vengeance also, which he will plentifully pour out upon thee for ever.
Soul, if thou rejectest this bountiful Lord, know, that he has Treasures of Wrath and Vengeance also, which he will plentifully pour out upon thee for ever.
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Yea, in him are hid all the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge, Col. 2.3. Which may be understood Actively as well as Passively, he knowing all, as well as having all that is worth knowing in him;
Yea, in him Are hid all the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge, Col. 2.3. Which may be understood Actively as well as Passively, he knowing all, as well as having all that is worth knowing in him;
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hence said to be in his Bosom, which is the place of Secrets, as well as Love, Joh. 1.18. He knows all his Fathers Counsels and Decrees, which have been of old touching the Salvation and Damnation of Man:
hence said to be in his Bosom, which is the place of Secrets, as well as Love, John 1.18. He knows all his Father's Counsels and Decrees, which have been of old touching the Salvation and Damnation of Man:
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The Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him whatsoever he doth, John 5.20. He knows the Attributes and Perfections of God, and he only, Matth. 11.27. John 4.56. He knows the whole Word of God, being himself the Word, Joh. 1.1.
The Father loves the Son, and shows him whatsoever he does, John 5.20. He knows the Attributes and Perfections of God, and he only, Matthew 11.27. John 4.56. He knows the Whole Word of God, being himself the Word, John 1.1.
He knows all men, and what is in them, John 2.24, 25. He knows the State, the Spirits, the Frames, the Thoughts, the Ends, the Counsels, the Wayes, the Wants, the Burthens, the Temptations of all:
He knows all men, and what is in them, John 2.24, 25. He knows the State, the Spirits, the Frames, the Thoughts, the Ends, the Counsels, the Ways, the Wants, the Burdens, the Temptations of all:
O but what was their beauty to Christs? Were their beauty, and with theirs, the beauty of Men and Angels put together, it would all be nothing to the Beauty of Christ:
O but what was their beauty to Christ? Were their beauty, and with theirs, the beauty of Men and Angels put together, it would all be nothing to the Beauty of christ:
Was David ruddy, and of a beautiful Countenance? See what the Spouse says of Christ, Cant. 5.10. My Beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest of ten thousand:
Was David ruddy, and of a beautiful Countenance? See what the Spouse Says of christ, Cant 5.10. My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest of ten thousand:
and therefore she concludes all with this, (having spoken of the Beauty of his several parts) He is altogether lovely, vers. 16. or he is all loveliness:
and Therefore she concludes all with this, (having spoken of the Beauty of his several parts) He is altogether lovely, vers. 16. or he is all loveliness:
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neither is there any thing in the whole Creation, that has beauty and amiableness enough in it to be a shadow and resemblance of his beauty and amiableness.
neither is there any thing in the Whole Creation, that has beauty and amiableness enough in it to be a shadow and resemblance of his beauty and amiableness.
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and fair Roses, and fair Lillies; but O ten thousand thousand times fairer Lord Jesus! Alas, I have wronged him (sayes he) in making the comparison this way: O black Sun and Moon! but O fair Lord Jesus!
and fair Roses, and fair Lilies; but Oh ten thousand thousand times Fairer Lord jesus! Alas, I have wronged him (Says he) in making the comparison this Way: Oh black Sun and Moon! but Oh fair Lord jesus!
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and indeed there are those Heart-indearing Beauties, those Soul-ravishing excellencies in the person of this Beloved, that are unspeakably beyond Salvation it self:
and indeed there Are those Heart-indearing Beauty's, those Soul ravishing excellencies in the person of this beloved, that Are unspeakably beyond Salvation it self:
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He is the brightness, the lustre, the shining forth of his Fathers Glory, Heb. 1.2. O who would not be ravished with, and enamoured on his Beauty? A small sight and report thereof set the Daughters of Jerusalem a seeking after him, Cant. 6.1.
He is the brightness, the lustre, the shining forth of his Father's Glory, Hebrew 1.2. O who would not be ravished with, and enamoured on his Beauty? A small sighed and report thereof Set the Daughters of Jerusalem a seeking After him, Cant 6.1.
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And shall it have no influence upon you to draw and allure you to him? Does one so fair and beautiful make love to such black and deformed Creatures as you and I are,
And shall it have no influence upon you to draw and allure you to him? Does one so fair and beautiful make love to such black and deformed Creatures as you and I Are,
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He indeed is love it self, kindness it self, tenderness and compassion it self: God is love, 1 Joh. 4.16. His love to his Spouses has all dimensions, heights, breadths, depths, lengths in it;
He indeed is love it self, kindness it self, tenderness and compassion it self: God is love, 1 John 4.16. His love to his Spouses has all dimensions, heights, breadths, depths, lengths in it;
Though a man has never so many accomplishments to commend him, yet if he be of a rough, crabbed, soure disposition, this renders him unacceptable for such a Relation:
Though a man has never so many accomplishments to commend him, yet if he be of a rough, crabbed, sour disposition, this renders him unacceptable for such a Relation:
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and such love, what must he have for his Friends? 'Tis a sweet gloss which one of the Ancients has upon the place last quoted, Father forgive them, they know not what they do:
and such love, what must he have for his Friends? It's a sweet gloss which one of the Ancients has upon the place last quoted, Father forgive them, they know not what they do:
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nor Depth, nor any thing else can do it, Rom. 8. 35, 38, 39. And I think, sayes an Holy Man, his unchangable love hath said unto me, I defie thee to break me or change me:
nor Depth, nor any thing Else can do it, Rom. 8. 35, 38, 39. And I think, Says an Holy Man, his unchangeable love hath said unto me, I defy thee to break me or change me:
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And will you reject him and his love too? Will you pour contempt upon so much kindness? O how justly then will you perish under his wrath? He has wrath in him, as well as love;
And will you reject him and his love too? Will you pour contempt upon so much kindness? O how justly then will you perish under his wrath? He has wrath in him, as well as love;
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Oh therefore close, close with Christ this day. VII. Are you for a Person of esteem, one that is much valued and beloved? An ingenious Soul would desire this:
O Therefore close, close with christ this day. VII. are you for a Person of esteem, one that is much valued and Beloved? an ingenious Soul would desire this:
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How often does the Spouse call him her Beloved, and her Well-Beloved? And once and again, she declares her self sick of love to him; she is enamoured on him;
How often does the Spouse call him her beloved, and her Well-Beloved? And once and again, she declares her self sick of love to him; she is enamoured on him;
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and Wife, and Children, and Houses, and Lands, and the like: So much is intimated Mat. 10.37. & 19.29. they love and value him above all their Spiritual Attainments, accounting them but Dung for Christ, Phil. 3.8. They love and value him above their lives, being ready to die for him, Acts 21.13. Rev. 12.11. Oh how dear is Christ to Saints? He is also highly valued and beloved by all the Holy Angels:
and Wife, and Children, and Houses, and Lands, and the like: So much is intimated Mathew 10.37. & 19.29. they love and valve him above all their Spiritual Attainments, accounting them but Dung for christ, Philip 3.8. They love and valve him above their lives, being ready to die for him, Acts 21.13. Rev. 12.11. O how dear is christ to Saints? He is also highly valued and Beloved by all the Holy Angels:
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a love that has a stamp of special glory upon it: Hence he is called the Beloved, Ephes. 1.6. He hath made us accepted in the Beloved, that is, in Christ, who is most dear to God:
a love that has a stamp of special glory upon it: Hence he is called the beloved, Ephesians 1.6. He hath made us accepted in the beloved, that is, in christ, who is most dear to God:
Behold (saith he) my Servant whom I have chosen, mine Elect in whom my Soul delighteth, Isa. 42.1. What shall I say? God loves himself infinitely, and next to himself he loves Christ and delights in him:
Behold (Says he) my Servant whom I have chosen, mine Elect in whom my Soul delights, Isaiah 42.1. What shall I say? God loves himself infinitely, and next to himself he loves christ and delights in him:
'tis true, he loves all the works of his hands as such, especially rational Creatures; and among them, he has a peculiar love for his Saints and the Holy Angels,
it's true, he loves all the works of his hands as such, especially rational Creatures; and among them, he has a peculiar love for his Saints and the Holy Angels,
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the best Husband here below is mortal, and may leave you in a moment; but Christ is immortal, he is the King immortal, eternal, 1 Tim. 1.17. and he only hath immortality, 1 Tim. 6.16. He, and he onely lives for evermore:
the best Husband Here below is Mortal, and may leave you in a moment; but christ is immortal, he is the King immortal, Eternal, 1 Tim. 1.17. and he only hath immortality, 1 Tim. 6.16. He, and he only lives for evermore:
Oh who would not accept of such a Person? Soul, if thou receivest him, know, he lives for ever, to love thee, to comfort thee, to delight thee, to make thee happy in and with himself;
O who would not accept of such a Person? Soul, if thou receivest him, know, he lives for ever, to love thee, to Comfort thee, to delight thee, to make thee happy in and with himself;
but what will he do for his Spouses? What may our Souls expect from him, in case we should close up with him in a Marriage-Covenant? What will he do? What will he not do for you? Surely he acts like himself,
but what will he do for his Spouses? What may our Souls expect from him, in case we should close up with him in a Marriage covenant? What will he do? What will he not do for you? Surely he acts like himself,
He payes all their Debts. II. He supplies all their Wants. III. He heals all their Maladies. IV. He bears all their Burthens. V. He sweetens all their Afflictions. VI. He subdues all their Enemies. VII. He minds and manages all their Concerns. VIII. He enjoynters them in eternal Life and Glory. I.
He pays all their Debts. II He supplies all their Wants. III. He heals all their Maladies. IV. He bears all their Burdens. V. He sweetens all their Afflictions. VI. He subdues all their Enemies. VII. He minds and manages all their Concerns. VIII. He enjoynters them in Eternal Life and Glory. I.
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And to give you a greater authority than these, the Holy Apostle asserts the same thing, Rom. 5.12. By one man sin entered into the World, and death by sin;
And to give you a greater Authority than these, the Holy Apostle asserts the same thing, Rom. 5.12. By one man since entered into the World, and death by since;
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And O how great then must our Debts to Law and Justice needs be? You look upon that man to be deeply in debt indeed, whose Debts are so many and great,
And Oh how great then must our Debts to Law and justice needs be? You look upon that man to be deeply in debt indeed, whose Debts Are so many and great,
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and, which adds to our misery, we are every day in danger of Arrests, nor know we how soon Justice will by the hand of that grim Sergeant, Death, clap an Arrest upon us,
and, which adds to our misery, we Are every day in danger of Arrests, nor know we how soon justice will by the hand of that grim sergeant, Death, clap an Arrest upon us,
Now sinner wouldst thou have thy Debts paid, thy Sins Pardoned, and thy Soul freed from the danger of those Arrests? then give up thy self to Christ in a Marriage-Covenant:
Now sinner Wouldst thou have thy Debts paid, thy Sins Pardoned, and thy Soul freed from the danger of those Arrests? then give up thy self to christ in a Marriage covenant:
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Father, if this Soul hath wronged thee, and oweth thee any thing, place it on my account, I have taken all his Debts upon me, I'le be responsible to thee for all:
Father, if this Soul hath wronged thee, and owes thee any thing, place it on my account, I have taken all his Debts upon me, I'll be responsible to thee for all:
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Father, this Soul I bled and dyed for, this Soul I was made sin and a curse for, whereby thy Justice is fully satisfied; let him therefore be discharged.
Father, this Soul I bled and died for, this Soul I was made since and a curse for, whereby thy justice is Fully satisfied; let him Therefore be discharged.
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O Soul, how should this draw thee to Christ? Canst thou be content to lie under so great a Debt? And is it a small thing to thee to be in danger of so terrible an Arrest as that of Justice, which we have spoken of, is? Suppose a man owed ten thousand pounds,
O Soul, how should this draw thee to christ? Canst thou be content to lie under so great a Debt? And is it a small thing to thee to be in danger of so terrible an Arrest as that of justice, which we have spoken of, is? Suppose a man owed ten thousand pounds,
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how sad wouldst thou look upon his case to be? and how gladly, thinkest thou, would he embrace an offer from any to discharge him from all? Soul, thy case is ten thousand times more sad,
how sad Wouldst thou look upon his case to be? and how gladly, Thinkest thou, would he embrace an offer from any to discharge him from all? Soul, thy case is ten thousand times more sad,
In short, we read of Spirits already in Prison, 1 Pet. 3.19. Justice has already clapt its Arrest upon thousands and ten thousands, and lodg'd them in the Prison of eternal darkness;
In short, we read of Spirits already in Prison, 1 Pet. 3.19. justice has already clapped its Arrest upon thousands and ten thousands, and lodged them in the Prison of Eternal darkness;
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He supplies the Spiritual Wants of his Sp••ses: Do you want Life? He that hath the Son, bath Life, 1 Joh. 5.12. Do you want Gr•oe? Close with Christ and he will give you Grace, abundance of Grace, John 1.16. Do you want Peace? Close with C•wisti and he will give you Peace, John 14.27. Do you want Strength and Righteousness, Rightteousness for Justification, and Strength for Sanctification and Obedience? Close with Christ and he will supply you with abundance of both, Isa. 45.24.
He supplies the Spiritual Wants of his Sp••ses: Do you want Life? He that hath the Son, bath Life, 1 John 5.12. Do you want Gr•oe? Close with christ and he will give you Grace, abundance of Grace, John 1.16. Do you want Peace? Close with C•wisti and he will give you Peace, John 14.27. Do you want Strength and Righteousness, Righteousness for Justification, and Strength for Sanctification and obedience? Close with christ and he will supply you with abundance of both, Isaiah 45.24.
Do you want Joy and Consolation? Close with Christ, and he will in due season fill you with joy and consolation, he will comfort your hearts, 1 Thes. 2.16, 17. He supplies all the outward Wants also of his Spouses,
Do you want Joy and Consolation? Close with christ, and he will in due season fill you with joy and consolation, he will Comfort your hearts, 1 Thebes 2.16, 17. He supplies all the outward Wants also of his Spouses,
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And therefore a little which they have, is said to be better than the riches of many wicked, Psalm 37.16. Besides, wherein they are cut short in Temporals, Christ often makes it up to them in Spirituals:
And Therefore a little which they have, is said to be better than the riches of many wicked, Psalm 37.16. Beside, wherein they Are Cut short in Temporals, christ often makes it up to them in Spirituals:
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O who would not close with this Christ? Soul, why standest thou off from him? Is there any can supply thy Wants but he? Is there any can give thee Life,
O who would not close with this christ? Soul, why Standest thou off from him? Is there any can supply thy Wants but he? Is there any can give thee Life,
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The truth is, from the sole of the foot to the crown of the head, there is no soundness in us, Isa. 1.6. The Saints themselves have their Wounds, yea wounds many times, that stink, and are corrupt, (as David speaks) Psal. 38.5. Indeed, they are apt to get fresh Wounds every day, Wounds in their Grace, and Wounds in their Peace;
The truth is, from the sole of the foot to the crown of the head, there is no soundness in us, Isaiah 1.6. The Saints themselves have their Wounds, yea wounds many times, that stink, and Are corrupt, (as David speaks) Psalm 38.5. Indeed, they Are apt to get fresh Wounds every day, Wounds in their Grace, and Wounds in their Peace;
O Soul, why shouldest thou not close with him that thou mayest be healed? Do not thy Wounds stink? and are they not ready to rankle and gangreen? And unless Christ heals them for thee, must thou not unavoidably die of them and perish for ever? Must thou not suffer a cutting off, a cutting off from God, a cutting off from Christ, a cutting off from Heaven and all happiness for ever? and wilt thou suffer such a cutting off? Wilt thou be content to die and perish eternally, rather than come to Christ for healing?
O Soul, why Shouldst thou not close with him that thou Mayest be healed? Do not thy Wounds stink? and Are they not ready to rankle and Gangrene? And unless christ heals them for thee, must thou not avoidable die of them and perish for ever? Must thou not suffer a cutting off, a cutting off from God, a cutting off from christ, a cutting off from Heaven and all happiness for ever? and wilt thou suffer such a cutting off? Wilt thou be content to die and perish eternally, rather than come to christ for healing?
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Being burthened, we groan, sayes the Apostle, 2 Cor. 5.4. Burthens that are too heavy for us to bear, as David complained his were, Psal. 38.4. Burthens sometimes that make us a burthen to our selves, as Job complains of himself, Job 7.20.
Being burdened, we groan, Says the Apostle, 2 Cor. 5.4. Burdens that Are too heavy for us to bear, as David complained his were, Psalm 38.4. Burdens sometime that make us a burden to our selves, as Job complains of himself, Job 7.20.
or (as the Apostle renders it) he is touched with the feeling of our infirmities, Heb. 4.15. He is deeply sensible of all our Burthens, all our Sorrows:
or (as the Apostle renders it) he is touched with the feeling of our infirmities, Hebrew 4.15. He is deeply sensible of all our Burdens, all our Sorrows:
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Cast thy burthen upon the Lord, and be shall sustain thee; succour, and support thee, Psal. 55.22. He strengthens and succours them, and that answerable to the weight of their Burthen:
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and be shall sustain thee; succour, and support thee, Psalm 55.22. He strengthens and succours them, and that answerable to the weight of their Burden:
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He gives them great strength for great Burthens, great succours for great Temptations, and so makes good his Promise to them, not to suffer them to be tempted above what they are enabled to bear, 1 Cor. 10.13. The poor Soul many times cries out, Oh, I shall sink under the Burthen, 'tis too heavy for me to bear:
He gives them great strength for great Burdens, great succours for great Temptations, and so makes good his Promise to them, not to suffer them to be tempted above what they Are enabled to bear, 1 Cor. 10.13. The poor Soul many times cries out, O, I shall sink under the Burden, it's too heavy for me to bear:
Are their sins, the iniquities of their holy Things, a burthen to them? These he bears away for them, Exod. 28.38. Are the reinainders of original Corruption a burthen to them? These make them groan indeed;
are their Sins, the iniquities of their holy Things, a burden to them? These he bears away for them, Exod 28.38. are the reinainders of original Corruption a burden to them? These make them groan indeed;
Oh how should this comfort the hearts of Saints? And how should it draw and allure sinners to him? O, Sirs, will you sink under your burthens, rather than have Christ to bear them for you? Oh be not so cruel to your own Souls!
O how should this Comfort the hearts of Saints? And how should it draw and allure Sinners to him? O, Sirs, will you sink under your burdens, rather than have christ to bear them for you? O be not so cruel to your own Souls!
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Christ has promised to be with his People, and to minister comforts to them in their afflictions, Isa. 43.2. When thou passest through the Waters, I'l be with thee;
christ has promised to be with his People, and to minister comforts to them in their afflictions, Isaiah 43.2. When thou passest through the Waters, I'll be with thee;
The truth is, Christ is never more with his People, and he usually never communicates more of his Love and Consolations to them than when in Affliction:
The truth is, christ is never more with his People, and he usually never communicates more of his Love and Consolations to them than when in Affliction:
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Then usually 'tis that they have the sweetest embraces of his Bosom, then they have the clearest sights, the fullest tasts, the choicest and most ominent sealings of his love to them:
Then usually it's that they have the Sweetest embraces of his Bosom, then they have the Clearest sights, the Fullest tastes, the Choicest and most ominent sealings of his love to them:
his lest hand is under their h•al, and his right hand doth embrace them, Cant. 2.4, 5, 6. Then he ministers his strongest Consolations to them, comforting them in all their tribulations, 2 Cor. 1.4, 5. The truth is, their sharpest Afflictions are but to prepare them for his sweetest Consolations;
his lest hand is under their h•al, and his right hand does embrace them, Cant 2.4, 5, 6. Then he Ministers his Strongest Consolations to them, comforting them in all their tribulations, 2 Cor. 1.4, 5. The truth is, their Sharpest Afflictions Are but to prepare them for his Sweetest Consolations;
and Christ and the Cross (sayes he) are sweet company: This, viz. Christs love and presence with his People in their Afflictions, is what turns their night into day, their darkness into light, their pains into ease, their sorrows into joys, their losses into gains;
and christ and the Cross (Says he) Are sweet company: This, viz. Christ love and presence with his People in their Afflictions, is what turns their night into day, their darkness into Light, their pains into ease, their sorrows into Joys, their losses into gains;
makes them all work together for good to them, according to that great Oracle, Rom. 8.23. All things shall work together for good to them that love God.
makes them all work together for good to them, according to that great Oracle, Rom. 8.23. All things shall work together for good to them that love God.
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Or, as you may read it, I have made a choice one of thee in the Furnace of Affliction, Isa. 48.10. Hereby he makes them partakers of his holiness, Heb. 12.10. By this he purgeth away their iniquity, and taketh away their sin, Isa. 27.9. In short, hereby he humbles them, and seals instruction to them;
Or, as you may read it, I have made a choice one of thee in the Furnace of Affliction, Isaiah 48.10. Hereby he makes them partakers of his holiness, Hebrew 12.10. By this he Purgeth away their iniquity, and Takes away their since, Isaiah 27.9. In short, hereby he humbles them, and Seals instruction to them;
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Our light Afflictions, which are but for a moment, (sayes the Apostle) work out for us a far more exceeding and an eternal weight of Glory, 2 Cor. 4.17. Thus he sanctisies all;
Our Light Afflictions, which Are but for a moment, (Says the Apostle) work out for us a Far more exceeding and an Eternal weight of Glory, 2 Cor. 4.17. Thus he sanctisies all;
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And doubtless, there is many a Soul who may and must say, That next to Christ, his Afflictions have, through his Grace and Blessing, been his best Mercies.
And doubtless, there is many a Soul who may and must say, That next to christ, his Afflictions have, through his Grace and Blessing, been his best mercies.
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O how should this draw Souls to Christ, and allure them into a Marriage-Covenant with him? Poor Soul, it may be that which keeps thee from Christ, is the fear of what Afflictions thou mayest meet with in his wayes:
O how should this draw Souls to christ, and allure them into a Marriage covenant with him? Poor Soul, it may be that which keeps thee from christ, is the Fear of what Afflictions thou Mayest meet with in his ways:
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for a man to die in his sins, to be separated from God for ever, to have infiniteness and eternity combined against thee? Is there any Trouble or Affliction like to the torments of the Infernal Pit,
for a man to die in his Sins, to be separated from God for ever, to have infiniteness and eternity combined against thee? Is there any Trouble or Affliction like to the torments of the Infernal Pit,
and being the object of infinite Wrath for ever? and yet this will be the lot at last of all that close not with Christ in a Marriage-relation. (2.) What ever Afflictions thou mayest meet withal in the way of Christ, closing with him, he sweetens all for thee;
and being the Object of infinite Wrath for ever? and yet this will be the lot At last of all that close not with christ in a Marriage relation. (2.) What ever Afflictions thou Mayest meet withal in the Way of christ, closing with him, he sweetens all for thee;
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and that so as that thou wouldest not have been without them for a World: Oh scare not at the Cross, but close in with Christ. VI. He subdues all their enemies for them:
and that so as that thou Wouldst not have been without them for a World: O scare not At the Cross, but close in with christ. VI. He subdues all their enemies for them:
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they have many Enemies, and mighty Enemies, Enemies within, and Enemies without, and all in a confederacy against them to destroy them, to destroy their Lives, to destroy their Graces, to destroy their Peace and Comforts, to destroy their Souls and Happiness for ever;
they have many Enemies, and mighty Enemies, Enemies within, and Enemies without, and all in a confederacy against them to destroy them, to destroy their Lives, to destroy their Graces, to destroy their Peace and Comforts, to destroy their Souls and Happiness for ever;
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He makes them Conquerors, yea more than Conquerors over all, Rom. 8.37. He makes them so to conquer them, as sooner or later to gain by all their conflicts and oppositions:
He makes them Conquerors, yea more than Conquerors over all, Rom. 8.37. He makes them so to conquer them, as sooner or later to gain by all their conflicts and oppositions:
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Hence he is said to have condemned sin in the flesh; he for sin, condemned sin in the flesh, Rom. 8.3. i. e. He by being made a Sacrifice for Sin, hath killed and subdued Sin, past a sentence of Death and Condemnation upon Sin for ever:
Hence he is said to have condemned since in the Flesh; he for since, condemned since in the Flesh, Rom. 8.3. i. e. He by being made a Sacrifice for since, hath killed and subdued since, passed a sentence of Death and Condemnation upon since for ever:
And this Paul, acted by the Spirit of Faith, could triumph in, even whilst he was in the sharpest conflicts with sin, Rom. 7.23, 24, 25. I thank God through Christ, (sayes he);
And this Paul, acted by the Spirit of Faith, could triumph in, even while he was in the Sharpest conflicts with since, Rom. 7.23, 24, 25. I thank God through christ, (Says he);
When shall I see the wholly decourted, and Christ wholly put in thy room? And who that have any acquaintance with themselves, do not find cause to cry out in like manner? Oh this Self, this wretched Self,
When shall I see thee wholly decurted, and christ wholly put in thy room? And who that have any acquaintance with themselves, do not find cause to cry out in like manner? O this Self, this wretched Self,
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the Men of the World, the Things of the World, the Frowns of the World, the Flatteries of the World, they all one way or other fight against them, and are Enemies to them.
the Men of the World, the Things of the World, the Frowns of the World, the Flatteries of the World, they all one Way or other fight against them, and Are Enemies to them.
But this Enemy also Christ has subdued and conquered for them, and he has told them so much for their comfort, under the oppositions they meet with from it; Job. 16.23.
But this Enemy also christ has subdued and conquered for them, and he has told them so much for their Comfort, under the oppositions they meet with from it; Job. 16.23.
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And as he has conquered it for us, so he will enable us, closing with him, by Faith to conquer it: so 1 John 5.4. This is the victory which overcometh the World, even our Faith:
And as he has conquered it for us, so he will enable us, closing with him, by Faith to conquer it: so 1 John 5.4. This is the victory which Overcometh the World, even our Faith:
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an Adversary that goes about like a roaring Lyon, seeking whom he may devour, 1 Pet. 5.8. He is a subtil, a potent, a malicious, a cruel, and an indefatigable Enemy:
an Adversary that Goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour, 1 Pet. 5.8. He is a subtle, a potent, a malicious, a cruel, and an indefatigable Enemy:
that is, the Devil, Heb. 2.14. and to have spoiled Principalities and Powers, and to have made a shew of them openly on his Cross, tryumphing over them, Col. 2.15. dragging them at his Charriot-Wheels;
that is, the devil, Hebrew 2.14. and to have spoiled Principalities and Powers, and to have made a show of them openly on his Cross, triumphing over them, Col. 2.15. dragging them At his Charriot-Wheels;
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The God of Peace shall tread Satan under your feet shortly, Rom. 16.20. Shortly, Soul, the Devil shall vex thee no more, molest thee no more, infest and annoy thee by his temptations no more.
The God of Peace shall tread Satan under your feet shortly, Rom. 16.20. Shortly, Soul, the devil shall vex thee no more, molest thee no more, infest and annoy thee by his temptations no more.
and 'tis the last Enemy that is to be destroyed, so the Apostle tells us, 1 Cor. 15.26. and in it self considered, a terrible Enemy 'tis, 'tis the King of terrors, Job 18.14.
and it's the last Enemy that is to be destroyed, so the Apostle tells us, 1 Cor. 15.26. and in it self considered, a terrible Enemy it's, it's the King of terrors, Job 18.14.
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the Apostle did so, 1 Cor. 15.55, 56, 57. Death (sayes he) is swallowed up in victory, O Death, where is thy Sting? O Grave, where is thy Victory? The sting of Death is Sin, the strength of Sin is the Law,
the Apostle did so, 1 Cor. 15.55, 56, 57. Death (Says he) is swallowed up in victory, Oh Death, where is thy Sting? O Grave, where is thy Victory? The sting of Death is since, the strength of since is the Law,
O what a triumph does he here act over Death through the conquest Christ has gotten over it for him? Truly, this Enemy is so far conquered by him for them, that 'tis become indeed a friend to them;
O what a triumph does he Here act over Death through the conquest christ has got over it for him? Truly, this Enemy is so Far conquered by him for them, that it's become indeed a friend to them;
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and the World, oppose themselves against thee; and thou art often crying out as David in another case, 2 Sam. 3.19. I am weak, and these men, the Sons of Zerviah, are too strong for me:
and the World, oppose themselves against thee; and thou art often crying out as David in Another case, 2 Sam. 3.19. I am weak, and these men, the Sons of Zeruiah, Are too strong for me:
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When the Prophets Servant saw what a great and formidable Host compassed the City, he cryed out, Alas! my Master, what shall we do? And what did his Master answer him? Fear not (said he) for they that be with us, be more than they that be with them, 2 King. 6.15, 16. So poor Soul,
When the prophets Servant saw what a great and formidable Host compassed the city, he cried out, Alas! my Master, what shall we do? And what did his Master answer him? fear not (said he) for they that be with us, be more than they that be with them, 2 King. 6.15, 16. So poor Soul,
and Christ their Husband minds all, and transacts all for them, and that faithfully; Indeed he went thither on purpose to transact their Affairs for them:
and christ their Husband minds all, and transacts all for them, and that faithfully; Indeed he went thither on purpose to transact their Affairs for them:
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and invalidates all, he rebukes Satan, Zach. 3.2. In the first verse we find Joshua standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist (or accuse) him; and in the second verse we have Christ sharply rebuking Satan for his accusation;
and invalidates all, he rebukes Satan, Zach 3.2. In the First verse we find joshua standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing At his right hand to resist (or accuse) him; and in the second verse we have christ sharply rebuking Satan for his accusation;
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Hence he is said to make intercession for them, and that to the overthrowing of all those counterpleas, which Law or Justice can put in against them, Rom. 8.33, 34. Have they sinned,
Hence he is said to make Intercession for them, and that to the overthrowing of all those counterpleas, which Law or justice can put in against them, Rom. 8.33, 34. Have they sinned,
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and he is the propitiation for our sins, 1 Joh. 2.1, 2. While they through weakness and temptation are sinning on Earth, he out of his Grace and Love is pleading with the Father for them in Heaven:
and he is the propitiation for our Sins, 1 John 2.1, 2. While they through weakness and temptation Are sinning on Earth, he out of his Grace and Love is pleading with the Father for them in Heaven:
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Are they wronged and oppressed by Enemies? He avenges all their wrongs: Hence he is said to reprove Kings for their sakes, Psal. 105.14. and elsewhere, to plead their cause against their Enemies, and the like.
are they wronged and oppressed by Enemies? He avenges all their wrongs: Hence he is said to reprove Kings for their sakes, Psalm 105.14. and elsewhere, to plead their cause against their Enemies, and the like.
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Do they need deliverance and salvation out of troubles and distresses? He brings salvation to them, Isa. 63.9. Do they need conduct and guidance through their dissiculties and temptations in the Wilderness of the World? He leads and guides them, He leads Joseph, like a flock, Psal. 80.1. and elsewhere, I will guide thee with mine eye:
Do they need deliverance and salvation out of Troubles and Distresses? He brings salvation to them, Isaiah 63.9. Do they need conduct and guidance through their difficulties and temptations in the Wilderness of the World? He leads and guides them, He leads Joseph, like a flock, Psalm 80.1. and elsewhere, I will guide thee with mine eye:
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and not have compassion upon the Son of her Womb, then he can forget his people, Isa. 49.14, 15, 16. 3. He minds and manages all their concerns for them in their own Souls:
and not have compassion upon the Son of her Womb, then he can forget his people, Isaiah 49.14, 15, 16. 3. He minds and manages all their concerns for them in their own Souls:
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He gives them his Spirit to work all their works in them and for them: He observes what Grace, what Strength, what Counsel, what Comfort they stand in need of,
He gives them his Spirit to work all their works in them and for them: He observes what Grace, what Strength, what Counsel, what Comfort they stand in need of,
Hence he is said to give them Grace and Mercy to help in a time of need, seasonable supplies, Heb. 4.16. and to be both the Author and Finisher of their Faith, Heb. 12.2. He minds and observes, how the great Work goes on in their Souls, and he takes care for the prospering and persecting of it:
Hence he is said to give them Grace and Mercy to help in a time of need, seasonable supplies, Hebrew 4.16. and to be both the Author and Finisher of their Faith, Hebrew 12.2. He minds and observes, how the great Work Goes on in their Souls, and he Takes care for the prospering and persecting of it:
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He makes over a great Joynter to them, Glory, a weight of Glory, an exceeding and an eternal weight of Glory, 2 Cor. 4.17. An Inheritance in Light, Col. 1.12. An Inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and that fadeth not away, 1 Pet. 1.4. A Kingdom, an everlasting Kingdom, an everlasting Kingdom prepared for them before the foundation of the World, Matth. 25.34. A Crown of Life, Rev. 2.10. A Crown of Righteousness, 2 Tim. 4.8. A Crown of Glory, which never fades, never, withers, 1 Pet. 5.4. The truth is, he endows them with all his Riches, with all his Treasures, with all his Dignities, with all the Priviledges of ••s House, with all the Purchases of his Blood, with all the Blessings of his Love, with all the Treasures of Heaven, with all the Glories of Eternity:
He makes over a great Jointer to them, Glory, a weight of Glory, an exceeding and an Eternal weight of Glory, 2 Cor. 4.17. an Inheritance in Light, Col. 1.12. an Inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and that fades not away, 1 Pet. 1.4. A Kingdom, an everlasting Kingdom, an everlasting Kingdom prepared for them before the Foundation of the World, Matthew 25.34. A Crown of Life, Rev. 2.10. A Crown of Righteousness, 2 Tim. 4.8. A Crown of Glory, which never fades, never, withers, 1 Pet. 5.4. The truth is, he endows them with all his Riches, with all his Treasures, with all his Dignities, with all the Privileges of ••s House, with all the Purchases of his Blood, with all the Blessings of his Love, with all the Treasures of Heaven, with all the Glories of Eternity:
Is Heaven and eternal Life worth nothing? Are all the Glories of Eternity of no value? O who are you, that Christ should be willing to instate you into all this? In your selves you are lying in the lap and bosom of Hell, Heirs of Wrath and Condemnation, in danger every moment of sinking into the infernal Pit: But loe!
Is Heaven and Eternal Life worth nothing? are all the Glories of Eternity of no valve? O who Are you, that christ should be willing to instate you into all this? In your selves you Are lying in the lap and bosom of Hell, Heirs of Wrath and Condemnation, in danger every moment of sinking into the infernal Pit: But lo!
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nor ear heard, nor hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive of, 1 Cor. 2.9. Take him therefore, I beseech you, into your most intimate embraces.
nor ear herd, nor hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive of, 1 Cor. 2.9. Take him Therefore, I beseech you, into your most intimate embraces.
So will Sin, or the World, or the Law, to which you are naturally wedded, do such great things for you as Christ will? Will these pay your Debts for you, supply your Wants for you, heal your Wounds for you,
So will since, or the World, or the Law, to which you Are naturally wedded, do such great things for you as christ will? Will these pay your Debts for you, supply your Wants for you, heal your Wounds for you,
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but will he take such as we are into so near a Relation with him? has he any mind, any heart to the business? any mind, any heart? his heart is set upon nothing more, then an Espousal with Sinners;
but will he take such as we Are into so near a Relation with him? has he any mind, any heart to the business? any mind, any heart? his heart is Set upon nothing more, then an Espousal with Sinners;
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in order to the more effectual drawing and alluring of your Souls to Christ, I shall a little in a few particulars open my sweet Lords heart to you in this business:
in order to the more effectual drawing and alluring of your Souls to christ, I shall a little in a few particulars open my sweet lords heart to you in this business:
and withal freely venture his Life in order to his obtaining such or such an one to his Wife, you would easily conclude, that his heart was much set upon an Espousal with her: Lo then!
and withal freely venture his Life in order to his obtaining such or such an one to his Wife, you would Easily conclude, that his heart was much Set upon an Espousal with her: Lo then!
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Christ has greatly denyed and abated himself, he became incarnate, and not only freely ventured, but laid down his Life in order to an Espousal between himself and Sinners;
christ has greatly denied and abated himself, he became incarnate, and not only freely ventured, but laid down his Life in order to an Espousal between himself and Sinners;
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but that we might be capable of, and arrive unto such an happiness, he who in himself was the Eternal Son, freely became incarnate, assumed humane Nature into Union with his Divine Person:
but that we might be capable of, and arrive unto such an happiness, he who in himself was the Eternal Son, freely became incarnate, assumed humane Nature into union with his Divine Person:
and so near is that Union into which the humane Nature is assumed with the Person of the Son of God, as that that Nature hath no subsistence but what it has in his Divine Person,
and so near is that union into which the humane Nature is assumed with the Person of the Son of God, as that that Nature hath no subsistence but what it has in his Divine Person,
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2. He not only became Incarnate, but also freely bled, and dyed in order hereunto, which is a further discovery of his heart herein, being (sayes the Apostle) found in fashion as a Man, he humbled himself,
2. He not only became Incarnate, but also freely bled, and died in order hereunto, which is a further discovery of his heart herein, being (Says the Apostle) found in fashion as a Man, he humbled himself,
but he did all freely, and with much readiness, and enlargedness of Soul: hence he is said to have powred out his Soul unto Death, Isa. 53.12. He seemed in an holy manner prodigal of his Life in the case;
but he did all freely, and with much readiness, and Enlargedness of Soul: hence he is said to have poured out his Soul unto Death, Isaiah 53.12. He seemed in an holy manner prodigal of his Life in the case;
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Oh! how much does this argue his heart to be upon the business? It spake Jacob 's heart to be much set upon Rachel to have her to Wife, that he could be content to undergo so much hard Service for her as he did, even seven years Service.
Oh! how much does this argue his heart to be upon the business? It spoke Jacob is heart to be much Set upon Rachel to have her to Wife, that he could be content to undergo so much hard Service for her as he did, even seven Years Service.
The infinitely beloved Son treads the Wine-press of the Father's wrath, Heaven descends into Hell, glory veils and Eclipses it self under shame and ignominy, the infinitely holy one is made sin;
The infinitely Beloved Son treads the Winepress of the Father's wrath, Heaven descends into Hell, glory veils and Eclipses it self under shame and ignominy, the infinitely holy one is made since;
and making Love to her, following her from day to day with renewed offers and sollicitations, you would conclude his heart was much set upon an Espousal with her:
and making Love to her, following her from day to day with renewed offers and solicitations, you would conclude his heart was much Set upon an Espousal with her:
and make Love to them, and that with all earnestness and pressing importunity, following them with renewed offers and sollicitations from day to day? Now he meets them in this Ordinance,
and make Love to them, and that with all earnestness and pressing importunity, following them with renewed offers and solicitations from day to day? Now he meets them in this Ordinance,
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even the sure mercies of David, Isa. 55.2, 3. And again, turn ye, turn ye, wh• will ye d••, O house of •srael; Ezek. 33.11. I have no pleasure in your damnation;
even the sure Mercies of David, Isaiah 55.2, 3. And again, turn you, turn you, wh• will you d••, Oh house of •srael; Ezekiel 33.11. I have no pleasure in your damnation;
why will you dye? is not lise better then death? is not Heaven better then Hell? is not my love better then a Lust? are not the Pleasures of any Presence, and at my right hand, which are for evermore, better then the pleasures of sin, which are but for a seasor, a short season? why will you dye? is there •o•b 〈 ◊ 〉 in Gil•ed, is there no Physsitian there? am not I able to save you to the uttermost? and are not my Arms wide open to receive you? have not I dyed for that very end, that you might live? look, here's my Blood, here are my Wounds;
why will you die? is not lise better then death? is not Heaven better then Hell? is not my love better then a Lust? Are not the Pleasures of any Presence, and At my right hand, which Are for evermore, better then the pleasures of since, which Are but for a seasor, a short season? why will you die? is there •o•b 〈 ◊ 〉 in Gil•ed, is there no Physsitian there? am not I able to save you to the uttermost? and Are not my Arms wide open to receive you? have not I died for that very end, that you might live? look, here's my Blood, Here Are my Wounds;
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and then see, if you can find in your hearts to refuse me any longer? In short, would you not lose all your cost and all your labour? would you enjoy good, the best good, the most sat is sying good? have you any mind to life and would you have your souls live for ever? have you any mind to my Covenant,
and then see, if you can find in your hearts to refuse me any longer? In short, would you not loose all your cost and all your labour? would you enjoy good, the best good, the most sat is sying good? have you any mind to life and would you have your Souls live for ever? have you any mind to my Covenant,
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O Jerusalem, Jerusalem (says he) how often would I have gathered thee? Math. 23.37. the repetition of the name shews the depth of his love and commiseration towards them:
Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Says he) how often would I have gathered thee? Math. 23.37. the repetition of the name shows the depth of his love and commiseration towards them:
but upon terms of Grace & Love: Look unto me, and be saved, all ye ends of the Earth, Isa. 45.22. Hot, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the Waters, and he that hath no money;
but upon terms of Grace & Love: Look unto me, and be saved, all you ends of the Earth, Isaiah 45.22. Hight, every one that Thirsteth, come you to the Waters, and he that hath no money;
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come ye, buy, and eat, yea, come buy Wine, and Milk without money, and without price, Isa. 55.1. Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest; Mat. 11.28. Whoever is a thirst, let him come unto me, and drink, Joh. 7.37.
come you, buy, and eat, yea, come buy Wine, and Milk without money, and without price, Isaiah 55.1. Come unto me all you that Are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest; Mathew 11.28. Whoever is a thirst, let him come unto me, and drink, John 7.37.
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And again, Whoever will, let him come, and take of the Water of Life freely, Rev. 22.17. Mark, all, every one, whoever will, though never so vile, and sinful;
And again, Whoever will, let him come, and take of the Water of Life freely, Rev. 22.17. Mark, all, every one, whoever will, though never so vile, and sinful;
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How affectionately does he beseech, and intreat them? The tender trembling Child cannot more affectionately intreat and beseech his offended Father to spare him,
How affectionately does he beseech, and entreat them? The tender trembling Child cannot more affectionately entreat and beseech his offended Father to spare him,
Now then, we are Embassadors for Christ (sayes the Apostle) as though God did beseech you by us, we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God: 2 Cor. 5.20. Pray mark, here is praying, and beseeching;
Now then, we Are ambassadors for christ (Says the Apostle) as though God did beseech you by us, we pray you in Christ's stead, be you reconciled to God: 2 Cor. 5.20. Pray mark, Here is praying, and beseeching;
and is it not thus with Christ towards poor Sinners? O, how long does he wait upon them? how often does he renew the offers of his Love to them? And what affronts, indignities,
and is it not thus with christ towards poor Sinners? O, how long does he wait upon them? how often does he renew the offers of his Love to them? And what affronts, indignities,
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a People that are daily loading me with their sins and provocations, a People that will not let me go one day without affronting me, and that to my face;
a People that Are daily loading me with their Sins and provocations, a People that will not let me go one day without affronting me, and that to my face;
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so much is held forth in Jo. 6.27: Labour not for the Meat that perisheth, but for that which endures unto Everlasting life, which the Son of man shall, [ mark ] shall give unto you; for him hath God the Father Sealed:
so much is held forth in John 6.27: Labour not for the Meat that Perishes, but for that which endures unto Everlasting life, which the Son of man shall, [ mark ] shall give unto you; for him hath God the Father Sealed:
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in a word, in that Covenant (by Divines called the Covenant of Redemption) which past between the Father and Jesus Christ from Eternity concerning the Salvation of Sinners, Christ became bound to the Father to receive all that should come to him, and he will be faithful.
in a word, in that Covenant (by Divines called the Covenant of Redemption) which passed between the Father and jesus christ from Eternity Concerning the Salvation of Sinners, christ became bound to the Father to receive all that should come to him, and he will be faithful.
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and how often has he renewed this Bond of his? yea, and that it might be Firm and valid to our Faith as well as in it self, he hath hereunto added his Seal,
and how often has he renewed this Bound of his? yea, and that it might be Firm and valid to our Faith as well as in it self, he hath hereunto added his Seal,
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and they that bear shall live, Joh 5.24, 25. As I live, was the form of God's Oath in the oll Testament, & he there Swears he hath no pleasure in the death of Sinners,
and they that bear shall live, John 5.24, 25. As I live, was the from of God's Oath in the oll Testament, & he there Swears he hath no pleasure in the death of Sinners,
but had rather they would 〈 ◊ 〉 and live, Ezek. 33.11. and verily, verily is the form of Christs Oath in the new Testament, and he there (you see) Swears that Souls shall live coming to him.
but had rather they would 〈 ◊ 〉 and live, Ezekiel 33.11. and verily, verily is the from of Christ Oath in the new Testament, and he there (you see) Swears that Souls shall live coming to him.
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and Oh how firm may their Faith stand upon all this? and what horred wickedness must it be so much as once to question it? true neither his seal nor his Oath addes any thing to the truth and certainty of the promise in it self;
and O how firm may their Faith stand upon all this? and what horred wickedness must it be so much as once to question it? true neither his seal nor his Oath adds any thing to the truth and certainty of the promise in it self;
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so the Apostle tells us, Heb. 6.17, 18. God willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise, the immutability of his Councell confirmed it by an Oath, that by two immutable things wherein it was impossible for God to lye, we might have strong consolation who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us.
so the Apostle tells us, Hebrew 6.17, 18. God willing more abundantly to show unto the Heirs of promise, the immutability of his Council confirmed it by an Oath, that by two immutable things wherein it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope Set before us.
and how much does this argue his heart to be in the business? O let none ever say, will Christ accept and receive me coming to him? for indeed Bonds bind him so to do:
and how much does this argue his heart to be in the business? O let none ever say, will christ accept and receive me coming to him? for indeed Bonds bind him so to do:
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and are stated with you, yet if you have a mind to me, and an Espousal with me, assure your selves, that nothing shall obstruct your acceptance with me, nothing shall shut up my Bosome against you;
and Are stated with you, yet if you have a mind to me, and an Espousal with me, assure your selves, that nothing shall obstruct your acceptance with me, nothing shall shut up my Bosom against you;
Oh, what encouragement is here? Come to Christ, and close with Christ in a Marriage-Covenant, who would not do that, may some say? but alas there are a thousand things that will hinder the Match,
O, what encouragement is Here? Come to christ, and close with christ in a Marriage covenant, who would not do that, may Some say? but alas there Are a thousand things that will hinder the Match,
poor soul, this is apparently the plea and Language of unbelief, and let it be silenced for ever, Christ having (as thou seest) fully assured us of the contrary:
poor soul, this is apparently the plea and Language of unbelief, and let it be silenced for ever, christ having (as thou See) Fully assured us of the contrary:
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But besides, what is it that thou fearest, (or that any soul can fear) will stand between Christ and thee, to hinder an Espousal with him? Bring forth thy strong pleas,
But beside, what is it that thou Fearest, (or that any soul can Fear) will stand between christ and thee, to hinder an Espousal with him? Bring forth thy strong pleasant,
so meanness and baseness is no hinderance in this case: Men indeed mind Honour and greatness, they will have such as are sutable to themselves: But 'tis otherwise with Christ:
so meanness and baseness is no hindrance in this case: Men indeed mind Honour and greatness, they will have such as Are suitable to themselves: But it's otherwise with christ:
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Behold thy time was the time of love, he Marries them to himself in an Everlasting Covenant, I spread my Skirt over thee (sayes he) and covered thy makedness, yea, I swear unto thee, and entred into Covenant with thee, and thou becamest mine:
Behold thy time was the time of love, he Marries them to himself in an Everlasting Covenant, I spread my Skirt over thee (Says he) and covered thy makedness, yea, I swear unto thee, and entered into Covenant with thee, and thou becamest mine:
He has promised to pardon great sins, and to accept notwithstanding great sins, in case the soul be but willing 〈 ◊ 〉 non (says he) And let us Reason together,
He has promised to pardon great Sins, and to accept notwithstanding great Sins, in case the soul be but willing 〈 ◊ 〉 non (Says he) And let us Reason together,
though your sins are as Scar•e•, 〈 ◊ 〉 shall he white as Snow; though they are red like Crimson, they shall he as Hool, Isa. 1.18. Though your Sins are as Scarlet. and as Crims••, i. e.
though your Sins Are as Scar•e•, 〈 ◊ 〉 shall he white as Snow; though they Are read like Crimson, they shall he as Holy, Isaiah 1.18. Though your Sins Are as Scarlet. and as Crims••, i. e.
These surely were great Sinners, and their sins of a hainous crying nature, and yet at the 25 v. what a full promise of pardon does he make to them? I even 1, am he that blotteth out thy Transgressions for mine own sake,
These surely were great Sinners, and their Sins of a heinous crying nature, and yet At the 25 v. what a full promise of pardon does he make to them? I even 1, am he that blots out thy Transgressions for mine own sake,
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Poor Soul, what shall I say? Hast thou abundantly sinned? Hast thou multiplied sins? He has promised abandantly to pardon, and to nothing p••dons, Isa. 55.7.
Poor Soul, what shall I say? Hast thou abundantly sinned? Hast thou multiplied Sins? He has promised abandantly to pardon, and to nothing p••dons, Isaiah 55.7.
Art thou guilty of all manner of sins, and to thy other sins hast thou added Blasphemy? He has promised, that all manner of sin and Bl••phemy shall be for given,
Art thou guilty of all manner of Sins, and to thy other Sins hast thou added Blasphemy? He has promised, that all manner of since and Bl••phemy shall be for given,
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except that against the holy Ghost, (which thy complaining of the greatness of thy sins argues thou art not guilty of) Mat. 12.31. O Soul, be not discouraged because of the greatness of thy sins:
except that against the holy Ghost, (which thy complaining of the greatness of thy Sins argues thou art not guilty of) Mathew 12.31. O Soul, be not discouraged Because of the greatness of thy Sins:
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And the greater thy sins are, the greater will be the Glory of Christ's grace (which is what he Aims at) in receiving of thee into so near and Glorious a Relation with himself, as this is:
And the greater thy Sins Are, the greater will be the Glory of Christ's grace (which is what he Aims At) in receiving of thee into so near and Glorious a Relation with himself, as this is:
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hereby thou hast lost much sweet communion, which thou might. est have enjoyed; hereby Christ's heart has been much grieved, which might have been prevented;
hereby thou hast lost much sweet communion, which thou might. est have enjoyed; hereby Christ's heart has been much grieved, which might have been prevented;
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Thus 'tis every way very sad, that thou hast thus neglected and refused Christ, but yet neither shall this stand between him and thee in case thou art willing to be Espoused to him:
Thus it's every Way very sad, that thou hast thus neglected and refused christ, but yet neither shall this stand between him and thee in case thou art willing to be Espoused to him:
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For this see, Prov. 1.20, 21, 22, 23. Wisdom Cryeth without, she uttereth her voice in the Streets, she cryeth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates, in the City she uttereth her words, saying:
For this see, Curae 1.20, 21, 22, 23. Wisdom Cries without, she utters her voice in the Streets, she Cries in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates, in the city she utters her words, saying:
and yet here he renewes those offers to them, wherein he tells them, that none of all their refusals should prejudice their acceptance with him, in case they are willing to be his:
and yet Here he renews those offers to them, wherein he tells them, that none of all their refusals should prejudice their acceptance with him, in case they Are willing to be his:
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and stand it out long against the offers of Christ and his grace, e're they close with him, who yet are received & embraced by him? Be not therefore discouraged, poor soul,
and stand it out long against the offers of christ and his grace, ever they close with him, who yet Are received & embraced by him? Be not Therefore discouraged, poor soul,
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because of thy former neglects and refusals of Christ, but throw thy self into the Arms of his love, which thou wilt certainly find wide open to receive, and Embrace thee.
Because of thy former neglects and refusals of christ, but throw thy self into the Arms of his love, which thou wilt Certainly find wide open to receive, and Embrace thee.
Possibly thou hast souretimes been on thy way towards Christ, thou hast had some workings, some good Resolutions and affections within thee for him, I,
Possibly thou hast souretimes been on thy Way towards christ, thou hast had Some workings, Some good Resolutions and affections within thee for him, I,
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And yet after all this, thou hast revolted and Back-sliden from him, Playing the Harlot with many lovers, which makes thee fear, that he will now reject thee, shouldest thou goe to him:
And yet After all this, thou hast revolted and Backslidden from him, Playing the Harlot with many lovers, which makes thee Fear, that he will now reject thee, Shouldst thou go to him:
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And the truth is, this also is very sad: For hereby Christ has been eminently Dishonoured, and thy Soul has been eminently endangered: But yet be not discouraged;
And the truth is, this also is very sad: For hereby christ has been eminently Dishonoured, and thy Soul has been eminently endangered: But yet be not discouraged;
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Christ offers himself and his grace to such, as these; he promises to heal Back-slidings, Jer. 3.1. Though thou hast played the Harlot with many lovers;
christ offers himself and his grace to such, as these; he promises to heal Backslidings, Jer. 3.1. Though thou hast played the Harlot with many lovers;
therefore be not discouraged, but go to him, and he will not cast thee out: Well soul, Here's encouragement enough for thee notwithstanding all thy Vileness, Sinfulness, and unworthiness;
Therefore be not discouraged, but go to him, and he will not cast thee out: Well soul, Here's encouragement enough for thee notwithstanding all thy Vileness, Sinfulness, and unworthiness;
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What dost thou think of Manasseth, who was a Sorcerer, and an Idolater? What dost thou think of Paul, who was a Persecuter and a Blasphemer? What dost thou think of Mary Magdalen, who had seven Devils in her? What dost thou think of Rahab, who was an Harlot? What dost thou think of multitudes of those, who Crucified Christ,
What dost thou think of Manasseh, who was a Sorcerer, and an Idolater? What dost thou think of Paul, who was a Persecutor and a Blasphemer? What dost thou think of Marry Magdalen, who had seven Devils in her? What dost thou think of Rahab, who was an Harlot? What dost thou think of Multitudes of those, who crucified christ,
& 10. who were Drunkards, Thieves, Murderers, Adulterers, Idolaters, abusers of themselves with Mankind, and the like? What dost thou think of them? Titus 3.3.
& 10. who were Drunkards, Thieves, Murderers, Adulterers, Idolaters, Abusers of themselves with Mankind, and the like? What dost thou think of them? Titus 3.3.
they lay under the same pollution, they wallowed in the same Blood, they were filled with the same Spirit of opposition against God and his wayes, that thou dost, and art;
they lay under the same pollution, they wallowed in the same Blood, they were filled with the same Spirit of opposition against God and his ways, that thou dost, and art;
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and there is Mary Magdalen, that had seven Devils among the Saints of the most High, who are filled even to overflowing with the seven Spirits of God.
and there is Marry Magdalen, that had seven Devils among the Saints of the most High, who Are filled even to overflowing with the seven Spirits of God.
Cast thy self therefore fully upon him notwithstanding all, not doubting thine acceptance with him. 6. Such is the heart of Christ, and so set upon an Espousal with sinners,
Cast thy self Therefore Fully upon him notwithstanding all, not doubting thine acceptance with him. 6. Such is the heart of christ, and so Set upon an Espousal with Sinners,
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These are Christ's words, and in them he tells you where he was, and what he had been doing from Eternity, he was with the Father, and rejoyced before him;
These Are Christ's words, and in them he tells you where he was, and what he had been doing from Eternity, he was with the Father, and rejoiced before him;
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the day of Espousals between Christ and a poor Sinner, is a day of gladness and rejoyceing to the Father, a day of gladness and rejoycing to the blessed Spirit, a day of gladness and rejoycing to the Holy Angels,
the day of Espousals between christ and a poor Sinner, is a day of gladness and rejoicing to the Father, a day of gladness and rejoicing to the blessed Spirit, a day of gladness and rejoicing to the Holy Angels,
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Hence he complains, as he doe; Jo. 5.41. You will not come to me that you might have life, and Mat. 23.37. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, how often would I have gathered thee, and thou wouldst not:
Hence he complains, as he do; John 5.41. You will not come to me that you might have life, and Mathew 23.37. Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem, how often would I have gathered thee, and thou Wouldst not:
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He speaks complainingly, & as one grieved at heart, at their neglects of him, yea this was that which made him Weep as he did over Jerusalem •uks. 19.41, 42. Behold the joy of the whole Earth weeping!
He speaks complainingly, & as one grieved At heart, At their neglects of him, yea this was that which made him Weep as he did over Jerusalem •uks. 19.41, 42. Behold the joy of the Whole Earth weeping!
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Oh how should this draw souls to him? Sinner, why may not this day be made the day of the gladness of Christ's heart, by being a day of Espousals between him and thee? He has seen many a day of grief of heart,
O how should this draw Souls to him? Sinner, why may not this day be made the day of the gladness of Christ's heart, by being a day of Espousals between him and thee? He has seen many a day of grief of heart,
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'Tis otherwise with Christ, he did rejoyce in the thoughts of it from all Eternity, he does rejoyce in the being and accomplishment of it here in time,
It's otherwise with christ, he did rejoice in the thoughts of it from all Eternity, he does rejoice in the being and accomplishment of it Here in time,
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or shall it not? Soul, what answer must I give my Lord and Master that sent me to thee? 'Tis but a little while and he will call both thee and me to an account concerning these things,
or shall it not? Soul, what answer must I give my Lord and Master that sent me to thee? It's but a little while and he will call both thee and me to an account Concerning these things,
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A deep sense of our Estrangement from Christ, and of our misery by reason of that estrangement, is one good step towards a conjugal-Union and relation to him,
A deep sense of our Estrangement from christ, and of our misery by reason of that estrangement, is one good step towards a conjugal-Union and Relation to him,
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1. Labour to be deeply sensible of your estrangment from Christ by nature: Naturally we are all strangers to Christ, strangers to all conjugal-Union & Communion with him:
1. Labour to be deeply sensible of your Estrangement from christ by nature: Naturally we Are all Strangers to christ, Strangers to all conjugal-Union & Communion with him:
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Naturally we are at Enmity with Christ, and with every thing that is his, with his Person, with his Presence, with his Spirit, with his Kingdome, with his Lawes and Ordinances, with his Graces, with his Righteousness, and the like:
Naturally we Are At Enmity with christ, and with every thing that is his, with his Person, with his Presence, with his Spirit, with his Kingdom, with his Laws and Ordinances, with his Graces, with his Righteousness, and the like:
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His person is too holy for us, his presence, too pure, his Spirit too convincing, his Kingdom to Spiritual, his Laws and Ordinances too strict, his Graces too bright, his Righteousness to opposite to self;
His person is too holy for us, his presence, too pure, his Spirit too convincing, his Kingdom to Spiritual, his Laws and Ordinances too strict, his Graces too bright, his Righteousness to opposite to self;
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Touching the Gospel they are Enemies, sayes the Apostle, which is spoken of the Jews, but true of all by nature, Rom. 11.28. We would live, but not by Christ:
Touching the Gospel they Are Enemies, Says the Apostle, which is spoken of the jews, but true of all by nature, Rom. 11.28. We would live, but not by christ:
As we are all naturally with out Christ; so our misery herein is exceeding great: So much the Apostle holds forth, in the place before quoted, Ephe. 2.12. Where he speakes of our being without Christ, as our misery;
As we Are all naturally with out christ; so our misery herein is exceeding great: So much the Apostle holds forth, in the place before quoted, Ephes 2.12. Where he speaks of our being without christ, as our misery;
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and the inlet and Foundation of all is, their and our being without Christ: As to have Christ (says a learned Interpreter upon this place) is the Foundation of all good;
and the inlet and Foundation of all is, their and our being without christ: As to have christ (Says a learned Interpreter upon this place) is the Foundation of all good;
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1. Being without Christ, you are destitute of all good, you are without Life, without Grace, without Peace without Pardon, without Comfort, without Righteousness, without Heaven, without Salvation, without Hope, and without God (as you have it in the same place) Eph. 2.2.
1. Being without christ, you Are destitute of all good, you Are without Life, without Grace, without Peace without Pardon, without Comfort, without Righteousness, without Heaven, without Salvation, without Hope, and without God (as you have it in the same place) Ephesians 2.2.
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed, saith he himself to the Jews, Je. 8.36. They were Glorying in their privilidge, that they were Obrahams seed, and never were in Bondage to any man:
If the Son Therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed, Says he himself to the jews, Yes 8.36. They were Glorying in their privilidge, that they were Obrahams seed, and never were in Bondage to any man:
This is such a Bondage as that the Bondage of Israel under their task-makers in Egypt, and the bondage of Turkish slaves, who are kept at the Oar and Galley is freedom to it:
This is such a Bondage as that the Bondage of Israel under their task-makers in Egypt, and the bondage of Turkish slaves, who Are kept At the Oar and Galley is freedom to it:
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Know ye not (sayes the Apostle:) that except Christ be in you, ye are Reprohates; 2 Cor. 13.5. Know ye not? As if he should say, 'tis a most clear, manifest, and evident truth, that unless you have Union with Christ, you are Reprobates;
Know you not (Says the Apostle:) that except christ be in you, you Are Reprobates; 2 Cor. 13.5. Know you not? As if he should say, it's a most clear, manifest, and evident truth, that unless you have union with christ, you Are Reprobates;
the other are cast out (as you may see in the sequel of the Chap:) Besides, all our acceptation with God is in Christ, and through Christ, Eph. 1.6. Out of him therefore we are in a state of rejection:
the other Are cast out (as you may see in the sequel of the Chap:) Beside, all our acceptation with God is in christ, and through christ, Ephesians 1.6. Out of him Therefore we Are in a state of rejection:
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For it is Written, cursed is every one that continueth not in all things that are Written in the Book of the Law to do them, Gal. 3, 10. The Law has no pitty, no sparing for offenders;
For it is Written, cursed is every one that Continueth not in all things that Are Written in the Book of the Law to do them, Gal. 3, 10. The Law has no pity, no sparing for offenders;
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Blessings are accur'st to us, Mal. 2.2. We read in Scripture of the people of God 's curse; and thou art one of them, Soul, who ever thou art, that art out of Christ:
Blessings Are accur'st to us, Malachi 2.2. We read in Scripture of the people of God is curse; and thou art one of them, Soul, who ever thou art, that art out of christ:
but such as are found in him, are under a Marriage-Covenant with him? those his Blood cleanses from all sin, 1 Jo. 1.7. and in him have they redemption through his Blood, even the for giveness of sin, Eph. 1.7.
but such as Are found in him, Are under a Marriage covenant with him? those his Blood cleanses from all since, 1 John 1.7. and in him have they redemption through his Blood, even the for giveness of since, Ephesians 1.7.
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As for others, he tells them plainly they shall die in their sins, Jo. 8.24. O, how sad a condition is this? Soul, thou art guilty of multitudes of sins, the least of which has evil enough in it to damn thee eternally:
As for Others, he tells them plainly they shall die in their Sins, John 8.24. O, how sad a condition is this? Soul, thou art guilty of Multitudes of Sins, the least of which has evil enough in it to damn thee eternally:
And as he is ever sinning, so he is ever treasuring up wrath unto himself, Ro. 2.5. O, how sad a condition is this? This is Dura necessitas (as Austin calls it) and speaks a mans condition to be very doleful:
And as he is ever sinning, so he is ever treasuring up wrath unto himself, Ro. 2.5. O, how sad a condition is this? This is Dura Necessity (as Austin calls it) and speaks a men condition to be very doleful:
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And is not that sad? you are under an obligation to much Duty, and being without Christ, you are under an utter impossibility of performing any of it acceptably:
And is not that sad? you Are under an obligation to much Duty, and being without christ, you Are under an utter impossibility of performing any of it acceptably:
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You are under a judgment of condemnation, and being without Christ you have nothing that can secure you one day, one hour, one moment more on this side everlasting Burnings:
You Are under a judgement of condemnation, and being without christ you have nothing that can secure you one day, one hour, one moment more on this side everlasting Burnings:
so much Christ himself tells us, in that known place, Joh. 16.8, 9. he, sayes he (speaking of the Spirit, whom he promised to send) shall convince the World of sin,
so much christ himself tells us, in that known place, John 16.8, 9. he, Says he (speaking of the Spirit, whom he promised to send) shall convince the World of since,
He shall convince them of that grand sin of unbelief (as a learned man expounds it) as if Christ should say, he shall make men see the black and hainous nature of the sin of rejecting me, and my Love:
He shall convince them of that grand since of unbelief (as a learned man expounds it) as if christ should say, he shall make men see the black and heinous nature of the since of rejecting me, and my Love:
but this command of his is a great, signal, and eminent command: So St John tells us, 1 Joh. 3.23. This is his commandment, that we believe on the Name of his Son Jesus Christ whom he hath sent:
but this command of his is a great, signal, and eminent command: So Saint John tells us, 1 John 3.23. This is his Commandment, that we believe on the Name of his Son jesus christ whom he hath sent:
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but to receive and embrace Christ offering himself in the Gospel to us, and to live upon him, having so received and embraced him? Now (sayes he) this is his commandment, his great, his special commandment, his commandment in a most signal, & eminent manner;
but to receive and embrace christ offering himself in the Gospel to us, and to live upon him, having so received and embraced him? Now (Says he) this is his Commandment, his great, his special Commandment, his Commandment in a most signal, & eminent manner;
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and Christ himself asserts the same thing, Joh. 6.28, 29. In the 28 v. They ask him, what shall we do, that we may works the Work of God? His answer in the 29. v. is, This is the Work of God, that ye believe on him, whom he hath sent: i. e.
and christ himself asserts the same thing, John 6.28, 29. In the 28 v. They ask him, what shall we do, that we may works the Work of God? His answer in the 29. v. is, This is the Work of God, that you believe on him, whom he hath sent: i. e.
That ye receive and embrace me, and live upon me, by believing: This is [ the ] Work of God, the great work which he commands you, and expects from you:
That you receive and embrace me, and live upon me, by believing: This is [ the ] Work of God, the great work which he commands you, and expects from you:
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Believing (as Calvin observes upon this place) is not called the Work of God; because 'tis of Gods operation (as you have it else where) or that which God works in us;
Believing (as calvin observes upon this place) is not called the Work of God; Because it's of God's operation (as you have it Else where) or that which God works in us;
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but because 'tis the great thing which he commands, and requires of us. To reject, and refuse Christ then, is a sin against a signal and emenient command;
but Because it's the great thing which he commands, and requires of us. To reject, and refuse christ then, is a since against a signal and emenient command;
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1. The neglect and refusal of Christ, and his love, is a sin against a clear and express command of God, a command wherein the authority of God does peculiarly and eminently shine forth:
1. The neglect and refusal of christ, and his love, is a since against a clear and express command of God, a command wherein the Authority of God does peculiarly and eminently shine forth:
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So much is held forth in the place mentioned before 1 Joh. 3.28. this is his commandment (says he speaking of the commandment of Faith) his express Commandment, a Commandment wherein his authority is evidently and peculiarly seen;
So much is held forth in the place mentioned before 1 John 3.28. this is his Commandment (Says he speaking of the Commandment of Faith) his express Commandment, a Commandment wherein his Authority is evidently and peculiarly seen;
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This is his commandment: Now the more clearly and eminently the authority of God shines forth in any command, the greater our sin and guilt is in transgressing that command.
This is his Commandment: Now the more clearly and eminently the Authority of God shines forth in any command, the greater our since and guilt is in transgressing that command.
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That the more the mind or heart of the Law-Giver is in any law or command, the greater is our sin and guilt in the breach and transgression of that law or command:
That the more the mind or heart of the Law-Giver is in any law or command, the greater is our since and guilt in the breach and Transgression of that law or command:
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Witness the freeness of their offers, the frequency of their calls, the importunateness of their pleas, the patientness of their waitings, the affectionateness of their entreaties, the friendliness of their upbraidings, the patheticalness of their lamentings, the sweetness of their wooings, the unweariedness of their drawings,
Witness the freeness of their offers, the frequency of their calls, the importunateness of their pleasant, the patientness of their waitings, the affectionateness of their entreaties, the friendliness of their upbraidings, the patheticalness of their lamentings, the sweetness of their wooings, the unweariedness of their drawings,
This is evident from Joh. 6.28, 29. What shall we do (say they) that we may work the works of God? This is the work of God (sayes Christ) to believe on him whom he hath sent:
This is evident from John 6.28, 29. What shall we do (say they) that we may work the works of God? This is the work of God (Says christ) to believe on him whom he hath sent:
and to violate all at once? 'Tis to rebel against and poure contempt upon the whole mind and will of God at once, and in effect to renounce all duty and allegiance to him:
and to violate all At once? It's to rebel against and pour contempt upon the Whole mind and will of God At once, and in Effect to renounce all duty and allegiance to him:
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Suitable whereunto is the observations of a learned Man upon that place, Joh. 16.8, 9. Christ here (says he) calls unbelief [ Sin ] Simply and absolutly because that sin comprehends all sin in it:
Suitable whereunto is the observations of a learned Man upon that place, John 16.8, 9. christ Here (Says he) calls unbelief [ since ] Simply and absolutely Because that since comprehends all since in it:
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but a commanding of us, to Live for ever more, to be eternally blessed, in and with himself? And O how great a sin must the transgression of such a command be? Did God command us any hard or severe thing, something that tended to our prejudice,
but a commanding of us, to Live for ever more, to be eternally blessed, in and with himself? And Oh how great a since must the Transgression of such a command be? Did God command us any hard or severe thing, something that tended to our prejudice,
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Now what sin derogates more from Christ, or poures greater contempt upon him, then the neglect and refusal of him, offering himself to us, does? This is a sin which takes the Crown off from Christ's head,
Now what since derogates more from christ, or pours greater contempt upon him, then the neglect and refusal of him, offering himself to us, does? This is a since which Takes the Crown off from Christ's head,
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Hence, call'd a treading under foot of the Son of God (which Argues the highest contempt imaginable) Heb. 10.29. Every refusal of Christ carries that Language concerning him in it, Isa. 53.2. When we see him, there is no Beauty in him, for which we should desire him:
Hence, called a treading under foot of the Son of God (which Argues the highest contempt imaginable) Hebrew 10.29. Every refusal of christ carries that Language Concerning him in it, Isaiah 53.2. When we see him, there is no Beauty in him, for which we should desire him:
Hence 'tis call'd, as a treading of the Son of God under foot, so an accounting his Blood a common and an unholy thing, a thing of no worth, no use, no value, no excellency, Heb. 10.29. Great, my Beloved, was the work, and undertaking of Christ, as our Mediator, and great were the things, which he both did and suffer'd in the discharge of that work and undertaking;
Hence it's called, as a treading of the Son of God under foot, so an accounting his Blood a Common and an unholy thing, a thing of no worth, no use, no valve, no excellency, Hebrew 10.29. Great, my beloved, was the work, and undertaking of christ, as our Mediator, and great were the things, which he both did and suffered in the discharge of that work and undertaking;
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great also was his Grace, and Love towards us in all, and accordingly, great must our sin and guilt be, in pouring contempt thereon, which we do by our refusing of him:
great also was his Grace, and Love towards us in all, and accordingly, great must our since and guilt be, in pouring contempt thereon, which we do by our refusing of him:
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And thus indeed you find it to be, Mat. 22. Reginning as also Luke. 14.18, 19, 20. Where Christ offers himself, withall his Treasures, to poor Sinners, who yet slight and refuse both him and them:
And thus indeed you find it to be, Mathew 22. Reginning as also Lycia. 14.18, 19, 20. Where christ offers himself, withal his Treasures, to poor Sinners, who yet slight and refuse both him and them:
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By refusing of Christ we do in effect say, that there is more good, more sweetness, more happiness in a lust, in a little carnall, worldly pleasure and advantage,
By refusing of christ we do in Effect say, that there is more good, more sweetness, more happiness in a lust, in a little carnal, worldly pleasure and advantage,
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But O how much more do we contemn Christ and his Love by preferring a base, vile lust before him and it? Surely greater contempt of Christ than this can't well be found:
But Oh how much more do we contemn christ and his Love by preferring a base, vile lust before him and it? Surely greater contempt of christ than this can't well be found:
And Secondly, the more any sin opposes the Glory of God, and reflects Dishonour upon him, the more it thwarts and contradicts the highest end of Man;
And Secondly, the more any since opposes the Glory of God, and reflects Dishonour upon him, the more it thwarts and contradicts the highest end of Man;
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It slights and poures contempt upon the Grace of God, the wisdom of God, the power of God, the justice of God, the Holiness of God, the Fulness and All-sufficiency of God,
It slights and pours contempt upon the Grace of God, the Wisdom of God, the power of God, the Justice of God, the Holiness of God, the Fullness and All-sufficiency of God,
We do in effect say, that the God of truth is a liar, that his witness and testimony is not to be credited, that his word of promise is a meer delusion,
We do in Effect say, that the God of truth is a liar, that his witness and testimony is not to be credited, that his word of promise is a mere delusion,
O what contempt, what Dishonour must all this cast upon the blessed God, and what horrible wickedness must it be? to make God a liar (sayes a Learned Man) is an horrible and execrable impiety:
Oh what contempt, what Dishonour must all this cast upon the blessed God, and what horrible wickedness must it be? to make God a liar (Says a Learned Man) is an horrible and execrable impiety:
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So much is evident from Epe. 1.11, 12, 14. In whom sayes he speaking of Christ) We have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him, who worketh all things according to the counsel of his own will, that we should be to the praise of his Glory;
So much is evident from Epe. 1.11, 12, 14. In whom Says he speaking of christ) We have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him, who works all things according to the counsel of his own will, that we should be to the praise of his Glory;
For pray observe, first he calls it the praise of his Glory, the splendor, and highest emanation of his Glory: (Secondly) he repeats this design of God to the praise of his Glory, and again, to the praise of his Glory;
For pray observe, First he calls it the praise of his Glory, the splendour, and highest emanation of his Glory: (Secondly) he repeats this Design of God to the praise of his Glory, and again, to the praise of his Glory;
Hence this has been peculiarly his design in the whole of the mistery of Christ: So the same Apostle tells us, Eph. 1.6. Who having before spoken of the great misteries of predestination and redemption by Christ;
Hence this has been peculiarly his Design in the Whole of the mystery of christ: So the same Apostle tells us, Ephesians 1.6. Who having before spoken of the great Mysteres of predestination and redemption by christ;
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And what sin is it that does this, but our neglect and refusal of Christ? And, Soul, that thou may'st be the more deeply convinced of this, seriously weigh these following propositions.
And what since is it that does this, but our neglect and refusal of christ? And, Soul, that thou Mayest be the more deeply convinced of this, seriously weigh these following propositions.
The wages of sin is death, Rom. 6. last. And the Apostle tells us, there is a just recompence of reward due to every transgression and disobedience, Heb. 1.2.
The wages of since is death, Rom. 6. last. And the Apostle tells us, there is a just recompense of reward due to every Transgression and disobedience, Hebrew 1.2.
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4. Consider, that the neglect and refusal of Christ is a sin which argues you to be really in Love with your sins, which truly and indeed chooses Death rather then Life, loves Darkness more then Light,
4. Consider, that the neglect and refusal of christ is a since which argues you to be really in Love with your Sins, which truly and indeed chooses Death rather then Life, loves Darkness more then Light,
and that as an high aggravation of it, and what makes it doubly damning, Joh. 3.19. This is the condemnation, that light is come into the World, and men love darkness rather then light.
and that as an high aggravation of it, and what makes it doubly damning, John 3.19. This is the condemnation, that Light is come into the World, and men love darkness rather then Light.
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O what a sin is this? Christ may truly say to Sinners, as Moses to them of old, Deut. 30.19. I call Heaven, and Earth to record this day, that I have set before you, Life and Death, blessing and cursing;
Oh what a since is this? christ may truly say to Sinners, as Moses to them of old, Deuteronomy 30.19. I call Heaven, and Earth to record this day, that I have Set before you, Life and Death, blessing and cursing;
For Christ earnestly desires it, he graciously counsells it, he strictly commands it, and no less then a whole eternity of Glorious and unspeakable happiness depends upon it: O think of these things.
For christ earnestly Desires it, he graciously Counsels it, he strictly commands it, and no less then a Whole eternity of Glorious and unspeakable happiness depends upon it: Oh think of these things.
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and without the least colour of excuse why you should not die for sin: This Christ himself is express in, Joh. 15.22. If I had not come, and spoken to them, they had not had sin, but now they have no Cloak for their sin:
and without the least colour of excuse why you should not die for since: This christ himself is express in, John 15.22. If I had not come, and spoken to them, they had not had since, but now they have no Cloak for their since:
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But if a man sin against Christ and his Grace offer'd in the Gospel, where then shall he appeal? Verily there is no appeal to be made, no relief to be found for him.
But if a man since against christ and his Grace offered in the Gospel, where then shall he appeal? Verily there is no appeal to be made, no relief to be found for him.
If a man be condemn'd at the seat of justice, as having sinn'd against the Law, he may appeal unto the mercy-seat, the throne of Grace, and sind sweet relief;
If a man be condemned At the seat of Justice, as having sinned against the Law, he may appeal unto the mercy-seat, the throne of Grace, and sind sweet relief;
Possibly, upon reading and considering the woeful misery of thy condition without Christ, and the dreadful hainousness of thy sin and guilt, in thy long and frequent refusing of him, discouragements not a few may arise within;
Possibly, upon reading and considering the woeful misery of thy condition without christ, and the dreadful heinousness of thy since and guilt, in thy long and frequent refusing of him, discouragements not a few may arise within;
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O, says he, what a monstrous sinner am I? How have I despised Christ and his grace? How long have I stood it out against him? I have serv'd my lusts all my dayes, and rejected his calls:
Oh, Says he, what a monstrous sinner am I? How have I despised christ and his grace? How long have I stood it out against him? I have served my Lustiest all my days, and rejected his calls:
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To what purpose do I now talk of closing with him? These, and multitudes such like discouragements do arise in the Soul, which being given way to, do effectually keep him from Christ:
To what purpose do I now talk of closing with him? These, and Multitudes such like discouragements do arise in the Soul, which being given Way to, do effectually keep him from christ:
But if ever, Soul, thou wouldest attain to Union and communion with him, thou must shut thine eyes and heart too against all discouragements of this nature;
But if ever, Soul, thou Wouldst attain to union and communion with him, thou must shut thine eyes and heart too against all discouragements of this nature;
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and for thy help herein I shal mention some of these encouragements of Faith, or Gospel-principles, which I would have thee to be serious and frequent in the contemplation of.
and for thy help herein I shall mention Some of these encouragements of Faith, or Gospel principles, which I would have thee to be serious and frequent in the contemplation of.
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And, whatever we pretend, the ground of our not closing with Christ, at least one principal one, is this, that we doubt of his fulness, we do not see enough in Christ to supply our wants, and relieve our distresses:
And, whatever we pretend, the ground of our not closing with christ, At least one principal one, is this, that we doubt of his fullness, we do not see enough in christ to supply our Wants, and relieve our Distresses:
The Scripture tells thee, That it pleased the Father, that in him should all fulness dwell, Col. 1.19. All fulness of Grace and life, all fulness of peace and pardon, all fulness of Righteousness and Salvation:
The Scripture tells thee, That it pleased the Father, that in him should all fullness dwell, Col. 1.19. All fullness of Grace and life, all fullness of peace and pardon, all fullness of Righteousness and Salvation:
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The Scripture tells us, That he is able to save unto the very uttermost, all that come unto God by him, Heb. 7.25. Save, able to save, able to save to the uttermost;
The Scripture tells us, That he is able to save unto the very uttermost, all that come unto God by him, Hebrew 7.25. Save, able to save, able to save to the uttermost;
and that not one or two, but all that come unto God by him: The Scripture speaks of Christs unsearchable riches, Eph. 3.8. The Ocean of his Grace is not to be sounded by the longest line of the largest created understanding:
and that not one or two, but all that come unto God by him: The Scripture speaks of Christ unsearchable riches, Ephesians 3.8. The Ocean of his Grace is not to be sounded by the longest line of the Largest created understanding:
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Paul experienced the superabounding fulness of his Grace, and has left it upon record for our encouragement, 1 Tim. 1.14. The Grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant; it was more then enough:
Paul experienced the superabounding fullness of his Grace, and has left it upon record for our encouragement, 1 Tim. 1.14. The Grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant; it was more then enough:
What are all thy wants to his Riches and fulness? What are all thy miseries and distresses to his Bowels of Mercy? What are all thy sins to the merit of his Blood, thy provocations to his fatisfaction? Were thy wants more and greater then they are, his fulness could supply them all;
What Are all thy Wants to his Riches and fullness? What Are all thy misery's and Distresses to his Bowels of Mercy? What Are all thy Sins to the merit of his Blood, thy provocations to his fatisfaction? Were thy Wants more and greater then they Are, his fullness could supply them all;
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The Blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth from all sin, 1 Jo. 1.7. There is infinitly more worth in his merits to pardon and justifie thee, then there is evil in thy sins to damn & destroy thee:
The Blood of jesus christ Cleanseth from all since, 1 John 1.7. There is infinitely more worth in his merits to pardon and justify thee, then there is evil in thy Sins to damn & destroy thee:
If there were ten thousand thousand millions of worlds, and as many heavens full of men and Angels, Christ would not be pinched to supply all their wants, and to fill them all.
If there were ten thousand thousand millions of world's, and as many heavens full of men and Angels, christ would not be pinched to supply all their Wants, and to fill them all.
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for Sinners, yea, for the worst of Sinners: How sweet is that word? Psa. 68.18. where, speaking of Christ, the holy Ghost tells us, that he hath received gifts for men: He hath received gifts. i. e.
for Sinners, yea, for the worst of Sinners: How sweet is that word? Psa. 68.18. where, speaking of christ, the holy Ghost tells us, that he hath received Gifts for men: He hath received Gifts. i. e.
and are made members of his body, as the treasures and endowments of the natural head are for the use and service of the natural body, and the members thereof:
and Are made members of his body, as the treasures and endowments of the natural head Are for the use and service of the natural body, and the members thereof:
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Lest (sayes he) we should think this great glory of Christ to be a thing that does not concern us, he is here declar'd to be constituted and appointed by the Father to be Head of the whole Church.
Lest (Says he) we should think this great glory of christ to be a thing that does not concern us, he is Here declared to be constituted and appointed by the Father to be Head of the Whole Church.
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So 'tis even genuine and naturall to Christ to communicate his Grace to poor souls: Besides, all that fulness that is in Christ, 'tis in him not as God onely, but as man:
So it's even genuine and natural to christ to communicate his Grace to poor Souls: Beside, all that fullness that is in christ, it's in him not as God only, but as man:
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'Tis deposited and treasured up in his human nature: It pleased the Father, that in him should all fulness dwell, Col. 1.19. In him i. e. (as a learned man expounds it ( in the man Christ, or in that human nature in which he dyed and transacted the business of our Salvation:
It's deposited and treasured up in his human nature: It pleased the Father, that in him should all fullness dwell, Col. 1.19. In him i. e. (as a learned man expounds it (in the man christ, or in that human nature in which he died and transacted the business of our Salvation:
The truth is, 'Tis to charge Christ with unkindness and unsaithfulness both at once, to suppose him unwilling to communicate himself and his fulness to Sinners coming to him;
The truth is, It's to charge christ with unkindness and unsaithfulness both At once, to suppose him unwilling to communicate himself and his fullness to Sinners coming to him;
and, soul, canst thou find in thy heart to lay so blacka charge upon so sweet and good a Christ? 'Tis the way and work of the devil and unbelief to perswade Souls, that Christ will not receive them,
and, soul, Canst thou find in thy heart to lay so blacka charge upon so sweet and good a christ? It's the Way and work of the Devil and unbelief to persuade Souls, that christ will not receive them,
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though they should come to him, which they endeavour to do from the consideration of his greatness and holiness, together with their vileness and sinfulness:
though they should come to him, which they endeavour to do from the consideration of his greatness and holiness, together with their vileness and sinfulness:
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and wait, and offer, and call, and strive with poor Sinners to win them to himself? Does it not all argue a willingness and readiness in him to give forth both himself and his fulness to them?
and wait, and offer, and call, and strive with poor Sinners to win them to himself? Does it not all argue a willingness and readiness in him to give forth both himself and his fullness to them?
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'Twas his Love that brought him down from Heaven, and that led him out to Bleed and die for them: Hence Eph. 5.25. he is said to Love his Church, and give himself for it:
'Twas his Love that brought him down from Heaven, and that led him out to Bleed and die for them: Hence Ephesians 5.25. he is said to Love his Church, and give himself for it:
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I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee, Jer. 31.3. 'Tis his Love that receives them, that pardons them, that bestows life and Salvation upon them:
I have loved thee with an everlasting love; Therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee, Jer. 31.3. It's his Love that receives them, that Pardons them, that bestows life and Salvation upon them:
and sweetly draw the Soul on to a close with Christ in a Marriage-Covenant? For pray consider, what is the nature of Soverain Grace and Love? The nature of it is to act from it self to itself without any consideration of any thing in us, without respecting either the worthiness or the unworthiness of the creature at all:
and sweetly draw the Soul on to a close with christ in a Marriage covenant? For pray Consider, what is the nature of Sovereign Grace and Love? The nature of it is to act from it self to itself without any consideration of any thing in us, without respecting either the worthiness or the unworthiness of the creature At all:
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The nature of it is such, that 'tis neither constrain'd to, nor restrain'd from doing good to souls by any thing either of good or evil in them; but all runs freely:
The nature of it is such, that it's neither constrained to, nor restrained from doing good to Souls by any thing either of good or evil in them; but all runs freely:
but what my Grace can do for them, and what will make most for the Glory of that Grace, what will set the brightest Crown upon its Head: This is evident, Eph. 1.6.12.14. Which was open'd before upon another occasion:
but what my Grace can do for them, and what will make most for the Glory of that Grace, what will Set the Brightest Crown upon its Head: This is evident, Ephesians 1.6.12.14. Which was opened before upon Another occasion:
Hence those whom he saves, he saves in such a way, as may most lift up his own Grace, his design therein being, that Grace might reigh, as you have it, Rom. 5.21.
Hence those whom he saves, he saves in such a Way, as may most lift up his own Grace, his Design therein being, that Grace might reigh, as you have it, Rom. 5.21.
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as thou art, how will this declare the Glorious riches of his Grace in the view both of men & Angels? This will shew forth the exceeding riches of his Grace, as the the Expression is, Eph. 2.7.
as thou art, how will this declare the Glorious riches of his Grace in the view both of men & Angels? This will show forth the exceeding riches of his Grace, as the the Expression is, Ephesians 2.7.
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O, who am I (sayes the soul, when once received to mercy, though more then ordinary vile and sinful) who am I, that I should find Grace in Christ's sight? What, such a rebell,
O, who am I (Says the soul, when once received to mercy, though more then ordinary vile and sinful) who am I, that I should find Grace in Christ's sighed? What, such a rebel,
How rich and free is Grace? And O what praise and Hallelujahs will there be tuned upon the Tongues and spirits of such to God and the Lamb for ever? When therefore thou wouldst go to Christ,
How rich and free is Grace? And Oh what praise and Hallelujahs will there be tuned upon the Tongues and spirits of such to God and the Lamb for ever? When Therefore thou Wouldst go to christ,
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and discouragements arise to keep thee back from him, thou shouldst dwell in the thoughts of and bear up thy soul upon this consideration, reasoning thus with thy self:
and discouragements arise to keep thee back from him, thou Shouldst dwell in the thoughts of and bear up thy soul upon this consideration, reasoning thus with thy self:
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To understand it aright you must know, that Chist has a two-fold Glory and perfection: The Glory and perfection of his Person, as he is the Son of God;
To understand it aright you must know, that Christ has a twofold Glory and perfection: The Glory and perfection of his Person, as he is the Son of God;
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the Glory and perfection of his person, as the Son of God, that is infinitly compleat and full, that admits neither of diminution nor augmentation, being unchangeably the same for ever:
the Glory and perfection of his person, as the Son of God, that is infinitely complete and full, that admits neither of diminution nor augmentation, being unchangeably the same for ever:
Hence the Church is called his fulnes, Eph. 1.13. God gave him to be head over all things to the Church which is his Body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all:
Hence the Church is called his fullness, Ephesians 1.13. God gave him to be head over all things to the Church which is his Body, the fullness of him that fills all in all:
And how his glory? Not onely because they do, or should actually glorifie him; but also because he has received them, and laid out his grace upon them;
And how his glory? Not only Because they do, or should actually Glorify him; but also Because he has received them, and laid out his grace upon them;
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If a woman has jealousies and hard thoughts of a man, and be filled with prejudices against him, she is never like to enter into a Marriage-Covenant with him:
If a woman has jealousies and hard thoughts of a man, and be filled with prejudices against him, she is never like to enter into a Marriage covenant with him:
And no more will a soul close with Christ in a Marriage-Covenant, as long as he is filled with hard thoughts of him, and prejudices against him: Watch therefore against this:
And no more will a soul close with christ in a Marriage covenant, as long as he is filled with hard thoughts of him, and prejudices against him: Watch Therefore against this:
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The Devil, together with the unbelief of our own hearts, will frame up a thousand strange Notions and representations of Christ in the soul, thereby to prejudice us against Christ;
The devil, together with the unbelief of our own hearts, will frame up a thousand strange Notions and representations of christ in the soul, thereby to prejudice us against christ;
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'Tis the work, and nature of unbelief to darken and obscure the Person of Christ, to make that appear vile and contemptible in the eye of the soul, whereby it does effectually strengthen it self with in him;
It's the work, and nature of unbelief to darken and Obscure the Person of christ, to make that appear vile and contemptible in the eye of the soul, whereby it does effectually strengthen it self with in him;
'Tis the worth and excellency of his Person, that makes his Blood so precious, his Promises so sweet, his Righteousness so glorious, his Grace so efficacious, his Love so endearing:
It's the worth and excellency of his Person, that makes his Blood so precious, his Promises so sweet, his Righteousness so glorious, his Grace so efficacious, his Love so endearing:
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2. Be sure always to maintain good thoughts of his ways, Kingdom, and Government: Admit not of one jealousie of Christ, as if he were an hard, severe Husband;
2. Be sure always to maintain good thoughts of his ways, Kingdom, and Government: Admit not of one jealousy of christ, as if he were an hard, severe Husband;
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If the Devil and unbelief fail in their other attempts, then they endeavour to prejudice souls against Christ, perswading them, that he is an hard Master,
If the devil and unbelief fail in their other attempts, then they endeavour to prejudice Souls against christ, persuading them, that he is an hard Master,
Does he call you to perform such and such services? He does, but withall he gives you strength to perform them, hetping your infirmities by his good Spirit, Rom. 8.26. and in case you sail, and come short in and of what he calls for, what then? Why then he pities and spares you, and Father doth his Son that serveth him;
Does he call you to perform such and such services? He does, but withal he gives you strength to perform them, hetping your infirmities by his good Spirit, Rom. 8.26. and in case you sail, and come short in and of what he calls for, what then? Why then he pities and spares you, and Father does his Son that serves him;
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and O what pleasure, what delight, what solace and satisfaction of soul is there to be found in walking in them? In a word, his whole service is perfect freedom,
and Oh what pleasure, what delight, what solace and satisfaction of soul is there to be found in walking in them? In a word, his Whole service is perfect freedom,
Sinners know not, or if they know, they consider not, who, or what Christ is; they mind not, how acceptable a good he is to souls; and therefore they slight him:
Sinners know not, or if they know, they Consider not, who, or what christ is; they mind not, how acceptable a good he is to Souls; and Therefore they slight him:
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And if so, what acceptation must Christ himself, yea Christ, withall his truths, and all his treasures both, be worthy of? And how should our souls cleave to him,
And if so, what acceptation must christ himself, yea christ, withal his truths, and all his treasures both, be worthy of? And how should our Souls cleave to him,
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& take him into our embraces? There are among others five things which speak a good to be eminently grateful and acceptable: worth and excellency: usefulness and serviceableness: sutableness and conveniency: Sweetness and delight: Durableness and unchangableness in all;
& take him into our embraces? There Are among Others five things which speak a good to be eminently grateful and acceptable: worth and excellency: usefulness and serviceableness: suitableness and conveniency: Sweetness and delight: Durableness and unchangeableness in all;
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all which are sound in Christ, who tenders himself and his Love to us. 1. There is worth and excellency in Christ, yea, incomparable worth and excellency:
all which Are found in christ, who tenders himself and his Love to us. 1. There is worth and excellency in christ, yea, incomparable worth and excellency:
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In him there is a confluence of all the lovely properties, the drawing attributes, the ravishing Beauties, the Bright-shining and glorious perfections of the infinitely blessed Deity:
In him there is a confluence of all the lovely properties, the drawing attributes, the ravishing Beauty's, the Bright-shining and glorious perfections of the infinitely blessed Deity:
Hence also he is said to be the brightness of his Father's Glory, and the express image of his Person, Heb. 1.3. All the Fathers glories and excellencies do shine forth in him, and he perfectly represents the Father to us:
Hence also he is said to be the brightness of his Father's Glory, and the express image of his Person, Hebrew 1.3. All the Father's Glories and excellencies do shine forth in him, and he perfectly represents the Father to us:
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And O who would not accept and embrace such a Christ? And how great a wickedness is it to reject him? I can't but here take up the complaint of an holy man:
And Oh who would not accept and embrace such a christ? And how great a wickedness is it to reject him? I can't but Here take up the complaint of an holy man:
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Pray, consider, we provoke God, and he is angry with us; and by Christ alone 'tis, that we receive the attonement. Rom. 5.11. We sin, and load our selves with guilt;
Pray, Consider, we provoke God, and he is angry with us; and by christ alone it's, that we receive the atonement. Rom. 5.11. We sin, and load our selves with guilt;
In him have we redemption through his Blood, even the for giveness of sins, Eph. 1.7. We have an hard and impenitent heart, an heart that cannot repent;
In him have we redemption through his Blood, even the for giveness of Sins, Ephesians 1.7. We have an hard and impenitent heart, an heart that cannot Repent;
We are at a dreadsul distance from God, afar off (as the Scripture speaks) and by Christ and him alone 'tis, that we are made nigh: What shall I say? The best of Saints,
We Are At a dreadful distance from God, afar off (as the Scripture speaks) and by christ and him alone it's, that we Are made High: What shall I say? The best of Saints,
without him they can do nothing, Jo. 15.5. Without him every duty will be too hard, every burthen will be too heavy, every temptation will be too strong, every lust will be too mighty for them:
without him they can do nothing, John 15.5. Without him every duty will be too hard, every burden will be too heavy, every temptation will be too strong, every lust will be too mighty for them:
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Without him neither Saints, nor Sinners can have any access to God, any intercourse or communion with him, in which notwithstanding the whole of our happiness both in time and eternity lies.
Without him neither Saints, nor Sinners can have any access to God, any intercourse or communion with him, in which notwithstanding the Whole of our happiness both in time and eternity lies.
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I am the way (says he) and no man cometh to the Father, but by m, Jo. 14.6. And through him, says the Apostle, we have access unto the Father by one Spirit, Eph, 2.18. Without him we could have no peace with God;
I am the Way (Says he) and no man comes to the Father, but by m, John 14.6. And through him, Says the Apostle, we have access unto the Father by one Spirit, Ephesians, 2.18. Without him we could have no peace with God;
And having peace with God, without him we could not maintain our peace one hour, it being he alone that is our advocate and propitiation with the Father, 1 Jo. 2.1, 2. Thus he is every way most needful,
And having peace with God, without him we could not maintain our peace one hour, it being he alone that is our advocate and propitiation with the Father, 1 John 2.1, 2. Thus he is every Way most needful,
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Why then should he not be acceptable to them? One (I remember) represents the sutableness of Christ to the souls and wants of Sinners thus, the whole person, nature,
Why then should he not be acceptable to them? One (I Remember) represents the suitableness of christ to the Souls and Wants of Sinners thus, the Whole person, nature,
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and offices of Christ (sayes he) are so suited and proportioned to all the varity of needs in us, that they are as a key for a lock, there is ward for ward, every thing done in the key sutable to the lock:
and Offices of christ (Says he) Are so suited and proportioned to all the variety of needs in us, that they Are as a key for a lock, there is ward for ward, every thing done in the key suitable to the lock:
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and who or what more sutable to lost Sinners then a Saviour? We are poor captives, the captives of sin and Sathan, in bondage to death and the curse; and Christ is a Redeemer;
and who or what more suitable to lost Sinners then a Saviour? We Are poor captives, the captives of since and Sathan, in bondage to death and the curse; and christ is a Redeemer;
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and who or what more sutable to Captives then a Redeemer? Weare under the Tyranny and Usurpation of many mighty, powerful Lusts, Lusts that are imposing upon us every hour,
and who or what more suitable to Captives then a Redeemer? Weare under the Tyranny and Usurpation of many mighty, powerful Lustiest, Lustiest that Are imposing upon us every hour,
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O how sutable every way is Christ to souls, and being so sutable, why should he not be acceptable to us? Poor sinner, is there any in Heaven or Earth that will so suit and answer the various wants and cases of thy soul,
Oh how suitable every Way is christ to Souls, and being so suitable, why should he not be acceptable to us? Poor sinner, is there any in Heaven or Earth that will so suit and answer the various Wants and cases of thy soul,
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What is it that makes sin, that cursed thing sin pleasing and grateful to so many? Surely one great thing is that pleasure and delight which they find, at least promise themselves to find, in it:
What is it that makes since, that cursed thing since pleasing and grateful to so many? Surely one great thing is that pleasure and delight which they find, At least promise themselves to find, in it:
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How sweet is his Love? Thy Love is better thon Wine, sayes the Spouse, Cant. 1.2. This is that best Wine which goeth down sweetly, causing the Lips of those that are asleep to speak, Cant. 7.9.
How sweet is his Love? Thy Love is better thon Wine, Says the Spouse, Cant 1.2. This is that best Wine which Goes down sweetly, causing the Lips of those that Are asleep to speak, Cant 7.9.
yea, this is that, and that alone, which sweetens Death it self, and enables the soul truly to triumph over it, Rom. 8. latter end. O the sweet bathing that there is in the Fountain of Christ's Love!
yea, this is that, and that alone, which sweetens Death it self, and enables the soul truly to triumph over it, Rom. 8. latter end. Oh the sweet bathing that there is in the Fountain of Christ's Love!
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And O how sweet are these? How pleasant are these? With what solace and satisfaction may a believing soul feed and feast himself upon these? How sweet is his presence, entercourse,
And Oh how sweet Are these? How pleasant Are these? With what solace and satisfaction may a believing soul feed and feast himself upon these? How sweet is his presence, intercourse,
and communion with him? This made the Spouse to be plad, and rejoyce in him, Cant. 1.4. This indeed sets the soul down at the very Gate of Heaven, where he sayes, 'tis good to be here:
and communion with him? This made the Spouse to be plad, and rejoice in him, Cant 1.4. This indeed sets the soul down At the very Gate of Heaven, where he Says, it's good to be Here:
O how good, and how sweet, O how good, and how pleasant is it, to dwell with thee, most sweet Jesus, te converse with thee, to reveal the concerns of our souls to thee, and to enjoy thy consolations!
Oh how good, and how sweet, Oh how good, and how pleasant is it, to dwell with thee, most sweet jesus, to converse with thee, to reveal the concerns of our Souls to thee, and to enjoy thy consolations!
for while we are speaking and thinking of thee, thou art sweetly present with us, and our souls are fill'd with delight in the odours of thine Oyntments:
for while we Are speaking and thinking of thee, thou art sweetly present with us, and our Souls Are filled with delight in the odours of thine Ointments:
Possibly some worth, some usefulness, some sutableness, some sweetness and delight there may be found in the Creature, and Creature Enjoyments; but alas!
Possibly Some worth, Some usefulness, Some suitableness, Some sweetness and delight there may be found in the Creature, and Creature Enjoyments; but alas!
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this allayes the acceptableness of all, that 'tis all fading, dying, and changing: and indeed whatever is short, and but for a season, can't challenge any great acceptation:
this alleys the acceptableness of all, that it's all fading, dying, and changing: and indeed whatever is short, and but for a season, can't challenge any great acceptation:
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O, sayest thou, the Tryals that are to come, the Difficulties that are to come, the Temptations that are to come, the Storms and Tempests that are to come!
O, Sayest thou, the Trials that Are to come, the Difficulties that Are to come, the Temptations that Are to come, the Storms and Tempests that Are to come!
Are there Storms and Tempests to come? Christ is to come too: And while Christ is to come, fear not, only close with him in a Marriage-Covenant, and make him thine;
are there Storms and Tempests to come? christ is to come too: And while christ is to come, Fear not, only close with him in a Marriage covenant, and make him thine;
If ever therefore thou wouldst be indeed espoused unto him, look well to thy Faith, see that thou dost pitch that aright upon him, closing with him, and embracing of him; not by halves, but throughly;
If ever Therefore thou Wouldst be indeed espoused unto him, look well to thy Faith, see that thou dost pitch that aright upon him, closing with him, and embracing of him; not by halves, but thoroughly;
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See that you wholly quit and renounce your selves. II. Labour to get a right notion and apprehension of Christ. III. Be sure to make a right choice of him, being so apprehended. I.
See that you wholly quit and renounce your selves. II Labour to get a right notion and apprehension of christ. III. Be sure to make a right choice of him, being so apprehended. I.
Hence, sayes Christ, If any man will come after me, believe on me, be espoused to me, let him deny himself, Mat. 16.24. Let him deny himself, renounce himself, go out of himself, let Self become nothing with him:
Hence, Says christ, If any man will come After me, believe on me, be espoused to me, let him deny himself, Mathew 16.24. Let him deny himself, renounce himself, go out of himself, let Self become nothing with him:
And indeed, the Soul that believes in Christ, does go quite out of himself, he sees and feels himself to be a poor empty Nothing in all respects, he sees and finds his Strength to be Weakness, his Wisdom Folly, his Beauty Blackness, his Righteousness Sin, his All Nothing:
And indeed, the Soul that believes in christ, does go quite out of himself, he sees and feels himself to be a poor empty Nothing in all respects, he sees and finds his Strength to be Weakness, his Wisdom Folly, his Beauty Blackness, his Righteousness since, his All Nothing:
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particularly you must quit and renounce Self, especially in this three-fold Notion; Self-Will, Self-Worth, Self-Interest. 1. You must quit and renounce Self-Will:
particularly you must quit and renounce Self, especially in this threefold Notion; Self-Will, Self-Worth, Self-Interest. 1. You must quit and renounce Self-Will:
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My meaning is, as the love of sin keeps some, so confidence in Duties, a confidence in Self-Worth, Self-Righteousness, keeps multitudes of others from Christ and believing: And the truth is;
My meaning is, as the love of since keeps Some, so confidence in Duties, a confidence in Self-Worth, Self-Righteousness, keeps Multitudes of Others from christ and believing: And the truth is;
my heart and life both have been full of eumity and provocation against him, and my very Duties are damning, my best Righteousness being as filthy Rags, Isa. 64.6.
my heart and life both have been full of eumity and provocation against him, and my very Duties Are damning, my best Righteousness being as filthy Rags, Isaiah 64.6.
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Christ himself tells us, That Publicans and Harlots do enter the Kingdom of Heaven before such, Mat. 21.31. 3. You must quit and renounce Self-Interest;
christ himself tells us, That Publicans and Harlots do enter the Kingdom of Heaven before such, Mathew 21.31. 3. You must quit and renounce Self-Interest;
when he calls you to it, thinking nothing too much or too good for him: this Christ is express in, Matth. 10.37. He that loveth Father or Mother more than me, is not worthy of me:
when he calls you to it, thinking nothing too much or too good for him: this christ is express in, Matthew 10.37. He that loves Father or Mother more than me, is not worthy of me:
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And he that loveth Son or Daughter more than me, is not worthy of me. And again, Luke 14.33. Whosoever he be of you, that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my Disciple.
And he that loves Son or Daughter more than me, is not worthy of me. And again, Lycia 14.33. Whosoever he be of you, that Forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my Disciple.
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a blind, ignorant Faith, is never like to reach union and communion with Christ; and, my Beloved, if we would believe aright on Christ, we must know him aright, and apprehend him aright.
a blind, ignorant Faith, is never like to reach Union and communion with christ; and, my beloved, if we would believe aright on christ, we must know him aright, and apprehend him aright.
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This is the will of him that sent me, That whosoever seeth the Son and believeth on him, should have everlasting life, John 6.40. By seeing the Son, here we are to understand the true Knowledge of Christ:
This is the will of him that sent me, That whosoever sees the Son and Believeth on him, should have everlasting life, John 6.40. By seeing the Son, Here we Are to understand the true Knowledge of christ:
Thus Peter 's Faith, with the rest in whose name he spake, did eye and apprehend him, John 6.69. We believe, and are sure (said he) that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God:
Thus Peter is Faith, with the rest in whose name he spoke, did eye and apprehend him, John 6.69. We believe, and Are sure (said he) that thou art that christ, the Son of the living God:
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and withall tells us, that his Flesh is Meat indeed, and his Blood Drink indeed, Joh. 6.51, 53, 54, 55, 56. By all which he signifies to us, that our Faith must respect and apprehend him as Man, as well as God; as the Son incamate;
and withal tells us, that his Flesh is Meat indeed, and his Blood Drink indeed, John 6.51, 53, 54, 55, 56. By all which he signifies to us, that our Faith must respect and apprehend him as Man, as well as God; as the Son incamate;
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but Christ, the Son incarnate, is the next and most immediate object of Faith: Hence we are faid by him to believe in God, 1 Pet. 1.21. Faith first eyes Christ as Man, or the Son incarnate, and by him comes ultimately to object it self upon God:
but christ, the Son incarnate, is the next and most immediate Object of Faith: Hence we Are faid by him to believe in God, 1 Pet. 1.21. Faith First eyes christ as Man, or the Son incarnate, and by him comes ultimately to Object it self upon God:
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and accordingly should our Faith eye and apprehend him, Heb. 7.25. It reveals him indeed both as an onely and alsufficient Saviour: as an onely Saviour;
and accordingly should our Faith eye and apprehend him, Hebrew 7.25. It reveals him indeed both as an only and All-sufficient Saviour: as an only Saviour;
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Look unto me, and be saved, all ye ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none besides me, Isa. 45.22. Neither is there Salvation in any other;
Look unto me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none beside me, Isaiah 45.22. Neither is there Salvation in any other;
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even he shall live by me, John 6.55, 57. It reveals him in the infinite vertue of his Blood, the inexhaustible fulness of his Grace, the compleatness of his Obedience, the excellency of his Righteousness, the perfection of his Satisfaction, and the like;
even he shall live by me, John 6.55, 57. It reveals him in the infinite virtue of his Blood, the inexhaustible fullness of his Grace, the completeness of his obedience, the excellency of his Righteousness, the perfection of his Satisfaction, and the like;
that was the Apostles prayer for the Ephesians in this case, Ephes. 1.7. and let it be yours for your selves. III. Would you pitch your Faith aright upon Christ, and be indeed espoused to him? Then be sure to make a right choice or election of him, being thus known and apprehended.
that was the Apostles prayer for the Ephesians in this case, Ephesians 1.7. and let it be yours for your selves. III. Would you pitch your Faith aright upon christ, and be indeed espoused to him? Then be sure to make a right choice or election of him, being thus known and apprehended.
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as he is revealed and offered in the Gospel; this is called a receiving of Christ, John 1.12. We receive Christ into our Wills, when we chuse him, and adhere to him for Life and Salvation;
as he is revealed and offered in the Gospel; this is called a receiving of christ, John 1.12. We receive christ into our Wills, when we choose him, and adhere to him for Life and Salvation;
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This is call'd hungring and thirsting after Christ, Matth. 5.6. The Soul seeing Christ, and approving of him, longingly cries out; O a Christ, a Christ!
This is called hungering and thirsting After christ, Matthew 5.6. The Soul seeing christ, and approving of him, longingly cries out; Oh a christ, a christ!
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then is our Raith beyond all doubt rightly pitch't upon Christ, when Christ himself, not his Benefits and Priviledges onely, are chosen and embraced by us.
then is our Raith beyond all doubt rightly pitched upon christ, when christ himself, not his Benefits and Privileges only, Are chosen and embraced by us.
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The first thing the Soul looks at, and is taken with, when he is drawn to Christ, usually is that Peace, that Pardon, that Righteousness, that deliverance from Sin, Death,
The First thing the Soul looks At, and is taken with, when he is drawn to christ, usually is that Peace, that Pardon, that Righteousness, that deliverance from since, Death,
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and Faith accordingly does close in with his Person: The Spouses Faith seems so to do, Cant. 5.10. She had her eye upon the personal Beauty and Glory of Christ, and accordingly embraced him with her Faith and Love:
and Faith accordingly does close in with his Person: The Spouses Faith seems so to do, Cant 5.10. She had her eye upon the personal Beauty and Glory of christ, and accordingly embraced him with her Faith and Love:
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Him hath God exalted a Prince and Saviour to give repentance unto Israel, and remission of sins, Acts 5.31. and they that will have him, as a Saviour to give them pardon, must have him as a Prince to give them repentance:
Him hath God exalted a Prince and Saviour to give Repentance unto Israel, and remission of Sins, Acts 5.31. and they that will have him, as a Saviour to give them pardon, must have him as a Prince to give them Repentance:
and the Gospel reveals him to be our Sanctification as well as our Justification: So you have it expresly, 1 Cor. 1.30. Accordingly, then do we chuse Christ, and embrace him aright, when we chuse and embrace him under each notion;
and the Gospel reveals him to be our Sanctification as well as our Justification: So you have it expressly, 1 Cor. 1.30. Accordingly, then do we choose christ, and embrace him aright, when we choose and embrace him under each notion;
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Mark, Faith chuses Christ not only for Righteousness, but for Strength too, Righteousness for Justification, Strength for Holiness and Sanctification.
Mark, Faith chooses christ not only for Righteousness, but for Strength too, Righteousness for Justification, Strength for Holiness and Sanctification.
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and I do willingly give up my self to thy holy and spiritual Government, thy Yoke is easie, thy Scepter is Righteouss, thy Kingdom is full of Peace and Joy,
and I do willingly give up my self to thy holy and spiritual Government, thy Yoke is easy, thy Sceptre is Righteous, thy Kingdom is full of Peace and Joy,
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And why? Because, sayes the Apostle, they sought it not by Faith, but, as it were, by the Works of the Law: and Chap. 10.3. They went about, 'tis said, to establish their own Righteousness, and submitted not themselves to the Righteousness of God.
And why? Because, Says the Apostle, they sought it not by Faith, but, as it were, by the Works of the Law: and Chap. 10.3. They went about, it's said, to establish their own Righteousness, and submitted not themselves to the Righteousness of God.
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And (thirdly) this left them short of Righteousness, Life, Salvation, and all: For 'tis said, that upon this account they attained not unto the Law of Righteousness.
And (Thirdly) this left them short of Righteousness, Life, Salvation, and all: For it's said, that upon this account they attained not unto the Law of Righteousness.
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We must shut our eyes against all other things in Point of Justification, and must go forth singly and nakedly to Christ, venturing our eternal All upon the alone bottom of his everlasting Righteousness.
We must shut our eyes against all other things in Point of Justification, and must go forth singly and nakedly to christ, venturing our Eternal All upon the alone bottom of his everlasting Righteousness.
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'Tis Calvin 's observation upon the place last quoted, That the foundation of, or first step towards our obtaining an interest in the Righteousness of God, is for a man to renounce and go out of his own Righteousness.
It's calvin is observation upon the place last quoted, That the Foundation of, or First step towards our obtaining an Interest in the Righteousness of God, is for a man to renounce and go out of his own Righteousness.
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Thus, I am sure, Paul 's Faith chose and embraced Christ, Phil. 3.7, 8, 9. Those things which were gain to me, (sayes he) those I counted loss for Christ;
Thus, I am sure, Paul is Faith chosen and embraced christ, Philip 3.7, 8, 9. Those things which were gain to me, (Says he) those I counted loss for christ;
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for pray observe, there were among the Galatians, some who did miscere Christum cum Lege, as Calvin 's expression is, they did joyn the Law with Christ, pressing and taking up Circumcision as a part of that Righteousness whereby they expected to be justified and saved:
for pray observe, there were among the Galatians, Some who did miscere Christ cum Lege, as calvin is expression is, they did join the Law with christ, pressing and taking up Circumcision as a part of that Righteousness whereby they expected to be justified and saved:
They were not so gross in their minds, (as that great Divine there observes) as to expect Salvation meerly by the observation of the Law, and their own Obedience;
They were not so gross in their minds, (as that great Divine there observes) as to expect Salvation merely by the observation of the Law, and their own obedience;
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Now what sayes Paul to them, and by what does he labour to antidote the Believers among them against this great error? Why, (first) he tells them plainly, that if they will joyn either Circumcision,
Now what Says Paul to them, and by what does he labour to antidote the Believers among them against this great error? Why, (First) he tells them plainly, that if they will join either Circumcision,
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or any thing else of their own with Christ in this matter, then Christ shall profit them nothing, vers. 2. And he asserts the same thing, vers. 4. Christ, sayes he, is become of no effect to you; i. e.
or any thing Else of their own with christ in this matter, then christ shall profit them nothing, vers. 2. And he asserts the same thing, vers. 4. christ, Says he, is become of no Effect to you; i. e.
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He tells them, that if they will have any thing of their own to bear share with Christ in the matter of their Salvation, they are Debtors to do the whole Law:
He tells them, that if they will have any thing of their own to bear share with christ in the matter of their Salvation, they Are Debtors to do the Whole Law:
for no one will ever be found, who will be able to fulfil or satisfie the Law, such an Obligation therefore is the certain damnation of the man that lies under it.
for no one will ever be found, who will be able to fulfil or satisfy the Law, such an Obligation Therefore is the certain damnation of the man that lies under it.
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Christ, my Beloved, is not only the way and means to bring men unto Happiness, but he also is himself their Happiness, and as such he is tendered to us,
christ, my beloved, is not only the Way and means to bring men unto Happiness, but he also is himself their Happiness, and as such he is tendered to us,
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and should be chosen and embraced by us: I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life, (sayes he) John 14.16. that is, as one glosses upon it, I am the Beginning, the Progress, and Perfection of a Christians Happiness:
and should be chosen and embraced by us: I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life, (Says he) John 14.16. that is, as one Glosses upon it, I am the Beginning, the Progress, and Perfection of a Christians Happiness:
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And sutable hereunto is Calvin 's observation upon these words, The sum, sayes he, of this Sentence is this, He, whoever he be, that obtains and possesses Christ, can want nothing:
And suitable hereunto is calvin is observation upon these words, The sum, Says he, of this Sentence is this, He, whoever he be, that obtains and Possesses christ, can want nothing:
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Truly he, and he alone is centrum quietativum, as the Schools speak, the quieting, resting center of the Soul. And so the Psalmist tells us, Psal. 116.7. Indeed he in his presence, and our enjoyment of him, is Heaven and Happiness:
Truly he, and he alone is centrum quietativum, as the Schools speak, the quieting, resting centre of the Soul. And so the Psalmist tells us, Psalm 116.7. Indeed he in his presence, and our enjoyment of him, is Heaven and Happiness:
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'Tis the highest happiness which Christ promises his People here, Joh. 14.21. and 'tis the highest happiness which his People reckon upon, or hope for hereafter. Phil. 1.23. Answerable whereunto is the Observation of one upon those words of Christ to the Thief upon the Cross, Luke 23.43. This day thou shalt be with me in Paradise:
It's the highest happiness which christ promises his People Here, John 14.21. and it's the highest happiness which his People reckon upon, or hope for hereafter. Philip 1.23. Answerable whereunto is the Observation of one upon those words of christ to the Thief upon the Cross, Lycia 23.43. This day thou shalt be with me in Paradise:
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chuse him as the Rest, the Solace, the Happiness of your Souls, and never think of any thing else to be the least part of your Happiness besides Christ.
choose him as the Rest, the Solace, the Happiness of your Souls, and never think of any thing Else to be the least part of your Happiness beside christ.
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If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, take up his Cross, and follow me: And Luk. 14.27. Whosoever doth not bear his Cross, and come after me, cannot be my Disciple.
If any man will come After me, let him deny himself, take up his Cross, and follow me: And Luk. 14.27. Whosoever does not bear his Cross, and come After me, cannot be my Disciple.
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Content, sayes the Soul, being acted by a true Spirit of Faith, Christ upon any terms that he thinks fit, Christ with the Cross, Christ with Reproach, with Imprisonment, with Death, with whatever he pleases rather than go without him:
Content, Says the Soul, being acted by a true Spirit of Faith, christ upon any terms that he thinks fit, christ with the Cross, christ with Reproach, with Imprisonment, with Death, with whatever he Pleases rather than go without him:
That sweet-smell'd and perfum'd Cross of Christ, sayes one, is accompanied with sweet refreshments, with the Kisses of a King, with the Joy of the Holy Ghost;
That sweet-smelled and perfumed Cross of christ, Says one, is accompanied with sweet refreshments, with the Kisses of a King, with the Joy of the Holy Ghost;
These things write I unto you, sayes St. John, that believe on the Name of the Son of God, that ye may believe on the Name of the Son of God, 1 John 5.13. They did believe, and he would have them to believe afresh every day;
These things write I unto you, Says Saint John, that believe on the Name of the Son of God, that you may believe on the Name of the Son of God, 1 John 5.13. They did believe, and he would have them to believe afresh every day;
Now will you take this course? Or shall all be lost with you? Possibly the whole will have a different effect upon those that read or hear these things:
Now will you take this course? Or shall all be lost with you? Possibly the Whole will have a different Effect upon those that read or hear these things:
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What more miserable, sayes Austin, then for a miserable man not to commiserate himself? Others, it may be, stand doubting and trembling, daring neither to reject, nor yet to embrace:
What more miserable, Says Austin, then for a miserable man not to commiserate himself? Others, it may be, stand doubting and trembling, daring neither to reject, nor yet to embrace:
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it has been thy sin, let it be thy shame and sorrow that thou hast neglected and refused Christ so long, saying with Austin, I have loved thee too late, O thou so ancient and yet so new a beauty, I have loved thee too late.
it has been thy since, let it be thy shame and sorrow that thou hast neglected and refused christ so long, saying with Austin, I have loved thee too late, Oh thou so ancient and yet so new a beauty, I have loved thee too late.
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And for thy encouragement, I would say to thee, as the Servant did to his Lord upon such an occasion as this, Luke 14.22. Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.
And for thy encouragement, I would say to thee, as the Servant did to his Lord upon such an occasion as this, Lycia 14.22. Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.
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There is room in Christ's Heart, there is room in Christ's Arms, there is room in his Covenant, there is room in his Kingdom, there is room upon his Throne with his Father for thee:
There is room in Christ's Heart, there is room in Christ's Arms, there is room in his Covenant, there is room in his Kingdom, there is room upon his Throne with his Father for thee:
But if yet any shall reject this offer of Love, and persist so to do, such will at last find, that there is room in Hell, room in the infernal Pit, room in the place of torment for them:
But if yet any shall reject this offer of Love, and persist so to do, such will At last find, that there is room in Hell, room in the infernal Pit, room in the place of torment for them:
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CHAP. XI. Being a contemplation of the infinite Love and Condescention of Christ to Souls, and the unspeakable Comfort and Happiness of Believers in this sweet Espousal.
CHAP. XI. Being a contemplation of the infinite Love and Condescension of christ to Souls, and the unspeakable Comfort and Happiness of Believers in this sweet Espousal.
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IN the view of all that has been hitherto declared, we may well take up an admiring contemplation of Christ's Love and Condescention, and Believers Comfort and Happiness;
IN the view of all that has been hitherto declared, we may well take up an admiring contemplation of Christ's Love and Condescension, and Believers Comfort and Happiness;
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how great is the Love of the one, and the happiness of the other herein! 1. How great is the Love and Condescention of Christ in marrying Souls to himself!
how great is the Love of the one, and the happiness of the other herein! 1. How great is the Love and Condescension of christ in marrying Souls to himself!
Next to his becoming Man, and dying for them, Wherein can he testifie greater Love and Condescention to them than in this? There are, among many others that might be mentioned, that will argue his Love and Condescention herein to be wonderful and glorious, two things.
Next to his becoming Man, and dying for them, Wherein can he testify greater Love and Condescension to them than in this? There Are, among many Others that might be mentioned, that will argue his Love and Condescension herein to be wondered and glorious, two things.
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O wonderful commerce! (sayes one of the Ancients, speaking of Christ's dying for his People) the King dies for the Servant, God for Man, the Creator for the Creature, the innocent for the nocent.
Oh wondered commerce! (Says one of the Ancients, speaking of Christ's dying for his People) the King die for the Servant, God for Man, the Creator for the Creature, the innocent for the nocent.
but all these are but shadows and representations of that Union and Relation which Christ takes Behevers into with himself, which must therefore be nearer and greater than all:
but all these Are but shadows and representations of that union and Relation which christ Takes Behevers into with himself, which must Therefore be nearer and greater than all:
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how great therefore must the love and condescention of Christ herein to Believers be? O for him to take such so near himself, as to make them one with him, to lay them in his bosom, to communicate himself to them!
how great Therefore must the love and condescension of christ herein to Believers be? O for him to take such so near himself, as to make them one with him, to lay them in his bosom, to communicate himself to them!
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2. How great is the comfort and happiness of Believers, in being thus married and espoused to Christ? We say of such or such a Woman that is well married, that she is well disposed of,
2. How great is the Comfort and happiness of Believers, in being thus married and espoused to christ? We say of such or such a Woman that is well married, that she is well disposed of,
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But, O Soul, how well art thou disposed of, who art disposed of to Christ? And how happy art thou in an Husband who art married to him? What, Soul, married to Jesus, to sweet Jesus, to lovely Jesus, to Jesus the Son of God! O what sweet, what strong consolation may this be to thee!
But, Oh Soul, how well art thou disposed of, who art disposed of to christ? And how happy art thou in an Husband who art married to him? What, Soul, married to jesus, to sweet jesus, to lovely jesus, to jesus the Son of God! Oh what sweet, what strong consolation may this be to thee!
and then judge of thine own happiness, in being taken into this Relation to him: In Cant. 6.9. 'tis said concerning the Spouse of Christ, That the Daughters saw Her, and blessed Her;
and then judge of thine own happiness, in being taken into this Relation to him: In Cant 6.9. it's said Concerning the Spouse of christ, That the Daughters saw Her, and blessed Her;
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But yet to raise this comfort and happiness of thine a little higher, that thou mayest rejoyce in thy Lot, the lines being fallen to thee in pleasant places, consider three things; I.
But yet to raise this Comfort and happiness of thine a little higher, that thou Mayest rejoice in thy Lot, the lines being fallen to thee in pleasant places, Consider three things; I.
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and Christ being thine, his Blood is thine, his Righteousness is thine, his Love is thine, his Fulness is thine, the Fruit of all his Sufferings, the Vertue of all his Offices, the Sweetness of all his Relations is thine:
and christ being thine, his Blood is thine, his Righteousness is thine, his Love is thine, his Fullness is thine, the Fruit of all his Sufferings, the Virtue of all his Offices, the Sweetness of all his Relations is thine:
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Christ being thine, all is thine, all the promises are thine, all the Ordinances are thine, Life is thine, Death is thine, Time is thine, Eternity is thine, Things present are thine, Things to come are thine, 1 Cor. 3.22. O what a goodly Heritage hast thou!
christ being thine, all is thine, all the promises Are thine, all the Ordinances Are thine, Life is thine, Death is thine, Time is thine, Eternity is thine, Things present Are thine, Things to come Are thine, 1 Cor. 3.22. O what a goodly Heritage hast thou!
and how should thy Soul bless the Lord, that ever he drew thee into this Union and Relation to him? What a spring of comfort may this be to thee in all conditions? Fear not, for thou shalt not be ashamed:
and how should thy Soul bless the Lord, that ever he drew thee into this union and Relation to him? What a spring of Comfort may this be to thee in all conditions? fear not, for thou shalt not be ashamed:
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the best comforts thou enjoyest here below, will shortly have a period, and the sweetest Relations thou standst in here, will after a while be dissolved and broken;
the best comforts thou enjoyest Here below, will shortly have a Period, and the Sweetest Relations thou Standest in Here, will After a while be dissolved and broken;
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He is not strict to mark what is done amiss, Psal. 130.3. He is not prone to cast off, and to put away, no 'tis what he hates, Mal. 2.16. True, he may, and many times does withdraw from us, and frown upon us;
He is not strict to mark what is done amiss, Psalm 130.3. He is not prove to cast off, and to put away, no it's what he hates, Malachi 2.16. True, he may, and many times does withdraw from us, and frown upon us;
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2. Consider, that before ever Christ made love to thee, and took thee into this Relation with himself, he knew perfectly, what manner of one thou wouldst be,
2. Consider, that before ever christ made love to thee, and took thee into this Relation with himself, he knew perfectly, what manner of one thou Wouldst be,
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Why then shouldst thou think it will cause him to break with thee now? The Soul may be apt to say, Did Christ think I would be such a Wretch, that I would so grieve him,
Why then Shouldst thou think it will cause him to break with thee now? The Soul may be apt to say, Did christ think I would be such a Wretch, that I would so grieve him,
Hence, when he betroths, he is said to do it in judgment, Hos. 2.19. Christ knew what he did, and what an one he married, when he married thee to himself:
Hence, when he betrothes, he is said to do it in judgement, Hos. 2.19. christ knew what he did, and what an one he married, when he married thee to himself:
A Woman may be guilty of many failings and miscarriages, many defects and misdemeanors, and yet all not break the Marriage-Covenant between her Husband and her: And so here;
A Woman may be guilty of many failings and miscarriages, many defects and misdemeanors, and yet all not break the Marriage covenant between her Husband and her: And so Here;
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O but, sayes the Soul, my heart is still bent to backsliding from Christ, and I am afraid, I shall at last totally and finally depart from him, and then farewel all.
Oh but, Says the Soul, my heart is still bent to backsliding from christ, and I am afraid, I shall At last totally and finally depart from him, and then farewell all.
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I'le close this consideration with that known and great Scripture, Rom. 8. latter end, Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation,
I'll close this consideration with that known and great Scripture, Rom. 8. latter end, Who shall separate us from the love of christ? Shall tribulation,
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or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us:
or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Nay, in all these things we Are more than conquerors through him that loved us:
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nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, (and lest all these things should not reach the case of every Soul, he adds) nor any other Creature shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. III. Consider, that 'tis not long e're the Lord Jesus, thy dear Husband, will come and consummate the Marriage between him and thy Soul:
nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, (and lest all these things should not reach the case of every Soul, he adds) nor any other Creature shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in christ jesus our Lord. III. Consider, that it's not long ever the Lord jesus, thy dear Husband, will come and consummate the Marriage between him and thy Soul:
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And again, they that were ready went into the Marriage, ver. 10. and the Marriage of the Lamb is come, Rev. 19.7. There is a time then, when Christ will come to consummate the Marriage between him and Souls:
And again, they that were ready went into the Marriage, ver. 10. and the Marriage of the Lamb is come, Rev. 19.7. There is a time then, when christ will come to consummate the Marriage between him and Souls:
When he comes, as to the World, he comes as a Judge to condemn them, to avenge the quarrel of his Gospel, the quarrel of his Covenant, the quarrel of his Blood, all which they have rejected, he comes to pass Sentence upon them for resisting his Spirit,
When he comes, as to the World, he comes as a Judge to condemn them, to avenge the quarrel of his Gospel, the quarrel of his Covenant, the quarrel of his Blood, all which they have rejected, he comes to pass Sentence upon them for resisting his Spirit,
And truly, Soul, when he shall come to consummate the Marriage between him and thee, he will turn all thy Waters of Affliction into the Wine of sweet Consolation to thee:
And truly, Soul, when he shall come to consummate the Marriage between him and thee, he will turn all thy Waters of Affliction into the Wine of sweet Consolation to thee:
He will turn thy Night into Day, thy Darkness into Light, thy Sorrows into Joys, thy Mourning into Dancing, thy Troubles into Rest, thy Conflicts into Triumphs, thy Labours into Reward, thy mournful Lamentations into joyful Halelujahs:
He will turn thy Night into Day, thy Darkness into Light, thy Sorrows into Joys, thy Mourning into Dancing, thy Troubles into Rest, thy Conflicts into Triumphos, thy Labours into Reward, thy mournful Lamentations into joyful Hallelujahs:
Now thou art full of sorrows, thy dayes are spent in grief, and thy years in sighing, but then there shall be no more sorrow; sorrow and sighing both shall flie away for ever:
Now thou art full of sorrows, thy days Are spent in grief, and thy Years in sighing, but then there shall be no more sorrow; sorrow and sighing both shall fly away for ever:
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Now thou art in a storm, a storm of Affliction, a storm of Temptation, a storm of Persecution, thou art afflicted, tossed with tempests, and not comforted;
Now thou art in a storm, a storm of Affliction, a storm of Temptation, a storm of Persecution, thou art afflicted, tossed with tempests, and not comforted;
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Well, for thy comfort know, that thy Husband, sweet Jesus, will come; and when he comes, he will turn thy blackness into beauty, thy sin into holiness;
Well, for thy Comfort know, that thy Husband, sweet jesus, will come; and when he comes, he will turn thy blackness into beauty, thy since into holiness;
Christ will then perfectly fill thee with his own Spirit, beautifie thee with his own Image, deck thee with his own Ornaments, enamel and irradiate thee with his own Glory,
christ will then perfectly fill thee with his own Spirit, beautify thee with his own Image, deck thee with his own Ornament, enamel and irradiate thee with his own Glory,
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for then he will make thee like himself, both in holiness and happiness, 1 Joh. 3.2. Poor Soul, now thou art groaning under a body of Sin and Death, under the unclean motions of sin, the impure lustings of the flesh, the cursed imposings of a base, vile, unbelieving heart, that is imposing upon thee in every Duty, in every Condition, in every Relation:
for then he will make thee like himself, both in holiness and happiness, 1 John 3.2. Poor Soul, now thou art groaning under a body of since and Death, under the unclean motions of since, the impure lustings of the Flesh, the cursed imposings of a base, vile, unbelieving heart, that is imposing upon thee in every Duty, in every Condition, in every Relation:
So when dear Jesus comes to consummate the Marriage between him and thee, he will, being attended with all his holy Angels, bring thee into his Fathers House,
So when dear jesus comes to consummate the Marriage between him and thee, he will, being attended with all his holy Angels, bring thee into his Father's House,
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saying, Father, here is my Spouse, here is one whom in the day of everlasting love thou gavest unto me, one whom I have redeem'd to my self by my Blood,
saying, Father, Here is my Spouse, Here is one whom in the day of everlasting love thou Gavest unto me, one whom I have redeemed to my self by my Blood,
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and lead her into the Presence-Chamber of the King his Father, and there present her to him, to the end he might take notice of her as his Sons Spouse,
and led her into the Presence-Chamber of the King his Father, and there present her to him, to the end he might take notice of her as his Sons Spouse,
Who will then present thee faultless into the presence of his glory with exceeding joy? Jude v. 24. When David, and the Elders of Israel, brought up the Ark from the House of Obed-Edom, 'twas with great joy and shouting, 1 Chron. 15.25, 28. But O when Christ, attended with all his holy Angels, shall bring,
Who will then present thee faultless into the presence of his glory with exceeding joy? U^de v. 24. When David, and the Elders of Israel, brought up the Ark from the House of Obed-Edom, 'twas with great joy and shouting, 1 Chronicles 15.25, 28. But Oh when christ, attended with all his holy Angels, shall bring,
God the Father will greatly rejoyce, Christ the Son will greatly rejoyce, God the Holy Ghost will greatly rejoyce, the Angels will greatly rejoyce, thy Soul also will greatly rejoyce:
God the Father will greatly rejoice, christ the Son will greatly rejoice, God the Holy Ghost will greatly rejoice, the Angels will greatly rejoice, thy Soul also will greatly rejoice:
and thou thy self wilt greatly rejoyce, in that now thy happiness is consummated, and that thou shalt for ever lie in the bosom and embraces of thy Husbands love:
and thou thy self wilt greatly rejoice, in that now thy happiness is consummated, and that thou shalt for ever lie in the bosom and embraces of thy Husbands love:
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4. Then Christ will lead thee into the Bride-Chamber, the Mansion he has prepared for thee in the Fathers House, where thou shalt dwell for ever in his presence,
4. Then christ will led thee into the Bride-Chamber, the Mansion he has prepared for thee in the Father's House, where thou shalt dwell for ever in his presence,
but to sit down in the full views of his Glory, the full visions of his Face, the full enjoyment of his Presence, the full embraces of his Bosom, the full incomes of his Love,
but to fit down in the full views of his Glory, the full visions of his Face, the full enjoyment of his Presence, the full embraces of his Bosom, the full incomes of his Love,
but then thou shalt behold his glory for ever: Joh. 17.24. Here thou hast seen him through a glass darkly, but then thou shalt see him face to face, thy visions of him shall be both full and immediate, 1 Cor. 13.12. Here there have been some intercourses of love and delight kept up between him and thee, thou hast had some of the kisses of his mouth, some embraces in his bosom;
but then thou shalt behold his glory for ever: John 17.24. Here thou hast seen him through a glass darkly, but then thou shalt see him face to face, thy visions of him shall be both full and immediate, 1 Cor. 13.12. Here there have been Some intercourses of love and delight kept up between him and thee, thou hast had Some of the Kisses of his Mouth, Some embraces in his bosom;
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When Christ and thy Soul have met in an Ordinance, how often hast thou said with Peter, 'tis good to be here? And when he has given thee now and then a little taste of his love,
When christ and thy Soul have met in an Ordinance, how often hast thou said with Peter, it's good to be Here? And when he has given thee now and then a little taste of his love,
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how hast thou been ravish't with it, crying out with the Spouse, thy love is better than Wine? But O what will it be to enjoy all this in its fulness,
how hast thou been ravished with it, crying out with the Spouse, thy love is better than Wine? But Oh what will it be to enjoy all this in its fullness,
Therefore rejoyce in thy Lot, and say with the Church in a way of triumph, Isa. 61.10. I will greatly rejoyce in the Lord, my Soul shall be joyful in my God;
Therefore rejoice in thy Lot, and say with the Church in a Way of triumph, Isaiah 61.10. I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my Soul shall be joyful in my God;
& the vehement hungerings and thirstings of thy Soul after him? Blessed are they that hunger & thirst after righteousness for they shal be satisfied, Mat. 5.6. (3ly) What means the holy tremblings of thy Soul in the thoughts of sinning against him, thy care and sollicitude to please him, thy fear to offend him? 'Tis the Character of a loyal Wife, that her care is to please her Husband, and not to offend him, 1 Cor. 7.24. (4thly) What means thy sensibleness of,
& the vehement hungerings and thirstings of thy Soul After him? Blessed Are they that hunger & thirst After righteousness for they shall be satisfied, Mathew 5.6. (3ly) What means the holy tremblings of thy Soul in the thoughts of sinning against him, thy care and solicitude to please him, thy Fear to offend him? It's the Character of a loyal Wife, that her care is to please her Husband, and not to offend him, 1 Cor. 7.24. (4thly) What means thy sensibleness of,
and mourning under the dishonours of Christ, with the longings of thy Soul after his exaltation? The reproaches of them that reproach him do fall upon thee, Psal. 69.9. 'Tis the true Spirit of a loyal Spouse to be concerned for her Husbands Concernments.
and mourning under the dishonours of christ, with the longings of thy Soul After his exaltation? The Reproaches of them that reproach him do fallen upon thee, Psalm 69.9. It's the true Spirit of a loyal Spouse to be concerned for her Husbands Concernments.
For thy, encouragement, I would say to thee as one of the Ancients speaks in the same case, Why stickest and staggerest thou in thy self? Cast thy self upon him,
For thy, encouragement, I would say to thee as one of the Ancients speaks in the same case, Why stickest and staggerest thou in thy self? Cast thy self upon him,
but that thou shouldest take up the words of the Apostle, making the same inference from thine espousal to Christ, that he does from the dissolution of all things, saying in thy own name,
but that thou Shouldst take up the words of the Apostle, making the same Inference from thine espousal to christ, that he does from the dissolution of all things, saying in thy own name,
and others, 2 Pet. 3.11, 12. What manner of persons ought we to be in all holy conversation and godliness, looking for and hastning to the coming of the day of God.
and Others, 2 Pet. 3.11, 12. What manner of Persons ought we to be in all holy Conversation and godliness, looking for and hastening to the coming of the day of God.
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and be happy for ever? I will conclude all with those words, Rev. 19.9. Blessed are they which are called to the Marriage-Supper of the Lamb. Soli Deo Gloria.
and be happy for ever? I will conclude all with those words, Rev. 19.9. Blessed Are they which Are called to the Marriage supper of the Lamb. Soli God Gloria.
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NONLATINALPHABET, significat rem occultam, & per se arcanam, non simpliciter, sed rengiosam, quae ab humana ratione abscondita est, & non potest percipi sine Revelatione Divinâ, & Spiritus Sancti lumine. Zanch. in locum.
, significat remembering occultam, & per se arcanam, non simpliciter, sed rengiosam, Quae ab Humana ratione abscondita est, & non potest percipi sine Revelation Divinâ, & Spiritus Sancti lumine. Zanchius in locum.
Sponsi & sponsae usitatâ, at omnium jucun diss••â Metaph•râ, unio spiritualis inter Christum & •• Ecclesiam, piamque an mam exprimitur. Gles. Rhe. sac.
Sponsi & Sponsa usitatâ, At omnium jucun diss••â Metaph•râ, unio spiritualis inter Christ & •• Church, piamque an mam exprimitur. Gles. Rhe. sac.
Neque anima nestra sola cum solâ Christi animâ, neque care nostra sola cum solâ Christi carne, sed tota cujusque fidelis persona cum totâ Christi personâ conjungitur. Zanch.
Neque anima nestra sola cum sola Christ animâ, neque care nostra sola cum sola Christ Carnem, sed tota cujusque Fidelis persona cum totâ Christ personâ conjungitur. Zanchius
Etsi tota salus & vita a Deitatis plenitudine pendet quae est in Christo, interim tamen nobis non communicatur nisi in carne & per carnem Christi: Deitas enim est ceu fons unde fluunt omnia bona, vita, & salus, sed caro atque humanitas est ceu canalis per quem ad nos derivantur omnia haec bona omnesque gratiae, nisi quis igitur canalem hunc apprehendat, eique uniatur, aquarum certè, quae è fonte profluunt, particeps fieri non potest. Zanch. in Thes: de connubio Spirituali.
Though tota salus & vita a Deitatis Plenitude Pendet Quae est in Christ, interim tamen nobis non communicatur nisi in Carnem & per Carnem Christ: Deitas enim est ceu fons unde fluunt omnia Bona, vita, & salus, sed Caro atque humanitas est ceu canalis per Whom ad nos derivantur omnia haec Bona Omnesque Gratiae, nisi quis igitur canalem hunc apprehendat, eique uniatur, aquarum certè, Quae è Fonte profluunt, particeps fieri non potest. Zanchius in These: de Connubio Spiritual.
Gratiam super gratiam h. e. accumulat issimam & copiosissimam, omnem gratiam, nempe justitiam, remissionem peccatorum, sanctitatem, renovationem spiritus, &c. Glas. Gram. Sacr.
Gratiam super gratiam h. e. accumulate issimam & copiosissimam, omnem gratiam, nempe justitiam, remissionem peccatorum, sanctitatem, renovationem spiritus, etc. Glass. Gram. Sacred
Et estis in ipso completi, q. d. quod retus Deus in Christo resldet, ideo ut ipsum adepti, solidam in ipso perfectionem pollideamus. Calv. in Col. 2.10.
Et Ye are in ipso completi, q. worser. quod retus Deus in Christ resldet, ideo ut ipsum Adepti, solidam in ipso perfectionem pollideamus. Calvin in Col. 2.10.
Christus nominat suas iniquitates, quia sensit in se translata esse peccata omnium nostrsim, seque propter haec plecti, non aliter ac si ipse se mois, tuis, & omnium hominum scaeleribus polluisset. Mol.
Christus nominate suas Iniquities, quia Saint in se translata esse Peccata omnium nostrsim, Seek propter haec plecti, non aliter ac si ipse se mois, tuis, & omnium hominum scaeleribus polluisset. Mol.
Non sunt inventa aeque dulcia nomina, quibus Verbi animaeque dulces adinvicem exprimerentur asfectus, quemadmodum sponsus & sponsa, quippe quibus omnia communia sunt, nil proprium, nil a se divisum habentibus, una utriusque haereditas, una domus, una mensa, unus thorus, una etiam caro. Bern. Serm. 7. in Cant.
Non sunt inventa aeque Dulce nomina, quibus Verbi animaeque dulces adinvicem exprimerentur asfectus, quemadmodum Sponsus & Sponsa, quip quibus omnia communia sunt, nil proprium, nil a se Divisum habentibus, una utriusque Hereditas, una domus, una mensa, Unus thorus, una etiam Caro. Bern. Sermon 7. in Cant
Christus se sponsum nostrum appellat, ut magni tudinem insinuet sui amcru, qui tempore non decrescit amicam suam sponsam non uxcrem, eo quodillius amer, semper novus st. Bern. de pass. Dom.
Christus se sponsum nostrum appellate, ut magni tudinem insinuet sui amcru, qui tempore non decrescit amicam suam Spouse non uxcrem, eo quodillius amer, semper Novus Saint. Bern. de pass. Dom.
Scito, & sponsa Christi, te a teipso nthil habere nisi peccata. Bona vero omnia gratiae sponsitui sunt, gratulare ergo, i. e. gratias age et. Bern. de pass. Dom.
Learn, & Sponsa Christ, te a teipso nthil habere nisi Peccata. Bona vero omnia Gratiae sponsitui sunt, gratulare ergo, i. e. gratias age et. Bern. de pass. Dom.
Filii voluntas duplex est, una divinae, altern humanae naturae • utraque au• tem voluit & viilt hoc conjugium cum electis, una voluit ab aeterno, altera in tempore quae nunq•am mutatur. Id. Ib.
Sons Voluntas duplex est, una Divinae, altern humanae naturae • Utraque au• tem voluit & viilt hoc conjugium cum electis, una voluit ab aeterno, altera in tempore Quae nunq•am mutatur. Id. Ib.
Pater totam suam essentiam & majestatem filio a se ab aeterno genito, intimè quasi insculpserit, & seipsum in filio quasi effigiârit, ut sit substantialis imago ejus. Glas. Rh. Sac.
Pater Whole suam essentiam & majestatem filio a se ab aeterno genito, intimè quasi insculpserit, & seipsum in filio quasi effigiârit, ut sit Substantialis imago His. Glass. Rh. Sac.
Pater ignosce illis. O Verbum summi Patris Verbo conveniens! orat non solum pro persequentibus & calumniantibus; sed etiam pro occidentibus: sed & Pater inquit, q. d. Per dilectionem Paternam qua unum sumus, supplico tibi, ut exaudtas me pro his occisoribus meis, ignoscendo; agnosce Filii tui amicitiam ut inimicis ignoscas. Bern. de pass. Dom.
Pater Ignosce illis. O Verbum summi Patris Verbo conveniens! Orat non solum Pro persequentibus & calumniantibus; sed etiam Pro occidentibus: sed & Pater inquit, q. worser. Per dilectionem Paternam qua Unum sumus, supplico tibi, ut exaudtas me Pro his occisoribus meis, ignoscendo; Agnosce Sons tui amicitiam ut inimicis ignoscas. Bern. de pass. Dom.
Tilius in sinu Patris est. 1. In aeterna generatione. 2. In arctissima unitate. 3. In ardentissima dilectione. 4. In secretissimorum communicatione. Glass. Rhet. Sac.
Tilius in sinu Patris est. 1. In aeterna generation. 2. In arctissima unitate. 3. In ardentissima dilectione. 4. In secretissimorum communication. Glass. Rhetoric Sac.
Omnia diligit Deus quae fecit, & inter ea magis diligit creaturas rationales, & in illis eas amplius quae sunt membra unigenitisui, & multo magis ipsum suum unigenitum. Aug.
Omnia diligit Deus Quae fecit, & inter ea magis diligit Creaturas rationales, & in illis eas Amplius Quae sunt membra unigenitisui, & Much magis ipsum suum Unigenitum. Aug.
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usus est verba NONLATINALPHABET ut significet arceissimam & indissolubilem unionem verbi cum carne. ut non alia scilicet sed una & eadem jam sit persona Verbi & carnis, assumptae. Chemni: —
usus est verba ut significet arceissimam & indissolubilem unionem verbi cum Carnem. ut non Alias scilicet sed una & Same jam sit persona Verbi & carnis, assumptae. Chemni: —
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NONLATINALPHABET. Se c•acuavit omm gl•rria. i.e. Christas gloriam illam & majestatem, in qua c•at apud patram. ita ab diderit in forma servi ut ea•s se penitus eva••ss• visissit. Zanch. in Loc. Fallus quod non crat. matens quode•at. Her.
. Se c•acuavit omm gl•rria. i.e. Christus gloriam Illam & majestatem, in qua c•at apud patram. ita ab diderit in forma servi ut ea•s se penitus eva••ss• visissit. Zanchius in Loc. Fallus quod non Crat. matens quode•at. Her.
1a dco tam dicere, quam jurace, immntabile est. sed en quam indulgenter ut o•timum pa••em decet, se deus accommodet nostrae tarditati, qtoia nos videt simplici suo sermoni non acquiescore, ut cum plenius sanciat in cordibus nostris. addit jusjuraudum. Cal. in Locum.
1a dco tam dicere, quam jurace, immntabile est. sed en quam indulgenter ut o•timum pa••em Deceit, se deus accommodet Nostrae tarditati, qtoia nos videt Simple Sue Sermon non acquiescore, ut cum Fuller sanciat in cordibus nostris. Addit jusjuraudum. Cal. in Locum.
Loquuti erant de operibus, Christus ad unum opus eos revocat, hoc est, ad sidem, quo significat quicquid extra fidem homines moliuntur inutile ac vanum esse, solam vero fidem sufficere. Calv. in Loc.
Loquuti Erant de operibus, Christus ad Unum opus eos revocat, hoc est, ad sidem, quo significat quicquid extra fidem homines moliuntur inutile ac vanum esse, Solam vero fidem sufficere. Calvin in Loc.
Quicquid perfectionis in patre erat & est totum illud est in filio, in to, tota patris pesona, tota NONLATINALPHABET tota NONLATINALPHABET, tota etiam facies expressa est, Zanch. in Loc.
Quicquid perfectionis in patre erat & est totum illud est in filio, in to, tota patris pesona, tota tota, tota etiam fancies expressam est, Zanchius in Loc.
O quam bonum & quam jucundum! O quam bonum & jucundum est, tecum dulcissime Jesu habitare in unum, tecum colloqui, tibi revelare causam animae nostrae, tuae { que } eonsolationis responso perfruri! Bern. de pass. domi.
O quam bonum & quam jucundum! O quam bonum & jucundum est, tecum dulcissime Jesu habitare in Unum, tecum Colloqui, tibi revelare Causam Spirits Nostrae, tuae { que } eonsolationis responso perfruri! Bern. de pass. At Home.
O dulcissime & amantissime Jesu, quam jucundum cogitare, quam salubre, loqui de te, tu enim de te loquentibus presens mentem dulciter accendis, &c. Id. Ib.
O dulcissime & amantissime Jesu, quam jucundum cogitare, quam salubre, loqui de te, tu enim de te loquentibus Presents mentem dulciter accendis, etc. Id. Ib.
O Domine, si quando me in aliqua hujus gaudit parte invenio, clame Domine bonum est nos hic esse faciamus hic tria tabernacula, sidei unum, spei unum, amori unum. Bern. de amore dei.
O Domine, si quando me in Any hujus gaudit parte Invenio, claim Domine bonum est nos hic esse Faciamus hic tria Tabernacle, sidei Unum, Spei Unum, amori Unum. Bern. de amore dei.
Quisquis videt Filium & credit in eum. Hac verba ostendunt fidem ex Christi notitia fluere, non quod praeter sunplex Dei Verbum quicquani desideret: sed quia si Christo fidamus, qualis sit & quid nobis off•rat, senstire nos oportet, Caiv.
Quisquis videt Son & credit in Eum. Hac verba ostendunt fidem ex Christ notitia fluere, non quod praeter sunplex Dei Verbum quicquani desideret: sed quia si Christ fidamus, qualis sit & quid nobis off•rat, senstire nos oportet, Caiv.
Fatetur Thomas Christum esse Dominum suum; deende altius conscendit, ac Deum quoque nominat; fides ejus evehitur ad aeternam Christs divinitatem. Calv. in loc.
Fatetur Thomas Christ esse Dominum suum; deende Highly conscendit, ac God quoque nominate; fides His evehitur ad aeternam Christ divinitatem. Calvin in loc.
Tune vitam in Christo invenies, sivitae materiam quaeras in ejus carne. Nam sicut aeternus Dei Sermo fons vitae est, ita caro ejus veluti canalis, vitam, quae intrinseca (ut loquuntur) in Divinitate residet, ad nes dissundit. Calv.
Tune vitam in Christ Invenies, sivitae Materiam quaeras in His Carnem. Nam sicut Eternal Dei Sermon fons vitae est, ita Caro His Veluti canalis, vitam, Quae intrinseca (ut loquuntur) in Divinitate residet, ad nes dissundit. Calvin
Observemus, fidei sedem non in cerebro esse, sed in corde; & quoniam cordis nomen pro serio et sincero affectu fere capitur; dice firmam esse & efficacem fiduciam, non nudam tantum notionem. Calv.
Observemus, fidei sedem non in Cerebro esse, sed in cord; & quoniam Cordis Nome Pro serio et sincero affectu fere capitur; dice firmam esse & efficacem fiduciam, non nudam Tantum notionem. Calvin
Loquitur de iis, quae anteà, adhuc inconversus, magnifecerat; & in iis justitiam salutiferam posuerat, nune autem conversus ad Christum ea despicit, & ut sordes, & res vilissimas abjicit, tanquam ad salutem inutilia, imò perniciosa, si siducia justitiae in iis ponatur. Glass. Rhet. Sac.
Loquitur de iis, Quae anteà, Adhoc inconversus, magnifecerat; & in iis justitiam salutiferam posuerat, nune autem Conversus ad Christ ea despicit, & ut sordes, & Rest vilissimas abjicit, tanquam ad salutem inutilia, imò perniciosa, si siducia justitiae in iis ponatur. Glass. Rhetoric Sac.
Qui debitor est totius legis faciendae, mortem nunquam effugiet; quia semper manebit sub reatu. Nemo enim unquam reperietur qui legi satisfaciat, talis igitur obligatio, certa est damnatio hominis. Id.
Qui debtor est totius Legis faciendae, mortem Never effugiet; quia semper manebit sub reatu. Nemo enim unquam reperietur qui Legi satisfaciat, Talis igitur Obligatio, Certa est damnatio hominis. Id.
Summa hujus sententiae est, quisquis potitur Christo, nihil illi deesse: idioque ultra ultimam perfectionem eniti quisquis eo uno contentus non est. Et siquis a Christo deflectas, nihil poterit quam errare; siquis in eo •on acquiescat, nihil quam vento & vanitate alibi pascetur: Siquis ultra eum rendat, mortem vita loco inveniet. Calv. in loc.
Summa hujus sententiae est, quisquis potitur Christ, nihil illi deesse: idioque ultra ultimam perfectionem eniti quisquis eo Uno Contentus non est. Et siquis a Christ deflectas, nihil poterit quam errare; siquis in eo •on acquiescat, nihil quam Vento & vanitate alibi pascetur: Siquis ultra Eum rendat, mortem vita loco inveniet. Calvin in loc.
Mecum eris in Paradiso; mecum inquit, mira benignitas, non dicit simpliciter, eris in Paradiso, vel cum Angelis er•s; sed mecumeris, satiaberis eo, quem desiderias. Bern. de Pass. Dom.
Mecum eris in Paradiso; mecum inquit, mira benignitas, non dicit simpliciter, eris in Paradiso, vel cum Angels er•s; sed mecumeris, satiaberis eo, Whom desiderias. Bern. de Pass. Dom.
Ʋnum in nobis; sicut tu & ego unum sumus: Quid hac Ʋnitate gloriosius? Quid ultra vel optare poteris, vel habere? unum cum sponso tuo eris, O foelix, foelicior, imò omnium foelicissima unitas! Bern.
Ʋnum in nobis; sicut tu & ego Unum sumus: Quid hac Ʋnitate Gloriosius? Quid ultra vel Optare poteris, vel habere? Unum cum sponso tuo eris, O Felix, foelicior, imò omnium foelicissima unitas! Bern.
Ecclesiam esse gloriosam, non habentem maculam, nequ• rugam, est ultimus finis, ad quem perducimur per passionem Christi •unde hoc erit in statu patriae, non autem in statu via. Aqui.
Church esse gloriosam, non habentem maculam, nequ• rugam, est Ultimus finis, ad Whom perducimur per passionem Christ •unde hoc erit in Statu patriae, non autem in Statu via. Aqui
Significat nullum planè peccatum velminimum futurum in corpore Ecclesiae, nullumque veteris Adaemi vestigium, sed futuram eam totam gloriosam. Zanch. in loc.
Significat nullum planè peccatum velminimum Future in corpore Ecclesiae, nullumque veteris Adaemi vestigium, sed futuram eam Whole gloriosam. Zanchius in loc.
