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A WHOLESOME CAVEAT For a time of LIBERTY. 2 CHRON. 12. 8. Neverthelesse they shall be his servants, that they may know my service,
A WHOLESOME CAVEAT For a time of LIBERTY. 2 CHRONICLES. 12. 8. Nevertheless they shall be his Servants, that they may know my service,
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and the service of the kingdoms of the Countrey.
and the service of the kingdoms of the Country.
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THe greatest part of this Chapter is spent in setting down that famous War which Shishak King of Egypt made against Rehoboam King of Iudah.
THe greatest part of this Chapter is spent in setting down that famous War which shishak King of Egypt made against Rehoboam King of Iudah.
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The cause of this War in regard of Shishak is not set down; probable conjectures there be:
The cause of this War in regard of shishak is not Set down; probable Conjectures there be:
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Ieroboam probably might be treacherous, who having a party in Egypt, lest Rehoboam should grow too great, together with some other pretended wrongs, might awaken this Bear from his den;Jeroboam probably might be treacherous, who having a party in Egypt, lest Rehoboam should grow too great, together with Some other pretended wrongs, might awaken this Bear from his den;
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but in regard of God, you may see the Reason set down, Vers. 2. Because they had transgressed against the Lord.
but in regard of God, you may see the Reason Set down, Vers. 2. Because they had transgressed against the Lord.
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The time of this War is set down in the 1. Vers. When he had established the Kingdome by wholesome Lawes, erecting Gods worship,
The time of this War is Set down in the 1. Vers. When he had established the Kingdom by wholesome Laws, erecting God's worship,
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and countenancing godly men, 2 Chro. 11. 16, 17. which continued three years, and strengthened himself by fortified places,
and countenancing godly men, 2 Chro 11. 16, 17. which continued three Years, and strengthened himself by fortified places,
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and munition fit for war, as in the foregoing Chapter appears.
and munition fit for war, as in the foregoing Chapter appears.
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Now when he had most peace and quiet, he and all Israel suddenly forsake the Lord, which was the fourth year;
Now when he had most peace and quiet, he and all Israel suddenly forsake the Lord, which was the fourth year;
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and in the fifth year comes Shishak, and with a mighty hoast wastes all before him untill he come to the chief City.
and in the fifth year comes shishak, and with a mighty host wastes all before him until he come to the chief city.
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Now in Vers. the 5. and 6. is set down the repentance of the people with their Princes especially.
Now in Vers. the 5. and 6. is Set down the Repentance of the people with their Princes especially.
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Shemajah, who no doubt had spoke against their idolatrous courses before, takes his season when they were low and tamed,Shemajah, who no doubt had spoke against their idolatrous courses before, Takes his season when they were low and tamed,
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and tels them the true cause of their misery, Vers. 5. Many sins there were in the Land,
and tells them the true cause of their misery, Vers. 5. Many Sins there were in the Land,
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as Idolatty, and Whoredoines, &c. yet the venom was, They had forsaken the Lord:
as Idolatry, and Whoredoines, etc. yet the venom was, They had forsaken the Lord:
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Let the sin be what it will be, yet let it be such a one as men forsake the Lord by it, that's the provocation;
Let the since be what it will be, yet let it be such a one as men forsake the Lord by it, that's the provocation;
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hereupon they humble themselves, some effectually, some hypocritically, yet all outwardly, and say the Lord is righteous;
hereupon they humble themselves, Some effectually, Some hypocritically, yet all outwardly, and say the Lord is righteous;
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they extenuate not their sin, they lay not the blame on man, no not on Shishak, but see the Lord, justifie his proceedings, the Lord is righteous, we unrighteous,
they extenuate not their since, they lay not the blame on man, no not on shishak, but see the Lord, justify his proceedings, the Lord is righteous, we unrighteous,
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although it were more heavy then it is.
although it were more heavy then it is.
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Now in the 7. Vers. and in the words read is set down the mitigation of Gods plague,
Now in the 7. Vers. and in the words read is Set down the mitigation of God's plague,
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and the moderation of his chastisement, I will not pour out all my wrath, yet I think it not fit to shew perfect deliverance, I'le make them servants, to let them know, &c. There are two parts in the words read.
and the moderation of his chastisement, I will not pour out all my wrath, yet I think it not fit to show perfect deliverance, I'll make them Servants, to let them know, etc. There Are two parts in the words read.
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1. The punishment or chastisement on Iudah for forsaking the Lord, and backsliding from him, which is hondage and privation of the liberty they had, they must be shishaks servants.
1. The punishment or chastisement on Iudah for forsaking the Lord, and backsliding from him, which is hondage and privation of the liberty they had, they must be shishaks Servants.
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2. The Lords end, it was very gracious, That they may know my service, &c. For explication.
2. The lords end, it was very gracious, That they may know my service, etc. For explication.
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1. What is meant by service? Answ. There are two things in service. 1. Government. 2. Subjection: cheerfull obedience to that governemt.
1. What is meant by service? Answer There Are two things in service. 1. Government. 2. Subjection: cheerful Obedience to that governemt.
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Both the Hebrew word, as also the nature of the thing it self hath these two.
Both the Hebrew word, as also the nature of the thing it self hath these two.
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God sets up his Government over a people, his people do or should subject cheefully to this government;
God sets up his Government over a people, his people do or should Subject cheefully to this government;
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By my service is therefore meant my government, and your subjection wrought by me to this governmemt. 2. They shall know.
By my service is Therefore meant my government, and your subjection wrought by me to this governmemt. 2. They shall know.
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1. Not by the knowledge of the brain, for that they know now, but knowledge of experience,
1. Not by the knowledge of the brain, for that they know now, but knowledge of experience,
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as it's said in Ezek. 6. ult. When I shall have made the Land desolate in all their habitations, they shall know that I am the Lord.
as it's said in Ezekiel 6. ult. When I shall have made the Land desolate in all their habitations, they shall know that I am the Lord.
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Now what shall they know of it? Answ. the difference betwe•n them, the sorrow of the one, the sweet of the other;
Now what shall they know of it? Answer the difference betwe•n them, the sorrow of the one, the sweet of the other;
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the misery of the one, and blessednesse of the other; the bondage of the one, and the liberty of the other.
the misery of the one, and blessedness of the other; the bondage of the one, and the liberty of the other.
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There might be many things observed from the words, but I note only the generall.
There might be many things observed from the words, but I note only the general.
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Obser. That when any people of God forsake the Lord, and cast off his government •ver them, they provoke the Lord to put them under the bondage of another government.
Observation That when any people of God forsake the Lord, and cast off his government •ver them, they provoke the Lord to put them under the bondage of Another government.
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They that abuse Gods liberty must be under bondage; the Lord hath a Kingdome in this world most glorious;
They that abuse God's liberty must be under bondage; the Lord hath a Kingdom in this world most glorious;
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hence when men will not be under it, if they will not be ruled by him, they must be ruled by the whip;
hence when men will not be under it, if they will not be ruled by him, they must be ruled by the whip;
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and if Christs laws cannot bind, Christs chains must.
and if Christ laws cannot bind, Christ chains must.
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Ier. 5. 19. And it shall come to passe when ye shall say, Where•ore doth the Lord all these things unto us? then shalt thou answer them, Jeremiah 5. 19. And it shall come to pass when you shall say, Where•ore does the Lord all these things unto us? then shalt thou answer them,
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Like as ye have forsaken me, and served strange gods in your land, so shall ye serve strangers in a land that is not yours. Like as you have forsaken me, and served strange God's in your land, so shall you serve Strangers in a land that is not yours.
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Psal, 107. 10, 11. Such as sit in darknesse and in the shadow of death, being •ound in affliction and iron,
Psalm, 107. 10, 11. Such as fit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being •ound in affliction and iron,
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because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsell of the most high. Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most high.
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Ezek. 20. 24, 25. Because they had not executed my Iudgements, but had despised my Statutes,
Ezekiel 20. 24, 25. Because they had not executed my Judgments, but had despised my Statutes,
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and polluted my Sabbaths, &c. Wherefore I gave them also statutes that were not good,
and polluted my Sabbaths, etc. Wherefore I gave them also statutes that were not good,
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and judgements, whereby they should not live, &c. Zach. 11. 15, 16. And the Lord said unto me, Take unto thee yet the instruments of a foolish Shepherd. and Judgments, whereby they should not live, etc. Zach 11. 15, 16. And the Lord said unto me, Take unto thee yet the Instruments of a foolish Shepherd.
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Vers. 16. For lo I will raise up a shepherd in the land which shall not visit those that be cut off,
Vers. 16. For lo I will raise up a shepherd in the land which shall not visit those that be Cut off,
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nor seek the young one, nor heal that that is broken, nor feed that that standeth still, &c. nor seek the young one, nor heal that that is broken, nor feed that that Stands still, etc.
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When people break convenant with God, and loath him, then saith the Lord, I'Ie not feed and then he sets over them Idol shepherds.
When people break Covenant with God, and loath him, then Says the Lord, I'Ie not feed and then he sets over them Idol shepherd's.
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This is certain, when the soul will not subject it self to God, he goes about to subject God to him,
This is certain, when the soul will not Subject it self to God, he Goes about to Subject God to him,
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nay to his lusts, Isa. 43. 24. Thou hast made me to serve with thy sins.
nay to his Lustiest, Isaiah 43. 24. Thou hast made me to serve with thy Sins.
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For one of them must stoop, and a man would have the Lord be mercifull, patient,
For one of them must stoop, and a man would have the Lord be merciful, patient,
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and pittifull to him, when he is in league with his lusts, now this the Lord will not do:
and pitiful to him, when he is in league with his Lustiest, now this the Lord will not do:
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And hence, if he does not destroy him, he with-draws himself from serving of the creature,
And hence, if he does not destroy him, he withdraws himself from serving of the creature,
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and hence other evils take hold of it, and bring it under.
and hence other evils take hold of it, and bring it under.
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When Adam stood, and was for God, all creatures served him, and the riches of Gods goodnesse preserved him, the Lord communicated the sweet of his government or service to him:
When Adam stood, and was for God, all creatures served him, and the riches of God's Goodness preserved him, the Lord communicated the sweet of his government or service to him:
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but when turned away from the right wayes of God:
but when turned away from the right ways of God:
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Now if the Lord should serve him by governing of him in goodnesse, he should serve a lust,
Now if the Lord should serve him by governing of him in Goodness, he should serve a lust,
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and bow to the creature, nay to a lust, which is a viler thing, then for one creature to fall down and worship another.
and bow to the creature, nay to a lust, which is a Viler thing, then for one creature to fallen down and worship Another.
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Therefore now hence it comes to passe, because the Lord will not be a servant to any mans lust, there must be some other government that must seize upon them.
Therefore now hence it comes to pass, Because the Lord will not be a servant to any men lust, there must be Some other government that must seize upon them.
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Hence set all the Saints in the Churches with their faces subjected to the Lord, his good wil and righteous wayes,
Hence Set all the Saints in the Churches with their faces subjected to the Lord, his good will and righteous ways,
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and then his goodness shall flow down upon them in a through Christ, for otherwise we have nothing to do with good,
and then his Goodness shall flow down upon them in a through christ, for otherwise we have nothing to do with good,
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but when we are set right for God.
but when we Are Set right for God.
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Hos. 2. 19. I will betroth thee unto me for ever, yea I will betroth thee unto me in righteousnesse, in judgement, in loving kindnesse and mercy, &c. The Lord will then command all creatures to be serviceable to his Church and people;Hos. 2. 19. I will betrothed thee unto me for ever, yea I will betrothed thee unto me in righteousness, in judgement, in loving kindness and mercy, etc. The Lord will then command all creatures to be serviceable to his Church and people;
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Vers. 21, 22. But on the contrary misery must needs seiz upon the soul that doth cast off the government of the Lord Jesus:Vers. 21, 22. But on the contrary misery must needs seize upon the soul that does cast off the government of the Lord jesus:
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Thus much for the generall explication of the point. Now in particular. 1. What is this government or service of God?
Thus much for the general explication of the point. Now in particular. 1. What is this government or service of God?
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2. What is the bondage he captivates his unto? 3. Why doth the Lord do thus?
2. What is the bondage he captivates his unto? 3. Why does the Lord do thus?
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Quest. 1. What is this government or service of God which being shaken off the Lord gives them over to bondage? Quest. 1. What is this government or service of God which being shaken off the Lord gives them over to bondage?
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Ans. There is a double government of the Lord over his people. Ans. There is a double government of the Lord over his people.
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1. Internall or inward, of which our Saviour speaks, Luk. 17. 21. The kingdome of God (saith Christ) comes not by observation and outward pomp;
1. Internal or inward, of which our Saviour speaks, Luk. 17. 21. The Kingdom of God (Says christ) comes not by observation and outward pomp;
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For behold the kingdome of God is within you: For behold the Kingdom of God is within you:
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And this is nothing else in generall, but when the Lord doth by his Spirit in the word of his grace cause the whole soul willingly to submit and subject it self to the whole will of God so far as it's made known to it;
And this is nothing Else in general, but when the Lord does by his Spirit in the word of his grace cause the Whole soul willingly to submit and Subject it self to the Whole will of God so Far as it's made known to it;
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this is the inward kingdom of God and government of Christ in the soul.
this is the inward Kingdom of God and government of christ in the soul.
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Ro. 8 ▪ 14. So many as are led by the Spirit are the sons of God. Ro. 8 ▪ 14. So many as Are led by the Spirit Are the Sons of God.
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Ps. 110. 2. The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion, &c. 2. Cor. 10. 4. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnall,
Ps. 110. 2. The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion, etc. 2. Cor. 10. 4. For the weapons of our warfare Are not carnal,
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but mighty through God the pulling down of strong holds. Vers. 5. Bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. but mighty through God the pulling down of strong holds. Vers. 5. Bringing into captivity every Thought to the Obedience of christ.
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There are mighty boisterous distemp•rs, but the Lord when he comes in his Kingdome, to sit upon the royall throne of the hearts of his people, now they flie:
There Are mighty boisterous distemp•rs, but the Lord when he comes in his Kingdom, to fit upon the royal throne of the hearts of his people, now they fly:
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and this is the inward Kingdom of Christ, like a poor Subject pardoned and received to favour, he is before the face of the Prince continually attending on him.
and this is the inward Kingdom of christ, like a poor Subject pardoned and received to favour, he is before the face of the Prince continually attending on him.
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Revel. 7. 14, 15. These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, Revel. 7. 14, 15. These Are they which Come out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes,
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and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
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Vers. 15. Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his Temple, &c. Now this is meant in part by Gods service in these dayes;
Vers. 15. Therefore Are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his Temple, etc. Now this is meant in part by God's service in these days;
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do you think the Lord cared for thousands of Rams? no, but to walk humbly, Mica. 6. Did he care for Temple aud Ordinances? no,
do you think the Lord cared for thousands of Rams? no, but to walk humbly, Mica. 6. Did he care for Temple and Ordinances? no,
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but Isa. 1. 19. If he be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land.
but Isaiah 1. 19. If he be willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land.
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Neh. 9. 20. In those dayes hee gave them his good Spirit to instruct them.
Neh 9. 20. In those days he gave them his good Spirit to instruct them.
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2. Externall or outward, the end and instigation of which was to set up and help forward the inward;
2. External or outward, the end and instigation of which was to Set up and help forward the inward;
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for externall Ordinances are nothing in themselves, mean things, but as they are appointed and sanctified for this end, they are most glorious:
for external Ordinances Are nothing in themselves, mean things, but as they Are appointed and sanctified for this end, they Are most glorious:
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and therefore Christ threatens the Jewes, Matth. 21. 43. That the Kingdome should be taken from them;
and Therefore christ threatens the Jews, Matthew 21. 43. That the Kingdom should be taken from them;
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what was that? Surely not inward, for that they had not, but the outward and externall means called Gods kingdom;
what was that? Surely not inward, for that they had not, but the outward and external means called God's Kingdom;
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all these helps and means shall be taken from you, and all laid ruinous. Now this externall kingdom of Christ is double.
all these helps and means shall be taken from you, and all laid ruinous. Now this external Kingdom of christ is double.
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1. The externall kingdome or government of God by his Church, in the administration an• execution,
1. The external Kingdom or government of God by his Church, in the administration an• execution,
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and subjection to the blessed Ordinances of God, wherein the power and Kingdome of Christ is seen,
and subjection to the blessed Ordinances of God, wherein the power and Kingdom of christ is seen,
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and thus, Dan. 2. 44, 45. Dan. 7. 27. It shall be given to the Saints of the most high, &c. Not to prophane herds of beasts,
and thus, Dan. 2. 44, 45. Dan. 7. 27. It shall be given to the Saints of the most high, etc. Not to profane herds of beasts,
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or cages of unclean birds, but to the Saints of the most high, Whose kingdome is an everlasting kingdome, and all the Princes of the world shall subject themselves to this kingdom of Christ.
or cages of unclean Birds, but to the Saints of the most high, Whose Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom, and all the Princes of the world shall Subject themselves to this Kingdom of christ.
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This outward Kingdom Christ administreth amongst his people in this world:
This outward Kingdom christ administereth among his people in this world:
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And this was part of the Lords government over his people herein, though various from our form now.
And this was part of the lords government over his people herein, though various from our from now.
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2. Of the Common-wealth, which may have divers forms, and had in the time of Israel; but it receiving its law from God,
2. Of the Commonwealth, which may have diverse forms, and had in the time of Israel; but it receiving its law from God,
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and governing for God, hence it was the government of God, and subjection hereunto was subjection and service to God himself:
and governing for God, hence it was the government of God, and subjection hereunto was subjection and service to God himself:
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And hence when the people cast off Samuel, 1 Sam 8. 7. They have not rejected thee but me, Rev. 11. 15. The kingdomes of the world are become the kingdomes of our Lord and of his Christ,
And hence when the people cast off Samuel, 1 Same 8. 7. They have not rejected thee but me, Rev. 11. 15. The kingdoms of the world Are become the kingdoms of our Lord and of his christ,
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and he shall reign for ever and ever. and he shall Reign for ever and ever.
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For although the Common-wealth of Israel was made up of the Church, and hence Iosephus cals it a Theocracy, where the Lord governed;
For although the Commonwealth of Israel was made up of the Church, and hence Iosephus calls it a Theocracy, where the Lord governed;
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and yet the same thing had divers NONLATINALPHABET, formes and respects, and hence there was a diverse government then,
and yet the same thing had diverse, forms and respects, and hence there was a diverse government then,
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and hence made diverse, 2 Chron. 19. 5, 8. Iehosaphat sets Iudges in the land throughout all the fenced Cities.
and hence made diverse, 2 Chronicles 19. 5, 8. Jehoshaphat sets Judges in the land throughout all the fenced Cities.
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Such is the wildnesse, boldness, & carelesness of mens hearts, that they do not only need lawes,
Such is the wildness, boldness, & carelessness of men's hearts, that they do not only need laws,
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but watchmen over them to see they be kept:
but watchmen over them to see they be kept:
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and hence the Lord appointed some chief, some Judges in every City, and also some in every Village,
and hence the Lord appointed Some chief, Some Judges in every city, and also Some in every Village,
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as by proportion may be gathered, Exod. 18. every ten men had one over them.
as by proportion may be gathered, Exod 18. every ten men had one over them.
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Now this was the blessed wisdome of God to put all into sweet subordination one unto another for himself.
Now this was the blessed Wisdom of God to put all into sweet subordination one unto Another for himself.
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1. Every one professing his name is made for God, for Christ, as Lord of Lords, unto whom every knee must bow, and inwardly subject.
1. Every one professing his name is made for God, for christ, as Lord of lords, unto whom every knee must bow, and inwardly Subject.
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2. Hence the Lord (it being not good to leave man to himself) erects a Kingdome of the Church with his own power,
2. Hence the Lord (it being not good to leave man to himself) erects a Kingdom of the Church with his own power,
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and authority, and government in it for that end.
and Authority, and government in it for that end.
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3. This being poor shiftlesse against inward and outward revenge, hence the Lords sets up Kingdoms of the world, which either rule for this end of these ends or not,
3. This being poor shiftless against inward and outward revenge, hence the lords sets up Kingdoms of the world, which either Rule for this end of these ends or not,
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if they do not, they are to answer it, and shall one days to Christ, whom God hath made head over all things to the Church.
if they do not, they Are to answer it, and shall one days to christ, whom God hath made head over all things to the Church.
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Eph. 1. 22. If they do, then their government, judgement and kingdome is the Lords in a speciall manner:
Ephesians 1. 22. If they do, then their government, judgement and Kingdom is the lords in a special manner:
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and hence break the yoak of subjection to any one of these, you cast off Christ, the Lords government and service;
and hence break the yoke of subjection to any one of these, you cast off christ, the lords government and service;
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and being so linked together, in truth if you break one you break all, and this will provoke the Lord to make you kisse the clink,
and being so linked together, in truth if you break one you break all, and this will provoke the Lord to make you kiss the clink,
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and to put your necks under iron bondage that refuse subjection to him.
and to put your necks under iron bondage that refuse subjection to him.
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Quest. 2. What is that bondage or other government to which the Lord gives over his people when they have cast off his government, this will provoke the Lord if the Lord be cast off, Quest. 2. What is that bondage or other government to which the Lord gives over his people when they have cast off his government, this will provoke the Lord if the Lord be cast off,
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and the casting off the government of Christ will bring the most famous Kingdoms, Churches and Families into bondage;
and the casting off the government of christ will bring the most famous Kingdoms, Churches and Families into bondage;
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you will say what is this bondage? when is it that the Lord takes his season for the execution of it?
you will say what is this bondage? when is it that the Lord Takes his season for the execution of it?
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A. 1. The Lord takes his own times to do it, these were a 12. moneth before the Lord sent Shishak: Here he was more quick. A. 1. The Lord Takes his own times to do it, these were a 12. Monn before the Lord sent shishak: Here he was more quick.
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Nebuchadnezza• comes at last, and many years 'tis before the Lord doth it.Nebuchadnezza• comes At last, and many Years it's before the Lord does it.
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2. The Lord is various in working, as he is wonderfull and hath divers wayes or means of bondage, he hath more prisons and chaines than one.
2. The Lord is various in working, as he is wonderful and hath diverse ways or means of bondage, he hath more prisons and chains than one.
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First, sometimes the Lord opens the door of a Kingdom or State, for the inrode of some forraign,
First, sometime the Lord Opens the door of a Kingdom or State, for the inroad of Some foreign,
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or it may be barbarous Enemy, breaking in sometime by power, comming in sometime by craft,
or it may be barbarous Enemy, breaking in sometime by power, coming in sometime by craft,
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and then ruling like Lions, which the Lord makes to vex and prick the people of God;
and then ruling like Lions, which the Lord makes to vex and prick the people of God;
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thus here their lives were spared, but liberties lost. Thus Iudg. 2. 13, 14. They forsook the Lord, and served Baal and Ashtaroth.
thus Here their lives were spared, but Liberties lost. Thus Judges 2. 13, 14. They forsook the Lord, and served Baal and Ashtaroth.
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And in vers. 14. The anger of the Lord waxed hot against Israel, and he dilivered them into the hands of spoylers that spoyled them.
And in vers. 14. The anger of the Lord waxed hight against Israel, and he Delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them.
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Ver. 15 Whithersoever they went out, the hand of the Lord was against them for evill.
Ver. 15 Whithersoever they went out, the hand of the Lord was against them for evil.
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And this the Lord doth many •imes suddenly, that one would never think that ever the Lord should be so sudden;
And this the Lord does many •imes suddenly, that one would never think that ever the Lord should be so sudden;
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the Lord can be as quick to punish, as man to sin, and that unexpectedly.
the Lord can be as quick to Punish, as man to since, and that unexpectedly.
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Eccl, 9. 12. Man knows 〈 ◊ 〉 his time but are taken like fish in an evill net suddenly, Lam. 4. 12. The kingdomes of the earth, Ecclesiastes, 9. 12. Man knows 〈 ◊ 〉 his time but Are taken like Fish in an evil net suddenly, Lam. 4. 12. The kingdoms of the earth,
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and all the inhabitants of the world would not have beleeved, Judg. 5. 8. They set up new gods,
and all the inhabitants of the world would not have believed, Judges 5. 8. They Set up new God's,
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and war was in the gate. •. Sometimes the Lord turns the edge of that lawfull authority God hath set over them against themselves, to be a heavy scourge from God upon them:and war was in the gate. •. Sometime the Lord turns the edge of that lawful Authority God hath Set over them against themselves, to be a heavy scourge from God upon them:
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Thus it was with Israel in Egypt, Exod. 1. 8, 9. there arose a King which knew not Ioseph, and it's said then they were oppressed.
Thus it was with Israel in Egypt, Exod 1. 8, 9. there arose a King which knew not Ioseph, and it's said then they were oppressed.
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Thus Ieroboam whom the ten Tribes chose, Hos. 5. 11. he oppressed the people he will be in novating, and this becomes their oppression:
Thus Jeroboam whom the ten Tribes chosen, Hos. 5. 11. he oppressed the people he will be in novating, and this becomes their oppression:
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Thus the people under the reign of degenerate Solomon (though their complaint might be in part unjust.) Such is the venome of sin an unsubduednesse to the Kingdom God, that the Lord turns light into darknesse,
Thus the people under the Reign of degenerate Solomon (though their complaint might be in part unjust.) Such is the venom of since an unsubduedness to the Kingdom God, that the Lord turns Light into darkness,
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and makes an aking head matter of sorrow to all the state and body of people.
and makes an aching head matter of sorrow to all the state and body of people.
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Eccles. 10. 16. Wo to thee, O Land, when thy King is a child. Eccles. 10. 16. Woe to thee, Oh Land, when thy King is a child.
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And one man shall do a world of hurt, one Shebna or Amaziah, and this the Lord doth in justice many times for casting off his government.
And one man shall do a world of hurt, one Shebna or Amaziah, and this the Lord does in Justice many times for casting off his government.
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3. Sometimes the Lord gives a people up into the hands of one another to be mutuall oppressors of each other, that a man neighbour shall be his oppressor.
3. Sometime the Lord gives a people up into the hands of one Another to be mutual Oppressors's of each other, that a man neighbour shall be his oppressor.
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Zach. 11. 9 I will pitty no more the inhabitaents of the, land, I will deliver them every one into his neighbours hands. Zach 11. 9 I will pity no more the inhabitaents of thee, land, I will deliver them every one into his neighbours hands.
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I will feed you no more, that which dyeth let it dye, & that which is cut off let it be cut off,
I will feed you no more, that which Dies let it die, & that which is Cut off let it be Cut off,
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and let the rest eat every one the flesh of another. and let the rest eat every one the Flesh of Another.
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Sometimes the Lord is pleased to send marvellous straits into a place, that men are forced to imbondage themselves sometimes by words as bitter as death, as sharp as arrows;
Sometime the Lord is pleased to send marvellous straits into a place, that men Are forced to imbondage themselves sometime by words as bitter as death, as sharp as arrows;
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the Lord is pleased for the forsaking of his righteous wayes to make a mans self rip his own bowels, the father against the childe, the master shall be a scourage to the servant,
the Lord is pleased for the forsaking of his righteous ways to make a men self rip his own bowels, the father against the child, the master shall be a scourage to the servant,
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and the servant shall be a scourge to his master, weary him of his lffe, the government of the Lord in a mans heart or family being cast off, Mic. 7. 4, 5. Trust not in a friend:
and the servant shall be a scourge to his master, weary him of his lffe, the government of the Lord in a men heart or family being cast off, Mic. 7. 4, 5. Trust not in a friend:
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No greater bondage in the world then for men professing the Lord, to be desperately set one against another.
No greater bondage in the world then for men professing the Lord, to be desperately Set one against Another.
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4. By taking from a people all that righteous power of government the Lord hath set over them,
4. By taking from a people all that righteous power of government the Lord hath Set over them,
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when a people despising the Lord and inward government first (for there all begins) and so not prizing what they have,
when a people despising the Lord and inward government First (for there all begins) and so not prizing what they have,
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nor praying for them, nor subjecting to them, the Lord hereupon sends some sicknesse, or some other evill, that they are either suddenly taken away,
nor praying for them, nor subjecting to them, the Lord hereupon sends Some sickness, or Some other evil, that they Are either suddenly taken away,
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or gradually, and when they are gone, all sink, or else such crosse carriages, that as Moses said,
or gradually, and when they Are gone, all sink, or Else such cross carriages, that as Moses said,
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so say they, I cannot bear this people.
so say they, I cannot bear this people.
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Thus Iudges 21. 25. Men did what was right in their own eyes when there was no King in Israel.
Thus Judges 21. 25. Men did what was right in their own eyes when there was no King in Israel.
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No State so miserable as an Anarchie, when every one is a slave, because every one will be a Master.
No State so miserable as an Anarchy, when every one is a slave, Because every one will be a Master.
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Thus, Isa. 3. 1, 2. 6. Be a ruler to us. No, I'le not undertake to rule.
Thus, Isaiah 3. 1, 2. 6. Be a ruler to us. No, I'll not undertake to Rule.
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So, 2 Chro. 15. 3. 5. when without a teaching Priest, then no peace at all, men will not be under government of them, you shall not have them, they shall rest in peace,
So, 2 Chro 15. 3. 5. when without a teaching Priest, then no peace At all, men will not be under government of them, you shall not have them, they shall rest in peace,
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and you shall then know the want of them.
and you shall then know the want of them.
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5. By giving them over to Satans, and their own hearts lusts, that seeing they will not serve the Lord, they shall serve their lusts and their sins, that now the Lord he hath left off chastising of men,
5. By giving them over to Satan, and their own hearts Lustiest, that seeing they will not serve the Lord, they shall serve their Lustiest and their Sins, that now the Lord he hath left off chastising of men,
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and conscience shall check no more, prosper, saith the Lord, & go on in thy sin, Psal. 81. 12. So I gave them up to their own hearts lusts,
and conscience shall check no more, prosper, Says the Lord, & go on in thy since, Psalm 81. 12. So I gave them up to their own hearts Lustiest,
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and they walked after their own counsels. Rev. 22. 11. Let him that is filthy be filthy still. and they walked After their own Counsels. Rev. 22. 11. Let him that is filthy be filthy still.
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When the Lord shall give a man over to Satan, not only to window him, to let out the chaffe,
When the Lord shall give a man over to Satan, not only to window him, to let out the chaff,
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and so to make the grain the purer, or to buffet them as he did Paul, but to insnare them,
and so to make the grain the Purer, or to buffet them as he did Paul, but to ensnare them,
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and hold them, that he shall not only tempt, but his temptations shall take, and not onely take,
and hold them, that he shall not only tempt, but his temptations shall take, and not only take,
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but holds, 2 Tim. 2. ult. Who are taken captive by him at his will;
but holds, 2 Tim. 2. ult. Who Are taken captive by him At his will;
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taken alive as a snare doth, that now a man is beyond the reach of all means, only peradventure God may give repentance, Isa. 1. 5. Why should ye be stricken any more? ye wi•• revolt yet more and more.
taken alive as a snare does, that now a man is beyond the reach of all means, only Peradventure God may give Repentance, Isaiah 1. 5. Why should you be stricken any more? you wi•• revolt yet more and more.
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The Lord leaves smiting, and sayes, Go on and prosper in thy sinne:
The Lord leaves smiting, and Says, Go on and prosper in thy sin:
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and which is the worst of all, Satan shall so blinde him and harden him, fill him with pride, passion, lying, hatred of Gods people, cavilling against the Lords wayes of grace, slighting of his betters despising of wholesome counsell from his dearest friends, that he knows not that gray hairs are upon him.
and which is the worst of all, Satan shall so blind him and harden him, fill him with pride, passion, lying, hatred of God's people, caviling against the lords ways of grace, slighting of his betters despising of wholesome counsel from his dearest Friends, that he knows not that grey hairs Are upon him.
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And after this when God hath cast out, in may be the Church doth also, a most fearfull bondage that the Lord gives such a foul over unto.
And After this when God hath cast out, in may be the Church does also, a most fearful bondage that the Lord gives such a foul over unto.
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There are two reasons of this point, which I collect only from the story in this Chapter.
There Are two Reasons of this point, which I collect only from the story in this Chapter.
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Reason ▪ 1. Inregard of the righteous Judgement of God.Reason ▪ 1. In regard of the righteous Judgement of God.
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It's just and equall that he that will not be ruled by this blessed Lord Jesus, he should be ruled by his lusts;
It's just and equal that he that will not be ruled by this blessed Lord jesus, he should be ruled by his Lustiest;
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he that will •ot be in subjection to a mercifull Christ, he should be in bondage to unmercifull men:
he that will •ot be in subjection to a merciful christ, he should be in bondage to unmerciful men:
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this an humbled heart will acknowledge, as these do here, Vers. 6. they acknowledged the Lord to be righteous:
this an humbled heart will acknowledge, as these do Here, Vers. 6. they acknowledged the Lord to be righteous:
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Man being fallen it had been righteous with God to have left all men as the Angels that fell in chains of darknesse for ever ▪ But among his Church and people the Lord sends the Gospel to proclaim liberty,
Man being fallen it had been righteous with God to have left all men as the Angels that fell in chains of darkness for ever ▪ But among his Church and people the Lord sends the Gospel to proclaim liberty,
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and with it sends Christ with his Spirit, to come to the prison-doores of poor sinners, to give repentance as well as remission of sins,
and with it sends christ with his Spirit, to come to the prison-doors of poor Sinners, to give Repentance as well as remission of Sins,
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and now if they will not come out of their bondage, accept of the Lords liberty, 'tis exceeding righteous to deal with them as we do with prisone•s condemned to die;
and now if they will not come out of their bondage, accept of the lords liberty, it's exceeding righteous to deal with them as we do with prisone•s condemned to die;
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if the Prince comes to the prison-doores, and sayes, I am come to give thee thy life, nay and here is pardon;
if the Prince comes to the prison-doors, and Says, I am come to give thee thy life, nay and Here is pardon;
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nay favour, and to pull off thy chaines also, now if he saies no, I had rather be in prison;
nay favour, and to pull off thy chains also, now if he Says not, I had rather be in prison;
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every one will say it is just;
every one will say it is just;
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and as it was in the year of Jubile he that would not go free was to be a bondman for ever.
and as it was in the year of Jubilee he that would not go free was to be a bondman for ever.
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'Tis very righteous to give men their own choyce, 'tis no wrong to let them have their own will:
It's very righteous to give men their own choice, it's no wrong to let them have their own will:
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if indeed the laws of Christ were Draco's lawes, hard and heavy, there were something to object,
if indeed the laws of christ were Draco's laws, hard and heavy, there were something to Object,
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but they are most sweet, and for which of all other blessings men have cause to blesse him, Psal. 147. ult.
but they Are most sweet, and for which of all other blessings men have cause to bless him, Psalm 147. ult.
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Reason 2. In regard of the mercy or mercifull wisdom of the Lord towards his Church and people, especially his peculiar ones, that hereby they keep the closer to the Lord, set a higher price upon the rules and government of the Lord, love his kingdome the more, Reason 2. In regard of the mercy or merciful Wisdom of the Lord towards his Church and people, especially his peculiar ones, that hereby they keep the closer to the Lord, Set a higher price upon the rules and government of the Lord, love his Kingdom the more,
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and the liberties thereof, and use them better when they have them again, so here, that they may know my service, &c. 1. How sweet it is, Experience we say is the Mistress of fools;
and the Liberties thereof, and use them better when they have them again, so Here, that they may know my service, etc. 1. How sweet it is, Experience we say is the Mistress of Fools;
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such is the foolishness of mens hearts that men are many times never truly taught a truth till they are taught it by sense, Prov. 5. 11. and thou mourn at last when thy flesh is consumed;
such is the foolishness of men's hearts that men Are many times never truly taught a truth till they Are taught it by sense, Curae 5. 11. and thou mourn At last when thy Flesh is consumed;
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tell a man of all the glory of the Saints, they never understand it till they feel it, tell men of the woe of their wayes;
tell a man of all the glory of the Saints, they never understand it till they feel it, tell men of the woe of their ways;
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they will not believe it till they see it, Psal. 32. 9. Be not as the horse or mule that hath no understanding, whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle.
they will not believe it till they see it, Psalm 32. 9. Be not as the horse or mule that hath no understanding, whose Mouth must be held in with bit and bridle.
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Hosea 10. 11. Ephraim is like an Heifer that is taught. Like untamed Horses that will cast their rider, unlesse they be held under and backt,Hosea 10. 11. Ephraim is like an Heifer that is taught. Like untamed Horses that will cast their rider, unless they be held under and backed,
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and then they are gentle, so 'tis here; and truly 'tis long before a man can learn the sweet of Christs government:
and then they Are gentle, so it's Here; and truly it's long before a man can Learn the sweet of Christ government:
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hence Israel must be long in Egyptian bondage, and many long miseries, so that if there be either justice or mercy in the Lord he will do this,
hence Israel must be long in Egyptian bondage, and many long misery's, so that if there be either Justice or mercy in the Lord he will do this,
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and this point shall be true.
and this point shall be true.
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Vse. 1. Hence then see that the greatest liberty and sweetest liberty is to be under the government of Christ Jesus, Use. 1. Hence then see that the greatest liberty and Sweetest liberty is to be under the government of christ jesus,
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although men do not think so:
although men do not think so:
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hence the Lord tells them here they shall know my service, they might have replyed we do know it.
hence the Lord tells them Here they shall know my service, they might have replied we do know it.
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No, till they be in bonds they know it not, nor cannot learn it. So 'tis now;
No, till they be in bonds they know it not, nor cannot Learn it. So it's now;
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and hence let men observe whiles they live loosly, and are guided by their own wisdome,
and hence let men observe while they live loosely, and Are guided by their own Wisdom,
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for their own ends, according to their own will, at peradventures, at rovers, as they please, they do think this liberty very sweet;
for their own ends, according to their own will, At Peradventure, At rovers, as they please, they do think this liberty very sweet;
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and 'tis better than to be curb'd in:
and it's better than to be curbed in:
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But let the Lord strike an arrow in the heart of these wilde bucks, that have broke park and pale, send affliction,
But let the Lord strike an arrow in the heart of these wild bucks, that have broke park and pale, send affliction,
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and an Iron yoke of sorrow upon them, or distresse of conscience, if there be any sense and feeling left, they will bemoan themselves,
and an Iron yoke of sorrow upon them, or distress of conscience, if there be any sense and feeling left, they will bemoan themselves,
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and say, I did think my liberty sweet, but now I see 'tis bitter in a sinfull way:
and say, I did think my liberty sweet, but now I see it's bitter in a sinful Way:
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and the Lords way was most sweet, by their own confession.
and the lords Way was most sweet, by their own Confessi.
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Hence Psal. 2. 3. Let us break their bands, &c. But Oh now hence learn this truth,
Hence Psalm 2. 3. Let us break their bans, etc. But O now hence Learn this truth,
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and digest it throughly, that the greatest liberty lies here:
and digest it thoroughly, that the greatest liberty lies Here:
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do not in thy judgement think Christian liberty lies, in being freed from the law as a rule of obedience in respect of the matter of it to be done, nor in thy practice;
do not in thy judgement think Christian liberty lies, in being freed from the law as a Rule of Obedience in respect of the matter of it to be done, nor in thy practice;
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but know, though thou didst meet with a thousand Sorrows with it and griefs, yet 'tis sweet.
but know, though thou didst meet with a thousand Sorrows with it and griefs, yet it's sweet.
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Christs yoke, (Mat. 11. 30.) is easie, and his burthen light.
Christ yoke, (Mathew 11. 30.) is easy, and his burden Light.
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What? When not a hole to hide his head in, when a reproach of men, a worm and no man,
What? When not a hold to hide his head in, when a reproach of men, a worm and no man,
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when he bore the Fathers wrath? Yes, when he was meek under it, ( not mine but thy will be done ) it was then most sweet, 1 Kings 9. 21, 22. To be a servant to Solomon is no bondage, Psalm, 119. 32. I will run,
when he boar the Father's wrath? Yes, when he was meek under it, (not mine but thy will be done) it was then most sweet, 1 Kings 9. 21, 22. To be a servant to Solomon is no bondage, Psalm, 119. 32. I will run,
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when thou shalt inlarge my heart. when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
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Vse 2. Hence see the reason why the Lord hath deprived his Churches of their liberty, Use 2. Hence see the reason why the Lord hath deprived his Churches of their liberty,
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and his government over them at sundry times, and hath put them under Iron yokes,
and his government over them At sundry times, and hath put them under Iron yokes,
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and bonds, and sore pressures, the reason is shewn, they have either openly or more secretly cast off the government of the Lord, here hath been the very wound the aile of all Churches famous and glorious, Psal. 81. 14. Oh that they had hearkened, I should then soon have subdued their enemies.
and bonds, and soar pressures, the reason is shown, they have either openly or more secretly cast off the government of the Lord, Here hath been the very wound the ail of all Churches famous and glorious, Psalm 81. 14. O that they had harkened, I should then soon have subdued their enemies.
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The cause is not so hard to find to a discerning spirit who is privy in any measure to the counsels of God, 1 King. 9. 8, 9. Solomon hath a promise that the Lords eyes and heart shall be to his people which are under him:
The cause is not so hard to find to a discerning Spirit who is privy in any measure to the Counsels of God, 1 King. 9. 8, 9. Solomon hath a promise that the lords eyes and heart shall be to his people which Are under him:
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but if once they slip the Coller, then wo;
but if once they slip the Collar, then woe;
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and why? Because they forsook the Lord that brought them out of Egypt, they had liberty, but they cast it off.
and why? Because they forsook the Lord that brought them out of Egypt, they had liberty, but they cast it off.
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What do you think was the moving cause of all those bloody persecutions, when the blood of dogs was more precious then of Christian Churches? were not they godly? yes, I do not doubt of it:
What do you think was the moving cause of all those bloody persecutions, when the blood of Dogs was more precious then of Christian Churches? were not they godly? yes, I do not doubt of it:
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but as it was here, though humbled they must be in bondage, because they had cast off the government of the Lord Jesus.
but as it was Here, though humbled they must be in bondage, Because they had cast off the government of the Lord jesus.
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And hence in the Apostles time evill times were come, sad apostasies from the truth, and because it was long before they were low enough.
And hence in the Apostles time evil times were come, sad apostasies from the truth, and Because it was long before they were low enough.
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And hence, Revel. 6. till the 〈 … 〉 was opened;
And hence, Revel. 6. till the 〈 … 〉 was opened;
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no crying, as it was with Israel in bondage, no prayer to purpose, and because the Lord saw they would abuse all liberties if they had them.
no crying, as it was with Israel in bondage, no prayer to purpose, and Because the Lord saw they would abuse all Liberties if they had them.
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And hence in Constantines time, when peace came in, contention came with it, and so abused all, that their peace was their poyson.
And hence in Constantines time, when peace Come in, contention Come with it, and so abused all, that their peace was their poison.
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And hence in the primitive Churches, they began to cast off the government of the Lord Jesus, murmurings there were, hence came persecution;
And hence in the primitive Churches, they began to cast off the government of the Lord jesus, murmurings there were, hence Come persecution;
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but they were a precious people, and made blessed use of it. And the Lord couples their chief persecution with their rest.
but they were a precious people, and made blessed use of it. And the Lord couples their chief persecution with their rest.
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And 'tis said, Acts 9. 31. Then had the Churches rest, &c.
And it's said, Acts 9. 31. Then had the Churches rest, etc.
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And what do you think of the reason of the long reign of Antichrist, exalting himself above God and all that's called God, bringing the Church under the heaviest bondage for body and soul that ever the earth saw? Men did not love the truth, either speculative to guide their minds,
And what do you think of the reason of the long Reign of Antichrist, exalting himself above God and all that's called God, bringing the Church under the Heaviest bondage for body and soul that ever the earth saw? Men did not love the truth, either speculative to guide their minds,
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or practicall to rule their wills; and hence left to this day.
or practical to Rule their wills; and hence left to this day.
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What is the cause of Bleeding Germanies wo? Oh poor Germany! Whence the Gospell first brake out in its full strength, that now 'tis a field of blood, that men in woods like satyres are afraid of men,
What is the cause of Bleeding Germanies woe? O poor Germany! Whence the Gospel First brake out in its full strength, that now it's a field of blood, that men in woods like satyrs Are afraid of men,
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and men in Cities glad to eat the intrailes of Beasts, and sometimes the flesh of their own babes to preserve their lives.
and men in Cities glad to eat the entrails of Beasts, and sometime the Flesh of their own babes to preserve their lives.
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What was there no evill, but the common condition of the Church to be under the crosse? ask them, they cannot tell what ailes them,
What was there no evil, but the Common condition of the Church to be under the cross? ask them, they cannot tell what ails them,
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but curse the Emperour and Swedes, &c. Oh think of it with sorrow in secret for them that know it not themselves, they have secretly, I say, secretly cast off the government of a mercifull Christ,
but curse the Emperor and Swedes, etc. O think of it with sorrow in secret for them that know it not themselves, they have secretly, I say, secretly cast off the government of a merciful christ,
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and hence are under the hand of unmercifull men.
and hence Are under the hand of unmerciful men.
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What is the cause in our native Countrey, notwithstanding all prayers and tears no diliverance? truly men do not know it but the Lord sees it, they know not how to use their liberty.
What is the cause in our native Country, notwithstanding all Prayers and tears no Deliverance? truly men do not know it but the Lord sees it, they know not how to use their liberty.
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And for our selves, what shall I say, I cannot but blesse God and wonder to see how 'tis with many,
And for our selves, what shall I say, I cannot but bless God and wonder to see how it's with many,
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and rejoyce to see many precious holy ones, to whom one day in Gods Court is sweeter than a thousand elsewhere:
and rejoice to see many precious holy ones, to whom one day in God's Court is Sweeten than a thousand elsewhere:
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but I must professe and cannot but mourn for others, men that were eminent under bondage, but never worse then here;
but I must profess and cannot but mourn for Others, men that were eminent under bondage, but never Worse then Here;
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as if the Lord should say, Look here by your eminent ones; look, and fear, and mourn you Ministers of my house;
as if the Lord should say, Look Here by your eminent ones; look, and Fear, and mourn you Ministers of my house;
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here be the people you had thought had been converted, and that of all others such a one would never a fallen so;
Here be the people you had Thought had been converted, and that of all Others such a one would never a fallen so;
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one an opinion takes him, another a lot, another loose company, another his lust, another gowes proud, another fierce, another murmuring:
one an opinion Takes him, Another a lot, Another lose company, Another his lust, Another gowes proud, Another fierce, Another murmuring:
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what should I name all? Oh that my words might be healing, &c. Vse 3. Hence see what will become of us that are now under the government of the Lord;
what should I name all? O that my words might be healing, etc. Use 3. Hence see what will become of us that Are now under the government of the Lord;
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if ever we cast it off, either inward, or outward, or both.
if ever we cast it off, either inward, or outward, or both.
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We are not dearer to him then his people Israel here, nay Iudah. When old Israel the great and numerous tribes of Israel had set up calves, little Iudah and Benjamin received the Priests,
We Are not Dearer to him then his people Israel Here, nay Iudah. When old Israel the great and numerous tribes of Israel had Set up calves, little Iudah and Benjamin received the Priests,
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and yet they fell and were in bondage. I know we are not yet in bondage;
and yet they fell and were in bondage. I know we Are not yet in bondage;
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yet it is not more unseasonable to speak now then for the Lord to Solomon, 1 King 9. 1
yet it is not more unseasonable to speak now then for the Lord to Solomon, 1 King 9. 1
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Quest. But there being much unsubduedness in the hearts of the best, how shall one know when there be such sins for which the Lord will cast from under his government?Quest. But there being much unsubduedness in the hearts of the best, how shall one know when there be such Sins for which the Lord will cast from under his government?
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Answer 1. When men do not loath their own hearts for the unprofitablenesse, but loath Gods ordinances secretly, Answer 1. When men do not loath their own hearts for the unprofitableness, but loath God's ordinances secretly,
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and grow weary of them as of their burdens, because of the unprofitablenesse of them.
and grow weary of them as of their burdens, Because of the unprofitableness of them.
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When a people find not that speciall good by them which recompenseth all losses, and so prize them,
When a people find not that special good by them which recompenseth all losses, and so prize them,
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but lay blame on them, because unfruitfull to them, Malachie 3. 13. He speaks to a people got out of Captivity, Your words have been stout against me, no say they, 'Tis in vain to serve the Lord, what profit is there in this? you must conceive they had many losses, were very poor,
but lay blame on them, Because unfruitful to them, Malachi 3. 13. He speaks to a people god out of Captivity, Your words have been stout against me, no say they, It's in vain to serve the Lord, what profit is there in this? you must conceive they had many losses, were very poor,
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as vers. 11. a temptation which a proud heart cannot indure above any, here is now no profit in mourning, fasting &c. and Gods own people began to think so:
as vers. 11. a temptation which a proud heart cannot endure above any, Here is now no profit in mourning, fasting etc. and God's own people began to think so:
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and hence, Vers. 16. Then they spake often one to another, there was good effect of his Sermon:
and hence, Vers. 16. Then they spoke often one to Another, there was good Effect of his Sermon:
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now what follows? Chapter 4. 1. Hence the wicked shall come and cut off Branch and Root in Antiochus time, there is a burning day a comming, that shall burn down house, root and branch!
now what follows? Chapter 4. 1. Hence the wicked shall come and Cut off Branch and Root in Antiochus time, there is a burning day a coming, that shall burn down house, root and branch!
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and hence, Matthew •1. 43. The kingdome shall be given to them that bring forth fruit. You will say, we do;
and hence, Matthew •1. 43. The Kingdom shall be given to them that bring forth fruit. You will say, we do;
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No thy own mouth shall condemn thee, you do not, you find no good by all the ordinances of God, and hence come those Questions:
No thy own Mouth shall condemn thee, you do not, you find no good by all the ordinances of God, and hence come those Questions:
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what warrant for such an ordinance? the bottome is, they never felt good of it,
what warrant for such an Ordinance? the bottom is, they never felt good of it,
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and hence grow weary of it: well if it be your burthen, the Lord will ease you of it.
and hence grow weary of it: well if it be your burden, the Lord will ease you of it.
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2. When you see men (professing the fear of God) mutually naturally contentious, and continuing so:
2. When you see men (professing the Fear of God) mutually naturally contentious, and Continuing so:
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I say, contentious with Saints which they say they love, & wch they are by covenant bound to love, either from some conceived wrong,
I say, contentious with Saints which they say they love, & which they Are by Covenant bound to love, either from Some conceived wrong,
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and hence cannot forgive as Christ doth them; or from a prejudicate groundlesse opinion, they care not for me, nor I for them;
and hence cannot forgive as christ does them; or from a prejudicate groundless opinion, they care not for me, nor I for them;
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or from a spirit of scornfull Censoriousnesse, what are such and such? or because distasted,
or from a Spirit of scornful Censoriousness, what Are such and such? or Because distasted,
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because of some reproof in their sin;
Because of Some reproof in their since;
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or by some opinion, or by some worldly conveniency, or laying out lots, or restraint of some liberty, &c. or because of some sin: Now can sit and censure;
or by Some opinion, or by Some worldly conveniency, or laying out lots, or restraint of Some liberty, etc. or Because of Some since: Now can fit and censure;
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and I say, when this is mutual; for a godly man may be contended with, but he prayes and mourns and pitties,
and I say, when this is mutual; for a godly man may be contended with, but he prays and mourns and pities,
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unlesse it be at some time;
unless it be At Some time;
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but when it shall continually abide so fierce and implacable Eccles. 7. 9. Anger resteth in the bosome of fools;
but when it shall continually abide so fierce and implacable Eccles. 7. 9. Anger rests in the bosom of Fools;
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when a man shall be glad of an occasion of difference, that so he may depart and have something to quiet conscience for breach of Covenant, that there can be no healing,
when a man shall be glad of an occasion of difference, that so he may depart and have something to quiet conscience for breach of Covenant, that there can be no healing,
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but Bellies of pigs are more dear then bowels of Saints, and when quiet, upon the least occasion apt to p•ck holes and quarrel.
but Bellies of pigs Are more dear then bowels of Saints, and when quiet, upon the least occasion apt to p•ck holes and quarrel.
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Now it's time for the Lord to give over to another government. Zach. 11. 14, 15. When Brotherhood is broken, then an Idol-shepheard is set up.
Now it's time for the Lord to give over to Another government. Zach 11. 14, 15. When Brotherhood is broken, then an Idol-shepherd is Set up.
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Exodus 2. Moses was sent to deliver Israel, but he finds two Hebrews oppressed striving,Exodus 2. Moses was sent to deliver Israel, but he finds two Hebrews oppressed striving,
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and must not be checkt neither, well then fare-well deliverance if you be of that spirit;
and must not be checked neither, well then farewell deliverance if you be of that Spirit;
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you shall love one another better if ever the Lord doth that for you.
you shall love one Another better if ever the Lord does that for you.
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It hath been the wisdome of some Princes, when their subjects have been at Civill wars, to call them forth to a common enemy, and there they can agree.
It hath been the Wisdom of Some Princes, when their subject's have been At Civil wars, to call them forth to a Common enemy, and there they can agree.
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Oh brethren, there is no sin like this, and yet none so slighted. You shall know what it is either by being yoked under enemies or sins.
O brothers, there is no since like this, and yet none so slighted. You shall know what it is either by being yoked under enemies or Sins.
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The first of these breaking bonds of union to Christ, the other with his members.
The First of these breaking bonds of Union to christ, the other with his members.
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Vse 4. Hence see the reason why many men are delivered up to the bondage of their own lusts, the most sad bondage and power of Satan, who have seemed to be delivered from it; Use 4. Hence see the reason why many men Are Delivered up to the bondage of their own Lustiest, the most sad bondage and power of Satan, who have seemed to be Delivered from it;
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truly they have cast off the government of the Lord.
truly they have cast off the government of the Lord.
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Men wonder why in this Countrey men are more vile then ever they were, men that gave great hopes;
Men wonder why in this Country men Are more vile then ever they were, men that gave great hope's;
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the reason is this, they have seemed to be under Christs government, but secretly cast it off:
the reason is this, they have seemed to be under Christ government, but secretly cast it off:
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And hence filthy and vile lusts are their Apparitors and Pursevants, &c. Objection ▪ The Saints feel a bondage, how shall one know the difference?
And hence filthy and vile Lustiest Are their Apparitors and Pursuivants, etc. Objection ▪ The Saints feel a bondage, how shall one know the difference?
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Answer. The first and greatest inthralment is, when Satan and sin so rule as that they know them not, this is lamentable, that like those, Iohn 8. 33. when Christ told them, Answer. The First and greatest inthralment is, when Satan and since so Rule as that they know them not, this is lamentable, that like those, John 8. 33. when christ told them,
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if they continued in the truth it should make them free, they would not believe that ever they were in bondage:
if they continued in the truth it should make them free, they would not believe that ever they were in bondage:
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so here a man thinks himself free when he is a slave, thus Psalm. 81. 13. God gave them up to their own hearts lusts,
so Here a man thinks himself free when he is a slave, thus Psalm. 81. 13. God gave them up to their own hearts Lustiest,
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and they were led by their own Councels. and they were led by their own Counsels.
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The Saints may be much carried away by the power of Satans temptations, but never so far as to think their bondage is their freedome,
The Saints may be much carried away by the power of Satan temptations, but never so Far as to think their bondage is their freedom,
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and to have reasons and arguments prevailing against the good wayes of Gods grace, and to have reasons to maintain their sinfull courses,
and to have Reasons and Arguments prevailing against the good ways of God's grace, and to have Reasons to maintain their sinful courses,
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and that is in such as have wit, and parts, and knowledge, which through the righteous judgement of God are le•t so far to abuse it,
and that is in such as have wit, and parts, and knowledge, which through the righteous judgement of God Are le•t so Far to abuse it,
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as to make use of it to maintain their sin-full lusts.
as to make use of it to maintain their sinful Lustiest.
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2. When men if they see their bondage yet have no heart to come out of it, in using all means for that end.
2. When men if they see their bondage yet have no heart to come out of it, in using all means for that end.
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When the will is in captivity, no captivity like it, no gally-slave like it:
When the will is in captivity, no captivity like it, no Galley slave like it:
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A childe of God hath a bondage and is led into captivity, but Oh miserable man he cries;
A child of God hath a bondage and is led into captivity, but O miserable man he cries;
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but these, Prov. 17. 10. have a price in their hand, but no heart to make use of it, Ezra. 1. 5. So many whose hearts the Lordo stirred, they gat up to go to Ierusalem:
but these, Curae 17. 10. have a price in their hand, but no heart to make use of it, Ezra. 1. 5. So many whose hearts the Lords stirred, they got up to go to Ierusalem:
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But the Lord never stirs the hearts of these poor creatures:
But the Lord never stirs the hearts of these poor creatures:
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they know and fear, yet have no heart to get out of that condition, nay rather willingly are so.
they know and Fear, yet have no heart to get out of that condition, nay rather willingly Are so.
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They sell themselves to their lusts, and sins, and Satan:
They fell themselves to their Lustiest, and Sins, and Satan:
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here is (saith Satan) this gain, neglect prayer for it, tell a lye for it, break Covenant for it, lose thy peace for it:
Here is (Says Satan) this gain, neglect prayer for it, tell a lie for it, break Covenant for it, loose thy peace for it:
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here is this honour and credit, look big on it:
Here is this honour and credit, look big on it:
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here is this estate, carry thy countenance high, and thus apparrel thy self with these trappings, walk thus with thy boots French-like:
Here is this estate, carry thy countenance high, and thus apparel thy self with these trappings, walk thus with thy boots French-like:
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here is this pleasure and mirth, keep thou this company, loose thy heart, neglect thy God, give thy self over to it:
Here is this pleasure and mirth, keep thou this company, lose thy heart, neglect thy God, give thy self over to it:
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here is this ease, deferre thy repentance, be cold in prayer, neglect thy family; and a man sels himself to his lust, pleasures and honours;
Here is this ease, defer thy Repentance, be cold in prayer, neglect thy family; and a man sells himself to his lust, pleasures and honours;
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thou art thus provok't, and therefore now thou must fret, and murmur, and rage, and hold thy own,
thou art thus provoked, and Therefore now thou must fret, and murmur, and rage, and hold thy own,
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and so ease thy heart, thus men set themselves to sale willingly.
and so ease thy heart, thus men Set themselves to sale willingly.
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3. When men have some heart to come out of it, but the Lord leaves men to an indifferency,
3. When men have Some heart to come out of it, but the Lord leaves men to an indifferency,
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and consequently to apostasie, as it was with Agrippa almost perswaded, and like the Israelites that refused to go into the good land, Numbers 14. And hereupon the Lord was wroth,
and consequently to apostasy, as it was with Agrippa almost persuaded, and like the Israelites that refused to go into the good land, Numbers 14. And hereupon the Lord was wroth,
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and said they should not, but they repented and would fain have had some pitty shewed in regard of their misery,
and said they should not, but they repented and would fain have had Some pity showed in regard of their misery,
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but their enemies felt upon them and destroyed them:
but their enemies felt upon them and destroyed them:
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all the plea of the Arminians is for this, which is nothing else but mens misery.
all the plea of the Arminians is for this, which is nothing Else but men's misery.
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Luke 14. those that were invited made their excuses and said, I must needs go and see it: Lycia 14. those that were invited made their excuses and said, I must needs go and see it:
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But found no necessity to come to Christ.
But found no necessity to come to christ.
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Now the Saints the Lord never leaves them to a spirit of indifferency, but keeps them in a spirit of necessity.
Now the Saints the Lord never leaves them to a Spirit of indifferency, but keeps them in a Spirit of necessity.
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I must come out of this miserable condition, saith the poor soul, they say not, flesh is weak, but I must have help.
I must come out of this miserable condition, Says the poor soul, they say not, Flesh is weak, but I must have help.
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Psalm. 110. because 'tis the day of the Lords power, they must not rest contented without help;Psalm. 110. Because it's the day of the lords power, they must not rest contented without help;
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and if the Lord delayes them and hears not, they will follow the Lord so much the harder.
and if the Lord delays them and hears not, they will follow the Lord so much the harder.
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4. If they have any resolution to come out, and think it must not be thus,
4. If they have any resolution to come out, and think it must not be thus,
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and purpose never to live thus again ▪ yet notwithstanding all their purposes and resolutions, they fall again,
and purpose never to live thus again ▪ yet notwithstanding all their Purposes and resolutions, they fallen again,
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and never get any reall conquest, their un•anied hearts and wills are never a whit more subdued.
and never get any real conquest, their un•anied hearts and wills Are never a whit more subdued.
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Isaiah 63. 7, 8. For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie. Isaiah 63. 7, 8. For he said, Surely they Are my people, children that will not lie.
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So he was their Saviour, but they soon rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: their wills were never subdued.So he was their Saviour, but they soon rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: their wills were never subdued.
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But now the Saints either the Lord preserves them from such falls and Apostasies:
But now the Saints either the Lord preserves them from such falls and Apostasies:
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Or if they do depart from the Lord by reason of the prevailing power of any temptation, they ever get reall conquest by their fall, their sinfull corruption thereby gets its deadly wound.
Or if they do depart from the Lord by reason of the prevailing power of any temptation, they ever get real conquest by their fallen, their sinful corruption thereby gets its deadly wound.
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Rom. 11. 10. Their backs are not alwaies bowed down, but the Lord raiseth their bowed-down spirits, Psalm 145. 14. and upholdeth their spirits for them when they think they shall one day fall by the hand of such Saul - like sins and distempers.Rom. 11. 10. Their backs Are not always bowed down, but the Lord Raiseth their bowed-down spirits, Psalm 145. 14. and upholds their spirits for them when they think they shall one day fallen by the hand of such Saul - like Sins and distempers.
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A carnall heart may carry a fair profession, and be in subjection to Christ for a time,
A carnal heart may carry a fair profession, and be in subjection to christ for a time,
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but his back stands alwaies bowed down under his profession, is is his berthen, and hence at last he casts it off as a man doth his wearisome burden ▪ but on the contrary, a child of God being indeed weary of his sin,
but his back Stands always bowed down under his profession, is is his berthen, and hence At last he Cast it off as a man does his wearisome burden ▪ but on the contrary, a child of God being indeed weary of his since,
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and carrying that up and down with him as his burden, with his soul bowed down in the sense of his own vilenesse, by this means, through the help of Christ, at last he comes to get reall conquest over his sin, and cast it off.
and carrying that up and down with him as his burden, with his soul bowed down in the sense of his own vileness, by this means, through the help of christ, At last he comes to get real conquest over his since, and cast it off.
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5. When the Lord in this case lets them alone without inward or outward troubles, this is a fearfull signe.
5. When the Lord in this case lets them alone without inward or outward Troubles, this is a fearful Signen.
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Hosea 4. 17. Ephraim is joyned to his Idols, let him alone, the Lord will take no more pains with them, he is wearied out with striving.Hosea 4. 17. Ephraim is joined to his Idols, let him alone, the Lord will take no more pains with them, he is wearied out with striving.
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Isaiah 1. 5. Why should ye be stricken? ye will revolt yet more and more; Isaiah 1. 5. Why should you be stricken? you will revolt yet more and more;
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when the Lord sees men the worse for his mercifull corrections, he deals like parents that have striven long with their children,
when the Lord sees men the Worse for his merciful corrections, he deals like Parents that have striven long with their children,
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and can do no good on them, they then resolve to let them take their own course,
and can do no good on them, they then resolve to let them take their own course,
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and will own them no longer to be of their family: the Lord never deals thus long with his;
and will own them no longer to be of their family: the Lord never deals thus long with his;
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but if their sinne will not waste by words, the Lord will then try what chaines will do,
but if their sin will not waste by words, the Lord will then try what chains will do,
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and now they shall finde good, now they shall remember their backslidings and apostasies from God,
and now they shall find good, now they shall Remember their backslidings and apostasies from God,
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and their impeni•ency in sin, in secret sins, especially in the dayes of their peace and prosperity;
and their impeni•ency in since, in secret Sins, especially in the days of their peace and Prosperity;
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now the Lord will make sinne as bitter as ever it was sweet. Oh consider this you that are prosperous, and because the Lord is good to you,
now the Lord will make sin as bitter as ever it was sweet. O Consider this you that Are prosperous, and Because the Lord is good to you,
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therefore you think the Lord likes well of your wayes. No greater plague then for the Lord to give a man peace in his sinne,
Therefore you think the Lord likes well of your ways. No greater plague then for the Lord to give a man peace in his sin,
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or if the Lord begins to afflict thee in thy name, on estate begin to be blasted,
or if the Lord begins to afflict thee in thy name, on estate begin to be blasted,
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and thou canst see Gods hand on thee, and knowest it, and yet thou remainest unhumbled, this is a signe thou art under the bondage of thy sin.
and thou Canst see God's hand on thee, and Knowest it, and yet thou remainest unhumbled, this is a Signen thou art under the bondage of thy since.
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Vse 5. For examination, whether we do, or when a people do cast off the government of the Lord and destroy his kingdome? it's needfull to know the sin, that we may prevent the misery; Use 5. For examination, whither we do, or when a people do cast off the government of the Lord and destroy his Kingdom? it's needful to know the since, that we may prevent the misery;
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and 'tis certain, let New-England be watchfull, and make sure here, to advance the Prince of peace, and to keep the right and government in his hand,
and it's certain, let New england be watchful, and make sure Here, to advance the Prince of peace, and to keep the right and government in his hand,
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and you shall have the blessing of God and his Ordinances, peace and mercy in your times, and continued to your children;
and you shall have the blessing of God and his Ordinances, peace and mercy in your times, and continued to your children;
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for his kingdome is an everlasting kingdome, and of the encrease of his kingdome there is no end.
for his Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom, and of the increase of his Kingdom there is no end.
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and on the contrary, if New-England cast off the government from over them ▪ and refuse his service, the Lord will then take the kingdome from you,
and on the contrary, if New england cast off the government from over them ▪ and refuse his service, the Lord will then take the Kingdom from you,
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and you shall then know the want of what now ye enjoy. Now because Christs government or Kingdome is 1. Inward. 2. Outward in Church. in State.
and you shall then know the want of what now you enjoy. Now Because Christ government or Kingdom is 1. Inward. 2. Outward in Church. in State.
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I shall let you know 1. when the inward kingdome of Christ is set up,
I shall let you know 1. when the inward Kingdom of christ is Set up,
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and when 'tis razed down, which I shall do by giving you a briefe view of the nature of it,
and when it's razed down, which I shall do by giving you a brief view of the nature of it,
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and wherein it confists, and so you may the better Judge of your own hearts in this particular.
and wherein it consists, and so you may the better Judge of your own hearts in this particular.
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As Satan hath an inward kingdome in the hearts of those that are without, so the Lord Jesus hath an inward kingdome in the hearts of all his Saints.
As Satan hath an inward Kingdom in the hearts of those that Are without, so the Lord jesus hath an inward Kingdom in the hearts of all his Saints.
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Col. 1. 13. Blessed be god (saith the Apostle) which hath translated us from darknesse to light, Col. 1. 13. Blessed be god (Says the Apostle) which hath translated us from darkness to Light,
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and from the power of Satan into the kingdome of his dear sonne, which is very spirituall, little seen, a man may be under all outward government, and yet naught here; and therefore attend:and from the power of Satan into the Kingdom of his dear son, which is very spiritual, little seen, a man may be under all outward government, and yet nought Here; and Therefore attend:
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this inward kingdome therefore consists in four things, or when the whole soul submits it self to God in these four particulars.
this inward Kingdom Therefore consists in four things, or when the Whole soul submits it self to God in these four particulars.
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1. When the whole soul gives entertainment unto the Lord himself to come into it:
1. When the Whole soul gives entertainment unto the Lord himself to come into it:
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for if a people shall say they are under such a government, and yet will not admit the Prince himself to come amongst them,
for if a people shall say they Are under such a government, and yet will not admit the Prince himself to come among them,
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but keep him out of the kingdome, they cast of his government and his kingdome. 2. When the whole soul closeth with the whole will of the Lord;
but keep him out of the Kingdom, they cast of his government and his Kingdom. 2. When the Whole soul closeth with the Whole will of the Lord;
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for if a people shall receive a ••nce amongst them, but he shall make 〈 ◊ 〉 wholsome Laws to governe them but will be led by their own wills and lusts, they pull down his kingdome.
for if a people shall receive a ••nce among them, but he shall make 〈 ◊ 〉 wholesome Laws to govern them but will be led by their own wills and Lustiest, they pull down his Kingdom.
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3. When the whole soul thus closeth with the will of Christ by vertue of the power and Spirit of Christ:
3. When the Whole soul thus closeth with the will of christ by virtue of the power and Spirit of christ:
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for if a people submit to the will of their Prince, but 'tis not by vertue of his authority over them, command of them,
for if a people submit to the will of their Prince, but it's not by virtue of his Authority over them, command of them,
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and helps he hath given them for that end, but it is by reason of some forreign power, that underhand encourageth them to yield, this is poor subjection.
and helps he hath given them for that end, but it is by reason of Some foreign power, that underhand Encourageth them to yield, this is poor subjection.
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4. When the soul thus submits to Christ's will for the Lords ends, denying its own wisedome or will,
4. When the soul thus submits to Christ's will for the lords ends, denying its own Wisdom or will,
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and is led by the Lord to his end:
and is led by the Lord to his end:
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for if a people shall submit to their Prince, but 'tis to set up other princes, he is cast off from his throne.
for if a people shall submit to their Prince, but it's to Set up other Princes, he is cast off from his throne.
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When a man shall serve God, and be under his government because it is profitable or honourable, it suits his own end, this is poor service in the Lords account.
When a man shall serve God, and be under his government Because it is profitable or honourable, it suits his own end, this is poor service in the lords account.
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1. I say then, the soul is under the inward kingdome or goverment of Christ,
1. I say then, the soul is under the inward Kingdom or government of christ,
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when the whole soul gives entertainment to the Lord of Lords, the Lord himself with all his traine, in and by the Gospell of grace, the royall sword and Scepter of Christs kingdome;
when the Whole soul gives entertainment to the Lord of lords, the Lord himself with all his train, in and by the Gospel of grace, the royal sword and Sceptre of Christ Kingdom;
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for when Christ himself is thus received, the kingdome of God is come to that soul, and entred into that heart;
for when christ himself is thus received, the Kingdom of God is come to that soul, and entered into that heart;
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and hence Mark 1. 14, 15. the Gospel is called the Gospel of the kingdome, and when Iohn and Christ preached beleive and repent, for the kingdome of God is at hand.
and hence Mark 1. 14, 15. the Gospel is called the Gospel of the Kingdom, and when John and christ preached believe and Repent, for the Kingdom of God is At hand.
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Under which word is comprehended much, but principally Christ Jesus ready to enter the souls of his people; and hence Iohn preached Christ.
Under which word is comprehended much, but principally christ jesus ready to enter the Souls of his people; and hence John preached christ.
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Now 'tis said, those that were effectually wrought upon, Matt. 11. 12 that the kingdome of heaven did suffer violence,
Now it's said, those that were effectually wrought upon, Matt. 11. 12 that the Kingdom of heaven did suffer violence,
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and the violent take it by force; and the violent take it by force;
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so that the kingdome of God is come into the hearts of all the elect of God,
so that the Kingdom of God is come into the hearts of all the elect of God,
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when the soul uses a holy violence, and the Lord do's draw the heart to an entertainment of the Lord himself;
when the soul uses a holy violence, and the Lord do's draw the heart to an entertainment of the Lord himself;
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Many difficulties there be between them and Christ, and yet they break through all.
Many difficulties there be between them and christ, and yet they break through all.
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This is the condition of all men by nature, they are strangers to Christ, and live without God and Christ in the world,
This is the condition of all men by nature, they Are Strangers to christ, and live without God and christ in the world,
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and Christ from them, and so Satan takes possession, and rules them, and so men are under the kingdome of darknesse,
and christ from them, and so Satan Takes possession, and rules them, and so men Are under the Kingdom of darkness,
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so that the devill himself possesses every naturall man, as the Apostle speaks, he worketh in the children of disobedience, to run on so, and remain so.
so that the Devil himself Possesses every natural man, as the Apostle speaks, he works in the children of disobedience, to run on so, and remain so.
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Now the Gospel of the kingdom•, and the meanes to advance Christ in his kingdome, makes a free offer of Christ hims•lf;
Now the Gospel of the kingdom•, and the means to advance christ in his Kingdom, makes a free offer of christ hims•lf;
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indeed it offers pardon, grace, mercy, life, glory, but all these are in Christ himself, and we possesse them by possessing and receiving of Christ himself;
indeed it offers pardon, grace, mercy, life, glory, but all these Are in christ himself, and we possess them by possessing and receiving of christ himself;
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as a poor woman hath all the wealth of the man by entertaining of the man.
as a poor woman hath all the wealth of the man by entertaining of the man.
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So that the Gospell firstly and primarily offers Christ himself, and faith doth pitch on Christ himself,
So that the Gospel firstly and primarily offers christ himself, and faith does pitch on christ himself,
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and doth open those everlasting doores, that the King of glory may come in, John 1. 12. 'tis said, So many as received him, he gave power to be the sons of God, 1 John 5. 12. He that hath the Son, hath Life;
and does open those everlasting doors, that the King of glory may come in, John 1. 12. it's said, So many as received him, he gave power to be the Sons of God, 1 John 5. 12. He that hath the Son, hath Life;
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so that now let a man refuse or reject the Lord himself as he is thus offered in the Gospel, he does refuse the kingdome of the Lord,
so that now let a man refuse or reject the Lord himself as he is thus offered in the Gospel, he does refuse the Kingdom of the Lord,
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and does refuse to be under the power of the Lord.
and does refuse to be under the power of the Lord.
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True, it may be said the kingdom of God hath been nigh to him, when Christ is offered in the Gospell,
True, it may be said the Kingdom of God hath been High to him, when christ is offered in the Gospel,
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and God sayes as it were nothing shall please me so mu•h as this, if thou dost receive me.
and God Says as it were nothing shall please me so mu•h as this, if thou dost receive me.
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Luke 10. Go and preach to these and these Cities, and if they will not receive you, shake off the dust of your fe•t, Luke 10. Go and preach to these and these Cities, and if they will not receive you, shake off the dust of your fe•t,
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and let them know the Kingdome of God hath been nigh to them; and let them know the Kingdom of God hath been High to them;
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then Christ comes into the soul when the whole soul takes the Lord for himself, Christ,
then christ comes into the soul when the Whole soul Takes the Lord for himself, christ,
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and all that Christ hath, Christ in a pardon, and Christ in a promise:
and all that christ hath, christ in a pardon, and christ in a promise:
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at that very day the Lord gave the heart to receive him, then is the kingdome of God come in that heart,
At that very day the Lord gave the heart to receive him, then is the Kingdom of God come in that heart,
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and with him all, life, peace, joy, and glory, God, Spirit, and all.
and with him all, life, peace, joy, and glory, God, Spirit, and all.
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Now the whole soul receives him, when 1. The mind sees him in the glory of his grace ▪ that though it had low, mean thoughts of Christ before, for which it mourns;
Now the Whole soul receives him, when 1. The mind sees him in the glory of his grace ▪ that though it had low, mean thoughts of christ before, for which it mourns;
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yet the rising of this glorious Sun upon him, he esteems all things losse for him that he may win Christ,
yet the rising of this glorious Sun upon him, he esteems all things loss for him that he may win christ,
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and be found in Christ, I in him, and He in me, in Vocation: and not having my own righteousnesse, in justification:and be found in christ, I in him, and He in me, in Vocation: and not having my own righteousness, in justification:
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And to feel the life of Christ and death also, in sanctification: And to attain to the resurrection of the dead, in glorification:
And to feel the life of christ and death also, in sanctification: And to attain to the resurrection of the dead, in glorification:
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and now nothing is dear to the soul but Christ.
and now nothing is dear to the soul but christ.
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— 2. When the will, after the soul hath had some hopes the Lord may look towards it in his grace,
— 2. When the will, After the soul hath had Some hope's the Lord may look towards it in his grace,
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and having had many heart-breaking tears before the Lord, the Lord is now pleased by the glad tidings of the Gospell to give the will power not only to receive and entertain the Lord, but gladly to receive him.
and having had many Heartbreaking tears before the Lord, the Lord is now pleased by the glad tidings of the Gospel to give the will power not only to receive and entertain the Lord, but gladly to receive him.
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The soul wonders that ever the Lord should bow down to him, and offer mercy to him;
The soul wonders that ever the Lord should bow down to him, and offer mercy to him;
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and when as together with this, by the sweet •avour of his Grace that he doth let into the heart, the soul doth receive the Lord with most dear imbracings into his soul, that now there is none like to the Lord.
and when as together with this, by the sweet •avour of his Grace that he does let into the heart, the soul does receive the Lord with most dear embracings into his soul, that now there is none like to the Lord.
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Cant. 1. 3. Thy name is like an 〈 ◊ 〉 poured out, where the very feet of the messengers of glad tidings are beautifull: Cant 1. 3. Thy name is like an 〈 ◊ 〉 poured out, where the very feet of the messengers of glad tidings Are beautiful:
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But the Lord himself is the only crown and Joy of the soul, when the least look of love to a castaway is more sweet than kingdomes, ay and much more, that's love it self.
But the Lord himself is the only crown and Joy of the soul, when the least look of love to a castaway is more sweet than kingdoms, ay and much more, that's love it self.
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Isaiah 52 9. B••ak forth into joy, sing together ye waste pla••s of Jerusalem; for the Lord hath comforted his people. Isaiah 52 9. B••ak forth into joy, sing together you waste pla••s of Jerusalem; for the Lord hath comforted his people.
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When kings shall stop their mouths as vile in themselves, and not able to set forth that glory they never heard of before,
When Kings shall stop their mouths as vile in themselves, and not able to Set forth that glory they never herd of before,
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and the soul for Joy sells away all to buy this pearl, that it sayes with David, How do I love thy Law!
and the soul for Joy sells away all to buy this pearl, that it Says with David, How do I love thy Law!
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Now beloved when the soul does thus receive the Lord, the kingdome of God is come to that soul;
Now Beloved when the soul does thus receive the Lord, the Kingdom of God is come to that soul;
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and theref•re try and examin, is it thus with you? or hath the Lord begun to deal thus with thee, to give himself, the glory of Angels, the wonderment of heaven, the mighty God of heaven, to come to thy heart? thou art then under the government of the kingdome of God.
and theref•re try and examine, is it thus with you? or hath the Lord begun to deal thus with thee, to give himself, the glory of Angels, the wonderment of heaven, the mighty God of heaven, to come to thy heart? thou art then under the government of the Kingdom of God.
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But now on the contrary, if thou canst be content to receive the ordinances of Christ,
But now on the contrary, if thou Canst be content to receive the ordinances of christ,
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or the consolations of Christ, or some of the commands of Christ, and that is all,
or the consolations of christ, or Some of the commands of christ, and that is all,
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and the Lord never gave thee a heart to close with Christ himself, it's a strange thing to thee, that which is the main thing, the Diamond in the Ring of the Gospel;
and the Lord never gave thee a heart to close with christ himself, it's a strange thing to thee, that which is the main thing, the Diamond in the Ring of the Gospel;
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thou art yet far enough off from the kingdome of God;
thou art yet Far enough off from the Kingdom of God;
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I dare not say, not think for all the world, that ever the kingdome of God came to thy heart.
I Dare not say, not think for all the world, that ever the Kingdom of God Come to thy heart.
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Again, if you have received Christ, but not with thy whole soul:
Again, if you have received christ, but not with thy Whole soul:
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that now the offer, promises, blood, life, grace, glory in the Gospell, are grown common things to thee;
that now the offer, promises, blood, life, grace, glory in the Gospel, Are grown Common things to thee;
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that the Lord never sent thee home wondering at the glory of Gods grace to a poor wretch, never yet said'st, Blessed is he that commeth in the name of the Lord• •he Lord never yet lay next thy heart,
that the Lord never sent thee home wondering At the glory of God's grace to a poor wretch, never yet Said, Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord• •he Lord never yet lay next thy heart,
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or if thou hast had some liking, and some love and affections in pangs;
or if thou hast had Some liking, and Some love and affections in pangs;
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yet the Lord is not only precious, and exceeding dear in thy heart, thy heart breaks not for grief that thou hast so much slighted him,
yet the Lord is not only precious, and exceeding dear in thy heart, thy heart breaks not for grief that thou hast so much slighted him,
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so little born him of thy heart; It is a sign that the Lord hath begun to reveal himself to thy soul,
so little born him of thy heart; It is a Signen that the Lord hath begun to reveal himself to thy soul,
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when he gives thee a heart to mourn for thy standing our against him, but this never came to thy soul.
when he gives thee a heart to mourn for thy standing our against him, but this never Come to thy soul.
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Certainly, here is the wound of many men:
Certainly, Here is the wound of many men:
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The Gospell of God never hath its proper effect, till the Lord help thee to give thy whole heart thus to a Saviour, to a God, to the Prince of peace;
The Gospel of God never hath its proper Effect, till the Lord help thee to give thy Whole heart thus to a Saviour, to a God, to the Prince of peace;
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and till this is done, the Gospel is ineffectuall, it doth nothing.
and till this is done, the Gospel is ineffectual, it does nothing.
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It was a sweet prayer of him, Make thy Son dear, very dear, exceeding dear, only dear and precious, or not at all;
It was a sweet prayer of him, Make thy Son dear, very dear, exceeding dear, only dear and precious, or not At all;
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If thou hadst a thousand hearts, it was too little for Christ to love him,
If thou Hadst a thousand hearts, it was too little for christ to love him,
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and do'st grudge him one? when thou hast imparted thy heart, and esteem to thy lusts and creature, do'st thou love the Lord with part of thy heart? but a vile lust, a poor creature must have a share,
and dost grudge him one? when thou hast imparted thy heart, and esteem to thy Lustiest and creature, dost thou love the Lord with part of thy heart? but a vile lust, a poor creature must have a share,
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and the remnant will serve Christ, is he not the onely pearl of thy heart, to give him daily communion, know this thou art a stranger to.
and the remnant will serve christ, is he not the only pearl of thy heart, to give him daily communion, know this thou art a stranger to.
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Hear ye despisers, and wonder, and perish, God will work a work in your dayes. Hear you despisers, and wonder, and perish, God will work a work in your days.
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What is that? the infinit God cannot express as it were the wrath that shall come against such a soul,
What is that? the infinite God cannot express as it were the wrath that shall come against such a soul,
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nor I cannot expresse the wrath that shall come upon such a despiser of the Lord Jesus.
nor I cannot express the wrath that shall come upon such a despiser of the Lord jesus.
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Give him all thy heart or none:
Give him all thy heart or none:
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if thou hast the Lord, thou hast his whole heart ▪ if he had a thousand lives, he would have laid them all down for thee.
if thou hast the Lord, thou hast his Whole heart ▪ if he had a thousand lives, he would have laid them all down for thee.
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He poured out his bloud for every one of his, but for the present thou art out of the Kingdom of God to this day.
He poured out his blood for every one of his, but for the present thou art out of the Kingdom of God to this day.
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2. When the whole soul closeth with the whole will of Christ, having thus received him,
2. When the Whole soul closeth with the Whole will of christ, having thus received him,
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for if a Prince be come, and people will not be ruled by him, nor any laws that he makes,
for if a Prince be come, and people will not be ruled by him, nor any laws that he makes,
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though never so good, but what they list, the Kingdome is cast off;
though never so good, but what they list, the Kingdom is cast off;
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For, beloved, there is a marvellous common deceit in mens hearts, they would not for all the world but have Christ;
For, Beloved, there is a marvellous Common deceit in men's hearts, they would not for all the world but have christ;
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ay, but the will of Christ is neglected, that is a clog, and the burden of the Lord of Hosts;
ay, but the will of christ is neglected, that is a clog, and the burden of the Lord of Hosts;
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Christ is sweet and his will is 〈 ◊ 〉, Christ is precious, and his will is vile.
christ is sweet and his will is 〈 ◊ 〉, christ is precious, and his will is vile.
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Why do you make him a King, and ye will make lawes for Christ, and you will rule Christ,
Why do you make him a King, and you will make laws for christ, and you will Rule christ,
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and his will shall not stand? here is no King;
and his will shall not stand? Here is no King;
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Such kind of idle Libertines were in the Apostles time, 1 Ioh. 1. 6. If we say we have fellowship with him,
Such kind of idle Libertines were in the Apostles time, 1 John 1. 6. If we say we have fellowship with him,
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and walk in darkness, we lie, and there is no truth in us: But now when the whole soul does submit to the whole will of the Lord,and walk in darkness, we lie, and there is no truth in us: But now when the Whole soul does submit to the Whole will of the Lord,
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now his Kingdome is come indeed, when his will is thus sweet, Dan. 7. 27. His Kingdome is an everlasting Kingdome,
now his Kingdom is come indeed, when his will is thus sweet, Dan. 7. 27. His Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom,
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and all nations shall serve him: and all Nations shall serve him:
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and his servants ye are whom ye obey, whether Christ, the devill, or your own hearts.
and his Servants you Are whom you obey, whither christ, the Devil, or your own hearts.
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Now the whole wil of Christ is 1. Directing. 2. Correctin. Now when the soul submits to both, then Christ rules in his Kingdome;
Now the Whole will of christ is 1. Directing. 2. Correctin. Now when the soul submits to both, then christ rules in his Kingdom;
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sometime you meet with Christs directing will;
sometime you meet with Christ directing will;
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now this is mens frame, naturally they will not see it, they will not come to the light, Iohn 3. •0.
now this is men's frame, naturally they will not see it, they will not come to the Light, John 3. •0.
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they are led by their own counsell, and will not regard the light and counsell of God in his word;
they Are led by their own counsel, and will not regard the Light and counsel of God in his word;
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they will quarrell with the light when it is crosse to their ends, gain, honour and the like;
they will quarrel with the Light when it is cross to their ends, gain, honour and the like;
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men have high thoughts against the Lord Jesus, 2 Cor. 10. 5. Casting down imaginations, and every high thought that exalteth it self against the knowledge of God.
men have high thoughts against the Lord jesus, 2 Cor. 10. 5. Casting down Imaginations, and every high Thought that Exalteth it self against the knowledge of God.
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And again, if men do see it, yet like the devill that has much light, they do not love it,
And again, if men do see it, yet like the Devil that has much Light, they do not love it,
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nor out of love (not unlesse it be out of fear) subject to it ▪ like Balaam that had no love to Gods command,
nor out of love (not unless it be out of Fear) Subject to it ▪ like balaam that had no love to God's command,
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but onely was acted by fear and constraint; now when the soul continues thus, it casts off Christs Kingdom;
but only was acted by Fear and constraint; now when the soul continues thus, it Cast off Christ Kingdom;
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but if the whole soul first comes to the light, though it sees little, sets the whole will of Christ before it, Psal. 18. 22. saith David; I have kept the wayes of the Lord,
but if the Whole soul First comes to the Light, though it sees little, sets the Whole will of christ before it, Psalm 18. 22. Says David; I have kept the ways of the Lord,
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and have not wickedly departed from my God: and have not wickedly departed from my God:
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and though it hath had many quarrellings against the truth of God, yet now it hath not,
and though it hath had many quarrelings against the truth of God, yet now it hath not,
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nor dares not, but sayes, Lord, teach me;
nor dares not, but Says, Lord, teach me;
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the Lord gives them hearts to lye down at the feet of any man that shall shew them any thing that is amisse in them,
the Lord gives them hearts to lie down At the feet of any man that shall show them any thing that is amiss in them,
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and they say with David, Lord, search me, and try me:
and they say with David, Lord, search me, and try me:
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I have many crooked wayes, and therefore, good Lord, find them out, and therefore come to the Lord for that end;
I have many crooked ways, and Therefore, good Lord, find them out, and Therefore come to the Lord for that end;
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and though there be something in them that is desperately contrary to the good wil of God,
and though there be something in them that is desperately contrary to the good will of God,
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yet there is an inward man that does delight in the law of God, and when the Lord is pleased to give them an heart to submit to the will of God;
yet there is an inward man that does delight in the law of God, and when the Lord is pleased to give them an heart to submit to the will of God;
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Oh the soul doth wonder at the Lord, that the Lord should shew him any thing, and help him against temptations;
O the soul does wonder At the Lord, that the Lord should show him any thing, and help him against temptations;
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and though there be a great deal of wearinesse in the wayes of God, yet there is a spirit within him, that it is indeed heaven it self to him to be in the ordinances of God;
and though there be a great deal of weariness in the ways of God, yet there is a Spirit within him, that it is indeed heaven it self to him to be in the ordinances of God;
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now ye stoop to the directing will of Christ, when this is thy way, though thou goest oft out of it,
now you stoop to the directing will of christ, when this is thy Way, though thou goest oft out of it,
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yet comest in it again, as sin is a wicked mans way, although he goeth a thousand times out of it.
yet Comest in it again, as since is a wicked men Way, although he Goes a thousand times out of it.
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Now for the other, the correcting will of Christ; The L. hath strong trials:
Now for the other, the correcting will of christ; The L. hath strong trials:
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Now here subjection to Christ is required as well as to the directing will of Christ;
Now Here subjection to christ is required as well as to the directing will of christ;
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then the soul submits to this will when the mind objects not, charges not God with folly,
then the soul submits to this will when the mind objects not, charges not God with folly,
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as Eli, 1 Sam. 3. 18. It is the Lord, let him do what seemeth him good;
as Eli, 1 Sam. 3. 18. It is the Lord, let him do what seems him good;
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And likewise the will, though it hath had many sad bouts, yet this is his frame in the Conclusion, that the wil of Christ is better than every thing else, the wil of Christ is alone sweet to him.
And likewise the will, though it hath had many sad bouts, yet this is his frame in the Conclusion, that the will of christ is better than every thing Else, the will of christ is alone sweet to him.
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Isa. 38. saith Hezekiah, Good is the wil of the Lord, & so Lam. 3. It's good for a man to bear the yoke in his youth, Isaiah 38. Says Hezekiah, Good is the will of the Lord, & so Lam. 3. It's good for a man to bear the yoke in his youth,
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and to turn his cheeks to him that smites him; and to turn his cheeks to him that smites him;
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Nay when there is spiritual evils on the soul, as was on Christ himself, spiritual desertions, nothing but bitterness & sorrow;
Nay when there is spiritual evils on the soul, as was on christ himself, spiritual desertions, nothing but bitterness & sorrow;
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yet the soul saith, as Christ did, Not my will, but thine be done, Father save me from this hour,
yet the soul Says, as christ did, Not my will, but thine be done, Father save me from this hour,
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yet Father glorifie thy self, and so the soul does humbly submit it self to the Lord;yet Father Glorify thy self, and so the soul does humbly submit it self to the Lord;
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though the Lord should never pitty it, yet it will lye down at the feet of the Lord, now is Gods Kingdome come.
though the Lord should never pity it, yet it will lie down At the feet of the Lord, now is God's Kingdom come.
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But if the soul wil have Christ, and yet cast off the wil of Christ, 1. Either in his judgement, that the law of God as given by Christ, should be no rule to a Christian;
But if the soul will have christ, and yet cast off the will of christ, 1. Either in his judgement, that the law of God as given by christ, should be no Rule to a Christian;
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suppose you were in England, and were there prest to bow before an Altar, or Image;
suppose you were in England, and were there pressed to bow before an Altar, or Image;
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what shall lead you, if that Gods will and law must not be your rule? The Lord will one day make you know his blessed will, in that blessed law of his, that ye shall never find peace to the end of the world,
what shall led you, if that God's will and law must not be your Rule? The Lord will one day make you know his blessed will, in that blessed law of his, that you shall never find peace to the end of the world,
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except the Lord do help ye thus to walk.
except the Lord do help you thus to walk.
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Again, when men cannot endure the wil of Christ, cannot ēdure exho•tations, what doth the man mean to exhort us thus? I tell thee, there goeth forth power with the exhorta•ions of Christ.
Again, when men cannot endure the will of christ, cannot endure exho•tations, what does the man mean to exhort us thus? I tell thee, there Goes forth power with the exhorta•ions of christ.
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I say, take heed of casting off the will of Christ here;
I say, take heed of casting off the will of christ Here;
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and so when men in their practice shall quarrel against any of Gods truths, and are loath to see it,
and so when men in their practice shall quarrel against any of God's truths, and Are loath to see it,
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or if they do, yet not love dearly every truth of God, but it's a burden to them;
or if they do, yet not love dearly every truth of God, but it's a burden to them;
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especially if it crosse their own ends and gain, they will not see it to be a truth,
especially if it cross their own ends and gain, they will not see it to be a truth,
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lest they should be convinced, and turn ro the rule of it;
lest they should be convinced, and turn ro the Rule of it;
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if the will and ordinances of Christ be a burden to a man, and a man is not weary of his wearinesse,
if the will and ordinances of christ be a burden to a man, and a man is not weary of his weariness,
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but weary of them all the while:
but weary of them all the while:
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Art thou under the government of Christ? If a man forsaken of God, led by his own counsels, be under the Kingdom of Christ, then thou art;
Art thou under the government of christ? If a man forsaken of God, led by his own Counsels, be under the Kingdom of christ, then thou art;
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so long as there is credit for the truth, so long it is entertained;
so long as there is credit for the truth, so long it is entertained;
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but now suppose it be costly, rhat it should bring beggery & affliction with it, is it now sweet to you? doth this support thy heart? I am in Gods way, canst lye dowu and subscribe to the equity of Christs proceedings with thee,
but now suppose it be costly, rhat it should bring beggary & affliction with it, is it now sweet to you? does this support thy heart? I am in God's Way, Canst lie dowu and subscribe to the equity of Christ proceedings with thee,
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though he should never shew favour to thee;
though he should never show favour to thee;
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if it be not thus, I dare not say thou art under the Kingdome of Christ.
if it be not thus, I Dare not say thou art under the Kingdom of christ.
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And so for the correcting wil of Christ, many sad afflictions the Lord tries thee withall, the Lord tries men marvellously;
And so for the correcting will of christ, many sad afflictions the Lord tries thee withal, the Lord tries men marvellously;
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when thou art under the hand of the Lord, those very things that should make men cry to heaven,
when thou art under the hand of the Lord, those very things that should make men cry to heaven,
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and wean thee from the world, those very things do harden thee, and make thee grudge & repine.
and wean thee from the world, those very things do harden thee, and make thee grudge & repine.
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The L. be merciful to thee, if this be thy frame, the Kingdom of Christ never came into that heart; you are begging for mercy;
The L. be merciful to thee, if this be thy frame, the Kingdom of christ never Come into that heart; you Are begging for mercy;
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& the Lord sayes, you mercy? you have abused it; no saith the Lord, Go to your lust that have despised the day of grace,
& the Lord Says, you mercy? you have abused it; not Says the Lord, Go to your lust that have despised the day of grace,
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& so now you cast off the Lord, because the Lord will not give you mercy when you would have it.
& so now you cast off the Lord, Because the Lord will not give you mercy when you would have it.
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Will you now quarrel with the Lord? no, down proud heart; pray still, and mourn still, and turn to the Lord;
Will you now quarrel with the Lord? no, down proud heart; pray still, and mourn still, and turn to the Lord;
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and say, Lord do with me what thou wilt, I am clay in thine hand, thou may'st make me a vessell of dishonour, I deserve not the least bit of bread;
and say, Lord do with me what thou wilt, I am clay in thine hand, thou Mayest make me a vessel of dishonour, I deserve not the least bit of bred;
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such a one as is above the Lord and his will, is not under the Lord,
such a one as is above the Lord and his will, is not under the Lord,
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therefore submit thy self to the good will of Christ.
Therefore submit thy self to the good will of christ.
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3. When the soul doth thus submit to the wil of Christ, by vertue of the power and Spirit of Christ, i.e. when the soul doth not submit by vertue of its own power, strength or ability, for this is forreign power;
3. When the soul does thus submit to the will of christ, by virtue of the power and Spirit of christ, i.e. when the soul does not submit by virtue of its own power, strength or ability, for this is foreign power;
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But as it doth seek to submit to the will of Christ, so it would have Christ himself act it and rule it,
But as it does seek to submit to the will of christ, so it would have christ himself act it and Rule it,
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and so inable it to submit there unto; Now is the Kingdome of God come neer to that heart.
and so inable it to submit there unto; Now is the Kingdom of God come near to that heart.
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And herein Christs Kingdom is different from Princes, they give laws that men may keep them by their •wn might;
And herein Christ Kingdom is different from Princes, they give laws that men may keep them by their •wn might;
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hence they command no impossible things;
hence they command no impossible things;
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but the will of Christ is so crosse to a carnal hear•, that 'tis impossible man of himself should submit to it:
but the will of christ is so cross to a carnal hear•, that it's impossible man of himself should submit to it:
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But the Lord doth it for this end, that the soul should then come to Christ in its need, that he would do all the good pleasure of his will, and now the Lord himself reigns, and that gloriously, Ro. 8. 1, 2. For the law of the Spirit of life which is in Christ Iesus, hath made me free from the law of sin and death, Acts 5, 31. A Prince an Saviour, for to give repentance and remission of sins.
But the Lord does it for this end, that the soul should then come to christ in its need, that he would do all the good pleasure of his will, and now the Lord himself reigns, and that gloriously, Ro. 8. 1, 2. For the law of the Spirit of life which is in christ Iesus, hath made me free from the law of since and death, Acts 5, 31. A Prince an Saviour, for to give Repentance and remission of Sins.
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It is part of his Princely power for to give remission of sins;
It is part of his Princely power for to give remission of Sins;
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both in turning from sin, and to God, and all the wayes of God, and now you exalt him when he is thus set up: 1 Cor. 4. 20. The Kingdome of God is not in word, but in power.
both in turning from since, and to God, and all the ways of God, and now you exalt him when he is thus Set up: 1 Cor. 4. 20. The Kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
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The power of Christ Jesus is come into thy soul, and the soul is under the Kingdome of the Lord Jesus,
The power of christ jesus is come into thy soul, and the soul is under the Kingdom of the Lord jesus,
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when it doth lye under the mighty power of the Lord Jesus Christ, 2 Thess. 1, 11, 12. We pray always for you, that the Lord would work and fulfill the good pleasure of his will,
when it does lie under the mighty power of the Lord jesus christ, 2 Thess 1, 11, 12. We pray always for you, that the Lord would work and fulfil the good pleasure of his will,
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and the work of faith in power, that Christ may be glorified. Yea, then is Christ glorified, when God omnipotent reigns over sin and unbelief;and the work of faith in power, that christ may be glorified. Yea, then is christ glorified, when God omnipotent reigns over since and unbelief;
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& when the Lord doth this, not only the Kingdome of God is now come, but the Kingdome of Christ in glory is come;
& when the Lord does this, not only the Kingdom of God is now come, but the Kingdom of christ in glory is come;
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there is many a poor soul thinks Christ rules him not, because he cannot do this nor that,
there is many a poor soul thinks christ rules him not, Because he cannot do this nor that,
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because he finds his heart unable, & unwilling for to submit to the will of Christ;
Because he finds his heart unable, & unwilling for to submit to the will of christ;
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I find no strength at all, saith the soul, and I go to Christ and find not strength conveyed,
I find no strength At all, Says the soul, and I go to christ and find not strength conveyed,
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and now he thinks he is not under the Kingdom of Christ. I answer, that is not the question;
and now he thinks he is not under the Kingdom of christ. I answer, that is not the question;
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but hath the Lord made thee willing in the day of his power? when the soul doth lye under the power of the Lord Jesus Christ,
but hath the Lord made thee willing in the day of his power? when the soul does lie under the power of the Lord jesus christ,
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when the soul doth lye like wax before the Lord Jesus; when the soul saith, Lord there was never any change of my nature;
when the soul does lie like wax before the Lord jesus; when the soul Says, Lord there was never any change of my nature;
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the good Lord change it, and if there be any change, the good Lord increase and stir up the graces of thy Spirit in my soul,
the good Lord change it, and if there be any change, the good Lord increase and stir up the graces of thy Spirit in my soul,
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and do thou lead me and guide me. Brethren, the Kingdome of Christ is come to this soul:
and do thou led me and guide me. Brothers, the Kingdom of christ is come to this soul:
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Iohn 5. 40. You will not come to me for life; John 5. 40. You will not come to me for life;
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He doth not say, you do not quicken your selves, or ye cannot come to me, but will not;
He does not say, you do not quicken your selves, or you cannot come to me, but will not;
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here is their wound, they will not come to Christ for life, Rom. 6. 19. As yee have yeelded your members serva••s to sin and Satan,
Here is their wound, they will not come to christ for life, Rom. 6. 19. As ye have yielded your members serva••s to since and Satan,
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so now yeeld up your selves servants to righteousnesse and to holinesse, Psal. 119. 5, 6. Thou hast commanded that we should keep thy precepts continually.
so now yield up your selves Servants to righteousness and to holiness, Psalm 119. 5, 6. Thou hast commanded that we should keep thy Precepts continually.
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Oh that my heart were directed to keep thy precepts continually! Oh that my heart were directed to keep thy statutes! O that my heart were directed to keep thy Precepts continually! O that my heart were directed to keep thy statutes!
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When a Christian is grapling with his own heart, ye will never be able to overcome the unsubduednesse thereof;
When a Christian is grappling with his own heart, you will never be able to overcome the unsubduedness thereof;
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but when ye bring them to the Lord Jesus Christ, that he would take a course with them. 1. Now ye please Christ. 2. Ye take a sure course to have the will of God done, he being in office for that end;
but when you bring them to the Lord jesus christ, that he would take a course with them. 1. Now you please christ. 2. You take a sure course to have the will of God done, he being in office for that end;
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for Him hath God exalted to be a Prince and Saviour to Israel:
for Him hath God exalted to be a Prince and Saviour to Israel:
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When the soul doth look up to the Lord Jesus, and lye under the power and Spirit of the Lord Jesus. 3. You now make the yoke of Christ sweet, and his name glorious;
When the soul does look up to the Lord jesus, and lie under the power and Spirit of the Lord jesus. 3. You now make the yoke of christ sweet, and his name glorious;
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nothing glorifies Christ so much as this, when Jesus doth work in a Christian, now the kingdome of Christ is come to the soul, and that in power.
nothing Glorifies christ so much as this, when jesus does work in a Christian, now the Kingdom of christ is come to the soul, and that in power.
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But now when men will not submit thus far to Christ: 1. They can do nothing,
But now when men will not submit thus Far to christ: 1. They can do nothing,
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but will not come to him, on whom God hath laid salvation;
but will not come to him, on whom God hath laid salvation;
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you say, you cannot understand, nor edifie by the Sermons ye hear, and you cannot part with your lusts.
you say, you cannot understand, nor edify by the Sermons you hear, and you cannot part with your Lustiest.
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Ay, but now this is thy condemnation, thou wilt not go to a Saviour that he may teach thee and help thee,
Ay, but now this is thy condemnation, thou wilt not go to a Saviour that he may teach thee and help thee,
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when men will not have the Lord Jesus to reign over them:
when men will not have the Lord jesus to Reign over them:
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or 2. If men do come ▪ they will not come to him where he may be found;
or 2. If men do come ▪ they will not come to him where he may be found;
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but say, I can do nothing; Christ must do all, and so neglect the means wherein he will be found:
but say, I can do nothing; christ must do all, and so neglect the means wherein he will be found:
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or 3. Will submit and come in means to him, but not then at the speciall time when He is to be sought,
or 3. Will submit and come in means to him, but not then At the special time when He is to be sought,
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and may be found, viz. in time of temptation.
and may be found, viz. in time of temptation.
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But then forget and forsake him, and cry not Hosanna: Lord, now save, now help me against this lust:
But then forget and forsake him, and cry not Hosanna: Lord, now save, now help me against this lust:
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When temptation comes, when passion and pride come, do you now go to Jesus Christ? When the world begins to draw thy heart away;
When temptation comes, when passion and pride come, do you now go to jesus christ? When the world begins to draw thy heart away;
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dost thou say thus, Lord I have prayed this day against this sin, and Lord I have no strength against it,
dost thou say thus, Lord I have prayed this day against this since, and Lord I have no strength against it,
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now Lord help me? but here is the misery of the soul, it doth not go to Christ,
now Lord help me? but Here is the misery of the soul, it does not go to christ,
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and by this means live in complaints all their life-time. 4. If lastly any thing be to be done, they will do it themselves;
and by this means live in complaints all their lifetime. 4. If lastly any thing be to be done, they will do it themselves;
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as Paul, Gal. 1. 12. Not but that a Christian should put forth himself, a Christian is not a dead-hearted Christian at all times,
as Paul, Gal. 1. 12. Not but that a Christian should put forth himself, a Christian is not a deadhearted Christian At all times,
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but the grace of God which comes from Christ, doth act the soul in a continuall dependance on Christ;
but the grace of God which comes from christ, does act the soul in a continual dependence on christ;
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and where Christ acts not, there Satan doth.
and where christ acts not, there Satan does.
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Now I say the Kingdome of God is come, when the soul doth thus submit to the stream of the bles•ed Spirit of the Lord, that the Lord may guide it.
Now I say the Kingdom of God is come, when the soul does thus submit to the stream of the bles•ed Spirit of the Lord, that the Lord may guide it.
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Oh beloved, here is the skill, that poseth the Angels how to tell you;
O Beloved, Here is the skill, that poseth the Angels how to tell you;
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so to yield your selves to Christ, as that Christ may come, so to abide in the stock, that all your fruit may be from him:
so to yield your selves to christ, as that christ may come, so to abide in the stock, that all your fruit may be from him:
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So to lye under the Lord, as that the stream of the Spirit of life may fall on thee;
So to lie under the Lord, as that the stream of the Spirit of life may fallen on thee;
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so to be implanted in the Lord, as to fetch life from him, and bring forth fruit to him.
so to be implanted in the Lord, as to fetch life from him, and bring forth fruit to him.
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But try this course, submit to the will of the Lord Jesus, be nothing in thy own eyes;
But try this course, submit to the will of the Lord jesus, be nothing in thy own eyes;
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and if the Lord do give thee any thing, blesse the Lord for it;
and if the Lord do give thee any thing, bless the Lord for it;
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if any strength against thy sin, be vile in thy own eyes, and try and see if ye find not the Kingdome of God, the glory of Heaven come into thy soul.
if any strength against thy since, be vile in thy own eyes, and try and see if you find not the Kingdom of God, the glory of Heaven come into thy soul.
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Oh the light, life, prayers you might have, the heavenly conference ye will have together, that it would do a mans heart good to be with such a Christian;
O the Light, life, Prayers you might have, the heavenly conference you will have together, that it would do a men heart good to be with such a Christian;
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that those that are with you might say, Verily God is in this man; verily there is joy in heaven when the Saints keep in this frame.
that those that Are with you might say, Verily God is in this man; verily there is joy in heaven when the Saints keep in this frame.
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4. When the soul yields thus to the will of Christ for Christs ends;
4. When the soul yields thus to the will of christ for Christ ends;
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for such is the subtill wretchednesse of mens hearts, that men would have Christ glorifie himself, that he may glorifie and honour them;
for such is the subtle wretchedness of men's hearts, that men would have christ Glorify himself, that he may Glorify and honour them;
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like Simon Magus, that would give any money for Apostolicall gifts, that he might be some body that way also:
like Simon Magus, that would give any money for Apostolical Gifts, that he might be Some body that Way also:
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Now if a man shall submit, go to Christ for gifts and parts, that's to set up another King, to advance a mans self;
Now if a man shall submit, go to christ for Gifts and parts, that's to Set up Another King, to advance a men self;
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and so also sin and the devill, and Christ must be made a servant for this end; He is now no King:
and so also since and the Devil, and christ must be made a servant for this end; He is now no King:
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like a Rebell that is not content, that thousands of the Kings Subjects should serve him,
like a Rebel that is not content, that thousands of the Kings Subject's should serve him,
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but he will have the Prince serve him a so: Every man will say, this doth utterly overthrow the Kingdom of such a Prince.
but he will have the Prince serve him a so: Every man will say, this does utterly overthrow the Kingdom of such a Prince.
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When a man shall secretly fight against the Lord, and be for himself; and for the devil and sin within;
When a man shall secretly fight against the Lord, and be for himself; and for the Devil and since within;
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When a man shall make all the creatures serve him, the souldiers of his army; meat, drink, and outward comforts, this is a marvellous thing;
When a man shall make all the creatures serve him, the Soldiers of his army; meat, drink, and outward comforts, this is a marvellous thing;
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Ay, but when a man shall make Jesus Christ, & God himself, and profession of Christ, make these to serve him, to raise up his name, this the Lord takes very ill. Only this I would adde;
Ay, but when a man shall make jesus christ, & God himself, and profession of christ, make these to serve him, to raise up his name, this the Lord Takes very ill. Only this I would add;
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when the soul doth look at Christ with a single eye, that Christ is sweet and precious,
when the soul does look At christ with a single eye, that christ is sweet and precious,
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and lyes under the blessed Spirit of Christ for that end;
and lies under the blessed Spirit of christ for that end;
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and now looks up to Christ, that he may submit to him with a single eye, that the name of Christ may be glorified by life, and death:
and now looks up to christ, that he may submit to him with a single eye, that the name of christ may be glorified by life, and death:
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true it is, self will be in every duty, and so is contrary to the Lord in all, and not for the Lord.
true it is, self will be in every duty, and so is contrary to the Lord in all, and not for the Lord.
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Yet though it be thus, there is another thing in the soul that is wholly for God and Christ:
Yet though it be thus, there is Another thing in the soul that is wholly for God and christ:
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and hence seeks that he may do his work; his heart loves him, and so seeks him;
and hence seeks that he may do his work; his heart loves him, and so seeks him;
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and he begs it with many tears. Oh that my children might serve and love this God;
and he begs it with many tears. O that my children might serve and love this God;
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nay, that all the world might see, and blesse, and admire this God, and the Lord inlargeth his heart herein, Psal. 72. 19. and truly now the Kingdom of God is come to thy soul, Rom. 5. 17. As sin and Satan do reign by death: So Iesus Christ doth reign by life to eternall life.
nay, that all the world might see, and bless, and admire this God, and the Lord enlargeth his heart herein, Psalm 72. 19. and truly now the Kingdom of God is come to thy soul, Rom. 5. 17. As since and Satan doe Reign by death: So Iesus christ does Reign by life to Eternal life.
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Matth. 25. 14. He is the true Subject that improves his Talents for the King:
Matthew 25. 14. He is the true Subject that improves his Talents for the King:
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Christ will subdue all his to himself, Psal. 66. 3. Through the greatnesse of thy power, shall thine enemies submit themselves to thee.
christ will subdue all his to himself, Psalm 66. 3. Through the greatness of thy power, shall thine enemies submit themselves to thee.
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Rom. 14. 17. For the Kingdome of God is not in meat and drink; but in righteousnesse, and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost.
Rom. 14. 17. For the Kingdom of God is not in meat and drink; but in righteousness, and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost.
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When a man shall be picking fault with things, & this and that offends him; get ye gone, the Kingdom of God consists not in that.
When a man shall be picking fault with things, & this and that offends him; get you gone, the Kingdom of God consists not in that.
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But when the soul do's go to the Lord, and maintain his peace with God,
But when the soul do's go to the Lord, and maintain his peace with God,
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and love to the people of God, and joy in the holy Ghost, here is the Kingdome of God.
and love to the people of God, and joy in the holy Ghost, Here is the Kingdom of God.
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He that serves Christ in these things, the Kingdome of God is come into his soul.He that serves christ in these things, the Kingdom of God is come into his soul.
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He that thus submits to the Lord Christ, he must first be a man weary of his own counsels, and must loath himself:
He that thus submits to the Lord christ, he must First be a man weary of his own Counsels, and must loath himself:
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When the Lord hath wearied a man of his own wayes;
When the Lord hath wearied a man of his own ways;
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he sayes, What am I, that the Lord should shew me any mercy? And when the Lord calls him to any service;
he Says, What am I, that the Lord should show me any mercy? And when the Lord calls him to any service;
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Lord, What am I, that I should now pray to thee? Bless the Lord, when the Lord doth keep thy heart in this frame;
Lord, What am I, that I should now pray to thee? Bless the Lord, when the Lord does keep thy heart in this frame;
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but now when men will honour Christ, and yet Saul - like have Christ honour them:
but now when men will honour christ, and yet Saul - like have christ honour them:
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Many poor creatures they think it a credit to be in Church-fellowship, and they wil seek to know Christ, that they may attain Church fellowship,
Many poor creatures they think it a credit to be in Church fellowship, and they will seek to know christ, that they may attain Church fellowship,
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and have honour, but know it, till the Lord do pull down thy base ends, and make thee loath thy self, and so to submit to his blessed will;
and have honour, but know it, till the Lord do pull down thy base ends, and make thee loath thy self, and so to submit to his blessed will;
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truly till then, the Kingdome of God is not come to thy soul:
truly till then, the Kingdom of God is not come to thy soul:
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Think of these things, for if the Kingdome of God be in our hearts, then look for good dayes;
Think of these things, for if the Kingdom of God be in our hearts, then look for good days;
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Brethren, let New-England be confident of it:
Brothers, let New england be confident of it:
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but if this be gone from the soules and hearts of men and women in their severall families and places;
but if this be gone from the Souls and hearts of men and women in their several families and places;
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though they may have the outward Kingdome of Christ, yet the inward Kingdome being not set up;
though they may have the outward Kingdom of christ, yet the inward Kingdom being not Set up;
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I say no more but what he said, Go to Palestina and Bohemia. Certainly, if they had not cast off the Lords government, they had never seen those lamentable dayes; they had outward Ordinances;
I say no more but what he said, Go to Palestine and Bohemia. Certainly, if they had not cast off the lords government, they had never seen those lamentable days; they had outward Ordinances;
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Oh, but here was the thing;
O, but Here was the thing;
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the inward Kingdome of the Lord Jesus Christ, and subjection to the will of the Lord Jesus,
the inward Kingdom of the Lord jesus christ, and subjection to the will of the Lord jesus,
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and to be for the Lord Jesus ▪ this the Lord saw, was not in them,
and to be for the Lord jesus ▪ this the Lord saw, was not in them,
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therefore the Lord hath left them to be lamentable spectacles. Therefore dear brethren. I do beseech you, pray and beg for this Kingdome:
Therefore the Lord hath left them to be lamentable spectacles. Therefore dear brothers. I do beseech you, pray and beg for this Kingdom:
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Thou sayest, I fall short of this:
Thou Sayest, I fallen short of this:
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Know this Kingdome of God is at first like a grain of Mustard-seed, some little lying under the will of Christ;
Know this Kingdom of God is At First like a grain of Mustard seed, Some little lying under the will of christ;
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if it be in truth, blessed be God •or it;
if it be in truth, blessed be God •or it;
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The Kingdome of God is come, and the soul doth weep and mourn after the Lord, that the Lord would bring every thought into subjection.
The Kingdom of God is come, and the soul does weep and mourn After the Lord, that the Lord would bring every Thought into subjection.
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Know it, the Kingdome of God is come to thy soul;
Know it, the Kingdom of God is come to thy soul;
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and know it, thou hast Jesus Christ at the right hand of God the Father, interceding for thee;
and know it, thou hast jesus christ At the right hand of God the Father, interceding for thee;
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therfore, go home and blesse the Lord, and wonder at his grace, that hath translated thee from the Kingdome of darknesse, to the Kingdome of his dear Son:
Therefore, go home and bless the Lord, and wonder At his grace, that hath translated thee from the Kingdom of darkness, to the Kingdom of his dear Son:
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If the Lord hath let thee finde the beginning of these things in truth, go home,
If the Lord hath let thee find the beginning of these things in truth, go home,
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and blesse the Lord for it.
and bless the Lord for it.
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2. Try when the externall Kingdome of Christ in his Church is cast off, for we told you, this was Christs kingdome.
2. Try when the external Kingdom of christ in his Church is cast off, for we told you, this was Christ Kingdom.
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'Tis called the Kingdome of Heaven, Matth. 25. 1. And 'tis it which the Lord gives up at the last day to God the Father:
It's called the Kingdom of Heaven, Matthew 25. 1. And it's it which the Lord gives up At the last day to God the Father:
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and hence, Mat. 8. 12. the members thereof are The Children of the Kingdome; and hence we read of the rulers and governours of it;
and hence, Mathew 8. 12. the members thereof Are The Children of the Kingdom; and hence we read of the Rulers and Governors of it;
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and the keys, not only of doctrine; but of power and jurisdiction committed by Christ Jesus to it, punctually exprest in Scripture.
and the keys, not only of Doctrine; but of power and jurisdiction committed by christ jesus to it, punctually expressed in Scripture.
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Now we know, in the Church there is a three-fold power of Christ in Government: 1. The supreme Monarchicall absolute power of Christ, in and by his Ordinances. 2. There is some derivative power of the Church from Christ joyntly together. 3. There is a Ministeriall power of the officers of the Church it self.
Now we know, in the Church there is a threefold power of christ in Government: 1. The supreme Monarchical absolute power of christ, in and by his Ordinances. 2. There is Some derivative power of the Church from christ jointly together. 3. There is a Ministerial power of the Officers of the Church it self.
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Hence the Kingdome of Christ is overthrown when these three are, when this three-fold cord is broken by the sons of men;
Hence the Kingdom of christ is overthrown when these three Are, when this threefold cord is broken by the Sons of men;
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and if whole America cast off these, or any of these; then they fall to bondage;
and if Whole America cast off these, or any of these; then they fallen to bondage;
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and if particular persons in Churches do, the Lord will do the like to them much more: 1 Kings 9. 4, 5. When Solomon had been praying much, the Lord tells him;
and if particular Persons in Churches do, the Lord will do the like to them much more: 1 Kings 9. 4, 5. When Solomon had been praying much, the Lord tells him;
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If he would walk before him as David his father had done, to keep his statutes and obey his commandments; If he would walk before him as David his father had done, to keep his statutes and obey his Commandments;
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then he would be a God, making good his promise; but if not, then the Lord would cast off him and that place. then he would be a God, making good his promise; but if not, then the Lord would cast off him and that place.
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So Zach. 14. 17. And it shall be, that who so will not come up of all the families of the Earth, to worship the King the Lord of Hosts;
So Zach 14. 17. And it shall be, that who so will not come up of all the families of the Earth, to worship the King the Lord of Hosts;
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even upon them shall be no rain. The Lord is quick in his judgements, and will spare none.even upon them shall be no rain. The Lord is quick in his Judgments, and will spare none.
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1. There is a supreme power of Jesus Christ in his Church and Ordinances thereof, Isa. 9. 6. The Government is on his shoulders;
1. There is a supreme power of jesus christ in his Church and Ordinances thereof, Isaiah 9. 6. The Government is on his shoulders;
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it is true this power is on others also, but he is the main, Heb. 3. Moses was only a servant in his House, Christ as a Son. The guidance of all things in the Church doth lye chiefly on him,
it is true this power is on Others also, but he is the main, Hebrew 3. Moses was only a servant in his House, christ as a Son. The guidance of all things in the Church does lie chiefly on him,
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or else it would never be carried along. Christ is a Son, and that in his own House;
or Else it would never be carried along. christ is a Son, and that in his own House;
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into whose hands the supreme power of guiding, and ordering all things in the Church of God is put;
into whose hands the supreme power of guiding, and ordering all things in the Church of God is put;
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the experience of Gods Saints and People doth find another power, which shewes that the Lord Jesus hath,
the experience of God's Saints and People does find Another power, which shows that the Lord jesus hath,
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and doth exercise a mighty power in the ordinances of his Worship; the supreme and kingly power which he exerciseth in the hearts of his people.
and does exercise a mighty power in the ordinances of his Worship; the supreme and kingly power which he Exerciseth in the hearts of his people.
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Now cast off this kingly power, the Lord himself is cast off; I speak not immediately as in the internall Kingdom, but mediately.
Now cast off this kingly power, the Lord himself is cast off; I speak not immediately as in the internal Kingdom, but mediately.
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And for this, the Lord will bring into bondage, Luk. 19. 17. Those mine enemies, saith Christ:
And for this, the Lord will bring into bondage, Luk. 19. 17. Those mine enemies, Says christ:
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which would not that I should reign over them; bring them hither, that I may slay them; which would not that I should Reign over them; bring them hither, that I may slay them;
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which is meant of the Lords external administration by his servants. Quest. When is this done?
which is meant of the lords external administration by his Servants. Quest. When is this done?
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Answ. 1. When men impenitently break Covenant made with the Lord. Answer 1. When men impenitently break Covenant made with the Lord.
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Especially in his Ordinances of cleaving and submitting to him therein, and remain so with impenitency.
Especially in his Ordinances of cleaving and submitting to him therein, and remain so with impenitency.
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This is the main and first Original of all the rest.
This is the main and First Original of all the rest.
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Now it is manifest, the power of Christ Jesus, the supreme power of Christ is cast off;
Now it is manifest, the power of christ jesus, the supreme power of christ is cast off;
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for a man do's professe by this, that not the will of Christ, but his own will shall rule him;
for a man do's profess by this, that not the will of christ, but his own will shall Rule him;
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Christ shall not be Lord, but as they said, Ier. 2. 31. We are Lords, we will come no more at thee.
christ shall not be Lord, but as they said, Jeremiah 2. 31. We Are lords, we will come no more At thee.
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When the League and Covenant between Prince and People is broke, then he is cast off from being King;
When the League and Covenant between Prince and People is broke, then he is cast off from being King;
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this is certain, the Lord never did receive any people to himself from the beginning of the world to this day,
this is certain, the Lord never did receive any people to himself from the beginning of the world to this day,
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but he hath done it by some Covenant:
but he hath done it by Some Covenant:
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Nor never any people took the Lord to be their God, but by some Covenant, they bound themselves to the Lord.
Nor never any people took the Lord to be their God, but by Some Covenant, they bound themselves to the Lord.
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Whereby they were either made his people, or continued to be his people, and he their God;
Whereby they were either made his people, or continued to be his people, and he their God;
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but I cannot now stand to clear this.
but I cannot now stand to clear this.
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Now look, as when the Lord breaks his Covenant, he casts them off from being his people; (though this he never doth to the Elect) So when people break Covenant with him, they cast him off as much as in them lies, from being their God;
Now look, as when the Lord breaks his Covenant, he Cast them off from being his people; (though this he never does to the Elect) So when people break Covenant with him, they cast him off as much as in them lies, from being their God;
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they do as much as in them lyes, make the Lord to be no God. You shall see therefore, Hosea 10. 3. They say, we have no King;
they do as much as in them lies, make the Lord to be no God. You shall see Therefore, Hosea 10. 3. They say, we have no King;
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because we feared not the Lord. Because we feared not the Lord.
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It is the speech of Conscience, and that at a sad time, wherein they did not fear the Lord;
It is the speech of Conscience, and that At a sad time, wherein they did not Fear the Lord;
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They have spoken words, swearing falsly, and breaking the Covenant. They have spoken words, swearing falsely, and breaking the Covenant.
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In their time of Covenanting with the Lord, there seemed to be much sorrow and humiliation;
In their time of Covenanting with the Lord, there seemed to be much sorrow and humiliation;
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yet in these very Covenants, Hemlock did spring up, and hence captivity came.
yet in these very Covenants, Hemlock did spring up, and hence captivity Come.
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Many times the Covenants that are made, there is such outward seeming reality, that not only men,
Many times the Covenants that Are made, there is such outward seeming reality, that not only men,
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but the Lord speaking after the manner of men, He thinks certainly these Promises, these Covenants will never be broke;
but the Lord speaking After the manner of men, He thinks Certainly these Promises, these Covenants will never be broke;
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yet they are broken, Isa. 65. 8, 9, 10. I said, surely, saith the Lord; This is a people that will not lie.
yet they Are broken, Isaiah 65. 8, 9, 10. I said, surely, Says the Lord; This is a people that will not lie.
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Such profession, and such acknowledgements, &c. so it is said;
Such profession, and such acknowledgements, etc. so it is said;
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In all their afflictions, he was afflicted, and the Angel of his presence did redeem them: In all their afflictions, he was afflicted, and the Angel of his presence did Redeem them:
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But afterward, they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: But afterwards, they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit:
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They cast off the Government of the Lord, they would not be under the bonds of the Lord,
They cast off the Government of the Lord, they would not be under the bonds of the Lord,
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and so he was turned to be their enemy;
and so he was turned to be their enemy;
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this is that which brings captivity and bondage, Ierm. 2. 14, 15, &c. Is Israel a servant saith the Lord? ye shall see the reason why he was so;
this is that which brings captivity and bondage, Jeremiah. 2. 14, 15, etc. Is Israel a servant Says the Lord? you shall see the reason why he was so;
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I have broken their iron yoke, saith the Lord, and I have burst thy bonds, and I have planted thee a nohle Vine; yet hast thou degenerated: I have broken their iron yoke, Says the Lord, and I have burst thy bonds, and I have planted thee a nohle Vine; yet hast thou degenerated:
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and this is that which doth make them vassals or slaves. And in truth you never see Churches laid desolate;
and this is that which does make them vassals or slaves. And in truth you never see Churches laid desolate;
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but when that time comes, men shall see, and shall professe it. When other Nations shall ask;
but when that time comes, men shall see, and shall profess it. When other nations shall ask;
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Why hath the the Lord dealt thus with his people? The answer shall be clear;
Why hath the the Lord dealt thus with his people? The answer shall be clear;
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They have broken the Covenant of the Lord.
They have broken the Covenant of the Lord.
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When many miseries come upon particular persons, what is the cause of it? then remember the Covenant thou hast broken with the Lord.
When many misery's come upon particular Persons, what is the cause of it? then Remember the Covenant thou hast broken with the Lord.
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Isa. 24. 5, 6. They have transgressed the •aw, speaking of the whole earth; And they have changed their Ordinances, and broken the everlasting Covenant. Isaiah 24. 5, 6. They have transgressed the •aw, speaking of the Whole earth; And they have changed their Ordinances, and broken the everlasting Covenant.
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A people that might have had everlasting mercy, they would not submit to the Lord, they have broken this everlasting Covenant of the Lord:
A people that might have had everlasting mercy, they would not submit to the Lord, they have broken this everlasting Covenant of the Lord:
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Now what followes? The earth is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; and hence heavy things that are there written, shal befall the whole world;
Now what follows? The earth is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; and hence heavy things that Are there written, shall befall the Whole world;
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It is a sin that defiles the earth men tread on, and the houses men inhabite in,
It is a since that defiles the earth men tread on, and the houses men inhabit in,
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for it is a sin against most light: They which make Covenants have a great deal of light, and also most will.
for it is a since against most Light: They which make Covenants have a great deal of Light, and also most will.
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And that do's aggravate a sin; when the whole heart, as it were, do's give up it self to a lust, and breaks hereby all bonds.
And that do's aggravate a since; when the Whole heart, as it were, do's give up it self to a lust, and breaks hereby all bonds.
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And it is a sin that men might avoid, if they would be watchfull against:
And it is a since that men might avoid, if they would be watchful against:
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For it is a sinfull thing to make a Covenant of impossible things, therefore it lyes heavy on the co•science of men afterwa•ds;
For it is a sinful thing to make a Covenant of impossible things, Therefore it lies heavy on the co•science of men afterwa•ds;
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I might have been better, & might have walked better; Nay, it is a ••n that do's destroy the Law of the Lord:
I might have been better, & might have walked better; Nay, it is a ••n that do's destroy the Law of the Lord:
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this sin it do's destroy the very will of Christ. Had'st thou never been bound in Covenant;
this since it do's destroy the very will of christ. Hadst thou never been bound in Covenant;
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hadst thou laid by this Covenant, the wil of God had been kept whole. As cords not used, are kept whole;
Hadst thou laid by this Covenant, the will of God had been kept Whole. As cords not used, Are kept Whole;
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but when broke, are utterly spoiled.
but when broke, Are utterly spoiled.
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When a man do's bind himself by a Covenant to the Lord, and then break it;
When a man do's bind himself by a Covenant to the Lord, and then break it;
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he do's as much as in him lyes, to destroy the Lord from being King.
he do's as much as in him lies, to destroy the Lord from being King.
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'Tis true, the Saints and people of God may be said in some case to break Covenant,
It's true, the Saints and people of God may be said in Some case to break Covenant,
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but yet they never impenitently break Covenant with the Lord;
but yet they never impenitently break Covenant with the Lord;
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they may break Covenant with the Lord very often ▪ but yet it is with them as those in Iudges •. 1, 4. When the Angel of the Lord came to them,
they may break Covenant with the Lord very often ▪ but yet it is with them as those in Judges •. 1, 4. When the Angel of the Lord Come to them,
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and they were under grievous sad bondage; saith he to them from the Lord:
and they were under grievous sad bondage; Says he to them from the Lord:
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I have brought you up out of the land of Egypt, and I have broke your bonds; I have brought you up out of the land of Egypt, and I have broke your bonds;
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and I have said, I would never break Covenant with you:
and I have said, I would never break Covenant with you:
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& I said, you should make no League with the Canaanites, but ye have not obeyed my voyce;
& I said, you should make no League with the Canaanites, but you have not obeyed my voice;
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why have ye done this? And all the people heard this;why have you done this? And all the people herd this;
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and it is said, All the people wept. Doubtlesse some were sincere, though happily many were full of hypocrisie;
and it is said, All the people wept. Doubtless Some were sincere, though happily many were full of hypocrisy;
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and so the sincere heart laments it, and renewes his Covenant.
and so the sincere heart laments it, and renews his Covenant.
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The poor soul hath nothing to say many times, though the Lord should bring never so much misery on it;
The poor soul hath nothing to say many times, though the Lord should bring never so much misery on it;
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yet the soul stands weeping before the Lord, that it hath broke the Covenant of the Lord,
yet the soul Stands weeping before the Lord, that it hath broke the Covenant of the Lord,
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and made void the Covenant of the Lord; yet the Saints they never break it wholly, they never depart wholly from the Lord.
and made void the Covenant of the Lord; yet the Saints they never break it wholly, they never depart wholly from the Lord.
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Now when a people shall impenitently break Covenant, as hath been said: that men can study arguments, how to nullifie Church covenant;
Now when a people shall impenitently break Covenant, as hath been said: that men can study Arguments, how to nullify Church Covenant;
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nay, worse when in Covenant, then ever before; and the businesse is, they are loath to be in bonds;
nay, Worse when in Covenant, then ever before; and the business is, they Are loath to be in bonds;
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when men shall grudge the truth of the Lord, others if their judgements be not set against it;
when men shall grudge the truth of the Lord, Others if their Judgments be not Set against it;
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yet notwithstanding, in deed and practice, they live as if they had never been in Covenant.
yet notwithstanding, in deed and practice, they live as if they had never been in Covenant.
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Once they were a pleasant plant; but now they are degenerated, as the Lord doth there complain.
Once they were a pleasant plant; but now they Are degenerated, as the Lord does there complain.
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Beloved, when it is thus, the League between the Prince of peace, and the Church is broke;
beloved, when it is thus, the League between the Prince of peace, and the Church is broke;
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they do as much as in them lies, seek to cast off the Lord from ruling over them.
they do as much as in them lies, seek to cast off the Lord from ruling over them.
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2. When there be additions made to the Ordinances of Christ, by humane ordinances and inventions of men;
2. When there be additions made to the Ordinances of christ, by humane ordinances and Inventions of men;
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let any set up new ordinances, new inventions of men, they set up new gods;
let any Set up new ordinances, new Inventions of men, they Set up new God's;
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and they do as Subjects set up new Kings, which is indeed to pull down him that was,
and they do as Subject's Set up new Kings, which is indeed to pull down him that was,
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and so they do to Jesus Christ; they do deny the supreme headship of Christ, and his authority over them;
and so they do to jesus christ; they do deny the supreme headship of christ, and his Authority over them;
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though it may seem a small thing, yet thus it is:
though it may seem a small thing, yet thus it is:
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And hence ye shall observe Ieroboams calves, though they worshipped the same God which was at Ierusalem, varying only in circumstance;
And hence you shall observe Ieroboams calves, though they worshipped the same God which was At Ierusalem, varying only in circumstance;
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yet the Lord professeth, that they had set up new Gods, and so indeed did pull down the true God and his government from over them, and this brought bondage.
yet the Lord Professes, that they had Set up new God's, and so indeed did pull down the true God and his government from over them, and this brought bondage.
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And hence, Col. 2. 18, 16. Let no man heguile you of your reward with a voluntary humility, saith the Apostle, and worshipping of Angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, &c,
And hence, Col. 2. 18, 16. Let no man heguile you of your reward with a voluntary humility, Says the Apostle, and worshipping of Angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, etc.,
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Whatsoever pretence be upon the inventions of men, take heed of that; if it be the inventions of men, in Vers. 19. and not holding the head;
Whatsoever pretence be upon the Inventions of men, take heed of that; if it be the Inventions of men, in Vers. 19. and not holding the head;
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the very headship of Christ is denied, and the ground is this;
the very headship of christ is denied, and the ground is this;
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To say that Christ is is not a sufficient means of salvation, of saving his people, and ruling his people;
To say that christ is is not a sufficient means of salvation, of Saving his people, and ruling his people;
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it is to deny the headship of Christ:
it is to deny the headship of christ:
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and likewise to say, that Christ hath not appointed for his people sufficient means for that end;
and likewise to say, that christ hath not appointed for his people sufficient means for that end;
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is to say, that Christ is not a sufficient means to rule his people;
is to say, that christ is not a sufficient means to Rule his people;
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and he that shall say, Jesus Christ is not a sufficient means, he do's deny the headship of Christ.
and he that shall say, jesus christ is not a sufficient means, he do's deny the headship of christ.
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Now to set up any inventions of men in the worship of God, to be a means to carry the heart to God, is to say, that Jesus Christ hath not appointed sufficient means for that end;
Now to Set up any Inventions of men in the worship of God, to be a means to carry the heart to God, is to say, that jesus christ hath not appointed sufficient means for that end;
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and therefore he is not a sufficient means of guiding, and saving, and ruling his people. Nay, this I will adde;
and Therefore he is not a sufficient means of guiding, and Saving, and ruling his people. Nay, this I will add;
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let there be any invention added to the worship of God, that's meerly the will of man;
let there be any invention added to the worship of God, that's merely the will of man;
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nothing else, but only this I would have ye do it;
nothing Else, but only this I would have you do it;
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they are such things as do neither make a man better nor worse, but only use them,
they Are such things as do neither make a man better nor Worse, but only use them,
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and ye are commanded to use them, and nothing but the will of man:
and you Are commanded to use them, and nothing but the will of man:
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This is to set up a new Christ, and to pull down the power of Christ Jesus, to submit herein to the authority of man, meerly because of the will of man, that there is nothing seen but his will:
This is to Set up a new christ, and to pull down the power of christ jesus, to submit herein to the Authority of man, merely Because of the will of man, that there is nothing seen but his will:
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There is (it may be) neither good nor hurt in it; It is to make that man a God and Christ;
There is (it may be) neither good nor hurt in it; It is to make that man a God and christ;
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it is peculiar to Christ to do it, and this do's pull down the Lord Jesus Christ from his throne;
it is peculiar to christ to do it, and this do's pull down the Lord jesus christ from his throne;
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when there is adding to the worship of the Lord. I need not I suppose speak any thing this way;
when there is adding to the worship of the Lord. I need not I suppose speak any thing this Way;
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Only remember to be watchfull against this; when the Lord doth send tentations this way into Churches, or into any place;
Only Remember to be watchful against this; when the Lord does send tentations this Way into Churches, or into any place;
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be watchfull against new inventions of men to be added or made, they are very sinfull;
be watchful against new Inventions of men to be added or made, they Are very sinful;
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and if ye ask me when we shall look for such times; I need not go far from my Text.
and if you ask me when we shall look for such times; I need not go Far from my Text.
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It is said, that Rehoboam and all the people walked in the worship of the Lord three years;
It is said, that Rehoboam and all the people walked in the worship of the Lord three Years;
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but in one year, Rehoboam and all the people fell off from the worship of the Lord.
but in one year, Rehoboam and all the people fell off from the worship of the Lord.
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O therefore take heed of this, when the tentation comes: 1. When the Lord bows the hearts of those in authority, men of eminency to fall this way, then multitudes follow;
O Therefore take heed of this, when the tentation comes: 1. When the Lord bows the hearts of those in Authority, men of eminency to fallen this Way, then Multitudes follow;
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as, vers. 1. Rehoboam sinned and Israel with him. 2. When persecution ariseth for the truth, Gal. 5. 12. They must be circumcised to avoid persecution, 3. When mens hearts are surfetted with the Ordinances of God, and weary of them;
as, vers. 1. Rehoboam sinned and Israel with him. 2. When persecution arises for the truth, Gal. 5. 12. They must be circumcised to avoid persecution, 3. When men's hearts Are surfeited with the Ordinances of God, and weary of them;
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when the Ordinances of the Lord Jesus Christ, men find no benefit by them, the heart of man will then be making out after some thing of its own;
when the Ordinances of the Lord jesus christ, men find no benefit by them, the heart of man will then be making out After Some thing of its own;
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then we must look for Apostles, Prophets, and Evangelists, and this curiosity, and the other nicity;
then we must look for Apostles, prophets, and Evangelists, and this curiosity, and the other nicity;
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then a conceit and imaginary picture of a mans own, is more beautifull than all Gods Ordinances besides,
then a conceit and imaginary picture of a men own, is more beautiful than all God's Ordinances beside,
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and all Religion is placed there;
and all Religion is placed there;
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it may be in extending too far any Ordinance it self, though it may seem little at first;
it may be in extending too Far any Ordinance it self, though it may seem little At First;
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yet when it is thus, then look for evil times.
yet when it is thus, then look for evil times.
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3. When as a people seek to abolish and destroy any Ordinance of Christ, but especially if on this ground;
3. When as a people seek to Abolah and destroy any Ordinance of christ, but especially if on this ground;
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either because of some outward evill they bring with them, in the fruition of them,
either Because of Some outward evil they bring with them, in the fruition of them,
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or hope of some outward good they shall receive by casting them off, or because of no good they reap by the enjoyment of them:
or hope of Some outward good they shall receive by casting them off, or Because of no good they reap by the enjoyment of them:
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Whensoever ye see this, that they are cast off on this ground, then look for bondage;
Whensoever you see this, that they Are cast off on this ground, then look for bondage;
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for it will come on whole Countreys in generall, and on particular persons:
for it will come on Whole Countries' in general, and on particular Persons:
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For Jesus Christ is in his Ordinances, and his Throne is not only in Heaven among the Angels;
For jesus christ is in his Ordinances, and his Throne is not only in Heaven among the Angels;
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but, Isa. 9. 7, 8, 9. He sits on the throne of David, among his Church and People;
but, Isaiah 9. 7, 8, 9. He sits on the throne of David, among his Church and People;
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and pull these down, you pull down Christs throne, the Prince of peace; when ye pull down his Ordinances. 1 Iohn 2. 19. there were many that did seem to be for Christ,
and pull these down, you pull down Christ throne, the Prince of peace; when you pull down his Ordinances. 1 John 2. 19. there were many that did seem to be for christ,
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and yet against Christ, this is one sign by which he notes them; They went out from us, for they were not of us:
and yet against christ, this is one Signen by which he notes them; They went out from us, for they were not of us:
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that it might be made manifest they were not of us. that it might be made manifest they were not of us.
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Now I say, when men shall pull down the Ordinances of Christ, and withdraw themselves from the communion of Saints;
Now I say, when men shall pull down the Ordinances of christ, and withdraw themselves from the communion of Saints;
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and when it is for one of these ends, in regard of some outward evill that the Ordinances do bring with them,
and when it is for one of these ends, in regard of Some outward evil that the Ordinances do bring with them,
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or some outward good they shall get by casting them off; then certainly look for bondage.
or Some outward good they shall get by casting them off; then Certainly look for bondage.
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As a Prince that hath one near him, he may attempt change of things in State;
As a Prince that hath one near him, he may attempt change of things in State;
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but when he is set a work by a forein State, and is a pensioner to the Pope or Spaniard: Now he is reall to root out the Prince; and this provokes.
but when he is Set a work by a foreign State, and is a pensioner to the Pope or Spaniard: Now he is real to root out the Prince; and this provokes.
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So here many times a Christian, he may in conscience speak against some of the wayes of the Lord,
So Here many times a Christian, he may in conscience speak against Some of the ways of the Lord,
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and this may be the condition of the Saints and people of God, and they may speak it in conscience;
and this may be the condition of the Saints and people of God, and they may speak it in conscience;
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and this may be tolerated, when it is for want of light; nay, they may through stubb•rnnesse of spirit, cast off Ordinances;
and this may be tolerated, when it is for want of Light; nay, they may through stubb•rnnesse of Spirit, cast off Ordinances;
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but when now it is for this reason, though he hath indeed his colours for it;
but when now it is for this reason, though he hath indeed his colours for it;
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you shall, saith Satan, have this gain, and this ease, and these conveniences;
you shall, Says Satan, have this gain, and this ease, and these conveniences;
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and what do you do with Ordinances? and now a man begins to find out arguments;
and what do you do with Ordinances? and now a man begins to find out Arguments;
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and saith, Satan, If ye attend to the enjoyment of Ordinances, here be these miseries, therefore away with some of Gods Ordinances at least.
and Says, Satan, If you attend to the enjoyment of Ordinances, Here be these misery's, Therefore away with Some of God's Ordinances At least.
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Oh, brethren, when it is thus, that there is this secret pension from the world, that now had the Lord Jesus, the honours of the world attending on them,
O, brothers, when it is thus, that there is this secret pension from the world, that now had the Lord jesus, the honours of the world attending on them,
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then they could make much of them;
then they could make much of them;
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but because they come with poverty, therefore they can plot and speak against them, and in time come to cast off the Ordinances of the Lord Jesus;
but Because they come with poverty, Therefore they can plot and speak against them, and in time come to cast off the Ordinances of the Lord jesus;
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It is certain the Lord hath bondage for such soules, and you will certainly find this true one day.
It is certain the Lord hath bondage for such Souls, and you will Certainly find this true one day.
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Mal. 3. 14, 15. The people, they say;Malachi 3. 14, 15. The people, they say;
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What profit is it that we have served the Lord, and that we have walked mournfully before him? and hence, they forsook the Lord;What profit is it that we have served the Lord, and that we have walked mournfully before him? and hence, they forsook the Lord;
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Hence, Chap. •. 1. the Lord threatens, that He will burn them up, both root and branch.
Hence, Chap. •. 1. the Lord threatens, that He will burn them up, both root and branch.
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The Lord hath consuming fire for such one day. The Ordinances of the Lord were too costly for you.
The Lord hath consuming fire for such one day. The Ordinances of the Lord were too costly for you.
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Mark 12. 9. 8. The Lord hath his Vine-yard, he lets it out to husbandmen, Mark 12. 9. 8. The Lord hath his Vineyard, he lets it out to husbandmen,
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and he sends for the fruit ▪ and at last the Son bimself comes to call for fruit. and he sends for the fruit ▪ and At last the Son himself comes to call for fruit.
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Now say they ▪ Here is the son, let us kill him. Why, what is the matter? out of gain, that is the businesse;
Now say they ▪ Here is the son, let us kill him. Why, what is the matter? out of gain, that is the business;
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That the inheritance may be ours. Here is this gain to be without them, and therefore to cast off Christ:That the inheritance may be ours. Here is this gain to be without them, and Therefore to cast off christ:
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What will the Lord do to these husband-men? he will take away his Vine-yard frrom them, &c. It is the speech of Luth•r ▪ Venter in omni religione potentissi•um Idolum: What will the Lord do to these husbandmen? he will take away his Vineyard from them, etc. It is the speech of Luth•r ▪ Venture in omni Religion potentissi•um Idolum:
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When the Belly is served, Christ must be destroyed. Men may have this quiet life without these Ordinances;
When the Belly is served, christ must be destroyed. Men may have this quiet life without these Ordinances;
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and hence men bear a privy grudge against the Ordinances of the Lord, because the belly is not served.
and hence men bear a privy grudge against the Ordinances of the Lord, Because the belly is not served.
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Look as it was with the •ews;
Look as it was with the •ews;
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they looked for a glorious King to come to them, and Christ c•me and though they were told of it before;
they looked for a glorious King to come to them, and christ c•me and though they were told of it before;
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when he came, he had nothing but his Cr•sse; and he tels them, If they will be his Disciples, they must take his Crosse.
when he Come, he had nothing but his Cr•sse; and he tells them, If they will be his Disciples, they must take his Cross.
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But now, because he came not with pomp, but only with his crosse, this is the great reason,
But now, Because he Come not with pomp, but only with his cross, this is the great reason,
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why to this day the Je•es do set themselves against the Lord Jesus Chr•••; the Crosse came with Christ, that's the cause of it:
why to this day the Je•es do Set themselves against the Lord jesus Chr•••; the Cross Come with christ, that's the cause of it:
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So when men shall look for great things from the Ordinances of Christ, and when they come to enjoy them, they meet with nothing else but Christ and his Cr•sse, and disappointments, and desertions;
So when men shall look for great things from the Ordinances of christ, and when they come to enjoy them, they meet with nothing Else but christ and his Cr•sse, and disappointments, and desertions;
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when they meet with this ▪ then Christ is cast off, and they professe he is no King, and Cesar is our King:
when they meet with this ▪ then christ is cast off, and they profess he is no King, and Cesar is our King:
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and if we take this man to be our King; the Romanes will ruine us.
and if we take this man to be our King; the Romans will ruin us.
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I know it is a hard trial for a man to be put to such a strait;
I know it is a hard trial for a man to be put to such a strait;
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for the Lord to advance the price of his Ordinances at that high rate, that all must be parted with for the enjoyment of them.
for the Lord to advance the price of his Ordinances At that high rate, that all must be parted with for the enjoyment of them.
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But yet notwithstanding, he is for ever unworthy to have the Lord Jesus to rule him, that shall therefore make him a King as they did, Iohn 6. He was their Cook, therefore they made him King.
But yet notwithstanding, he is for ever unworthy to have the Lord jesus to Rule him, that shall Therefore make him a King as they did, John 6. He was their Cook, Therefore they made him King.
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Therefore this I say, take heed of disputing against, or denying, or nullifying, not only outwardly,
Therefore this I say, take heed of disputing against, or denying, or nullifying, not only outwardly,
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but in thy very heart secretly, any of Gods Ordinances: for that the Lord complains of his people, that their hearts went after their wickednesse.
but in thy very heart secretly, any of God's Ordinances: for that the Lord complains of his people, that their hearts went After their wickedness.
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Oh take heed of doing thus against any one of Gods Ordinances, because straits do attend on them:
O take heed of doing thus against any one of God's Ordinances, Because straits do attend on them:
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It was the speech of David, Ps. 119. Thy law is pure, therefore thy servant loveth it.
It was the speech of David, Ps. 119. Thy law is pure, Therefore thy servant loves it.
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Suppose thou shouldest never get any good by any of Gods Ordinances; yet thy law is pure, the fault is in thy own heart;
Suppose thou Shouldst never get any good by any of God's Ordinances; yet thy law is pure, the fault is in thy own heart;
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and certainly the Lord he will remember, as there he speaketh, Ierem. •. 2. I remember the love of thine espousals,
and Certainly the Lord he will Remember, as there he speaks, Jeremiah •. 2. I Remember the love of thine espousals,
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when thou didst follow me in a land of barrennesse, in a land where there was no water. when thou didst follow me in a land of Barrenness, in a land where there was no water.
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Thy life shall be precious to the Lord, that shall follow the Lord in all afflictions;
Thy life shall be precious to the Lord, that shall follow the Lord in all afflictions;
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yet thy heatt doth cleave to the Lord, and follow the Lord in all his Ordinances;
yet thy heat does cleave to the Lord, and follow the Lord in all his Ordinances;
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therefore this is that I would say, there are many wants now in the countrey; But yet notwithstanding, let the people of God get neer to Christ;
Therefore this is that I would say, there Are many Wants now in the country; But yet notwithstanding, let the people of God get near to christ;
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speak often one to another, and find out wayes and means to pay your debts,speak often one to Another, and find out ways and means to pay your debts,
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and lye down at the feet of the Lord Jesus, and be content if the Lord will have it so, to be nothing, be content thus;
and lie down At the feet of the Lord jesus, and be content if the Lord will have it so, to be nothing, be content thus;
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and though thou dost not find any benefit from the Ordinance of the Lord as yet,
and though thou dost not find any benefit from the Ordinance of the Lord as yet,
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yet notwithstanding loath thy own heart, but love them; yet seek after the Lord, and look to the Lord in them.
yet notwithstanding loath thy own heart, but love them; yet seek After the Lord, and look to the Lord in them.
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And this is certain, the Lord hath blessings for his people;
And this is certain, the Lord hath blessings for his people;
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not only in this life, but as he there speaketh to his Disciples, when they say to him, Lord, what shall we have? saith the Lord to them;
not only in this life, but as he there speaks to his Disciples, when they say to him, Lord, what shall we have? Says the Lord to them;
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You that have followed me, you shall sit on thrones. You that have followed me, you shall fit on thrones.
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But take heed of this, if once ye come to slight Ordinances, and cast off Ordinances,
But take heed of this, if once you come to slight Ordinances, and cast off Ordinances,
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because of these straits and wants, and so forth:
Because of these straits and Wants, and so forth:
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And what are your Ordinances, & c? and a generation of men risen up (I think Christians should send forth their gronings to the Lord, that the terrour of the Lord may fall upon them) they deny all the Ordinances of the Lord,
And what Are your Ordinances, & c? and a generation of men risen up (I think Christians should send forth their groanings to the Lord, that the terror of the Lord may fallen upon them) they deny all the Ordinances of the Lord,
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and the Spirit must teach us only.
and the Spirit must teach us only.
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'Tis true, the Spirit must do it, but will ye therefore take away the means? and hence, the very Scripture is made an Alphabet for children,
It's true, the Spirit must do it, but will you Therefore take away the means? and hence, the very Scripture is made an Alphabet for children,
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and so they do destroy the Ordinances of the Lord. Beloved, if it be from this principle, take heed of it;
and so they do destroy the Ordinances of the Lord. beloved, if it be from this principle, take heed of it;
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for if it be, ye will certainly find bondage. 4. When men do not thus pull down the Ordinances, the throne of Christ;
for if it be, you will Certainly find bondage. 4. When men do not thus pull down the Ordinances, the throne of christ;
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but drive the Lord Jesus away out of his Ordinances, (though they have his Ordinances with them) by their secret defilings, pollutions, spiritual pollutions of the glorious Ordinances of Christ;
but drive the Lord jesus away out of his Ordinances, (though they have his Ordinances with them) by their secret defilings, pollutions, spiritual pollutions of the glorious Ordinances of christ;
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this the Lord frequently complaineth of in Ierem. and Ezek. The very great reason why the Lord did leave his Temple, where their fathers did praise the Lord:
this the Lord frequently Complaineth of in Jeremiah and Ezekiel The very great reason why the Lord did leave his Temple, where their Father's did praise the Lord:
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they had polluted and defiled it, that was the reason of it:
they had polluted and defiled it, that was the reason of it:
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They had driven the Lord away from his throne, and this doth pull down the princely power of the Lord in his Churches.
They had driven the Lord away from his throne, and this does pull down the princely power of the Lord in his Churches.
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I know, there be many sins and defilements;
I know, there be many Sins and defilements;
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and the sons of men have hidden wayes of polluting the Ordinances of the Lord, that a man shall sit undet all the Ordinances of the Lord;
and the Sons of men have hidden ways of polluting the Ordinances of the Lord, that a man shall fit undet all the Ordinances of the Lord;
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and as it is said of Mount Gilboah, not any dew fall upon him; never see good, when good comes;
and as it is said of Mount gilboa, not any due fallen upon him; never see good, when good comes;
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the Lord is not dear, that is the reason of it.
the Lord is not dear, that is the reason of it.
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Oh, thy secret defilements of the Ordinances of the Lord, have driven the Lord far from you.
O, thy secret defilements of the Ordinances of the Lord, have driven the Lord Far from you.
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There are many, I shall only name three principally, that there may be a little heed taken of them. First.
There Are many, I shall only name three principally, that there may be a little heed taken of them. First.
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When there is a secret contempt grown upon a mans spirit of the Ordinances of Christ, attended with a secret wearinesse of them:
When there is a secret contempt grown upon a men Spirit of the Ordinances of christ, attended with a secret weariness of them:
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this doth now pollute the Ordinances of the Lord, and this doth drive the Lord from his Ordinances:
this does now pollute the Ordinances of the Lord, and this does drive the Lord from his Ordinances:
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Mal. 1. 7. Ye have offered polluted bread; wherein have we done it, say they? this was the cause of it;Malachi 1. 7. You have offered polluted bred; wherein have we done it, say they? this was the cause of it;
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Ye say, that the Table of the Lord is contemptible; You say, that the Table of the Lord is contemptible;
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the meaning is, you do despise my Table and Ordinances, and so now do despise me too,
the meaning is, you do despise my Table and Ordinances, and so now do despise me too,
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and so ye do vilifie and contemne the Ordinances of the Lord:
and so you do vilify and contemn the Ordinances of the Lord:
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Therefore saith the Lord, in the conclusion of that Chapter, vers. 11. From the rising of the Sun, my name it shall be known.
Therefore Says the Lord, in the conclusion of that Chapter, vers. 11. From the rising of the Sun, my name it shall be known.
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As if he should say, I am uot bound to you, I can have a people, among whom my name shall be great;
As if he should say, I am uot bound to you, I can have a people, among whom my name shall be great;
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For, saith the Lord, I am a great King.
For, Says the Lord, I am a great King.
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If one should have asked men in those dayes what good is in your sacrifices? what great glory can ye see in them? the Saints can see a great deal of glory in mean outsides:
If one should have asked men in those days what good is in your Sacrifices? what great glory can you see in them? the Saints can see a great deal of glory in mean outsides:
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Now when this is wanting, the name of the Lord is polluted, and so the Lord driven from his Ordinances.
Now when this is wanting, the name of the Lord is polluted, and so the Lord driven from his Ordinances.
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Heb. 12. 15. Take heed, lest there be in any of you an evil root of bitternesse springing up, and many thereby be defiled. Hebrew 12. 15. Take heed, lest there be in any of you an evil root of bitterness springing up, and many thereby be defiled.
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When men do live in secret lusts, or open pro•nenes•e;
When men do live in secret Lustiest, or open pro•nenes•e;
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a man that hath a profane heart, such a heart as doth contemne the portion of mercy the Lord doth offer to him;
a man that hath a profane heart, such a heart as does contemn the portion of mercy the Lord does offer to him;
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who like Esau did sell his birth-right for a m•sse of pottage.
who like Esau did fell his birthright for a m•sse of pottage.
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Secondly, Unbrokennesse of heart in the enjoyment of Ordinances, when men live not in a daily sense of the extreme need they stand in of mercy, Isa. 66. 1. 2. Heaven is my throne,
Secondly, Unbrokenness of heart in the enjoyment of Ordinances, when men live not in a daily sense of the extreme need they stand in of mercy, Isaiah 66. 1. 2. Heaven is my throne,
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and the Earth is my foot-stool; and the Earth is my footstool;
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Now observe what the Lord doth there speak, To him will I look that is poor in spirit & contrite;
Now observe what the Lord does there speak, To him will I look that is poor in Spirit & contrite;
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such a poor soul, saith the Lord, will I look to;
such a poor soul, Says the Lord, will I look to;
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and to these are opposed, such as have not such hearts, but do look only to the Ordinances of the Lord:
and to these Are opposed, such as have not such hearts, but do look only to the Ordinances of the Lord:
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Now, saith the Lord to such; He that offereth a lamb; is as if he cut off a dogs neck;
Now, Says the Lord to such; He that Offereth a lamb; is as if he Cut off a Dogs neck;
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and he that offereth incense, as he that blesseth an Idol. and he that Offereth incense, as he that Blesses an Idol.
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These were a people that did plead for the Temple of the Lord, and had the Ordinances of the Lord according to his command;
These were a people that did plead for the Temple of the Lord, and had the Ordinances of the Lord according to his command;
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but here was their wound, they were not broken under the Ordinances of the Lord:
but Here was their wound, they were not broken under the Ordinances of the Lord:
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This you shall find, the Saints have many sins and wants under the Ordinances of the Lord:
This you shall find, the Saints have many Sins and Wants under the Ordinances of the Lord:
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but little does the world know their gronings before the Lord, and the Lord hath mercy for such soules as are sensible of their need they stand in of the Ordinances of the Lord.
but little does the world know their groanings before the Lord, and the Lord hath mercy for such Souls as Are sensible of their need they stand in of the Ordinances of the Lord.
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But now when men have found the Lord in an Ordinance subduing some particular sin: there are other sins remaining in their hearts, and they stand unremoveable in their hearts;
But now when men have found the Lord in an Ordinance subduing Some particular since: there Are other Sins remaining in their hearts, and they stand unremovable in their hearts;
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and hence, are the strongest and dearest of all the rest:
and hence, Are the Strongest and dearest of all the rest:
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Now, I say, when men having these sins, and knowing these sins in their hearts and spirits;
Now, I say, when men having these Sins, and knowing these Sins in their hearts and spirits;
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when as, because I cannot subdue these sins;
when as, Because I cannot subdue these Sins;
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and they have attended on the Lord in the use of meanes, and the Lord helps them not;
and they have attended on the Lord in the use of means, and the Lord helps them not;
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and because, they hope to be saved at last for all these:
and Because, they hope to be saved At last for all these:
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Hence they come to a truce with their sin, and never go mourning to the Lord;
Hence they come to a truce with their since, and never go mourning to the Lord;
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nor say, the Lord hath begun to subdue some of these lusts: Now Lord, go on, but the soul is at truce with his s•nnes.
nor say, the Lord hath begun to subdue Some of these Lustiest: Now Lord, go on, but the soul is At truce with his s•nnes.
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Beloved, if there be any pollution of the Ordinances of the Lord, here it is; that men come with unbroken hearts to the Ordinances of the Lord;
beloved, if there be any pollution of the Ordinances of the Lord, Here it is; that men come with unbroken hearts to the Ordinances of the Lord;
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that never feel your need of them, & wounds and sores that are in your hearts, that men do stand with those very sins, that they think they cannot subdue;
that never feel your need of them, & wounds and sores that Are in your hearts, that men do stand with those very Sins, that they think they cannot subdue;
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and because, they cannot ease themselves of them, therefore they give way to them.
and Because, they cannot ease themselves of them, Therefore they give Way to them.
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When men keep these sins with unsensible hearts of them, ye do resist the holy Ghost, ye feel not your need of the Lord;
When men keep these Sins with unsensible hearts of them, you do resist the holy Ghost, you feel not your need of the Lord;
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therefore ye keep your sins, and your woes you shall have for them.
Therefore you keep your Sins, and your woes you shall have for them.
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Thirdly, Where there is a spirit of unbelief, that there is not a seeking to Christ Jesus, to wash away the pollutions of his heart and life, in his attending upon the Lord in his Ordinances.
Thirdly, Where there is a Spirit of unbelief, that there is not a seeking to christ jesus, to wash away the pollutions of his heart and life, in his attending upon the Lord in his Ordinances.
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Tit. 1. 15. To the unbelieving nothing is pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. Tit. 1. 15. To the unbelieving nothing is pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
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Exod. 30. 29. It is said, Every thing that touched the Altar, was clean; and hence, without this, all is unclean:Exod 30. 29. It is said, Every thing that touched the Altar, was clean; and hence, without this, all is unclean:
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When a poor soul shall come to the Lords Ordinances, and prepare himself before he come;
When a poor soul shall come to the lords Ordinances, and prepare himself before he come;
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and in all, it hath many weaknesses, yet it doth leave it self with Jesus Christ;
and in all, it hath many Weaknesses, yet it does leave it self with jesus christ;
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every thing that doth touch this Altar, is sanctified, and is not polluted.
every thing that does touch this Altar, is sanctified, and is not polluted.
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But now when men shall enjoy Ordinances, and make no great matter of sins in Ordinances; especially if secret:
But now when men shall enjoy Ordinances, and make no great matter of Sins in Ordinances; especially if secret:
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such is the venemous nature of sin, it doth defile the earth a man doth tread on:
such is the venomous nature of since, it does defile the earth a man does tread on:
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Now when men shall have these sins, and know them, and yet never leave themselves with Christ,
Now when men shall have these Sins, and know them, and yet never leave themselves with christ,
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and lay themselves on this blessed Altar by faith; they do pollute the Ordinances of the Lord,
and lay themselves on this blessed Altar by faith; they do pollute the Ordinances of the Lord,
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Fourthly, When the soul doth not so openly, manifestly drive away the Lord;
Fourthly, When the soul does not so openly, manifestly drive away the Lord;
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but when men shall •ome to the Ordinances, and never come to the Lord Jesus in them;
but when men shall •ome to the Ordinances, and never come to the Lord jesus in them;
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now the Lord is cast off.
now the Lord is cast off.
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A great Prince that comes to a mans house, though he be not driven out of doors;
A great Prince that comes to a men house, though he be not driven out of doors;
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yet if not attended on, he accounts himself cast off. The Lord Jesus Christ is in his Ordinances, Ezek. 48. 35. The Lord is there;
yet if not attended on, he accounts himself cast off. The Lord jesus christ is in his Ordinances, Ezekiel 48. 35. The Lord is there;
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the Saints, they come to God in them and are carried to him by them:
the Saints, they come to God in them and Are carried to him by them:
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Therefore, 'tis said, Acts 10. 33, 34. Now therefore, we are all present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God, and Psal. 84. 7. Every one of them in Sion appeareth before God. Now the Saints and people of God,
Therefore, it's said, Acts 10. 33, 34. Now Therefore, we Are all present before God, to hear all things that Are commanded thee of God, and Psalm 84. 7. Every one of them in Sion appears before God. Now the Saints and people of God,
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when they do thus come to the Lord, they find many difficulties to break through, a vally of Baca. Sometimes their heart is turned from the Lord,
when they do thus come to the Lord, they find many difficulties to break through, a valley of Baca. Sometime their heart is turned from the Lord,
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and sometimes God is turned from them: so that now, the Saints when they do come to the Lord in his Ordinances;
and sometime God is turned from them: so that now, the Saints when they do come to the Lord in his Ordinances;
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They go through the vallie of Baca, that they may see God in Sion. But now,They go through the valley of Baca, that they may see God in Sion. But now,
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when men do never break through difficulties, but give way to a sluggish heart;
when men do never break through difficulties, but give Way to a sluggish heart;
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when it is thus with a people, it is certain the Lord is now cast off;
when it is thus with a people, it is certain the Lord is now cast off;
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and ye do as good now as live without Christ in the world. Amos 5. 21. faith the Lord, I hate your new Moons, and Sabbaths;
and you do as good now as live without christ in the world. Amos 5. 21. faith the Lord, I hate your new Moons, and Sabbaths;
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For these forty years ye never sacrificed to me, vers. 25. Did they not sacrifice those forty years to the Lord in the wildernesse? It was the very thing they came out of Egypt for, that they might sacrifice to the Lord:For these forty Years you never sacrificed to me, vers. 25. Did they not sacrifice those forty Years to the Lord in the Wilderness? It was the very thing they Come out of Egypt for, that they might sacrifice to the Lord:
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Yet saith the Lord, ye did not sacrifice to me;
Yet Says the Lord, you did not sacrifice to me;
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truly here was the thing, they did sacrifice, but to enjoy communion with a God, that they did not;
truly Here was the thing, they did sacrifice, but to enjoy communion with a God, that they did not;
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the Lord he saw none of that, and this is the frame of many a man, ye never heard a Sermon;
the Lord he saw none of that, and this is the frame of many a man, you never herd a Sermon;
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ye never broke through your difficulties to come to a God in Ordinances:
you never broke through your difficulties to come to a God in Ordinances:
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therefore, in truth, though you had them, yet it is as if you never had them;
Therefore, in truth, though you had them, yet it is as if you never had them;
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because, ye never did enjoy the Lord in them. Therefore, this is that I would say:
Because, you never did enjoy the Lord in them. Therefore, this is that I would say:
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Oh, Brethren, let the Saints, let it be the care of all the faithfull and people of God;
O, Brothers, let the Saints, let it be the care of all the faithful and people of God;
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the first thing that ye do, before ye come to hear a Sermon, or receive a Sacrament,
the First thing that you do, before you come to hear a Sermon, or receive a Sacrament,
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or to any Christian communion, or other Ordinance of God:
or to any Christian communion, or other Ordinance of God:
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Before thou do'st come, indeavour it at least to bring thy soul to a God, to Christ, above all Ordinances, and break through the difficulties;
Before thou dost come, endeavour it At least to bring thy soul to a God, to christ, above all Ordinances, and break through the difficulties;
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heart is dead, and minde is blind, and God is gone;
heart is dead, and mind is blind, and God is gone;
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but yet break through difficulties, and wrestle with the Lord in Prayer, and then ye wil find the blessing of the Lord.
but yet break through difficulties, and wrestle with the Lord in Prayer, and then you will find the blessing of the Lord.
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The great reason why we enjoy not that mighty presence of the Lord in his Ordinances, it is this;
The great reason why we enjoy not that mighty presence of the Lord in his Ordinances, it is this;
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Men come to Ordinances, and would enjoy Ordinances, but they never broke through difficulties, to come to a God:
Men come to Ordinances, and would enjoy Ordinances, but they never broke through difficulties, to come to a God:
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When men shall come to Ordinances only, (& blessed be God we have the temple of the Lord;) truly this wil do you no good in the world.
When men shall come to Ordinances only, (& blessed be God we have the temple of the Lord;) truly this will do you no good in the world.
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The 5th Degree of casting off the supreme power of Christ in his Ordinances; many times when the soul cannot come to Christ, the Lord comes to it:
The 5th Degree of casting off the supreme power of christ in his Ordinances; many times when the soul cannot come to christ, the Lord comes to it:
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Now then the supreme power of Christ is cast off, when the soul is unwilling or carelesse, to receive the stroke of the Eternall power of the life of Jesus into his heart;
Now then the supreme power of christ is cast off, when the soul is unwilling or careless, to receive the stroke of the Eternal power of the life of jesus into his heart;
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but contents himself with some beginnings, some sips and tastes, and doth not lye under the stroke of the eternall Spirit of the life of Christ.
but contents himself with Some beginnings, Some sips and tastes, and does not lie under the stroke of the Eternal Spirit of the life of christ.
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Look as it is with a company of Subjects, they are in some great Town, that stands it out against a Prince;
Look as it is with a company of Subject's, they Are in Some great Town, that Stands it out against a Prince;
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If the Prince send to them, and they parlie with him, and they are thankfull for his gifts, and glad of his parly;
If the Prince send to them, and they Parlie with him, and they Are thankful for his Gifts, and glad of his parley;
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but yet notwithstanding, they are unwilling to receive the Prince, with all his power to come into the Town;
but yet notwithstanding, they Are unwilling to receive the Prince, with all his power to come into the Town;
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if they be unwilling to do that, and are loath to joyn sides against the other party, they cast him off from being King:
if they be unwilling to do that, and Are loath to join sides against the other party, they cast him off from being King:
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So it is here, when men come to the Lord in Ordinances, the Lord he parlies with them, the Lord he sends promises,
So it is Here, when men come to the Lord in Ordinances, the Lord he Parlies with them, the Lord he sends promises,
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and they are marvellous precious things;
and they Are marvellous precious things;
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and they have some taste of what the Lord do's send, and it is sweet to them;
and they have Some taste of what the Lord do's send, and it is sweet to them;
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But now, because they have lusts in their hearts;
But now, Because they have Lustiest in their hearts;
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the Lord saith, make warre against thy lust, and open the gates that I may come in:
the Lord Says, make war against thy lust, and open the gates that I may come in:
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If so be, a man now out of secret love to his sin, he content himself with the promises of Christ;
If so be, a man now out of secret love to his since, he content himself with the promises of christ;
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but the life of Christ, he cares not for that, he uses not all means that he may find that, the supreme power of the Lord Jesus is now cast off,
but the life of christ, he Cares not for that, he uses not all means that he may find that, the supreme power of the Lord jesus is now cast off,
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and I know no difference between such a people and Capernaum; they did enjoy the Gospell of God,
and I know no difference between such a people and Capernaum; they did enjoy the Gospel of God,
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but now to entertain the Lord Jesus in his spirituall power, this they were loath to come to;
but now to entertain the Lord jesus in his spiritual power, this they were loath to come to;
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therefore, saith the Lord, W• to thee Capernaum; the mighty work of Jesus Christ in their hearts, this they never cared for, Saith the Apostle, 2 Cor. 10. 5. The weapons of our warfare, they are mighty through God.
Therefore, Says the Lord, W• to thee Capernaum; the mighty work of jesus christ in their hearts, this they never cared for, Says the Apostle, 2 Cor. 10. 5. The weapons of our warfare, they Are mighty through God.
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As poor things as you think the Ordinances of the Lord to be, they are mighty through the Lord:
As poor things as you think the Ordinances of the Lord to be, they Are mighty through the Lord:
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When Christians shall not be willing to receive this mighty power of the Lord Jesus Christ truly,
When Christians shall not be willing to receive this mighty power of the Lord jesus christ truly,
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now the Kingdome of Christ is cast off.
now the Kingdom of christ is cast off.
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Iohn 6. 49. Your fathers ate Manna in the Wildernesse, and are dead, that was outward Manna;John 6. 49. Your Father's ate Manna in the Wilderness, and Are dead, that was outward Manna;
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but he that eateth me, shall live for ever. In one word thus;
but he that Eateth me, shall live for ever. In one word thus;
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this is certain, a man never gets good by any Ordinance, nor the Lord Jesus doth never attain his end in any Ordinance, till there be an everlasting power and life of Christ Jesus communicated by the Ordinance.
this is certain, a man never gets good by any Ordinance, nor the Lord jesus does never attain his end in any Ordinance, till there be an everlasting power and life of christ jesus communicated by the Ordinance.
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There, saith he, God commandeth his blessing, life for evermore; mercy, for ever comforting; and light, for ever teaching; and humbling, for ever continuing: There, Says he, God commands his blessing, life for evermore; mercy, for ever comforting; and Light, for ever teaching; and humbling, for ever Continuing:
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and a man will never think he doth receive any good till he doth it. For if a man be healed of his blindnesse, and be blind presently again;
and a man will never think he does receive any good till he does it. For if a man be healed of his blindness, and be blind presently again;
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what is he the better? So, if a man hath some flash of light in the Ordinance, blesse the Lord for it.
what is he the better? So, if a man hath Some flash of Light in the Ordinance, bless the Lord for it.
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The Lord quickens up the heart to walk with the Lord, Blessed be the Lord for it:
The Lord quickens up the heart to walk with the Lord, Blessed be the Lord for it:
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Ay, but when the heart now shall lose that life, and strength which it had, (not but that a Christian do's lose to his feeling,
Ay, but when the heart now shall loose that life, and strength which it had, (not but that a Christian do's loose to his feeling,
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but it will return again.) When he is a hearing, some affection, but he goes away dead as hee came:
but it will return again.) When he is a hearing, Some affection, but he Goes away dead as he Come:
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no, but when the Lord comes by his everlasting power and mercy, and life in any Ordinance;
no, but when the Lord comes by his everlasting power and mercy, and life in any Ordinance;
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now Christ comes in his power, and now ye receive the King in his power, and Christ attains his end in the Ordinance.
now christ comes in his power, and now you receive the King in his power, and christ attains his end in the Ordinance.
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This is all that I would say, I do beseech you brethren, in the Lord Jesus Christ:
This is all that I would say, I do beseech you brothers, in the Lord jesus christ:
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Oh seek for this blessed life, everlasting life Lord, everlasting power Lord; beg for that, and seek for that, and pray for that, and weep for that;
O seek for this blessed life, everlasting life Lord, everlasting power Lord; beg for that, and seek for that, and pray for that, and weep for that;
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do not content thy self with sippings and tastings, look for everlasting life and power to come with the Ordinance;
do not content thy self with sippings and tastings, look for everlasting life and power to come with the Ordinance;
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though means be weak in themselves, do not therefore vilifie them:
though means be weak in themselves, do not Therefore vilify them:
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Look upon the brazen serpent, what a poor thing was that to heal the people that were stung? yet the institution of Christ did put vertue into it:
Look upon the brazen serpent, what a poor thing was that to heal the people that were stung? yet the Institution of christ did put virtue into it:
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So do thou attend on the Ordinances, and never be content, till thou dost find the Lord,
So do thou attend on the Ordinances, and never be content, till thou dost find the Lord,
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and feel the Lord, and say as some have said;
and feel the Lord, and say as Some have said;
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though I feel not the Lord now as I have done, yet I think I shall for ever blesse the Lord.
though I feel not the Lord now as I have done, yet I think I shall for ever bless the Lord.
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Never be content till ye find the Lord bringing your heart to this passe, and then the King of glory, the Prince of peace is come;
Never be content till you find the Lord bringing your heart to this pass, and then the King of glory, the Prince of peace is come;
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though ye find not the same power at all times, yet if ye finde that power which do's inure your heart for ever to blesse the Lord, here is everlasting power.
though you find not the same power At all times, yet if you find that power which do's inure your heart for ever to bless the Lord, Here is everlasting power.
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Jesus is now come to thy soul; Ay, but when ye content your selves with some movings and beginnings;
jesus is now come to thy soul; Ay, but when you content your selves with Some movings and beginnings;
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and sin and Satan as strong again as ever, and ye find not your sin wasting and consuming;
and since and Satan as strong again as ever, and you find not your since wasting and consuming;
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in truth the Lord Jesus is cast off, and ye have not the end for which ye come to the Ordinances of the Lord.
in truth the Lord jesus is cast off, and you have not the end for which you come to the Ordinances of the Lord.
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But then, ye are blessed for ever when ye find this. 2. There is a derivative power of Christ to the Church, joyntly considered together.
But then, you Are blessed for ever when you find this. 2. There is a derivative power of christ to the Church, jointly considered together.
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Mat. 18. 17. Go and tell the Church, is the highest tribunal Christ hath on earth in the Kingdome of Saints.Mathew 18. 17. Go and tell the Church, is the highest tribunal christ hath on earth in the Kingdom of Saints.
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'Tis Christs high Court of Parliament, beyond which there is no appeal to any higher power than the Church;
It's Christ high Court of Parliament, beyond which there is no appeal to any higher power than the Church;
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and it cannot be meant of the Officers of the Church (which is the fairest interpretation.) For the case may be that there is but one Officer,
and it cannot be meant of the Officers of the Church (which is the Fairest Interpretation.) For the case may be that there is but one Officer,
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and is he the Church? as also that he may sin, and not hear of his sin,
and is he the Church? as also that he may sin, and not hear of his since,
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and must they leave him to himself, at least to judge of his sin? They power of Keys was given to Peter, quia fidelis, and the power to bind and loose to two or three gathered together in Christs name, Mat. 18. but these things are known.
and must they leave him to himself, At least to judge of his since? They power of Keys was given to Peter, quia Fidelis, and the power to bind and lose to two or three gathered together in Christ name, Mathew 18. but these things Are known.
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For the clearing up of this, know that there is a three-fold derivative power, which the Lord hath given to the Church joyntly, and not to Elders only:
For the clearing up of this, know that there is a threefold derivative power, which the Lord hath given to the Church jointly, and not to Elders only:
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Which may be miserably abused, and so provoke the Lord to take it away from their hands till they know better how to use it;
Which may be miserably abused, and so provoke the Lord to take it away from their hands till they know better how to use it;
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yet when 'tis used according to Christ, now not to be under the power of it, which is Christ, power delegated to it, is to cast off Christs Government.
yet when it's used according to christ, now not to be under the power of it, which is christ, power delegated to it, is to cast off Christ Government.
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And I am confident, the bondage of all the Churches in Christendome, if ye examine the Churches, is continued,
And I am confident, the bondage of all the Churches in Christendom, if you examine the Churches, is continued,
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because the Lord sees hearts unwilling to submit to him in the government of Churches;
Because the Lord sees hearts unwilling to submit to him in the government of Churches;
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and will continue it till Churches know how to use it, and men lye down to the power of it.
and will continue it till Churches know how to use it, and men lie down to the power of it.
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1. They have a power given them from Christ, of opening and shutting the doors of the Church, the Kingdome of God on earth:
1. They have a power given them from christ, of opening and shutting the doors of the Church, the Kingdom of God on earth:
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i. e. of letting in, and keeping out any according to Christ; into, or out of their communion:i. e. of letting in, and keeping out any according to christ; into, or out of their communion:
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and this I conceive to be one part of the power of the Keys, committed to the Church:
and this I conceive to be one part of the power of the Keys, committed to the Church:
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The chief office of which, is to open and shut; to receive in, and keep out according to Christ;
The chief office of which, is to open and shut; to receive in, and keep out according to christ;
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and hence the three thousand were added to the Church, though the Apostles were guides therein:
and hence the three thousand were added to the Church, though the Apostles were guides therein:
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and Acts 9. 26. Paul would have joyned himself, but they would not accept of him;
and Acts 9. 26. Paul would have joined himself, but they would not accept of him;
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because, they were afraid of him. No body naturall or politick, but they have power to receive to them the usefull,
Because, they were afraid of him. No body natural or politic, but they have power to receive to them the useful,
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& keep from them the hurtfull; so, much more Christs spirituall body.
& keep from them the hurtful; so, much more Christ spiritual body.
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And hence, the Church of Ephesus is commended, Revel. 2. 2. together with their Angel, for trying those that seemed good, and were not.
And hence, the Church of Ephesus is commended, Revel. 2. 2. together with their Angel, for trying those that seemed good, and were not.
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Now 'tis true, this power may be miserably abused in opening doores too wide, or locking them up too long, or too fast;
Now it's true, this power may be miserably abused in opening doors too wide, or locking them up too long, or too fast;
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and in many sad disorders this way, yet there is this power. Now when men shall refuse Church-tryall, and so communion with the Church;
and in many sad disorders this Way, yet there is this power. Now when men shall refuse Church-trial, and so communion with the Church;
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and that not from sense of their unfitnesse and unworthinesse, or some other reason, which is in the fight of God of great weight;
and that not from sense of their unfitness and unworthiness, or Some other reason, which is in the fight of God of great weight;
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but from a carelesse contempt of Gods Ordinances, or Gods people;
but from a careless contempt of God's Ordinances, or God's people;
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a man sayes, What care I for the one? and what are the other? and from a resolution never to grow better;
a man Says, What care I for the one? and what Are the other? and from a resolution never to grow better;
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they know they are not like to be accepted of them, and they are resolved they will grow no better;
they know they Are not like to be accepted of them, and they Are resolved they will grow no better;
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they think themselves as good as they, and from a secret unwillingnesse to come to the light, they know things are amisse,
they think themselves as good as they, and from a secret unwillingness to come to the Light, they know things Are amiss,
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and will not be known of it;
and will not be known of it;
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they appear better than they are, and hence they are loath to be seen and jodged as they are:
they appear better than they Are, and hence they Are loath to be seen and jodged as they Are:
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Certainly, this is to casts Christs power; and if continued in, the salvation of your soules is also cast off:
Certainly, this is to Cast Christ power; and if continued in, the salvation of your Souls is also cast off:
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Acts 2. ult. The Lord added to the Church daily, such as should be saved. To the Church.Acts 2. ult. The Lord added to the Church daily, such as should be saved. To the Church.
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i. e. not the universal Church, but visible Church, where it may be had; such as should be saved. i. e. not the universal Church, but visible Church, where it may be had; such as should be saved.
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Isa. 60. 14, 15. For the Nation and Kingdome that will not serve thee, shall perish;
Isaiah 60. 14, 15. For the nation and Kingdom that will not serve thee, shall perish;
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yea, those Nations shall utterly perish: Lamentable is the condition of many;yea, those nations shall utterly perish: Lamentable is the condition of many;
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not so much for not joyning themselves to the Church, as not seeking of the Lord for that mercy;
not so much for not joining themselves to the Church, as not seeking of the Lord for that mercy;
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that they may be first joyned to the Lord, and so to his people for the Lords sake.
that they may be First joined to the Lord, and so to his people for the lords sake.
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There are great heaps of people amongst the Churches here that do stand guilty of this, the Lord humble us for it;
There Are great heaps of people among the Churches Here that do stand guilty of this, the Lord humble us for it;
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that content themselves to stand Aliens from the Common-wealth of Israel, Eph. 2. 12. Strangers from the Covenant of Promise;
that content themselves to stand Aliens from the Commonwealth of Israel, Ephesians 2. 12. Strangers from the Covenant of Promise;
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having no hope, and without God in the world. The Lord is slow to wrath; but there is a threefold bondage. 1. Of sin and Satan.having no hope, and without God in the world. The Lord is slow to wrath; but there is a threefold bondage. 1. Of since and Satan.
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Rev. 22. 14, 15. Let him that is filthy, be filthy still; Nay, though there be some beginnings, yet apt to fall back;Rev. 22. 14, 15. Let him that is filthy, be filthy still; Nay, though there be Some beginnings, yet apt to fallen back;
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because, not planted in the courts of the Lord.
Because, not planted in the Courts of the Lord.
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And hence, Col. 2. 5. Ioying, and beholding your order, and the sted fastnesse of your faith in Christ, order and stedfastnesse are joyned together. 2. Of misery, Zach. 14. 17. And it shall be, that whosoever will not come up of all the families of the Earth unto Jerusalem, to worship the King, the Lord of Hosts;
And hence, Col. 2. 5. Joying, and beholding your order, and the stead fastness of your faith in christ, order and steadfastness Are joined together. 2. Of misery, Zach 14. 17. And it shall be, that whosoever will not come up of all the families of the Earth unto Jerusalem, to worship the King, the Lord of Hosts;
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even upon them shall be no rain. 3. Sadnesse, hence, Isa. 56. 7. Even them I will bring to my holy Mountain,
even upon them shall be no rain. 3. Sadness, hence, Isaiah 56. 7. Even them I will bring to my holy Mountain,
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and make them joyfull in my House of Prayer. and make them joyful in my House of Prayer.
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To be joyfull in the house of Prayer, is promised to such as joyn themselves to Gods Covenant.
To be joyful in the house of Prayer, is promised to such as join themselves to God's Covenant.
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2. They have a power given them of binding and loosing;
2. They have a power given them of binding and losing;
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By admonition of any one, that being received in, shall sin against their communion, and the Lord in it;
By admonition of any one, that being received in, shall sin against their communion, and the Lord in it;
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thereby to defile the whole body, and to provoke the wrath of the Lord against the same;
thereby to defile the Whole body, and to provoke the wrath of the Lord against the same;
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and this is mentioned, Matth. 18. and by the Apostle, 1 Cor. 5. 1, 4. and this is given to them, to use against whatever sinner or offender it be;
and this is mentioned, Matthew 18. and by the Apostle, 1 Cor. 5. 1, 4. and this is given to them, to use against whatever sinner or offender it be;
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be he great or small, Prince or Peer; if he be a brother, he is to lye down here:
be he great or small, Prince or Peer; if he be a brother, he is to lie down Here:
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An admonition is an arrest and message from God, from Christ Jesus the King of Kings;
an admonition is an arrest and message from God, from christ jesus the King of Kings;
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Eglon must come down from his throne, when this is brought. Now I grant again, this power may be abused miserably;Eglon must come down from his throne, when this is brought. Now I grant again, this power may be abused miserably;
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as to admonish without conviction, or without compassion and love, but in heat and passion, &c. Yet this is part of Christs binding power in his Church;
as to admonish without conviction, or without compassion and love, but in heat and passion, etc. Yet this is part of Christ binding power in his Church;
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which when 'tis done, 'tis bound in heaven.
which when it's done, it's bound in heaven.
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Now when men come to that passe, that they do not only sin (for that the Lord pardons) but are grown to that height, that they cast off all reproofs, and Christlike admonitions for sin:
Now when men come to that pass, that they do not only since (for that the Lord Pardons) but Are grown to that height, that they cast off all reproofs, and Christlike admonitions for since:
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steept it may be in many tears and prayers before they came, and sweetned with the Spirit of mercy and terror of Christ Jesus in the mouths of his servants, this brings under bondage.
steeped it may be in many tears and Prayers before they Come, and sweetened with the Spirit of mercy and terror of christ jesus in the mouths of his Servants, this brings under bondage.
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'Tis not sin so much, for this will be; but when they cannot abide reproofs, they are iron morsels, cannot be digested;
It's not since so much, for this will be; but when they cannot abide reproofs, they Are iron morsels, cannot be digested;
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and hence, sometime hide it, and twenty shifts, and half as many lies;
and hence, sometime hide it, and twenty shifts, and half as many lies;
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or if it be found out, defend it, and fall a fencing and thrusting, and try it out to the last,
or if it be found out, defend it, and fallen a fencing and thrusting, and try it out to the last,
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or extenuate it twenty wayes, that a beam is a more;
or extenuate it twenty ways, that a beam is a more;
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and which is worse, their hearts rise and swell, and they bear a privy grudge against them,
and which is Worse, their hearts rise and swell, and they bear a privy grudge against them,
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as if they were their enemies, because they tell them the truth; when they should say; Let the righteous smite me.
as if they were their enemies, Because they tell them the truth; when they should say; Let the righteous smite me.
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Exod. 2. 14. Who made thee a Prince and Iudge over us? When Moses, the Israelites deliverer was raised up, he thereupon departs,Exod 2. 14. Who made thee a Prince and Judge over us? When Moses, the Israelites deliverer was raised up, he thereupon departs,
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and they lye under heavy bondage, when they cast off his reproof. It's true, a Saint may not for a time submit;
and they lie under heavy bondage, when they cast off his reproof. It's true, a Saint may not for a time submit;
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but yet it argues a height of spirit for the present, unfit for communion with God,
but yet it argues a height of Spirit for the present, unfit for communion with God,
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and the Lord will bring them off, and humble them for their pride. 2 Sam. 23. 6. 〈 ◊ 〉.
and the Lord will bring them off, and humble them for their pride. 2 Sam. 23. 6. 〈 ◊ 〉.
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But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns 〈 … 〉 cause they cannot be taken with hands. But the Sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns 〈 … 〉 cause they cannot be taken with hands.
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A childe of God may have many 〈 … 〉 many excellencies ▪ 〈 … 〉 when they come to be 〈 … 〉 now they yield there,
A child of God may have many 〈 … 〉 many excellencies ▪ 〈 … 〉 when they come to be 〈 … 〉 now they yield there,
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and that as 〈 … 〉 shall either 〈 … 〉 question their grace. Snakes will not hisse nor sting, till touched;
and that as 〈 … 〉 shall either 〈 … 〉 question their grace. Snakes will not hiss nor sting, till touched;
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a sheep will be led to the slaughter, and turn the cheek to him that smites:
a sheep will be led to the slaughter, and turn the cheek to him that smites:
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So should one poor brother do to another, when he comes to him in the name of the Lord;
So should one poor brother do to Another, when he comes to him in the name of the Lord;
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but not many that will so do, but resist and oppose against all reason.
but not many that will so do, but resist and oppose against all reason.
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3. They have a power of Communication of good one to another, in way of edification, according to their places in this their communion:
3. They have a power of Communication of good one to Another, in Way of edification, according to their places in this their communion:
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So that now, 'tis not only left in the hands of the Officers, but of the whole Church,
So that now, it's not only left in the hands of the Officers, but of the Whole Church,
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and each Member in the Church;
and each Member in the Church;
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according to his place and ability, to edifie the whole, Eph. 4. 16. From whom the whole body, fitly joyned and compacted together, by that which every joynt supplyeth, according to the effectuall working in the measure of every part, making increase of the body,
according to his place and ability, to edify the Whole, Ephesians 4. 16. From whom the Whole body, fitly joined and compacted together, by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, making increase of the body,
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unto the edifying it self in love. unto the edifying it self in love.
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Members are not to stand like beautifull pictures in Church-windows, and as costly Images in Churches;
Members Are not to stand like beautiful pictures in Church-windows, and as costly Images in Churches;
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that have eyes, and see not, eares, and hear not; but they are to be living stones in Gods building;
that have eyes, and see not, ears, and hear not; but they Are to be living stones in God's building;
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not only to build up themselves, but one another also, that so a man may not only get no hurt from communion of Churches,
not only to built up themselves, but one Another also, that so a man may not only get no hurt from communion of Churches,
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but he may get good indeed from the same. And if I mistake not, here is the wound of Churches:
but he may get good indeed from the same. And if I mistake not, Here is the wound of Churches:
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When Members seek not, and indeavour not the good one of another; and so have Ordinances and means of doing one another good, but exercise them not;
When Members seek not, and endeavour not the good one of Another; and so have Ordinances and means of doing one Another good, but exercise them not;
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or if they do, receive not the good they might hereby;
or if they do, receive not the good they might hereby;
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but may say, and shall say at last as he, Prov. 5. 14. I was almost in all evill in the midst of the Congregation:
but may say, and shall say At last as he, Curae 5. 14. I was almost in all evil in the midst of the Congregation:
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Sin prevailing, and sorrows by little and little, like water in a leaking ship, sinking the poor bark.
since prevailing, and sorrows by little and little, like water in a leaking ship, sinking the poor bark.
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Quest. What are those means that are left to the Saints themselves, even private Members to exercise in Christian communion for men and women; Quest. What Are those means that Are left to the Saints themselves, even private Members to exercise in Christian communion for men and women;
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and so you may see when these are neglected, or not improved, the power of Christ in his Church is cast off so far forth?
and so you may see when these Are neglected, or not improved, the power of christ in his Church is cast off so Far forth?
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Answ. 1. The first is, a Spirit of dear Christ-like love one to another, every one to all, and all to that again; Answer 1. The First is, a Spirit of dear Christlike love one to Another, every one to all, and all to that again;
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being ready to expresse it self, in procuring the good of others as well as its own:
being ready to express it self, in procuring the good of Others as well as its own:
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This doth sweeten communion very much, and edifies, quickens, and encourageth a Christian in his whole course marvelously.
This does sweeten communion very much, and Edifies, quickens, and Encourageth a Christian in his Whole course marvelously.
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Eph. 4. 16. Making increase of the body, unto the edifying it self in love. Love edifieth, 1 Cor. 8. 1. Knowledge puffeth up, but Charity edifieth. Ephesians 4. 16. Making increase of the body, unto the edifying it self in love. Love Edifieth, 1 Cor. 8. 1. Knowledge Puffeth up, but Charity Edifieth.
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It's the joy of the Saints, and that which makes the Saints to blesse God in heaven;
It's the joy of the Saints, and that which makes the Saints to bless God in heaven;
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where, take any one singly, all joyntly besides honour it, tender it, and seek the good of it;
where, take any one singly, all jointly beside honour it, tender it, and seek the good of it;
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and that one blesseth God, and seeks their good more than its own again;
and that one Blesses God, and seeks their good more than its own again;
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and this is prophesied, Zeph. 3. 9. That they may call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one •••sent, to serve the Lord with one shoulder;
and this is prophesied, Zephaniah 3. 9. That they may call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one •••sent, to serve the Lord with one shoulder;
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to help one another spiritually and outwardly, where there be many griefs and burdens which depresse the spirits,
to help one Another spiritually and outwardly, where there be many griefs and burdens which depress the spirits,
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and make it unserviceable, is removed:
and make it unserviceable, is removed:
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As, what is there that doth alienate the hearts of men more from God and his Church,
As, what is there that does alienate the hearts of men more from God and his Church,
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but want of love? Now when mens love grows cold, that a godly man is not esteemed whiles he lives,
but want of love? Now when men's love grows cold, that a godly man is not esteemed while he lives,
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nor his death lamented so much as the losse of a swine. When people grow strange one to another, and take distastes and prejudices;
nor his death lamented so much as the loss of a Swine. When people grow strange one to Another, and take distastes and prejudices;
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when they can sit by the fire-side, and censure, and whisper; and make offences, and take offences;
when they can fit by the fireside, and censure, and whisper; and make offences, and take offences;
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and minds divide, and hearts divide; that if you ask what such a one is good for? the answer is;
and minds divide, and hearts divide; that if you ask what such a one is good for? the answer is;
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he is good for himself, and good to breed brawles, and divide a Church; A Kingdome divided against it self, cannot stand;
he is good for himself, and good to breed brawls, and divide a Church; A Kingdom divided against it self, cannot stand;
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& therfore hereby you cast off this Kingdom. Oh, Christians should pray for this, and mourn for want of this;
& Therefore hereby you cast off this Kingdom. O, Christians should pray for this, and mourn for want of this;
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and study peace, & follow it: It should be death to differ, or side, or make a party, one against another.
and study peace, & follow it: It should be death to differ, or side, or make a party, one against Another.
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2. Earnest prayer for the Church, & all in it besides thy self: and that with striving with God, till an answer is given:
2. Earnest prayer for the Church, & all in it beside thy self: and that with striving with God, till an answer is given:
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Stretcht-out prayers, as they made for Peer. James 5. 16. Confess your faults one to another, Stretched-out Prayers, as they made for Peer. James 5. 16. Confess your Faults one to Another,
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and pray one for ather, that you may be healed. and pray one for ather, that you may be healed.
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And so Iude 20. But ye beloved, building up your selves in your most holy saith, praying in the holy Ghost.
And so Iude 20. But you Beloved, building up your selves in your most holy Says, praying in the holy Ghost.
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This is a meanes to edifie one another, when there is inlargednesse of heart to pray one for another;
This is a means to edify one Another, when there is inlargednesse of heart to pray one for Another;
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Psalme 122. 8. For my bret•••• sake, I'le wish thy peace. Sometimes a Christian can do others little good;Psalm 122. 8. For my bret•••• sake, I'll wish thy peace. Sometime a Christian can do Others little good;
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yet he will wrastle for him in his prayers to God: One knowes not the good comes here••;
yet he will wrestle for him in his Prayers to God: One knows not the good comes here••;
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if withall a man keeps a good Conscience, making conscience of his wayes.
if withal a man keeps a good Conscience, making conscience of his ways.
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And 'tis one of the greatest priviledges that a man hath, when once he hath a share in all the prayers of the Saints as his own;
And it's one of the greatest privileges that a man hath, when once he hath a share in all the Prayers of the Saints as his own;
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and it answers that Quere, What is a Christian the better for the liberties of the Church? Matth. 18. 19. Again, I say unto you;
and it answers that Quere, What is a Christian the better for the Liberties of the Church? Matthew 18. 19. Again, I say unto you;
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that if two of you shall agree on earth, as touching any thing they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. that if two of you shall agree on earth, as touching any thing they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
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v. 20. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midd'st of them.
v. 20. For where two or three Are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them.
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Now when people are false herein to their brethren, and to their Covenant;
Now when people Are false herein to their brothers, and to their Covenant;
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to their God, and to their own soules; (for there is no one prayer thou makest that shall be lost;
to their God, and to their own Souls; (for there is no one prayer thou Makest that shall be lost;
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but if it attain not a blessing for others, it shall return again into thy bosome.) When there shall be no heart to spend prayer,
but if it attain not a blessing for Others, it shall return again into thy bosom.) When there shall be no heart to spend prayer,
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or shed tears for them, whom Christ hath shed his blood for; now, you cast off the Kingdome of Christ.
or shed tears for them, whom christ hath shed his blood for; now, you cast off the Kingdom of christ.
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Oh Brethren, consider of it, when there shall be many a soul in a Church taken by Satans temptations,
O Brothers, Consider of it, when there shall be many a soul in a Church taken by Satan temptations,
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and held in temptations, and ready to be overcome by temptations; and it may bee, would not be so, but because thou dost not pray;
and held in temptations, and ready to be overcome by temptations; and it may be, would not be so, but Because thou dost not pray;
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publick Ordinances, the ministery of the word, little good done thereby; because thou hast no heart to pray.
public Ordinances, the Ministry of the word, little good done thereby; Because thou hast no heart to pray.
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Acts 4. 31. And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were met together; Acts 4. 31. And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were met together;
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and they were all filled with the holy Ghost. and they were all filled with the holy Ghost.
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This is the reason, the hearts of thy children, servants, and fellow-brethren remain secure and unshaken by all the Sermons they hear;
This is the reason, the hearts of thy children, Servants, and Fellow brethren remain secure and unshaken by all the Sermons they hear;
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nothing doth them good, nothing will pierce or penetrate their adamant-like hearts; because, thou hast no heart to pray for them, or at least, not to purpose. 3. Timely Exhortation;
nothing does them good, nothing will pierce or penetrate their adamant-like hearts; Because, thou hast no heart to pray for them, or At least, not to purpose. 3. Timely Exhortation;
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when brethren are dead-hearted, and heartlesse in their Christian course.
when brothers Are deadhearted, and heartless in their Christian course.
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Heb. 3. 12, 13. Take heed brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; Hebrew 3. 12, 13. Take heed brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God;
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but exhort one another whiles it is called to day, lest any of you be hardned through the deceitfulnesse of sin. but exhort one Another while it is called to day, lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of since.
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Brotherly exhortation is a remedy against Apostasie of heart; for though a man cannot convince another, yet he may exhort him;
Brotherly exhortation is a remedy against Apostasy of heart; for though a man cannot convince Another, yet he may exhort him;
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and 'tis to be done in season, whiles it's called to day, with due respect,
and it's to be done in season, while it's called to day, with due respect,
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and taking notice of what good there is, with much wisdome, and a spirit of humility,
and taking notice of what good there is, with much Wisdom, and a Spirit of humility,
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or else thou spoilest all thou medlest withall;
or Else thou spoilest all thou medlest withal;
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putting your selves in their estate, and with hearty unfeigned prayer, that the Lord would accompany the same with his blessing.
putting your selves in their estate, and with hearty unfeigned prayer, that the Lord would accompany the same with his blessing.
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Heb. 10. 24. Consider one another, to provoke unto love and good works. Look over the Congregation, and consider such a Brothers or Sisters estate;Hebrew 10. 24. Consider one Another, to provoke unto love and good works. Look over the Congregation, and Consider such a Brother's or Sisters estate;
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one is poor and low, another falling, another very much altered: Now in some cases, a private Brother may do more than a Minister;
one is poor and low, Another falling, Another very much altered: Now in Some cases, a private Brother may do more than a Minister;
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the Lord help us, and stir us up to this work: Now when this is neglected, many soules are hardned.
the Lord help us, and stir us up to this work: Now when this is neglected, many Souls Are hardened.
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4. Instructing and teaching one another, as occasion serves;
4. Instructing and teaching one Another, as occasion serves;
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Rom. 15. 14. And I my self also am perswaded of you my brethren, that you also are full of goodnesse, filled with all knowledge, able to admonish one another. Rom. 15. 14. And I my self also am persuaded of you my brothers, that you also Are full of Goodness, filled with all knowledge, able to admonish one Another.
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They were able for to instruct and teach one another. Isa. 54. 13. They shall be all taught of God.
They were able for to instruct and teach one Another. Isaiah 54. 13. They shall be all taught of God.
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What God teacheth thee, that do thou teach others; what thou gainest by hearing, or by praying, or meditation;
What God Teaches thee, that do thou teach Others; what thou gainest by hearing, or by praying, or meditation;
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by putting questions to others, sometimes to teach, and sometimes to be taught; and this do, if possible, in all occasionall meetings, and worldly discourses;
by putting questions to Others, sometime to teach, and sometime to be taught; and this do, if possible, in all occasional meetings, and worldly discourses;
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mix with it some sweet truth that God hath taught thee.
mix with it Some sweet truth that God hath taught thee.
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But now on the other side, when Christians shall meet, and a 〈 ◊ 〉 is the worse for their fruitlesse discourse, no savo•• of any thing of God;
But now on the other side, when Christians shall meet, and a 〈 ◊ 〉 is the Worse for their fruitless discourse, no savo•• of any thing of God;
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Let them meet never so long or o••en, walking or sitting, this is sad. 5. In Comforting those that be sad;
Let them meet never so long or o••en, walking or sitting, this is sad. 5. In Comforting those that be sad;
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Thes. 5. 14. and 4. ult. Comfort the feeble-minded, and support the weak; wherefore, comfort one another with these wo••s. Thebes 5. 14. and 4. ult. Comfort the feeble-minded, and support the weak; Wherefore, Comfort one Another with these wo••s.
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There are many sad hearts in Gods Church, and sad things are as wounds to a mans limbs, that make him halt or fall.
There Are many sad hearts in God's Church, and sad things Are as wounds to a men limbs, that make him halt or fallen.
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Oh brethren, be much in this work, 2 Cor. 1. 4. Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we our selves are comforted of God.
O brothers, be much in this work, 2 Cor. 1. 4. Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to Comfort them which Are in any trouble, by the Comfort wherewith we our selves Are comforted of God.
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That a soul may say, such a one came to me, and spake some few words to me;
That a soul may say, such a one Come to me, and spoke Some few words to me;
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but they were as seasonable, as though the Lord had sent an Angel from heaven to speak to me,
but they were as seasonable, as though the Lord had sent an Angel from heaven to speak to me,
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and of more worth, than if he had given me •any pounds:
and of more worth, than if he had given me •any pounds:
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But now, when this also is neglected, that one Christian hath not a word of encouragement to another, but dry and savourless discourse;
But now, when this also is neglected, that one Christian hath not a word of encouragement to Another, but dry and savourless discourse;
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this the Lord takes very ill at the hands of his people, that have received comfort from himself in the day of their sorrow and distresse.
this the Lord Takes very ill At the hands of his people, that have received Comfort from himself in the day of their sorrow and distress.
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6. Restoring a Brother fallen with a spirit of meekness;
6. Restoring a Brother fallen with a Spirit of meekness;
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Gal. 6. 1, 2. Brethren, of any be overtaken with a fault, ye which are sprituall, restore such a one with a spirit of meeknesse. Gal. 6. 1, 2. Brothers, of any be overtaken with a fault, you which Are spiritual, restore such a one with a Spirit of meekness.
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Oh, how will a poor soul blesse the for such a Brothers prayers, admonitions, and exhortations,
O, how will a poor soul bless thee for such a Brother's Prayers, admonitions, and exhortations,
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when the Lord shall have brought his heart back again to himself; although before he did most of all disesteem and vil•fie him.
when the Lord shall have brought his heart back again to himself; although before he did most of all disesteem and vil•fie him.
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Now, when these are not used, or not with a spirit of meeknesse improved, that a man never blesseth God for these;
Now, when these Are not used, or not with a Spirit of meekness improved, that a man never Blesses God for these;
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the Lord Jesus is pulled down from his throne, when not done according to the ability, time and place that the Lord affords.
the Lord jesus is pulled down from his throne, when not done according to the ability, time and place that the Lord affords.
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And this I wish, the Churches mourn not for another day:
And this I wish, the Churches mourn not for Another day:
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For my own part, I do adjudge my self before God and men, as most guilty of this, that I enjoy many sweet Ordinances, and we improve them not;
For my own part, I do adjudge my self before God and men, as most guilty of this, that I enjoy many sweet Ordinances, and we improve them not;
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and hence, the glory of the Lord fils not his Tabernacle, abides not on his Churches, either to draw others to them,
and hence, the glory of the Lord fills not his Tabernacle, abides not on his Churches, either to draw Others to them,
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or to make others abundantly blesse God for them. Now here I will shew you the causes of this.
or to make Others abundantly bless God for them. Now Here I will show you the Causes of this.
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1. Not gaining much in private duties, in Prayer, Meditation, Reading, and daily Examination of a mans own heart:
1. Not gaining much in private duties, in Prayer, Meditation, Reading, and daily Examination of a men own heart:
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And hence they cannot do good, because they receive none, or very little themselves;
And hence they cannot do good, Because they receive none, or very little themselves;
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they have not a treasure within, hence they can spend little, have no heart or ability to exhort, instruct, comfort:
they have not a treasure within, hence they can spend little, have no heart or ability to exhort, instruct, Comfort:
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He that keeps not his shop, his shop will never keep him.
He that keeps not his shop, his shop will never keep him.
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As Psal 41. 6. His heart gathereth iniquity to it self, when he goeth abroad, he telleth it.
As Psalm 41. 6. His heart gathereth iniquity to it self, when he Goes abroad, he Telleth it.
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2. A low spirit, which makes a man to have low thoughts, and endeavours, I mean not an humble,
2. A low Spirit, which makes a man to have low thoughts, and endeavours, I mean not an humble,
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but a narrow spirit, not inlarged to hold much, or to do much, hence it doth little.
but a narrow Spirit, not enlarged to hold much, or to do much, hence it does little.
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As take a plain Countreyman, he neither seeks or regards the affaires of the State in publick,
As take a plain Countryman, he neither seeks or regards the affairs of the State in public,
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because his spirit and condition is low; but Princes do mind and attend to the affaires of the Kingdome, to advance it;
Because his Spirit and condition is low; but Princes do mind and attend to the affairs of the Kingdom, to advance it;
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because their condition is high, and they know it.
Because their condition is high, and they know it.
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Moses, he suffered reproach with the people of God, losse of all the honour and pleasure of Phara•hs out;
Moses, he suffered reproach with the people of God, loss of all the honour and pleasure of Phara•hs out;
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feared not Pharaoh, nor losse of life for their sakes: For, he saw that God which is invisible;
feared not Pharaoh, nor loss of life for their sakes: For, he saw that God which is invisible;
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like Saul, when once a Ringdome comes to be in his eye, he leaves off to seek the Asses.
like Saul, when once a Ringdome comes to be in his eye, he leaves off to seek the Asses.
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3. Sloth. There are Thornes, Prov. 15. 19. and Lions, Prov. 26. 13. in a sluggards way: There be many difficulties, businesses, occasions, and objections;
3. Sloth. There Are Thorns, Curae 15. 19. and Lions, Curae 26. 13. in a sluggards Way: There be many difficulties, businesses, occasions, and objections;
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when as if once he were resolved to break thorough them, then the work would go on:
when as if once he were resolved to break through them, then the work would go on:
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Like a man, when he is in his warm bed, he is loth to rise;
Like a man, when he is in his warm Bed, he is loath to rise;
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but when he is up, he would not be in his bed again, if he might be hired again to put off his clothes: I shall get no good;
but when he is up, he would not be in his Bed again, if he might be hired again to put off his clothes: I shall get no good;
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saith one, nor do none, saith another; and when these businesses are past, and occasions over;
Says one, nor do none, Says Another; and when these businesses Are past, and occasions over;
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and at another time, I will seek God, and go about Gods work; and thus a slothfull spirit hinders.
and At Another time, I will seek God, and go about God's work; and thus a slothful Spirit hinders.
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4. Want of Faith. 2 Cor. 4. 13. We believe, and hence we speak. Faith empties us most, and hence fils us with Spirit and Life of Christ Jesus;
4. Want of Faith. 2 Cor. 4. 13. We believe, and hence we speak. Faith empties us most, and hence fills us with Spirit and Life of christ jesus;
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hence Steven, full of faith, and the holy Ghost.
hence Steven, full of faith, and the holy Ghost.
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A lively Christian, when he comes in another Christians company, it may be he knows not what to speak;
A lively Christian, when he comes in Another Christians company, it may be he knows not what to speak;
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but he looks up to Christ, and sayes; Now Lord, here is an opportunity in doing or receiving some good; and therefore now Lord help.
but he looks up to christ, and Says; Now Lord, Here is an opportunity in doing or receiving Some good; and Therefore now Lord help.
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5. Want of fear of God, and consolation of the spirit of God ▪ from the sense of Gods love.
5. Want of Fear of God, and consolation of the Spirit of God ▪ from the sense of God's love.
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Acts 9. 31. They wal••• 〈 ◊ 〉 the fear of the Lord, and consolations of th• Holy Ghost: Acts 9. 31. They wal••• 〈 ◊ 〉 the Fear of the Lord, and consolations of th• Holy Ghost:
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the Church was edified by the consolations of the Holy Ghost. A man that's wounded, keeps within, and stirs not;
the Church was edified by the consolations of the Holy Ghost. A man that's wounded, keeps within, and stirs not;
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but when he is in health and strength, now hard work is his meat, he cannot live except he work. 1 Cor. 15. ult.
but when he is in health and strength, now hard work is his meat, he cannot live except he work. 1 Cor. 15. ult.
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6. Not considering the shortnesse of our time of sowing.
6. Not considering the shortness of our time of sowing.
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Heb. 10. 25. Whereas, if men were on their death-bed, they would wish, Oh, that I had walked more blamelesly, and fruitfully;
Hebrew 10. 25. Whereas, if men were on their deathbed, they would wish, O, that I had walked more blamelessly, and fruitfully;
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men care not for a comfortable reckoning as yet. There are two causes why they receive no good.
men care not for a comfortable reckoning as yet. There Are two Causes why they receive no good.
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1. From a mean esteem of the Saints; looking on them as men, and not as an Ordinance of Christ; their persons, prayers, and speeches. And this is a rule;
1. From a mean esteem of the Saints; looking on them as men, and not as an Ordinance of christ; their Persons, Prayers, and Speeches. And this is a Rule;
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Men never gain any good by that Ordinance which they despise: if all were Scholars, Ministers, or Saints glorified, they could then esteem them.
Men never gain any good by that Ordinance which they despise: if all were Scholars, Ministers, or Saints glorified, they could then esteem them.
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Hence, Eph 4. 16. Edifying is by love; Making increase of the body, edifying it self in love.
Hence, Ephesians 4. 16. Edifying is by love; Making increase of the body, edifying it self in love.
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2. From want of being poor in spirit, and sensible of their extream need of Christ, continually in all means:
2. From want of being poor in Spirit, and sensible of their extreme need of christ, continually in all means:
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Beggers will pick up crums, and watch for a word of encouragement. Isa. 11. 6. A little childe shall lead the Wolf and the Lion;
Beggars will pick up crumbs, and watch for a word of encouragement. Isaiah 11. 6. A little child shall led the Wolf and the lion;
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that is, when the Lord hath humbled the heart of a man.
that is, when the Lord hath humbled the heart of a man.
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Oh, when a Christian thinks none so poor and shallow, and heartlesse as I, and every one is better than I, however I need more than any:
O, when a Christian thinks none so poor and shallow, and heartless as I, and every one is better than I, however I need more than any:
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This soul will be glad to suck the brest;
This soul will be glad to suck the breast;
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and the Lord will fill others with light and life, and his own bowels, to do such a one good.
and the Lord will fill Others with Light and life, and his own bowels, to do such a one good.
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Whereas, else they are shut up, and they find no good conveyed to them by any of the Ordinances of the Lord,
Whereas, Else they Are shut up, and they find no good conveyed to them by any of the Ordinances of the Lord,
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nor any presence of God in them.
nor any presence of God in them.
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3. There is a Ministeriall power, committed from Christ by the Church to the ruling Officers thereof.
3. There is a Ministerial power, committed from christ by the Church to the ruling Officers thereof.
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I say, by the Church, for all power in the Church, is properly Christs, yet he nextly communicates it ordinarily to his Church,
I say, by the Church, for all power in the Church, is properly Christ, yet he nextly communicates it ordinarily to his Church,
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or multitude of Beleevers, to whom is committed the supreme power of the Keyes in his word,
or multitude of Believers, to whom is committed the supreme power of the Keys in his word,
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and a binding and loosing, as hath been shewen;
and a binding and losing, as hath been shown;
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and by this Church, this power hath been by Christs appointment, and still is, to be communicated to those that are chosen out of themselves, to be Officers and Rulers over them in the Lord, to exercise the power of Christ over them according to his will.
and by this Church, this power hath been by Christ appointment, and still is, to be communicated to those that Are chosen out of themselves, to be Officers and Rulers over them in the Lord, to exercise the power of christ over them according to his will.
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Hence the very power of binding and loosing, opening and shutting, given to the Church, is also given to Peter and the rest of the Apostles,
Hence the very power of binding and losing, opening and shutting, given to the Church, is also given to Peter and the rest of the Apostles,
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and the successors of Christs Apostles in Doctrine, sent of Christ, Iohn 20. 23. Whosoevers sins ye remit, they are remitted;
and the Successors of Christ Apostles in Doctrine, sent of christ, John 20. 23. Whosoevers Sins you remit, they Are remitted;
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&c. Because, though the power of Communication of it is in the Churches hand, yet the power of usuall administration of it is in their hand;etc. Because, though the power of Communication of it is in the Churches hand, yet the power of usual administration of it is in their hand;
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whiles they exercise it according to Christ, yet by the Church. And hence Paul puts a difference between this extraordinary Ministery, as Apos•leship, and ordinary.
while they exercise it according to christ, yet by the Church. And hence Paul puts a difference between this extraordinary Ministry, as Apos•leship, and ordinary.
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Gal. 1. 1. An Apostle not of men, not by the will of men, but by Christ; Gal. 1. 1. an Apostle not of men, not by the will of men, but by christ;
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for the Church, not by it: Now this I say, is by the Church from Christ.
for the Church, not by it: Now this I say, is by the Church from christ.
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Hence, Acts 20. 28. The holy Ghost haoh made them overseers;
Hence, Acts 20. 28. The holy Ghost haoh made them Overseers;
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so that 'tis no invention of man, or act of man, or the power of man;
so that it's not invention of man, or act of man, or the power of man;
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but of Christ, and hence refuse to be under this power; men cast off the yoke and power of Christ Jesus.
but of christ, and hence refuse to be under this power; men cast off the yoke and power of christ jesus.
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For though the estate of the Church be Democraticall and Popular; and hence no publick administrations or Ordinances are to be administrated publickly, without notice and consent of the Church;
For though the estate of the Church be Democratical and Popular; and hence no public administrations or Ordinances Are to be Administered publicly, without notice and consent of the Church;
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Yet the government of it under Christ, the Mediator and Monarch of his Church;
Yet the government of it under christ, the Mediator and Monarch of his Church;
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tis Aristocraticall, and by some chief, gifted by Christ, chosen by the people to rule them in the name of Christ, who are unable,
this Aristocratical, and by Some chief, gifted by christ, chosen by the people to Rule them in the name of christ, who Are unable,
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and unfit to be all Rulers themselves; and to cast off these, or not to be ruled by these; is to cast off Christ.
and unfit to be all Rulers themselves; and to cast off these, or not to be ruled by these; is to cast off christ.
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Luke 10. 16. He that rejecteth you, rejecteth me. Numb. 16. 3. You are gathered together against the Lord; Luke 10. 16. He that rejecteth you, rejecteth me. Numb. 16. 3. You Are gathered together against the Lord;
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The Lord accounts himself opposed and resisted, when the Officers of his Church are slighted, and their government despised.
The Lord accounts himself opposed and resisted, when the Officers of his Church Are slighted, and their government despised.
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Quest. What is this power? Quest. What is this power?
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Answ. 1. Negatively: 1. It is not any Lordly pompous power, to bear the bell of great smoakie titles, to govern in worldly pomp; Answer 1. Negatively: 1. It is not any Lordly pompous power, to bear the bell of great smoky titles, to govern in worldly pomp;
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or by worldly rewards, and civill punishments. 2 Cor. 10. 4. The weapons of our warfare are not carnal,
or by worldly rewards, and civil punishments. 2 Cor. 10. 4. The weapons of our warfare Are not carnal,
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but mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong holds. It shall not be so with you, saith Christ;but mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong holds. It shall not be so with you, Says christ;
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but as I have been without all worldly s•ate, so must you be one to another.
but as I have been without all worldly s•ate, so must you be one to Another.
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And hence, 1 Peter 5. 4. Not being Lords over Gods heritage:
And hence, 1 Peter 5. 4. Not being lords over God's heritage:
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Christ never gave his Ministers power of opening and shutting the doors of New-gate, and Bonners Cole-house if they would not sub•••ibe,
christ never gave his Ministers power of opening and shutting the doors of Newgate, and Bonners Coal house if they would not sub•••ibe,
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or to confute mens opinions with their own lawes, and bind consciences with chaines of Iron,
or to confute men's opinions with their own laws, and bind Consciences with chains of Iron,
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or to promote his servants by spirituall livings. Christ himself refused to be a Judge in civill causes;
or to promote his Servants by spiritual livings. christ himself refused to be a Judge in civil Causes;
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hence some of our Divines, when they would grant that Peter was Christs successor, and the Bishop of Rome Peters and Christs Vicar;
hence Some of our Divines, when they would grant that Peter was Christ successor, and the Bishop of Rome Peter's and Christ Vicar;
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yet as Christ being on earth, exercised no civill power, so much less may these.
yet as christ being on earth, exercised no civil power, so much less may these.
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2. 'Tis not any Antichristian illimated power, viz. to have power over many Churches (for thats the main spiritual Antichristian externall power) and the Ministers thereof;
2. It's not any Antichristian illimated power, viz. to have power over many Churches (for thats the main spiritual Antichristian external power) and the Ministers thereof;
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for we read in Scripture of many Elders and Bishops in the same Church, Acts 20. 28. but never of any one ordinary Minister, or Officer over many Churches;
for we read in Scripture of many Elders and Bishops in the same Church, Acts 20. 28. but never of any one ordinary Minister, or Officer over many Churches;
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either to govern, or to baptize, as the Anabaptists would among them, as many godly plead for now in the misty confusion of England. And look as we cry out of one Minister non-resident, that shall have six or ten livings,
either to govern, or to baptise, as the Anabaptists would among them, as many godly plead for now in the misty confusion of England. And look as we cry out of one Minister nonresident, that shall have six or ten livings,
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though he give never so good a stipend;
though he give never so good a stipend;
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not only because of his pride and covetousnesse, but because of his unconscionablenesse, &c. So here much more of one man Overseer over many congregations, it may be an hundred at least.
not only Because of his pride and covetousness, but Because of his Unconstitutionableness, etc. So Here much more of one man Overseer over many congregations, it may be an hundred At least.
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3. 'Tis not any Magisterial power, Diotrephes - like;
3. It's not any Magisterial power, Diotrephes - like;
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either to do what they will, Mat. 23. 8. and their wills to be their law;
either to do what they will, Mathew 23. 8. and their wills to be their law;
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No, Matth. 28. 20, Teach, all that I command you:
No, Matthew 28. 20, Teach, all that I command you:
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If they do sin, their persons are under the censure of the Church, in case of manifest offence and scandall by the mouthes of two or three witnesses who being Members of the whole Church,
If they do sin, their Persons Are under the censure of the Church, in case of manifest offence and scandal by the mouths of two or three Witnesses who being Members of the Whole Church,
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and under it, and being sinfull Members; may, if the case need it, be proceeded against by the whole.
and under it, and being sinful Members; may, if the case need it, be proceeded against by the Whole.
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Neither have they any power to act any publick Ordinance which concerns the whole Church,
Neither have they any power to act any public Ordinance which concerns the Whole Church,
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and where 'tis bound by Christ to judge, without the privity and consent of the Church,
and where it's bound by christ to judge, without the privity and consent of the Church,
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as to elect Officers, admit Members, cast out offenders in the Vestry without the knowledge of the Church, one of the blaines of the reformed Churches, which the Apostles with their extraordinary power never did themselves, much le•e should these. 1 Cor. 5.
as to elect Officers, admit Members, cast out offenders in the Vestry without the knowledge of the Church, one of the blains of the reformed Churches, which the Apostles with their extraordinary power never did themselves, much le•e should these. 1 Cor. 5.
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4. They have no immediate power of rule immediately given by Christ, over any one particular Church,
4. They have no immediate power of Rule immediately given by christ, over any one particular Church,
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but mediate by that Church where they are; their gifts of teaching and ruling are immediately from Christ;
but mediate by that Church where they Are; their Gifts of teaching and ruling Are immediately from christ;
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but their actuall power to exercise it over this or that particular Congregation, is by that Church only.
but their actual power to exercise it over this or that particular Congregation, is by that Church only.
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Hence Deacons that were only to take care for the outward estate of the Church. Act 6. 3, 4. they were ordained by lifting up their hands.
Hence Deacons that were only to take care for the outward estate of the Church. Act 6. 3, 4. they were ordained by lifting up their hands.
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This is Apostolicall power, and an intrusion, and cuts asunder the force of the argument of Master Ball his Book of power for Presbytery, &c.
This is Apostolical power, and an intrusion, and cuts asunder the force of the argument of Master Ball his Book of power for Presbytery, etc.
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2. What is their power affirmatively?
2. What is their power affirmatively?
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Answ. 1. They have a power given them of ruling and governing from Christ by the people;Answer 1. They have a power given them of ruling and governing from christ by the people;
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hence they are called Rulers, and such as rule, and are over Gods Church; hence they have strict charge and command from the Lord to do it.
hence they Are called Rulers, and such as Rule, and Are over God's Church; hence they have strict charge and command from the Lord to do it.
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Hence Paul at Ephesus, When he was with them three years, yet had Rulers there; and vers. 28. Feed Gods stock bought by bloud;
Hence Paul At Ephesus, When he was with them three Years, yet had Rulers there; and vers. 28. Feed God's stock bought by blood;
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over which, not men, but the holy Ghost hath made you Overseers; Christs Church being like sheep, apt to stray and perish, unlesse these watch against wolves,over which, not men, but the holy Ghost hath made you Overseers; Christ Church being like sheep, apt to stray and perish, unless these watch against wolves,
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and these the Apostle at his last parting left; hence also, they are to give an account of it at the last day.
and these the Apostle At his last parting left; hence also, they Are to give an account of it At the last day.
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Heb. 13. Hence th•se cast off the Lords government over them, who will have no Rulers or Governours in Churches, who shall either speak it or think it,Hebrew 13. Hence th•se cast off the lords government over them, who will have no Rulers or Governors in Churches, who shall either speak it or think it,
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but leave all to themselves and their liberty;
but leave all to themselves and their liberty;
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to teach, baptize, to order things in Church, and so by this means they are not only single Members or Officers;
to teach, baptise, to order things in Church, and so by this means they Are not only single Members or Officers;
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but Pastor, and Teacher, and Elder and all. This generation of men, sons of Korah ▪ are risen up in these latter times;
but Pastor, and Teacher, and Elder and all. This generation of men, Sons of Korah ▪ Are risen up in these latter times;
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especially amongst Ana•aptists, Familists, and rigid Separatists, and who are privily crept into New-England Churches;
especially among Ana•aptists, Familists, and rigid Separatists, and who Are privily crept into New england Churches;
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Whose condemnation sleeps not, Satan carrying them to extreams, and pride lifting them up above themselves, above Men, above Officers, above Ordinances, and above God.
Whose condemnation sleeps not, Satan carrying them to extremes, and pride lifting them up above themselves, above Men, above Officers, above Ordinances, and above God.
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That look as Common-wealths are under greatest bondage, where there is an Anarchy, where every one must be a slave,
That look as Commonwealths Are under greatest bondage, where there is an Anarchy, where every one must be a slave,
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because every one must be a Master;
Because every one must be a Master;
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So in the Churches, no greater bondage can come than this, the foundation of all confusion,
So in the Churches, no greater bondage can come than this, the Foundation of all confusion,
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and the scand•ll of the wayes of God which through mercy his people here enjoy.
and the scand•ll of the ways of God which through mercy his people Here enjoy.
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2. This power is more than any one private Member hath in the Church, who is not an Officer;
2. This power is more than any one private Member hath in the Church, who is not an Officer;
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it would be a most simple ridiculous thing, if there should be Election, Ordination, many Prayers, much triall of men,
it would be a most simple ridiculous thing, if there should be Election, Ordination, many Prayers, much trial of men,
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for to rule, and guide, and govern, separation from the rest, and yet not to have any more power than one private Member.
for to Rule, and guide, and govern, separation from the rest, and yet not to have any more power than one private Member.
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Hence the Apostle sayes, Submit to them that are over you, 1 Thessalonians 5. 12. and Hebrews 13. 17. Obey them ••at guide you, or rule over you.
Hence the Apostle Says, Submit to them that Are over you, 1 Thessalonians 5. 12. and Hebrews 13. 17. Obey them ••at guide you, or Rule over you.
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Hence those that do acknowledge Governours in the Church for names sake, but they are such as have no more power than a private Brother;
Hence those that do acknowledge Governors in the Church for names sake, but they Are such as have no more power than a private Brother;
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they do but allow the name, but deny the thing: Hence say they, they are to watch; so are private Members: they are to admonish; so is every private Member: they are to rule;
they do but allow the name, but deny the thing: Hence say they, they Are to watch; so Are private Members: they Are to admonish; so is every private Member: they Are to Rule;
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the word signifies to guide and go before another.
the word signifies to guide and go before Another.
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Answ. 1. The word to rule, 1 Thes. 5. 12. is the same word with 1. Tim. 3. 4, 5. He that rules his own house, which is a little more than they that are besides him in the Family; Answer 1. The word to Rule, 1 Thebes 5. 12. is the same word with 1. Tim. 3. 4, 5. He that rules his own house, which is a little more than they that Are beside him in the Family;
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though this be not such a paternall power, yet it is somewhat more than that of private Members.
though this be not such a paternal power, yet it is somewhat more than that of private Members.
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And that Heb. 13. 17. is a word which is the same with that in Matth. 2. 6. Governour, particularly spoken of Christs government, to feed otherwise than private Members.
And that Hebrew 13. 17. is a word which is the same with that in Matthew 2. 6. Governor, particularly spoken of Christ government, to feed otherwise than private Members.
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Answ. 2. 'Tis true, they are to watch and admonish in way of Christian duty; but others in way of Christs authority, as being his Ambassadors, and sent of him; Answer 2. It's true, they Are to watch and admonish in Way of Christian duty; but Others in Way of Christ Authority, as being his ambassadors, and sent of him;
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as in a family, one servant should watch over another;
as in a family, one servant should watch over Another;
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but the chief Steward, he is to do it with authority in the absence of his Lord.
but the chief Steward, he is to do it with Authority in the absence of his Lord.
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And hence doth it with more majesty and power, and it takes, or should take deeper impression;
And hence does it with more majesty and power, and it Takes, or should take Deeper impression;
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so it is in Elders of a Church. Hence also, when men shall cry for liberty to speak, an Elder forbids it;
so it is in Elders of a Church. Hence also, when men shall cry for liberty to speak, an Elder forbids it;
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What, may not the Church have liberty? true, but you are not a Church. An Elder reproves, and they will reprove again:
What, may not the Church have liberty? true, but you Are not a Church. an Elder reproves, and they will reprove again:
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What, shall not the Church have liberty? An Elder gives reasons strong, and unanswerable for some thing to be done;
What, shall not the Church have liberty? an Elder gives Reasons strong, and unanswerable for Some thing to be done;
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a young fellow shall step up, and say, without ground, or shew of it, that's your light, and mine is otherwise:
a young fellow shall step up, and say, without ground, or show of it, that's your Light, and mine is otherwise:
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What, may not the Church have liberty? Yes, but you are not the Church;
What, may not the Church have liberty? Yes, but you Are not the Church;
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this is very sad, and hath been a root of greatest scandall that ever Gods wayes had.
this is very sad, and hath been a root of greatest scandal that ever God's ways had.
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If Elders sin openly, 'tis another case, and somewhat also is there to be done; Submit your selves one to another, much more to an Elder, &c. 3. In the execution of their office according to Christ, they are over the whole Church.
If Elders sin openly, it's Another case, and somewhat also is there to be done; Submit your selves one to Another, much more to an Elder, etc. 3. In the execution of their office according to christ, they Are over the Whole Church.
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Their persons indeed ase under them, in case they sin, and sin in the execution of their office, they are to be subject, not only to the whole,
Their Persons indeed ase under them, in case they sin, and since in the execution of their office, they Are to be Subject, not only to the Whole,
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but to the last Member of the Church:
but to the last Member of the Church:
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Suppose the sin be not only suspected, or reported, or apprehended by one, but two or three witnesses at least,
Suppose the since be not only suspected, or reported, or apprehended by one, but two or three Witnesses At least,
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as 1 Tim. 5. 19. but whiles they execute it according to Christ, they are therein above the Church,
as 1 Tim. 5. 19. but while they execute it according to christ, they Are therein above the Church,
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and 'tis bound to be subject therein; and not to be subject, is to refuse to be under Christs government.
and it's bound to be Subject therein; and not to be Subject, is to refuse to be under Christ government.
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Hence, Heb. 13. Obey them that rule you;
Hence, Hebrew 13. Obey them that Rule you;
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he speaks to the whole Church, which was not in evill, but in good things according to God;
he speaks to the Whole Church, which was not in evil, but in good things according to God;
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and yet in evill things, look on them as those over them.
and yet in evil things, look on them as those over them.
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Exempli gratiâ, A Minister in the execution of his office, let him preach Christs eternall truth, deliver it and prove it;Exempli gratiâ, A Minister in the execution of his office, let him preach Christ Eternal truth, deliver it and prove it;
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What ever humane weaknesses there be in him, what ever darknesse there is in others, yet he is therein above Churches, Kings or Angels;
What ever humane Weaknesses there be in him, what ever darkness there is in Others, yet he is therein above Churches, Kings or Angels;
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and they shall answer it at the great day, that do not submit.
and they shall answer it At the great day, that do not submit.
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In regard of my person said Luther, I'le fall down before any, but in regard of the truth I administer, I look on the Kings of the earth as nits,
In regard of my person said Luther, I'll fallen down before any, but in regard of the truth I administer, I look on the Kings of the earth as nits,
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nay dust, &c. ad Regem Angl. So in the power of the Keys in opening and shutting out Members;
nay dust, etc. ad Regem Angel So in the power of the Keys in opening and shutting out Members;
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they have tried and proved such a one; if they sin, as they may, then give them reasons;
they have tried and proved such a one; if they sin, as they may, then give them Reasons;
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but if not, they are bound to submit.
but if not, they Are bound to submit.
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And that not as unto other Christians, but as unto an Ordinance, stampt with an authority of God upon them;
And that not as unto other Christians, but as unto an Ordinance, stamped with an Authority of God upon them;
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in •eed they are not to do any such thing without the presence, consent, and judiciary power of the Church;
in •eed they Are not to do any such thing without the presence, consent, and judiciary power of the Church;
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and the Church may not submit to what Elders propose to be Christs mind;
and the Church may not submit to what Elders propose to be Christ mind;
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but then they cast •ff the Lords power, which they are to answer for another day. 1 Cor. 12. 28. they are called Governours.
but then they cast •ff the lords power, which they Are to answer for Another day. 1 Cor. 12. 28. they Are called Governors.
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Now as a Ruler of a Ship is to order it, though a King be in it, over him in that respect,
Now as a Ruler of a Ship is to order it, though a King be in it, over him in that respect,
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and the King is to be guided by him, whiles he guides it right;
and the King is to be guided by him, while he guides it right;
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but if not, the King hath power over him, to command others to take the place, or cast him over board.
but if not, the King hath power over him, to command Others to take the place, or cast him over board.
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'Tis true, they are but servants to the Church, because they are by the Church,
It's true, they Are but Servants to the Church, Because they Are by the Church,
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for the Church, and to help the Church, 2 Cor. 1. 24. and are subject to them if they sin;
for the Church, and to help the Church, 2 Cor. 1. 24. and Are Subject to them if they sin;
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but yet they are servants unto Christ, and in exercising his power according to him ▪ above the Church. 2 Cor. 4, 5. We preach Christ,
but yet they Are Servants unto christ, and in exercising his power according to him ▪ above the Church. 2 Cor. 4, 5. We preach christ,
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and our selves your servants for Christ; yet therein above them: Hence being their servants;and our selves your Servants for christ; yet therein above them: Hence being their Servants;
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if they sin, they are under the censure of the Church, and the Church may cast them by. So being Christs servants;
if they sin, they Are under the censure of the Church, and the Church may cast them by. So being Christ Servants;
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if not submitted to, the Lord doth account himself cast off. 1. Because their power thus rightly executed, is the power of Christ Jesus:
if not submitted to, the Lord does account himself cast off. 1. Because their power thus rightly executed, is the power of christ jesus:
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Hence refuse it, you refuse to be subject to him; If men wil not be ruled by Gods Ordinances.
Hence refuse it, you refuse to be Subject to him; If men will not be ruled by God's Ordinances.
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but will rule Ordinances, they go about to tule Christ.
but will Rule Ordinances, they go about to tule christ.
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2. Because, if there shall be no subjection here, 'tis profest licentiousnesse, and not liberty in Churches;
2. Because, if there shall be no subjection Here, it's professed licentiousness, and not liberty in Churches;
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You have liberty, but what liberty? to be subject to Christs power in pure liberty, and that in his servants.
You have liberty, but what liberty? to be Subject to Christ power in pure liberty, and that in his Servants.
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Now when men will not, and shall refuse, without shewing reason, or convicting Elders of sin;
Now when men will not, and shall refuse, without showing reason, or convicting Elders of since;
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this is to cast off the Government of Christ.
this is to cast off the Government of christ.
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3. Elders are helpers of people, and there is no people but will stand in need of such helps,
3. Elders Are helpers of people, and there is no people but will stand in need of such helps,
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if humble, and able to discern, to attend the publick good, to teach and convince, &c. Hence,
if humble, and able to discern, to attend the public good, to teach and convince, etc. Hence,
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when there is no sin appearing in the execution of their office, they should with a holy •ear submit;
when there is no since appearing in the execution of their office, they should with a holy •ear submit;
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and say, if ye be faithfull watchmen, what am I that I should be unsatisfied? my ignorance may mislead others, &c.
and say, if you be faithful watchmen, what am I that I should be unsatisfied? my ignorance may mislead Others, etc.
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4. They have power to over-see, when they see cause, Acts 20. 28. and to see into,
4. They have power to oversee, when they see cause, Acts 20. 28. and to see into,
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and enquire into the estate of the stock of God, to know their spirituall condition,
and inquire into the estate of the stock of God, to know their spiritual condition,
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so far as is fit to be known, that so they may be comforted in the work of Christ;
so Far as is fit to be known, that so they may be comforted in the work of christ;
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though there be no sin break out, not they come to them, 1. Thes. 3. 5, 6. The Apostle enquired into their faith, charity,
though there be no since break out, not they come to them, 1. Thebes 3. 5, 6. The Apostle inquired into their faith, charity,
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and prayer, vers. 7. and hence was comforted, &c. And this Paul doth not as an extraordinary man,
and prayer, vers. 7. and hence was comforted, etc. And this Paul does not as an extraordinary man,
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but leaves his example as a president to the Elders of Ephesus; to go from house to house,
but leaves his Exampl as a president to the Elders of Ephesus; to go from house to house,
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and enquire, to teach and exhort, Acts 20. for Elders are to prevent scandals as well as to remove them, left when they come they say, Oh that I had known this before, especially where they see need.
and inquire, to teach and exhort, Acts 20. for Elders Are to prevent scandals as well as to remove them, left when they come they say, O that I had known this before, especially where they see need.
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Now hence it is that men cast off the government of Christ, when they will not have their spirituall condition searched into, the Elders foot is now too great for his shoe, I am to give an account to God;
Now hence it is that men cast off the government of christ, when they will not have their spiritual condition searched into, the Elders foot is now too great for his shoe, I am to give an account to God;
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so are they also of thee;
so Are they also of thee;
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now thou canst not give it if thou enquirest not how thy condition stands, neither can they with comfort unlesse thou tellest them how it stands with thee.
now thou Canst not give it if thou enquirest not how thy condition Stands, neither can they with Comfort unless thou Tellest them how it Stands with thee.
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'Tis true there are many secret things they can never find out yet they are to attend their duty.
It's true there Are many secret things they can never find out yet they Are to attend their duty.
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The Ministers charge is to cast the seed, the Elders duty is to enquire after the fruit in the husbandry of Christ;
The Ministers charge is to cast the seed, the Elders duty is to inquire After the fruit in the Husbandry of christ;
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it is a sad condition when a man hath such a wound that he will not go to the Lord for help, because hee loves it;
it is a sad condition when a man hath such a wound that he will not go to the Lord for help, Because he loves it;
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and will not have man to know it, at because hee is ashamed of it; But you shall know it, the last day that the Lord would have healed you,
and will not have man to know it, At Because he is ashamed of it; But you shall know it, the last day that the Lord would have healed you,
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and you would not, but can quarrell and snap at the Elders when they come to enquire of your condition? and why do ye inquire;
and you would not, but can quarrel and snap At the Elders when they come to inquire of your condition? and why do you inquire;
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you take too much on you.
you take too much on you.
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5. They have power to guide, and counsell, and warn the Church, at least in all weighty affaires which may concern them and their common good:
5. They have power to guide, and counsel, and warn the Church, At least in all weighty affairs which may concern them and their Common good:
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hence they are called guides and leaders to the people, Heb. 13. 17. Mal. 2. 7. I do not mean in all personall things.
hence they Are called guides and leaders to the people, Hebrew 13. 17. Malachi 2. 7. I do not mean in all personal things.
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Acts 20. 31. I warned you of wolves, &c. HenceActs 20. 31. I warned you of wolves, etc. Hence
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1. For members in matters of great and weighty affaires which concern the good of the whole Church, may all Churches, never to enquire at Abel is casting off the Lord,
1. For members in matters of great and weighty affairs which concern the good of the Whole Church, may all Churches, never to inquire At Abel is casting off the Lord,
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as in election of Offices in Church, and Magistrates in the Common-wealth, &c.
as in election of Offices in Church, and Magistrates in the Commonwealth, etc.
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2. Hence to receive any opinion different from all the Elders in the Church, and never •o much as speak, much lesse come to a sad debate about it, is to cast off this yoke,
2. Hence to receive any opinion different from all the Elders in the Church, and never •o much as speak, much less come to a sad debate about it, is to cast off this yoke,
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and contrary to covenant, and Elders would never have undertook the care of the Church without it;
and contrary to Covenant, and Elders would never have undertook the care of the Church without it;
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and it sads their hearts that they do their work feebly.
and it sads their hearts that they do their work feebly.
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3. Hence to propose a doubtfull question to the Church, which may trouble, or bring an offenders sin to the Church without counsell of the Elders, who may encourage them if of God,
3. Hence to propose a doubtful question to the Church, which may trouble, or bring an offenders sin to the Church without counsel of the Elders, who may encourage them if of God,
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and ripen it for the Church, or discourage it if not of God. Christ when he writes to the Churches, he superscribes his Epistles to the Angels;
and ripen it for the Church, or discourage it if not of God. christ when he writes to the Churches, he superscribes his Epistles to the Angels;
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and if one man may propose a doubtfull opinion, another may, and a third, and one may side with another,
and if one man may propose a doubtful opinion, Another may, and a third, and one may side with Another,
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and so much confusion will follow.
and so much confusion will follow.
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4. Hence when men shall not take warning of evils to come upon evident grounds, it's casting off the Lords yoke;
4. Hence when men shall not take warning of evils to come upon evident grounds, it's casting off the lords yoke;
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and when they come on thee, thou mayest say it is because I have refused to hearken to my watchers, they warned me of this,
and when they come on thee, thou Mayest say it is Because I have refused to harken to my watchers, they warned me of this,
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and it may be you will find else such evils which the Seripture notes, according to the word of the Lord by his servant Elisha,
and it may be you will find Else such evils which the Scripture notes, according to the word of the Lord by his servant Elisha,
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so will the Lord make good the words and threatnings of his faithfull servants.
so will the Lord make good the words and threatenings of his faithful Servants.
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5. They have power of publick reproof of any member of the Church, in case of plain, open and publick offences;
5. They have power of public reproof of any member of the Church, in case of plain, open and public offences;
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others without leave cannot, nor ought not, although others may tell them, Reproofs are part of the power peculiar to the governours in any society, where governours are present especially, and at hand;
Others without leave cannot, nor ought not, although Others may tell them, Reproofs Are part of the power peculiar to the Governors in any society, where Governors Are present especially, and At hand;
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as now in a Family, no wise man will suffer brawles amongst his children or servants,
as now in a Family, no wise man will suffer brawls among his children or Servants,
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but sayes he, tell me. 1. Tim 5. 20. Now this is sad when a man cannot forbear reproof of others,
but Says he, tell me. 1. Tim 5. 20. Now this is sad when a man cannot forbear reproof of Others,
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nor hear reproofs of Elder, but turns again, and will be judge in his own cause though never so grosse, a sign of an extream froward high spirit, Hosea 4. 4. which makes the Lord to take away Elders as soon as any sin is committed, and stop their mouths.
nor hear reproofs of Elder, but turns again, and will be judge in his own cause though never so gross, a Signen of an extreme froward high Spirit, Hosea 4. 4. which makes the Lord to take away Elders as soon as any since is committed, and stop their mouths.
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Exod. 2. Who made thee a Iudge, &c. And when afflictions come, and you then enquire, what is the cause of it? you may be sure this is one,Exod 2. Who made thee a Judge, etc. And when afflictions come, and you then inquire, what is the cause of it? you may be sure this is one,
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even by the confession of the blindest deboist ones.
even by the Confessi of the blindest deboist ones.
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Prov. 5. 12. How have I hated Instruction, and not obeyed the voice of my teachers? Curae 5. 12. How have I hated Instruction, and not obeyed the voice of my Teachers?
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6. They are to feed with power, as the word NONLATINALPHABET signifieth, every one in their places, publickly instructing, exhorting, comforting, and privately also;
6. They Are to feed with power, as the word signifies, every one in their places, publicly instructing, exhorting, comforting, and privately also;
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which though private men may do, yet here is the stamp of authority also, and so the more power the more blessing usually, if God be acknowledged therein. Acts. 20. 28. Hence.
which though private men may do, yet Here is the stamp of Authority also, and so the more power the more blessing usually, if God be acknowledged therein. Acts. 20. 28. Hence.
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1. When men despise their food; they are poor things they speak, and they can see no matter in them;
1. When men despise their food; they Are poor things they speak, and they can see no matter in them;
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and that after study, prayers and tears, &c. and so cast it by; this is to cast off the Lord.
and that After study, Prayers and tears, etc. and so cast it by; this is to cast off the Lord.
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2. When men grow glutted and full, Mal. 1. ult. although they cannot a bit,
2. When men grow glutted and full, Malachi 1. ult. although they cannot a bit,
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and hence thrive not, but a spirit of slumber and a deep sleep grows on them, that they cannot be awakened by all the Ordinances of God, These things call for chains.
and hence thrive not, but a Spirit of slumber and a deep sleep grows on them, that they cannot be awakened by all the Ordinances of God, These things call for chains.
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Amos 8. 12. When will these Sabbaths be ended? for which the Lord threatens a •amin,Amos 8. 12. When will these Sabbaths be ended? for which the Lord threatens a •amin,
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and then you shall know the worth of them in the want of them.
and then you shall know the worth of them in the want of them.
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These things I speak. 1. Because I see the Apostle in many of his Epistles layes this charge on the people.
These things I speak. 1. Because I see the Apostle in many of his Epistles lays this charge on the people.
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Heb. 13. 7, 17. 'tis twice repeated. 1. Lest Officers be sadded in their work that's heavy. 2. Lest it be unprofitable for you;Hebrew 13. 7, 17. it's twice repeated. 1. Lest Officers be sadded in their work that's heavy. 2. Lest it be unprofitable for you;
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you think to get this and that good by it, but it will be nothing in the conclusion.
you think to get this and that good by it, but it will be nothing in the conclusion.
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2. Because we lie under slander of many, and that godly, as if Elders in Churches were but only Ciphers.
2. Because we lie under slander of many, and that godly, as if Elders in Churches were but only Ciphers.
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3. Because people begin to run to extreames, Elders taking all to themselves, and people taking all for themselves.
3. Because people begin to run to extremes, Elders taking all to themselves, and people taking all for themselves.
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4. Because if here be not attendance you quickly see the miserable ruine and fall of Churches, more sad than the burning of Solomons Temple.
4. Because if Here be not attendance you quickly see the miserable ruin and fallen of Churches, more sad than the burning of Solomons Temple.
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'Tis observed of Ierobeam when he was sacrificing he had no leprosie, but whe• he stretched out his hand against the Prophet it was withered;
It's observed of Jeroboam when he was sacrificing he had no leprosy, but whe• he stretched out his hand against the Prophet it was withered;
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for the Lord will not bear here, they may be depised, and you may think your selves Kings without them, 1 Cor. 4. 8. and they will say so, they may rule as they will,
for the Lord will not bear Here, they may be despised, and you may think your selves Kings without them, 1 Cor. 4. 8. and they will say so, they may Rule as they will,
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but you will do as you list. But the Lord will be provoked for this, all Satans subtilty lies here;
but you will do as you list. But the Lord will be provoked for this, all Satan subtlety lies Here;
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disgrace the Elder sayes one, divide them sayes ▪ another, pull thom down sayes the third, that there may be no King in Israel, no nor in Sion, that we may do what is right in our own eyes.
disgrace the Elder Says one, divide them Says ▪ Another, pull Tom down Says the third, that there may be no King in Israel, not nor in Sion, that we may do what is right in our own eyes.
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3. Try when the externall Kingdome of Christ in a Common-wealth is cast off;
3. Try when the external Kingdom of christ in a Commonwealth is cast off;
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for when any Common-wealth is ordered according to the sacred will of Christ, by such persons especially whose aim is to advance the Kingdome of Christ by their rule and power, 'tis then become the Kingdome of Christ Jesus.
for when any Commonwealth is ordered according to the sacred will of christ, by such Persons especially whose aim is to advance the Kingdom of christ by their Rule and power, it's then become the Kingdom of christ jesus.
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And hence, Revel. 11. 15. when the seventh trumpet is blown, and the Lords last wo is come upon the world and the Kingdoms thereof, which have opposed Christ,
And hence, Revel. 11. 15. when the seventh trumpet is blown, and the lords last woe is come upon the world and the Kingdoms thereof, which have opposed christ,
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and those Kingdomes are turned to imbrace the Gospell, and submit to the power of Christ in the same,
and those Kingdoms Are turned to embrace the Gospel, and submit to the power of christ in the same,
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then it's said, The Kingdomes of the world are become the Kingdomes of Christ;
then it's said, The Kingdoms of the world Are become the Kingdoms of christ;
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it's not said, Christs Kingdome is become the Kingdome of the word, as if Christ should put down civill authority,
it's not said, Christ Kingdom is become the Kingdom of the word, as if christ should put down civil Authority,
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and exercise rule by it himself, but The Kingdomes of the world, i.e. the various Kingdomes are become Christs, i.e. to advance it,
and exercise Rule by it himself, but The Kingdoms of the world, i.e. the various Kingdoms Are become Christ, i.e. to advance it,
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and debase themselves at his feet. Eph. 1. 2•.
and debase themselves At his feet. Ephesians 1. 2•.
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it's said, All things are put under Christs feet, and he is head over all things to the Church, (that is universally, chiefly ▪ nextly, particularly,) so then earths Kingdomes when they are subject to Christ,
it's said, All things Are put under Christ feet, and he is head over all things to the Church, (that is universally, chiefly ▪ nextly, particularly,) so then earth's Kingdoms when they Are Subject to christ,
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for his ends, now they exercise the Kingdome of Christ, in a manner;
for his ends, now they exercise the Kingdom of christ, in a manner;
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and hence to cast off this, is to cast off the Kingdome of Christ, and so to provoke the Lord to put us under bondage.
and hence to cast off this, is to cast off the Kingdom of christ, and so to provoke the Lord to put us under bondage.
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Quest. When is Christs Power and Kingdome cast off here? Answ. There is a double Power in the Kingdoms of the world, which I suppose, Quest. When is Christ Power and Kingdom cast off Here? Answer There is a double Power in the Kingdoms of the world, which I suppose,
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when they become Christs Kingdomes, they will retain. First, There is some supreme or higher power;
when they become Christ Kingdoms, they will retain. First, There is Some supreme or higher power;
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in the chief Magistrates, Ptinces, or chief Court of Justice. Secondly, There is some inferiour power, by some superiour power, set over particular Persons, Cities,
in the chief Magistrates, Ptinces, or chief Court of justice. Secondly, There is Some inferior power, by Some superior power, Set over particular Persons, Cities,
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and Towns, for the well ordering of them.
and Towns, for the well ordering of them.
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The ground of this is, that naturall necessity which Iethro propounded from God to Moses, Exod. 18. 17, 18. ' Tis not good for thee to be alone,
The ground of this is, that natural necessity which Jethro propounded from God to Moses, Exod 18. 17, 18. ' This not good for thee to be alone,
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but thou wilt both wear out thy self, and thy people. Publick authority must have many eyes, and many hands;but thou wilt both wear out thy self, and thy people. Public Authority must have many eyes, and many hands;
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and like a River that is to water a Countrey, it must have many streams:
and like a River that is to water a Country, it must have many streams:
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And hence they had in the Common-wealth of Israel, which was for God, in every City Judges,
And hence they had in the Commonwealth of Israel, which was for God, in every city Judges,
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and in Towns, such as were over fifties and tens, Exod. 18. 25. which it seemes continued long, till all fit men for government were taken away;
and in Towns, such as were over fifties and tens, Exod 18. 25. which it seems continued long, till all fit men for government were taken away;
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and then Isaiah 3. 3. their condition is lamented. Now the form of this government is not in all Common-wealths alike;
and then Isaiah 3. 3. their condition is lamented. Now the from of this government is not in all Commonwealths alike;
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the Lord not binding to any; and hence called NONLATINALPHABET, an ordinance of men.
the Lord not binding to any; and hence called, an Ordinance of men.
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Hence it is a foolish vanity to ask a warrant in Scripture for such a form of Government;
Hence it is a foolish vanity to ask a warrant in Scripture for such a from of Government;
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for humane wisdome may teach this, though not in Church-government.
for humane Wisdom may teach this, though not in Church-government.
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Yet this supreme and inferiour Government hath been in all Kingdomes, 1 Pet. 2. 13, 14. to both which subjection is required;
Yet this supreme and inferior Government hath been in all Kingdoms, 1 Pet. 2. 13, 14. to both which subjection is required;
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to refuse to give it, is to cast off the Lords Government; and there are couched four reasons in that place to prove this.
to refuse to give it, is to cast off the lords Government; and there Are couched four Reasons in that place to prove this.
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1. Do it for the Lords sake, for the name of Christ; and that honour and majesty of Christ stamped on them, submit;
1. Do it for the lords sake, for the name of christ; and that honour and majesty of christ stamped on them, submit;
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hence cast them off, you cast by respect unto; nay, the name of Christ Jesus.
hence cast them off, you cast by respect unto; nay, the name of christ jesus.
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2. Because they are in the room of the Lord, to do the work of the Lord;
2. Because they Are in the room of the Lord, to do the work of the Lord;
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In punishing evil doers, and for the praise of them that do well. It's true, they may abuse their power otherwise;In punishing evil doers, and for the praise of them that do well. It's true, they may abuse their power otherwise;
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but yet their power is one thing, and their abuse of it another. 3. Because, this is the will of Christ, and you do well in it;
but yet their power is one thing, and their abuse of it Another. 3. Because, this is the will of christ, and you do well in it;
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and so you shall stop the mouthes of foolishmen, apt to speak against you for sin. and so you shall stop the mouths of foolishmen, apt to speak against you for since.
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4. Because, this is the liberty of Christ, vers. 6. and you are servants to Christ in it;
4. Because, this is the liberty of christ, vers. 6. and you Are Servants to christ in it;
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and to do otherwise is licentiousnesse; and their liberty to exempt themselves from the power of lawfull authority, was but a cloak of it. For so it seems in those dayes, some held it part of their Christian liberty to be free from all bonds;
and to do otherwise is licentiousness; and their liberty to exempt themselves from the power of lawful Authority, was but a cloak of it. For so it seems in those days, Some held it part of their Christian liberty to be free from all bonds;
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and said, that Christ had made them Kings on Earth, &c. So that if they did cast off subjection, they did cast of the name of Christ, power of Christ, will of Christ, liberty of Christ Jesus. Even under heathen Magistrates;
and said, that christ had made them Kings on Earth, etc. So that if they did cast off subjection, they did cast of the name of christ, power of christ, will of christ, liberty of christ jesus. Even under heathen Magistrates;
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what then do they that cast it off under others?
what then do they that cast it off under Others?
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Quest. 2 ▪ When is Christs Government cast off in respect of the supreme power? Quest. 2 ▪ When is Christ Government cast off in respect of the supreme power?
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Answ. Those that know the questions about the power of Princes and people, especially revived in these last dayes; Answer Those that know the questions about the power of Princes and people, especially revived in these last days;
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cannot but know the field is large, where now I am, I shall be wholly silent;
cannot but know the field is large, where now I am, I shall be wholly silent;
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unlesse I saw greater cause of speaking than I do, and only point out two or three particulars to prevent such sins as stand next to the door;
unless I saw greater cause of speaking than I do, and only point out two or three particulars to prevent such Sins as stand next to the door;
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to break in upon this power.
to break in upon this power.
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1. When men cast off secretly dread, and fear, and reverence of the Majesty, Dominion and Sovereignty that God stamps upon authority;
1. When men cast off secretly dread, and Fear, and Reverence of the Majesty, Dominion and Sovereignty that God stamps upon Authority;
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and so come to have low, mean thoughts of them, and contempt of them.
and so come to have low, mean thoughts of them, and contempt of them.
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It's true, none should be elected, but such as men can honour for some eminency or other,
It's true, none should be elected, but such as men can honour for Some eminency or other,
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and that of God, seen in them. Able men fearing God, chief amongst the people;
and that of God, seen in them. Able men fearing God, chief among the people;
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was the counsell of God by Iethro and M•ses; but when they be Elected, now to despise them,
was the counsel of God by Jethro and M•ses; but when they be Elected, now to despise them,
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and hence not to bow the knee, or stir the hat, and speak rudely before them;
and hence not to bow the knee, or stir the hat, and speak rudely before them;
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it's casting off, not only their power in sight of God; but the very root of it, which is honour:
it's casting off, not only their power in sighed of God; but the very root of it, which is honour:
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And hence in the fifth Commandment, all duties to them are comprehended under the word Honour. And who sees not but this is a sin, which is apt to attend the spirits of men in a place of liberty,
And hence in the fifth Commandment, all duties to them Are comprehended under the word Honour. And who sees not but this is a since, which is apt to attend the spirits of men in a place of liberty,
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and in our weak beginnings, and day of small things? Reports are abroad, that no men of worth are respected;
and in our weak beginnings, and day of small things? Reports Are abroad, that no men of worth Are respected;
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and hence the Countrey is neglected. I cannot say so after many thoughts;
and hence the Country is neglected. I cannot say so After many thoughts;
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for I am perswaded no place in Europe more ready to honour men of publick spirits,
for I am persuaded no place in Europe more ready to honour men of public spirits,
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and of eminency in piety, and humility; without the seeing of which, no Countrey more apt to vilisie;
and of eminency in piety, and humility; without the seeing of which, no Country more apt to vilify;
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because grace is the glory in the eye of a Countrey led by Religion: But take heed, lest such a spirit be all us;
Because grace is the glory in the eye of a Country led by Religion: But take heed, lest such a Spirit be all us;
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lest the Lord put out our Lamps, and cast our Crown down to the ground.
lest the Lord put out our Lamps, and cast our Crown down to the ground.
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2. When men seek to pluck the sword of revenge for sin hurting the Commonwealth, out of their hands;
2. When men seek to pluck the sword of revenge for since hurting the Commonwealth, out of their hands;
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without which, the greatest power in a Common-wealth, is but a pageant, and a meer vanity, almost a nullity.
without which, the greatest power in a Commonwealth, is but a pageant, and a mere vanity, almost a nullity.
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Hence, Rom. 13. 4. He is Gods Minister; y•s;
Hence, Rom. 13. 4. He is God's Minister; y•s;
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when he gives good counsell ▪ and when he is a revenger, to execute wrath on him that doth evill:
when he gives good counsel ▪ and when he is a revenger, to execute wrath on him that does evil:
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So that be the evill what it will be, if it hurt the Common-wealth, or be against any wholesome Law thereof;
So that be the evil what it will be, if it hurt the Commonwealth, or be against any wholesome Law thereof;
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he is Gods Minister to punish it civilly.
he is God's Minister to Punish it civilly.
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In the first Reformation of Geneva, there were as many heresies and errours almost as truths of God;
In the First Reformation of Geneva, there were as many heresies and errors almost as truths of God;
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Servetus, he denyed the Deity of Christ; whereupon the Magistrate put him to death, who dyed with extream horror;Servetus, he denied the Deity of christ; whereupon the Magistrate put him to death, who died with extreme horror;
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Whereupon heresies being begun to be s•ibb'd aud blasted, Bellius writes a Book: 1. That men should punish no heresie at all;
Whereupon heresies being begun to be s•ibbed and blasted, Bellius writes a Book: 1. That men should Punish no heresy At all;
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but be mercifull and •eek, as Christ was to the adulterous woman. 2. If they did;
but be merciful and •eek, as christ was to the adulterous woman. 2. If they did;
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yet that Magistrates they should not punish for errors or heresies. 3. If they did, yet not with such severity as they begun.
yet that Magistrates they should not Punish for errors or heresies. 3. If they did, yet not with such severity as they begun.
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To all which, Beza hath given a most learned and solid answer, detesting the hypocrisie of the man,
To all which, Beza hath given a most learned and solid answer, detesting the hypocrisy of the man,
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and the sad consequences of such opinions, if their power should be diminished.
and the sad consequences of such opinions, if their power should be diminished.
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I conceive, 'tis casting off Christs power, to take away power from Magistrates to punish sins against the first Table, of which errors and heresi•s in Religion are part.
I conceive, it's casting off Christ power, to take away power from Magistrates to Punish Sins against the First Table, of which errors and heresi•s in Religion Are part.
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It's as clear as the Sun, that the Kings of Ia•ah that were g•dly did it, and were commended for it;
It's as clear as the Sun, that the Kings of Ia•ah that were g•dly did it, and were commended for it;
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and 'tis as clear, they were commended for it;
and it's as clear, they were commended for it;
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not as types of Christ, but because they did therein that which was right in Gods eyes,
not as types of christ, but Because they did therein that which was right in God's eyes,
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and according to the commandment of the Lord;
and according to the Commandment of the Lord;
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Which judiciall commandments, concerning the punishing of Sabbath-breakers, false Prophets, Hereticks, &c. G•ds fence to preserve morall lawes;
Which judicial Commandments, Concerning the punishing of Sabbath breakers, false prophets, Heretics, etc. G•ds fence to preserve moral laws;
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〈 ◊ 〉 are of morall equity, and so to be observed to this day of Christian Magistrates, &c. To exempt Clergymen in matters of Religion from the power of the civill sword, is that ••pery;
〈 ◊ 〉 Are of moral equity, and so to be observed to this day of Christian Magistrates, etc. To exempt Clergymen in matters of Religion from the power of the civil sword, is that ••pery;
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by means of which Antichrist hath risen, and hath continued in his pomp and power so long together, The indulgence of Princes towards the Papal function in matters of Religion, hath undone Christendome.
by means of which Antichrist hath risen, and hath continued in his pomp and power so long together, The indulgence of Princes towards the Papal function in matters of Religion, hath undone Christendom.
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'Tis true, every error is not to be immediately committed but when 'tis like a gangrene, of a spreading nature,
It's true, every error is not to be immediately committed but when it's like a gangrene, of a spreading nature,
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then the Magistrate in due time must cut it off speedily. Ohject. Leave them to the Church.
then the Magistrate in due time must Cut it off speedily. Ohject. Leave them to the Church.
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Answ. True ▪ leave them 1. there. But 2. Sometimes the Church will not, sometimes they are not of any Church. Answer True ▪ leave them 1. there. But 2. Sometime the Church will not, sometime they Are not of any Church.
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A •apist, an Arminian may come in and leaven and damne many a soul, for which they had better never been;
A •apist, an Arminian may come in and leaven and damn many a soul, for which they had better never been;
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If it were but one, and if he sayes, I do it with a meek spirit, (their trick of late) and none must meddle,
If it were but one, and if he Says, I do it with a meek Spirit, (their trick of late) and none must meddle,
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because mercy must be shewen to their wolves:
Because mercy must be shown to their wolves:
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A wise shepherd had rather let a hunter come in and kill one of his sheep,
A wise shepherd had rather let a hunter come in and kill one of his sheep,
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then let a Wolf or Fox escape, Acts 20. 29 and see his people persecuted, than their soules worried.
then let a Wolf or Fox escape, Acts 20. 29 and see his people persecuted, than their Souls worried.
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Heresie and Error hath this property; it ever dies by severe opposition, and truth ever riseth the more;
Heresy and Error hath this property; it ever die by severe opposition, and truth ever Riseth the more;
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because Christ is against the one, Hence it must fall; but or the other, hence it shall rise by its fall:
Because christ is against the one, Hence it must fallen; but or the other, hence it shall rise by its fallen:
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Hence, set your selves against this, 'tis to oppose the power of Christ Jesus And hence in Henry the 8th time, the Abbies fell,
Hence, Set your selves against this, it's to oppose the power of christ jesus And hence in Henry the 8th time, the Abbeys fell,
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and never could rise to this day; but the six Articles against the Saints pursued with blood, made them increase the more.
and never could rise to this day; but the six Articles against the Saints pursued with blood, made them increase the more.
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3. When men will not submit to the wholesome Laws of Magistra••s; which are either fundamentall, and continuing;
3. When men will not submit to the wholesome Laws of Magistra••s; which Are either fundamental, and Continuing;
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or O•ders that have their date and time of expiring, made for common good.
or O•ders that have their date and time of expiring, made for Common good.
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When men will either have 〈 ◊ 〉 laws, or as good as none, or submit to none but what they please, Deut. 17. 12. He that will not hea•ken, but do pres•mptuously, shall dye;
When men will either have 〈 ◊ 〉 laws, or as good as none, or submit to none but what they please, Deuteronomy 17. 12. He that will not hea•ken, but do pres•mptuously, shall die;
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He being the Minister of the 〈 ◊ 〉; and indeed it is to cast off the Lord.
He being the Minister of the 〈 ◊ 〉; and indeed it is to cast off the Lord.
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I go not about here to establish a sovereign power in Magistrates, when is proper to God, to ma•e what lawes they will, about civi•l, Religious,
I go not about Here to establish a sovereign power in Magistrates, when is proper to God, to ma•e what laws they will, about civi•l, Religious,
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or indifferent things, and then people to 〈 … 〉 for no other •eason, but because of their will• under which notion, superstition in Churches hath been ushered and maintained, you must 〈 … 〉:
or indifferent things, and then people to 〈 … 〉 for no other •eason, but Because of their will• under which notion, Superstition in Churches hath been ushered and maintained, you must 〈 … 〉:
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in that case, it's better to s•ffer than to sin, and nor to do, than do.
in that case, it's better to s•ffer than to since, and nor to do, than do.
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But suppose the lawes just, righteous, holy, and for publick good, and that apparently so, and not in saying so only:
But suppose the laws just, righteous, holy, and for public good, and that apparently so, and not in saying so only:
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Now here, to cast off lawes, is to cast off Christ.
Now Here, to cast off laws, is to cast off christ.
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There are two things especially, which are the cause and occasion of the breach of all other lawes;
There Are two things especially, which Are the cause and occasion of the breach of all other laws;
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and the strongest sins and sweetest, which men, young men especially, the hopes of the Common wealth, are catcht with, Prov. 2. 13, 16.
and the Strongest Sins and Sweetest, which men, young men especially, the hope's of the Common wealth, Are catched with, Curae 2. 13, 16.
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1. Who•edome, secret lusts and wa•tonnesse, and other strange lusts which I ••ase a•d dare not name, 1 Kings 1•. 24. The sin before Shishah came, a sin which many times Solomon cannot see thorow his window,
1. Who•edome, secret Lustiest and wa•tonnesse, and other strange Lustiest which I ••ase a•d Dare not name, 1 Kings 1•. 24. The since before Shishah Come, a since which many times Solomon cannot see thorough his window,
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nor the eye of authority discern;
nor the eye of Authority discern;
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but God will judge for it, Heb. 13. 5 ▪ and if he be •udge, who shall be thy Jailor,
but God will judge for it, Hebrew 13. 5 ▪ and if he be •udge, who shall be thy Jailor,
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but Satan? and what shall be thy sentence, but death? and what thy •naines,
but Satan? and what shall be thy sentence, but death? and what thy •naines,
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but a hard heart for the present, and horrour afterward? A sin which pollutes the very earth, the land, the very dust of the ground;
but a hard heart for the present, and horror afterwards? A since which pollutes the very earth, the land, the very dust of the ground;
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and the cause of all sin almost in a place, as drunkennesse, idleness, corrupt opinions, scoffing at the Ministers of God, and wayes of God:
and the cause of all since almost in a place, as Drunkenness, idleness, corrupt opinions, scoffing At the Ministers of God, and ways of God:
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For I seldom knew a persecutor, but he was an adulterer, though it's not alwayes true;
For I seldom knew a persecutor, but he was an adulterer, though it's not always true;
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and in the end, poverty and ruine.
and in the end, poverty and ruin.
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And know it, though no mans eye has seen thee, no power of Magistrate can reach thee;
And know it, though no men eye has seen thee, no power of Magistrate can reach thee;
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this word shall be fire to consume thee, unlesse thou repent:
this word shall be fire to consume thee, unless thou Repent:
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for thy looks, thy lusts, thy dalliances, thy thoughts, thy speeches, thy endeavours this way, much more for the thing.
for thy looks, thy Lustiest, thy dalliances, thy thoughts, thy Speeches, thy endeavours this Way, much more for the thing.
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Mans law shall not bind you here, because it cannot reach you; but know, that Christ is cast off by you.
men law shall not bind you Here, Because it cannot reach you; but know, that christ is cast off by you.
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2. Loose company, vain men, Prov. 25. 3, 4. A Common-wealth is a refined vessell of use of God, and judgement is established;
2. Lose company, vain men, Curae 25. 3, 4. A Commonwealth is a refined vessel of use of God, and judgement is established;
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when these are taken away, your knors of loose company.
when these Are taken away, your knors of lose company.
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Take a poor Souldier alone, he is as other men, but when they are got into a knot together;
Take a poor Soldier alone, he is as other men, but when they Are god into a knot together;
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now they grow strong against all •aws of God or men.
now they grow strong against all •aws of God or men.
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So here, the knot of good fellowship hath been the bane of the flourishing State of England, meeting in Tavernes and such places;
So Here, the knot of good fellowship hath been the bane of the flourishing State of England, meeting in Taverns and such places;
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and the cause of wheredome, and of all evill commonly in a Nation. For hence ▪ Much precious time is lost;
and the cause of wheredome, and of all evil commonly in a nation. For hence ▪ Much precious time is lost;
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which if spent in praying, as in sporting with th••, many a young mans soul had been blessed:
which if spent in praying, as in sporting with th••, many a young men soul had been blessed:
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Hence, s•metimes dicing, feasting, excessive drinking, merry 〈 ◊ 〉, which take off all spiritual joy:
Hence, s•metimes dicing, feasting, excessive drinking, merry 〈 ◊ 〉, which take off all spiritual joy:
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Hence filthy songs, and lascivious speeches;
Hence filthy songs, and lascivious Speeches;
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by which hopefull young men are i•s•a•ed, and taught to do wickedly, and so knit to them;
by which hopeful young men Are i•s•a•ed, and taught to do wickedly, and so knit to them;
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that it's death to part with them, and it's better to burn a whole Town, than to poyson one hopefull young man.
that it's death to part with them, and it's better to burn a Whole Town, than to poison one hopeful young man.
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Next to communion with wanton women, I have ever looked on unnecessary fellowship with graceless men, as the next.
Next to communion with wanton women, I have ever looked on unnecessary fellowship with graceless men, as the next.
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Well, know it, you cast off the Lords g•vernment from you by his servants, which will be sad to answer for another day.
Well, know it, you cast off the lords g•vernment from you by his Servants, which will be sad to answer for Another day.
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And as the Prophet said to Iehosaphat, Shouldest thou love them that hate the Lord? his wrath is against thee for this: So say I to thee.
And as the Prophet said to Jehoshaphat, Shouldst thou love them that hate the Lord? his wrath is against thee for this: So say I to thee.
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Quest. 3. Inferiour power, when is that cast off, viz. in particular Cities or Townes by meaner persons? Quest. 3. Inferior power, when is that cast off, viz. in particular Cities or Towns by meaner Persons?
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Answ. I shall expresse it in three things chiefly. Answer I shall express it in three things chiefly.
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1. When Souldiers in particular Towns, cast off respect, care, conscience to the commands of their leaders set over them of God,
1. When Soldiers in particular Towns, cast off respect, care, conscience to the commands of their leaders Set over them of God,
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and who under God are the walls of outward safety for the Countrey;
and who under God Are the walls of outward safety for the Country;
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'tis not now an artillery day, only I must speak a word, because it's a thing of moment,
it's not now an Artillery day, only I must speak a word, Because it's a thing of moment,
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and matter of great conscience with me.
and matter of great conscience with me.
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•suppose, in such a place at least, according to the Centurio•s example amongst Heathens, Mat. 8. 9. a word of a Commander to any of them should be a law.
•suppose, in such a place At least, according to the Centurio•s Exampl among heathens, Mathew 8. 9. a word of a Commander to any of them should be a law.
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I say to one, Go, •ee goes. I say to one, Go, •ee Goes.
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Now for men to come when they l•st to those meetings, and so time is lost,
Now for men to come when they l•st to those meetings, and so time is lost,
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and when they do come, no care;
and when they do come, no care;
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I had almost said conscience, to mind their work in hand, and do it with all their might,
I had almost said conscience, to mind their work in hand, and do it with all their might,
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as it to which they are called; but Officers may speak, charge, cry, yea strike sometimes, yet heed not, it's intolerable;
as it to which they Are called; but Officers may speak, charge, cry, yea strike sometime, yet heed not, it's intolerable;
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but that Members of Churches, which should be examples to others should do this, at least it is but brutishnesse.
but that Members of Churches, which should be Examples to Others should do this, At least it is but brutishness.
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But I do wonder what rules of Conscience such do walk by, and if they do, where is their tendernesse to withdraw their shoulders from under the work? which if there be but English blood in a Christian, he will endeavour to be perfect in his Art herein:
But I do wonder what rules of Conscience such do walk by, and if they do, where is their tenderness to withdraw their shoulders from under the work? which if there be but English blood in a Christian, he will endeavour to be perfect in his Art herein:
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but if grace, much more, that he may make one stone in the wall, and be fit to shed his blood,
but if grace, much more, that he may make one stone in the wall, and be fit to shed his blood,
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if need be, for the defence of Christs servants, Churches, and cause of God.
if need be, for the defence of Christ Servants, Churches, and cause of God.
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2. When any Town doth cast off the power and rule of Townsmen, set by the supreme Magistrate to make such orders as may make for the publick weal thereof.
2. When any Town does cast off the power and Rule of Townsmen, Set by the supreme Magistrate to make such order as may make for the public weal thereof.
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I know sometimes men may not be so able, wise, and carry matters imprudently:
I know sometime men may not be so able, wise, and carry matters imprudently:
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Town-orders may also sometimes want that weight, that wisdome, those cautions, that mature consideration as is meet,
Town orders may also sometime want that weight, that Wisdom, those cautions, that mature consideration as is meet,
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as also that due & prudent publication, that all may know of them, with records 〈 ◊ 〉 them.
as also that due & prudent publication, that all may know of them, with records 〈 ◊ 〉 them.
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But take Town-orders that be deliberatly 〈 … 〉 published, for the publick peace, prof•••, 〈 … 〉 place, to oppose these,
But take Town orders that be deliberately 〈 … 〉 published, for the public peace, prof•••, 〈 … 〉 place, to oppose these,
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or persons that 〈 … 〉 much care, fear, tendernesse;
or Persons that 〈 … 〉 much care, Fear, tenderness;
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If I know 〈 … 〉 of a crying nature, provoking God, 〈 … 〉 government.
If I know 〈 … 〉 of a crying nature, provoking God, 〈 … 〉 government.
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I confesse, if there be not 〈 … 〉 no way of living under any gov••nment 〈 … 〉 or Common-wealth,I confess, if there be not 〈 … 〉 no Way of living under any gov••nment 〈 … 〉 or Commonwealth,
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if the publick affaires of 〈 … 〉 cast off.
if the public affairs of 〈 … 〉 cast off.
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I know sometimes, godly 〈 … 〉 through weaknesse, want of light, 〈 … 〉 and violent tentation, oppose here;I know sometime, godly 〈 … 〉 through weakness, want of Light, 〈 … 〉 and violent tentation, oppose Here;
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but I am perswaded if they be the Lords, he will in time humble them for it,
but I am persuaded if they be the lords, he will in time humble them for it,
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and make them better after it.
and make them better After it.
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I know the answer to two questions would clear up all the doubts about this matter, 1. What prudence should be used in making lawes? 2. How farre those humane lawes and Town-orders bind conscience? But I cannot attend these;I know the answer to two questions would clear up all the doubts about this matter, 1. What prudence should be used in making laws? 2. How Far those humane laws and Town orders bind conscience? But I cannot attend these;
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only six things I would here say.
only six things I would Here say.
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1. The will and Law of God only hath Supreme absolute and sovereign power to bind conscience ( i. e. to urge it or constrain either to excuse for doing well, or to accuse for sin;
1. The will and Law of God only hath Supreme absolute and sovereign power to bind conscience (i. e. to urge it or constrain either to excuse for doing well, or to accuse for since;
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for conscience is at liberty without this) this is a truth urged by all orthodox Protestant Divines against the Papists;
for conscience is At liberty without this) this is a truth urged by all orthodox Protestant Divines against the Papists;
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so that no law can immediately bind conscience but Gods. 1. Because he only is Lord of conscience;
so that no law can immediately bind conscience but God's 1. Because he only is Lord of conscience;
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because he made it, and governs it, and only knows it; and hence he only is fit to prescribe rules for it.
Because he made it, and governs it, and only knows it; and hence he only is fit to prescribe rules for it.
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2. Because he only can save or destroy the soul; hath only power to make lawes for the soul to bind conscience.
2. Because he only can save or destroy the soul; hath only power to make laws for the soul to bind conscience.
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Iames 4. 12. There is one Law-giver, who is able to save or d•stry. James 4. 12. There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save or d•stry.
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Isa. 33. 22. for the law which so binds conscience to a duty that the breach of it is a sin, and that against God:Isaiah 33. 22. for the law which so binds conscience to a duty that the breach of it is a since, and that against God:
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we know that the least sin of it self destroyes the soul, binds it over to death,
we know that the least since of it self Destroys the soul, binds it over to death,
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but none have power to destroy it but the Lord himself.
but none have power to destroy it but the Lord himself.
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3. Because the Law is sufficient to guide the whole man, in its whole course, in all the actions or occasions it meddles with,
3. Because the Law is sufficient to guide the Whole man, in its Whole course, in all the actions or occasions it meddles with,
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or takes in hand, even in civill as well as in Religious matters. Prov. 2. 9. wisdom teacheth every good path.
or Takes in hand, even in civil as well as in Religious matters. Curae 2. 9. Wisdom Teaches every good path.
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Psal. 119. 11. I have hid thy word, that I might not sin. Whatever one doth without a rule from the word, is not of faith.
Psalm 119. 11. I have hid thy word, that I might not sin. Whatever one does without a Rule from the word, is not of faith.
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Hence the word descends to the most petty occasions of our lives, it teacheth men how to look, Psal. 131. 1. how to speak, Mat. 12. 36. it descends to the plaiting of the hair, 1 Pet. 3. 5. moving of the feet, Isa. 3. 16. and what is of Christian liberty hath its freedome from the word:
Hence the word descends to the most Petty occasions of our lives, it Teaches men how to look, Psalm 131. 1. how to speak, Mathew 12. 36. it descends to the plaiting of the hair, 1 Pet. 3. 5. moving of the feet, Isaiah 3. 16. and what is of Christian liberty hath its freedom from the word:
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a man must give an account at the last day of every stirring of heart, thoughts, motives, and secret words;
a man must give an account At the last day of every stirring of heart, thoughts, motives, and secret words;
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and if so, then it must be according to the rule of the word:
and if so, then it must be according to the Rule of the word:
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and hence the word only hath absolute power to bind Masters, Servants, and Princes how they govern, and people how they subject;
and hence the word only hath absolute power to bind Masters, Servants, and Princes how they govern, and people how they Subject;
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and this the Lord hath done to make men take counsell from him, and walk in fear before him,
and this the Lord hath done to make men take counsel from him, and walk in Fear before him,
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and approve themselves to him, especially Townsmen in their places not to consult without God.
and approve themselves to him, especially Townsmen in their places not to consult without God.
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2. All good Laws and Orders inacted in any place by men, are either expresly mentioned in the word,
2. All good Laws and Order enacted in any place by men, Are either expressly mentioned in the word,
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or are to be collected and deducted from the word, as being able to give sufficient direction herein.
or Are to be collected and deducted from the word, as being able to give sufficient direction herein.
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For all the authority of the highest power on earth in ••rri•ing of Laws, is in this alone, viz. to make prudent •llection and speciall application of the generall rules, recorded in Scripture, to such speciall and peculiar circumstances which may promote the publick weal and good of persons, places, proceedings.
For all the Authority of the highest power on earth in ••rri•ing of Laws, is in this alone, viz. to make prudent •llection and special application of the general rules, recorded in Scripture, to such special and peculiar Circumstances which may promote the public weal and good of Persons, places, proceedings.
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Prov. 8. 85. By me Princes decree justice. Ioshua 1. 7, 8. Do what Moses commanded, turn not on either hand. Object. Curae 8. 85. By me Princes Decree Justice. Ioshua 1. 7, 8. Do what Moses commanded, turn not on either hand. Object.
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But I cannot see my way from hence alwayes.
But I cannot see my Way from hence always.
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Meditate therefore on it much, and then thy way shall prosper, &c. Many things Ioshua did, not particularly set down by Moses, but may be collected from it.
Meditate Therefore on it much, and then thy Way shall prosper, etc. Many things Ioshua did, not particularly Set down by Moses, but may be collected from it.
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Deut. 1. 17, 18, 19, 20. The king is to have it, that he may prolong his dayes in the midst of Israel, in his Kingdome.Deuteronomy 1. 17, 18, 19, 20. The King is to have it, that he may prolong his days in the midst of Israel, in his Kingdom.
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What made Rehoboam to turn from these wayes? he thought he could not stablish his Kingdome without it;
What made Rehoboam to turn from these ways? he Thought he could not establish his Kingdom without it;
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that was therefore the ruine of him and his Kingdome. 1. This appears, because the word is sufficient to direct, as hath been shewn;
that was Therefore the ruin of him and his Kingdom. 1. This appears, Because the word is sufficient to Direct, as hath been shown;
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and hence all directions and rules are to be taken from hence.
and hence all directions and rules Are to be taken from hence.
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2. Because either men have rules to walk by, or their own wills and apprehensions are to be rules;
2. Because either men have rules to walk by, or their own wills and apprehensions Are to be rules;
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but not so, because mens wills are not only corrupt, but it's a peculiar prerogative to God to be obeyed, because of his will.
but not so, Because men's wills Are not only corrupt, but it's a peculiar prerogative to God to be obeyed, Because of his will.
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The reason or wisdome which makes a rule, binds;
The reason or Wisdom which makes a Rule, binds;
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which if it be right, is part of the law writ in the heart, which is most plainly seen and fully opened in the word, whence direction is to to be had.
which if it be right, is part of the law writ in the heart, which is most plainly seen and Fully opened in the word, whence direction is to to be had.
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3. Humane lawes or orders thus, either set down in the word, or deducted from the word,
3. Humane laws or order thus, either Set down in the word, or deducted from the word,
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and applied by those that be in place in Townes;
and applied by those that be in place in Towns;
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though they do not binde conscience firstly, as humane, or by human• power, ( i. e. as published and imposed by man;) 〈 … 〉 do binde secondarily, i. e. by vertue of the Law of God, wherein they are contained,
though they do not bind conscience firstly, as humane, or by human• power, (i. e. as published and imposed by man;) 〈 … 〉 do bind secondarily, i. e. by virtue of the Law of God, wherein they Are contained,
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or from whence they are derived and deducted, and according to which 〈 … 〉 opposed;
or from whence they Are derived and deducted, and according to which 〈 … 〉 opposed;
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they are like subpoenas in the King• name, or writ of arrest, which by vertue of higher power challenge obedience;
they Are like subpoenas in the King• name, or writ of arrest, which by virtue of higher power challenge Obedience;
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And thus to break these, is to 〈 ◊ 〉 against God, and makes the conscience liable to punishment from God: And the reason is.
And thus to break these, is to 〈 ◊ 〉 against God, and makes the conscience liable to punishment from God: And the reason is.
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1. Because men sin hereby against the Lord, and his holy righteous law, because Gods law is contained in these;
1. Because men sin hereby against the Lord, and his holy righteous law, Because God's law is contained in these;
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and what is deducted from the word, is Gods word. 1 Sam. 8 7. They have not rejected thee, but me.
and what is deducted from the word, is God's word. 1 Sam. 8 7. They have not rejected thee, but me.
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2. Because they sin against the power of the Magistrate hereby, and against men in place, and so against more means;
2. Because they sin against the power of the Magistrate hereby, and against men in place, and so against more means;
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Rom. 13. 2. He that resisteth the power, resisteth the Ordinance of God, i. e. when they command thee according to God, which the Lord takes very ill;Rom. 13. 2. He that Resisteth the power, Resisteth the Ordinance of God, i. e. when they command thee according to God, which the Lord Takes very ill;
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& the meaner the power is (as in Towns) the more terrible will the Lord be,
& the meaner the power is (as in Towns) the more terrible will the Lord be,
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when he comes to visit for it; hence they receive to themselves damnation, both by God and men.
when he comes to visit for it; hence they receive to themselves damnation, both by God and men.
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'Tis true, if they be not thus according to the word, but rather against the generall rules of it:
It's true, if they be not thus according to the word, but rather against the general rules of it:
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though men in Towns and places are not to be obeyed, yet subjection is their due even then;
though men in Towns and places Are not to be obeyed, yet subjection is their due even then;
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i. e. not to refuse obedience with contempt of their persons, places, power, or scandal to their proceedings, or profession of the Gospell.i. e. not to refuse Obedience with contempt of their Persons, places, power, or scandal to their proceedings, or profession of the Gospel.
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Revile not the Lords high Priest; speak evill of no man; but rather come in private, and confer with them;Revile not the lords high Priest; speak evil of no man; but rather come in private, and confer with them;
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and hear what may be said, and be willing to give and take reason.
and hear what may be said, and be willing to give and take reason.
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4. Humane lawes and orders may be known to be according to the word, when they command or forbid such things,
4. Humane laws and order may be known to be according to the word, when they command or forbid such things,
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as really advance or tend to promote the publick good. This I adde to answer that great question in many scrupulous minds.
as really advance or tend to promote the public good. This I add to answer that great question in many scrupulous minds.
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I cannot see (so ignorant) when an order is collected from the generall rules of the word;
I cannot see (so ignorant) when an order is collected from the general rules of the word;
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n•w this conclusion answers that doubt:
n•w this conclusion answers that doubt:
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For look as the main work of men in place, is to promote publick good; (and hence publick spirited men are to be chosen for i•) so the principall rule is that which God and his Word gives them to walk by:
For look as the main work of men in place, is to promote public good; (and hence public spirited men Are to be chosen for i•) so the principal Rule is that which God and his Word gives them to walk by:
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whatever really doth tend to the advancement of that;
whatever really does tend to the advancement of that;
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Publish that, record that, and execute that, Rom. 13. 4. He is Gods M•nister to thee for good: i. e. for the publick good.
Publish that, record that, and execute that, Rom. 13. 4. He is God's M•nister to thee for good: i. e. for the public good.
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He is for mens private good, but 'tis in reference to publick good; that as private persons are to attend their work, so publick persons publick g•od.
He is for men's private good, but it's in Referente to public good; that as private Persons Are to attend their work, so public Persons public g•od.
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Hence, 1. If a law be made for publick hurt, th•t law is not of God.
Hence, 1. If a law be made for public hurt, th•t law is not of God.
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2. Hence, if the law be made only for the private good of themselves, or any particular person,
2. Hence, if the law be made only for the private good of themselves, or any particular person,
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and hurts the publick, that's not according to God. Admirable was Ioshuas spirit herein, Iosh. 19. 49, 50. 3. If laws be only in appearance and pretence for publick good, and not really, they bind not;
and hurts the public, that's not according to God. Admirable was Joshuas Spirit herein, Joshua 19. 49, 50. 3. If laws be only in appearance and pretence for public good, and not really, they bind not;
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none must do evill, much lesse make a law of it, for publick good.
none must do evil, much less make a law of it, for public good.
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Nothing more usuall than to make civill lawes and orders, crossing Gods law, and to pretend publick good;
Nothing more usual than to make civil laws and order, crossing God's law, and to pretend public good;
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which ever prove the publick pests and plagues, and cankers of that place, as Ieroboams command for Religion.
which ever prove the public pests and plagues, and cankers of that place, as Ieroboams command for Religion.
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Some things are forbidden plainly, they make not for publick good, but hurt, the statues of Omri. Other things are indifferent in their nature,
some things Are forbidden plainly, they make not for public good, but hurt, the statues of Omri. Other things Are indifferent in their nature,
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as swine to go abroad, or to be shut up; but inconvenient in their use, and hurtfull and scandalous, and that really to the generall.
as Swine to go abroad, or to be shut up; but inconvenient in their use, and hurtful and scandalous, and that really to the general.
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They are not for publick good, whatever is pretended. Somethings are plainly commanded, they are for the publick good circumstantiated;
They Are not for public good, whatever is pretended. Somethings Are plainly commanded, they Are for the public good circumstantiated;
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some things are indifferent in their nature, but convenient and comfortable in their use, those are indeed according to God.
Some things Are indifferent in their nature, but convenient and comfortable in their use, those Are indeed according to God.
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And such things may be discerned, they are so obvious and sensible, of such necessity and such profit,
And such things may be discerned, they Are so obvious and sensible, of such necessity and such profit,
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when duly considered by persons not blinded with their private interests.
when duly considered by Persons not blinded with their private interests.
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4. Hence things indifferent, which may as well be left undone as done, and so publick good no way advanced, are not of God that any should restrain them:
4. Hence things indifferent, which may as well be left undone as done, and so public good no Way advanced, Are not of God that any should restrain them:
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For the liberty which Christ hath purchased by his blood, and which Gods law gives; no law of man can abolish, or take away.
For the liberty which christ hath purchased by his blood, and which God's law gives; no law of man can Abolah, or take away.
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It's the cry of the claw-backs of Princes, that they have power in things indifferent, i. e. such things which make as much for publick good, not to use, as use;
It's the cry of the claw-backs of Princes, that they have power in things indifferent, i. e. such things which make as much for public good, not to use, as use;
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the truth is, he hath least power here; because they are idle and Idol-lawes, no hurt, nor is there good in them:
the truth is, he hath least power Here; Because they Are idle and Idol-laws, no hurt, nor is there good in them:
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And hence, some of the most rigid Schoolmen maintain such lawes bind not conscience; we are not to seek our private only;
And hence, Some of the most rigid Schoolmen maintain such laws bind not conscience; we Are not to seek our private only;
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now all human lawes are helps to seek publick.
now all human laws Are helps to seek public.
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5. That lawes made for and according to God for publick good, if they do not destroy some mens particular;
5. That laws made for and according to God for public good, if they do not destroy Some men's particular;
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only for some time pinch and presse hard upon his particular good; or their particular good, men are bound in conscience here to submit.
only for Some time pinch and press hard upon his particular good; or their particular good, men Are bound in conscience Here to submit.
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True, 1. If it were possible, all lawes for publick good, should hurt no particular man, and Townsmen, if they can;
True, 1. If it were possible, all laws for public good, should hurt no particular man, and Townsmen, if they can;
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should help those that are hurt; yet because no lawes, but usually they will presse on some mans particular;
should help those that Are hurt; yet Because no laws, but usually they will press on Some men particular;
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the heaviest end of a staffe that is to be born, must fall on some mans shoulder,
the Heaviest end of a staff that is to be born, must fallen on Some men shoulder,
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and such lawes must be made.
and such laws must be made.
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Hence a man is to bear and submit cheerfully, i. e. from the rule of love, which will abate of particular for the generall good;
Hence a man is to bear and submit cheerfully, i. e. from the Rule of love, which will abate of particular for the general good;
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love that more than mine own. 2. The law of justice, a man is to do as he would be done by;
love that more than mine own. 2. The law of Justice, a man is to do as he would be done by;
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there is no man, but if his good was advanced by the generall, but would be conteut that some particular should be pinched. 3. The law of nature:
there is no man, but if his good was advanced by the general, but would be conteut that Some particular should be pinched. 3. The law of nature:
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The stomack is content to be sick, and body weak, to heal the whole body. Hence Christians should not think that Tow•smen are carelesse, unjust, and aimed at their hurt,
The stomach is content to be sick, and body weak, to heal the Whole body. Hence Christians should not think that Tow•smen Are careless, unjust, and aimed At their hurt,
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when it is thus, 1 King. 12. 4. 6. A meer Penal law when 'tis broke;
when it is thus, 1 King. 12. 4. 6. A mere Penal law when it's broke;
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the forfeiture is sufficient for the satisfaction of the offence, or trespasse; but not in a mixt Law.
the forfeiture is sufficient for the satisfaction of the offence, or trespass; but not in a mixed Law.
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First, A Penall law is about things of small moment,
First, A Penal law is about things of small moment,
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Secondly, 'Tis not made by way of command, but with an aut, a disjunctive copula; and is indeed rather a proviso than a law.
Secondly, It's not made by Way of command, but with an Or, a disjunctive copula; and is indeed rather a proviso than a law.
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Thirdly, It is in the mind of the law, make satisfactory if the penalty be payed,
Thirdly, It is in the mind of the law, make satisfactory if the penalty be paid,
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though the law be not performed, because the publick good in the mind of the Law-maker is known to be set forward that way as by obedience to the law.
though the law be not performed, Because the public good in the mind of the Lawmaker is known to be Set forward that Way as by Obedience to the law.
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In these cases penalty is enough;
In these cases penalty is enough;
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but if the law be mixt, i. e. there is a command it shall de done;
but if the law be mixed, i. e. there is a command it shall de done;
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and Law-giver is sad, though penalty being paid, as being about a matter of weight; it may be the livelyhood and comfort of men, as keeping hogs out of corn,
and Lawgiver is sad, though penalty being paid, as being about a matter of weight; it may be the livelihood and Comfort of men, as keeping hogs out of corn,
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and peace in a Town, that there be no complaining;
and peace in a Town, that there be no complaining;
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here the penalty will not satisfie, because this is no penall law, but a law indeed deducted from rules of the word of God;
Here the penalty will not satisfy, Because this is no penal law, but a law indeed deducted from rules of the word of God;
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as it is in theft, he that steals, shall pay fourfold; or that brawles, shall be duckt in the water:
as it is in theft, he that steals, shall pay fourfold; or that brawls, shall be ducked in the water:
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Suppose one should say, I will suffer my servant to steal or revile; I hope 'tis no offence if he suffer the penalty.
Suppose one should say, I will suffer my servant to steal or revile; I hope it's no offence if he suffer the penalty.
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Yes, but it is, beeause it is not a meer penall law; the thing is of weight, peace between neighbours, so peace in a Town.
Yes, but it is, Because it is not a mere penal law; the thing is of weight, peace between neighbours, so peace in a Town.
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It's a flat charge not to break it, and thou knowst such is the honesty and justice of a Magistrate, that he will say, I would rather you would never do thus, than offer those to do.
It's a flat charge not to break it, and thou Knowest such is the honesty and Justice of a Magistrate, that he will say, I would rather you would never do thus, than offer those to do.
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Hence in Gods law Christ must suffer, and do also, because Gods law is not meerly penal;
Hence in God's law christ must suffer, and do also, Because God's law is not merely penal;
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but doing the thing, gives more content than the punishment. 3. When servants cast off all subjection to their Governours.
but doing the thing, gives more content than the punishment. 3. When Servants cast off all subjection to their Governors.
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Families being the members and foundations of Towns, and so of Common-wealths. When they are not obedient; but answer again;
Families being the members and foundations of Towns, and so of Commonwealths. When they Are not obedient; but answer again;
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if they be let alone, then idle;
if they be let alone, then idle;
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if rebuked and curb'd, then stubborn and proud, and worse for chiding, and find fault with their wages, and victuals, and lodging;
if rebuked and curbed, then stubborn and proud, and Worse for chiding, and find fault with their wages, and victuals, and lodging;
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weary, and vex out the heart of Master and Mistresse, and make them weary of their lives,
weary, and vex out the heart of Master and Mistress, and make them weary of their lives,
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and their God also almost sometimes;
and their God also almost sometime;
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and that by such professing Religion, and all that they might be from under the yoke.
and that by such professing Religion, and all that they might be from under the yoke.
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And here I cannot but set a mark upon servants broke loose from their Masters, and got out of their time, that are under no Family nor Church-government;
And Here I cannot but Set a mark upon Servants broke lose from their Masters, and god out of their time, that Are under no Family nor Church-government;
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nor desiring of it, or preparing for it; but their reigns are on their necks. I confesse, if under heathen Masters, then desire liberty rather;
nor desiring of it, or preparing for it; but their reigns Are on their necks. I confess, if under heathen Masters, then desire liberty rather;
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but when men will live as they list, without any over them, and unfit to rule themselves;
but when men will live as they list, without any over them, and unfit to Rule themselves;
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I much doubt, whether this be according to God. 1. Hence they come to live idly, and work when they list.
I much doubt, whither this be according to God. 1. Hence they come to live idly, and work when they list.
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2. Hence men of publick use, can have little use but when they please of them.
2. Hence men of public use, can have little use but when they please of them.
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3. When they be with them, they have no power to correct or examine, and call them to account, in regard of spirituall matters.
3. When they be with them, they have no power to correct or examine, and call them to account, in regard of spiritual matters.
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4. Hence they lye in wait to oppresse men that must have help from them, and so will do what they list.
4. Hence they lie in wait to oppress men that must have help from them, and so will do what they list.
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5, Hence they break out to drunkenness, whoring, and loose company. 6. Hence they make other servants unruly, and to desire liberty.
5, Hence they break out to Drunkenness, whoring, and lose company. 6. Hence they make other Servants unruly, and to desire liberty.
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Now examine and try these things:
Now examine and try these things:
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Is the Kingdome of Christ come into us? that though there be a law in our members warring,
Is the Kingdom of christ come into us? that though there be a law in our members warring,
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yet there is a law of the mind warring against it, and delighting in the will of Christ,
yet there is a law of the mind warring against it, and delighting in the will of christ,
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and setting him up as chief. Are we under the Kingdome of Christ in his Church and Common-wealth;
and setting him up as chief. are we under the Kingdom of christ in his Church and Commonwealth;
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so as the soul is willing in the day of the Lords power, though there be,
so as the soul is willing in the day of the lords power, though there be,
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and have been some pangs of resistance against persons and against Ordinances;
and have been Some pangs of resistance against Persons and against Ordinances;
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so as 'tis thy liberty to be subject to Christ in his Ordinances, in his servants;
so as it's thy liberty to be Subject to christ in his Ordinances, in his Servants;
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and 'tis thy bondage to be otherwise, and thou longest for that day, that the Lord would subdne all those boistrous lusts, and pride, and passions;
and it's thy bondage to be otherwise, and thou longest for that day, that the Lord would subdne all those boisterous Lustiest, and pride, and passion;
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and bruise sin, Satan and self under their feet? Then I say, as the Lord, Isa. 33. 20, 21, 2•.
and bruise since, Satan and self under their feet? Then I say, as the Lord, Isaiah 33. 20, 21, 2•.
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Look upon Zion, the City of your solemnity, &c. See Rom. 8. 7, 1. But if the heart grows loose and licentious, and breaks the Lords bonds and yokes,Look upon Zion, the city of your solemnity, etc. See Rom. 8. 7, 1. But if the heart grows lose and licentious, and breaks the lords bonds and yokes,
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and will be led by your own fleshly ends and lusts, and so go on quietly:
and will be led by your own fleshly ends and Lustiest, and so go on quietly:
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Be you assured, this truth shall have a time to take hold of such spirits; and know it assuredly, 'tis not to be in Christs Family or Kingdome;
Be you assured, this truth shall have a time to take hold of such spirits; and know it assuredly, it's not to be in Christ Family or Kingdom;
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'tis not scrambling for promises, catching at Gods grace, talking of assurance of Gods love, which will shelter you from the wrath of the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords;
it's not scrambling for promises, catching At God's grace, talking of assurance of God's love, which will shelter you from the wrath of the King of Kings, and Lord of lords;
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to whom God hath sworn, That every knee shall bow. 'Tis service and subjection which the Lord aims at, and which the Lord looks for.to whom God hath sworn, That every knee shall bow. It's service and subjection which the Lord aims At, and which the Lord looks for.
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I know 'tis Gods grace which only can save; but it will never save when it is turned into licentiousnesse.I know it's God's grace which only can save; but it will never save when it is turned into licentiousness.
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Do not say, There is no danger of it, here where we have such means, and such liberties are.
Do not say, There is no danger of it, Here where we have such means, and such Liberties Are.
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Answ. 1. Never such danger of being licentious, as in places of liberty; when no bit nor bridle of externall tyranny to curb in. Answer 1. Never such danger of being licentious, as in places of liberty; when no bit nor bridle of external tyranny to curb in.
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2. Look on the Kingdom of Iudah here, which in one year all fell.
2. Look on the Kingdom of Iudah Here, which in one year all fell.
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3. Why doth the Lord exercise us with wants and straits? 'tis to humble us, and abate our unrulinesse.
3. Why does the Lord exercise us with Wants and straits? it's to humble us, and abate our unruliness.
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And 'tis the Lords quarrel with his best people to this day; desperate rebellious hearts, that close not with his Government.
And it's the lords quarrel with his best people to this day; desperate rebellious hearts, that close not with his Government.
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Do not say, we know not how bondage should come here, though we should cast off the Lords Government.
Do not say, we know not how bondage should come Here, though we should cast off the lords Government.
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Answ. 1. The Lord can let loose the natives against us. Ahab kills 1000000 of Benhadads men, but afterwards within seven yeares he returns again. Answer 1. The Lord can let lose the natives against us. Ahab kills 1000000 of Benhadad's men, but afterwards within seven Years he returns again.
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2. The Lord can raise up brambles, and Abimelechs to be the King of the trees,
2. The Lord can raise up brambles, and Abimelechs to be the King of the trees,
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when the Olives and the Vines are loth to forsake their places, and to lose their fatnesse and sweetnesse.
when the Olive and the Vines Are loath to forsake their places, and to loose their fatness and sweetness.
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3. The Lord can turn the hearts of those in power against people, and let Satan sowe suspicions, and sowe seditions and clashings.
3. The Lord can turn the hearts of those in power against people, and let Satan sow suspicions, and sow seditions and clashings.
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4. The Lord can leave us into one anothers hands to oppresse, to take away the nether milstones.
4. The Lord can leave us into one another's hands to oppress, to take away the neither millstones.
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5. If none of these, Satan, nay Christ himself will come out with garments dipt in blood.
5. If none of these, Satan, nay christ himself will come out with garments dipped in blood.
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3. Do not say, 'Tis not so, there is sweet subjection, i. e. 'tis so, and blessed be God for it, yet beware, I speak to prevent.
3. Do not say, It's not so, there is sweet subjection, i. e. it's so, and blessed be God for it, yet beware, I speak to prevent.
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But yet 1. Some seem to do so, and yet are not so, 2 Cor. 10. 4, 5. Mighty to pull down every high thought, who attains this, who can be thus? yet there are means mighty for this end, not that all be abolished,
But yet 1. some seem to do so, and yet Are not so, 2 Cor. 10. 4, 5. Mighty to pull down every high Thought, who attains this, who can be thus? yet there Are means mighty for this end, not that all be abolished,
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but all are abolishing. 2. Others otherwise, openly how zealous for an opinion, when it should be death to differ,
but all Are abolishing. 2. Others otherwise, openly how zealous for an opinion, when it should be death to differ,
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& things in your own heart lying miserably waste, and some wretched lust the root of all,
& things in your own heart lying miserably waste, and Some wretched lust the root of all,
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for which Gods Saints mourn in secret. Let such know, that will not be ruled by Christ, or his servants or ordinances,
for which God's Saints mourn in secret. Let such know, that will not be ruled by christ, or his Servants or ordinances,
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but will have them to rule them, and •ot to be ruled by them.
but will have them to Rule them, and •ot to be ruled by them.
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The Lords chains are near, and therefore now take your time and come in submit to the Lord,
The lords chains Are near, and Therefore now take your time and come in submit to the Lord,
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and do as these here did, acknowledge the Lord to be righteous, and turn unto the Lord.
and do as these Here did, acknowledge the Lord to be righteous, and turn unto the Lord.
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Vse 6. Of thankfulnesse, for our present liberties and freedome from the bondage of men, bondage of conscience, bondage of Satan and sin: Use 6. Of thankfulness, for our present Liberties and freedom from the bondage of men, bondage of conscience, bondage of Satan and since:
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need there is of laying this use seriously to heart, considering two things principally. 1. The general complaints of the Countrey,
need there is of laying this use seriously to heart, considering two things principally. 1. The general complaints of the Country,
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as they of Iericho, 2 Kings 2. 10. The waters are bad, and the ground barren, and these are engraven in Marble, all other our liberties are written on the water. 2. The disgrace and reproach cast upon Gods people and wayes of God,
as they of Jericho, 2 Kings 2. 10. The waters Are bad, and the ground barren, and these Are engraven in Marble, all other our Liberties Are written on the water. 2. The disgrace and reproach cast upon God's people and ways of God,
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and that unjustly, which I am afraid to mention;
and that unjustly, which I am afraid to mention;
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whence there grows a contempt of them, and the rivers of Damascus now are better than Iordan. Oh beloved,
whence there grows a contempt of them, and the Rivers of Damascus now Are better than Iordan. O Beloved,
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if it be an heavy hand of God to be under bondage, then look on it as a speciall grace of God to free us from bondage.
if it be an heavy hand of God to be under bondage, then look on it as a special grace of God to free us from bondage.
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Deut. 32. 11, 12. The Lord alone did lead them, &c. and Moses, chap. 33. 29. when he had blessed them, Happy art thou Oh Israel, a People saved by the Lord. Deuteronomy 32. 11, 12. The Lord alone did led them, etc. and Moses, chap. 33. 29. when he had blessed them, Happy art thou O Israel, a People saved by the Lord.
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And the greater cause we have to do this, a People that have abused all liberties.
And the greater cause we have to do this, a People that have abused all Liberties.
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Is. 9. 8, 9, 10. He laments it, but yet is thankfull for it to Gods grace:Is. 9. 8, 9, 10. He laments it, but yet is thankful for it to God's grace:
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no man that can say but he may be as holy as he will, and none to curb or snib. 1: Means, Consider what all the liberties Gods people enjoy have cost, Gal. 5. Christ hath made you free, i. e. by his blood.
no man that can say but he may be as holy as he will, and none to curb or snib. 1: Means, Consider what all the Liberties God's people enjoy have cost, Gal. 5. christ hath made you free, i. e. by his blood.
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Liberty of Conscience from the bondage, not of Jewish, but of Antichristian Ceremonies, and Government, and Pressures:
Liberty of Conscience from the bondage, not of Jewish, but of Antichristian Ceremonies, and Government, and Pressures:
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Liberty of will from any sin;
Liberty of will from any since;
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'tis by Christs blood and cost, that (as I am perswaded) our liberties have cost Saints their blood.
it's by Christ blood and cost, that (as I am persuaded) our Liberties have cost Saints their blood.
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The tears, prayers and blood of men are much;
The tears, Prayers and blood of men Are much;
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but of Christ much more, and are they not worth thanks that are of this price? The great reason why unthankfulnesse comes in, is;
but of christ much more, and Are they not worth thanks that Are of this price? The great reason why unthankfulness comes in, is;
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because they cost so much, as losse of estate, of wife, or of childe by sea;
Because they cost so much, as loss of estate, of wife, or of child by sea;
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dost thou repent now? Christ doth not repent that his blood hath been paid for them;
dost thou Repent now? christ does not Repent that his blood hath been paid for them;
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and if they be of so little value, as there 'tis said, He repented that he made man, so may he that ever he gave them such glorious liberties.
and if they be of so little valve, as there it's said, He repented that he made man, so may he that ever he gave them such glorious Liberties.
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2. Consider oft of the sad condition of them that be in bondage. Men in bondage prize liberty, and think them happy that enjoy it;
2. Consider oft of the sad condition of them that be in bondage. Men in bondage prize liberty, and think them happy that enjoy it;
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but men out of it do not.
but men out of it do not.
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How sad is the consideration of them that be in bonds, it will make thy heart sympathize with them,
How sad is the consideration of them that be in bonds, it will make thy heart sympathise with them,
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and blesse God for your deliverance.
and bless God for your deliverance.
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Hence saith Christ, Luke 22. 20. When you see Jerusalem compast with enemies, &c. flie to the mountains,
Hence Says christ, Lycia 22. 20. When you see Jerusalem compassed with enemies, etc. fly to the Mountains,
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and wo to them that give suck. Consider them that are taken with the Turks; if you were in their condition you would say so;and woe to them that give suck. Consider them that Are taken with the Turks; if you were in their condition you would say so;
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to bring forth little ones to the murderer or idolater, Isa. 42. 22. and 26. Mens hearts failing for fear, this you should see some-where.
to bring forth little ones to the murderer or idolater, Isaiah 42. 22. and 26. Men's hearts failing for Fear, this you should see somewhere.
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A mote or a thorn is a little thing, but no man would have it alwayes vexing for all the estate he hath,
A mote or a thorn is a little thing, but no man would have it always vexing for all the estate he hath,
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if he hath any eye or tendernesse in it;
if he hath any eye or tenderness in it;
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so those small matters for which the Saints have suffered, and for which God is provoked,
so those small matters for which the Saints have suffered, and for which God is provoked,
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and under which some have roared, and others have been loaded one after another; 'tis worth a world; oh, blesse God for it:
and under which Some have roared, and Others have been loaded one After Another; it's worth a world; o, bless God for it:
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but consider those that be under the dominion of sin and Satan, so strong and miserable;
but Consider those that be under the dominion of since and Satan, so strong and miserable;
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sin so dear, that there is not so much as a sigh under that; be thankfull for that.
since so dear, that there is not so much as a sighs under that; be thankful for that.
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3. Labour to maintain in the heart a holy fear of abusing liberties, every one in his place;
3. Labour to maintain in the heart a holy Fear of abusing Liberties, every one in his place;
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for what makes them despised, but principally the abuse of them;
for what makes them despised, but principally the abuse of them;
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in such a Congregation there was such contention, such affront to the Elders, there is that degenerating of spirit,
in such a Congregation there was such contention, such affront to the Elders, there is that degenerating of Spirit,
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and back sliding from God, that men grow worse under means than ever, I and so must be if men grow not better.
and back sliding from God, that men grow Worse under means than ever, I and so must be if men grow not better.
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Deut. 6. 10, 12. The Lord exhorts them, that when they be at liberty, they would not then forget the Lord, but then fear.Deuteronomy 6. 10, 12. The Lord exhorts them, that when they be At liberty, they would not then forget the Lord, but then Fear.
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'Tis Luthers note on the place: When in trouble, you rejoyce; but when in peace, you fear.
It's Luthers note on the place: When in trouble, you rejoice; but when in peace, you Fear.
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I'le only name the sins of liberty. 1. Take heed of a Prayerlesse spirit, and that that lamp go not out.
I'll only name the Sins of liberty. 1. Take heed of a Prayerless Spirit, and that that lamp go not out.
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Men under some pressures cry, and 'tis long before they do cry under them, and under their sin;
Men under Some pressures cry, and it's long before they do cry under them, and under their since;
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but then at last they do, and when the Lord gives liberty, though they have the guilt of the same sins,
but then At last they do, and when the Lord gives liberty, though they have the guilt of the same Sins,
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and more sins lie on them, yet then like Marriners, when the storms are over, fall asleep.
and more Sins lie on them, yet then like Mariners, when the storms Are over, fallen asleep.
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Its strange that Israel under Pharaoh cried, and under Gods afflicting hand in denying them water murmured.
Its strange that Israel under Pharaoh cried, and under God's afflicting hand in denying them water murmured.
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True thankfulnesse will help to prize what liberty affords. 2. An unloving spirit to the Saints.
True thankfulness will help to prize what liberty affords. 2. an unloving Spirit to the Saints.
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It's that I have oft said;
It's that I have oft said;
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souldiers when they are set against a common enemy are all one, but when at liberty,
Soldiers when they Are Set against a Common enemy Are all one, but when At liberty,
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then they fling javelins at one anothers heads, differ in opinion, and in heart and affection,
then they fling javelins At one another's Heads, differ in opinion, and in heart and affection,
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& 'tis not death so to do. Take heed of a rigid, censorious, unloving spirit. 3. Extreme ignorance how to use our liberties; and hence running to extremes.
& it's not death so to do. Take heed of a rigid, censorious, unloving Spirit. 3. Extreme ignorance how to use our Liberties; and hence running to extremes.
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As we say of Christ, There is good enough in him, but men know not how to fetch and improve it:
As we say of christ, There is good enough in him, but men know not how to fetch and improve it:
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so there is great advantage in liberties; but men misse of it through their ignorance and abuse.
so there is great advantage in Liberties; but men miss of it through their ignorance and abuse.
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Hence many times more hurt done by an Admonition than by the sin, when administred in passion, and without compassion.
Hence many times more hurt done by an Admonition than by the since, when administered in passion, and without compassion.
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Hence under pretence of liberty, extream licentiousnesse.
Hence under pretence of liberty, extreme licentiousness.
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4. Imperiousnesse of spirit, arising from a frothy emptinesse, and an overweening opinion, and conceitednesse of their own abilities and wisdom above others:
4. Imperiousness of Spirit, arising from a frothy emptiness, and an overweening opinion, and conceitedness of their own abilities and Wisdom above Others:
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and hence will not be led, (being at liberty) by the Counsell and Advice of others.
and hence will not be led, (being At liberty) by the Counsel and advice of Others.
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It's naturall for man to affect sovereignty, and when the time comes of liberty, then it hath a vent:
It's natural for man to affect sovereignty, and when the time comes of liberty, then it hath a vent:
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Who made thee a Lord and Iudge over us? though in bondage, much more in liberty;Who made thee a Lord and Judge over us? though in bondage, much more in liberty;
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they think Wills Commonwealth is in their heads chiefly, and hence will not be ruled by Gods ordinances;
they think Wills Commonwealth is in their Heads chiefly, and hence will not be ruled by God's ordinances;
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and hence if once taken with an opinion, hardly ever removed, &c. 5. Resting with liberties and in liberties.
and hence if once taken with an opinion, hardly ever removed, etc. 5. Resting with Liberties and in Liberties.
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We were never in bondage, John 8. 33. yet servants to sin. We be Abrahams seed, better than all the world;We were never in bondage, John 8. 33. yet Servants to since. We be Abrahams seed, better than all the world;
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yet under all the power of sin and Satan, and must not be told of their wayes,
yet under all the power of since and Satan, and must not be told of their ways,
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but hate them that censure them for their sins.
but hate them that censure them for their Sins.
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Men in bondage are like sick men, that will cry if they were in another bed, oh then they should be well;
Men in bondage Are like sick men, that will cry if they were in Another Bed, o then they should be well;
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but they must first be cured of their disease. 4. Make use of liberties.
but they must First be cured of their disease. 4. Make use of Liberties.
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He that hath them, but sees not so much glory in them, or gets not much good from them;
He that hath them, but sees not so much glory in them, or gets not much good from them;
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he will be no more thankfull than one that hath large grounds may walk at liberty,
he will be no more thankful than one that hath large grounds may walk At liberty,
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but the trees for want of manuring bear no fruit, nor ground corn through sloth; such a man will starve there.
but the trees for want of manuring bear no fruit, nor ground corn through sloth; such a man will starve there.
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Look as they, Deut. 15. 5, 10, 11. they were to bring the first fruits, and present them before the Lord, and rejoyce in all:
Look as they, Deuteronomy 15. 5, 10, 11. they were to bring the First fruits, and present them before the Lord, and rejoice in all:
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so should you if ever you be thankfull for them, bring the first fruits to the Lord,
so should you if ever you be thankful for them, bring the First fruits to the Lord,
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and think there is more behind, and more in heaven. Object. But our outward streights are many, and temptations sad.
and think there is more behind, and more in heaven. Object. But our outward straights Are many, and temptations sad.
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Answ. If Christ himself should come on earth, what would you have with him? would you have him come and set up an earthly Paradise? would you have better entertainme•t than he, who had not that which Foxes and Birds had? or would you have him come from his Crosse, Answer If christ himself should come on earth, what would you have with him? would you have him come and Set up an earthly Paradise? would you have better entertainme•t than he, who had not that which Foxes and Birds had? or would you have him come from his Cross,
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and then you will make him King? if you despise his ordinances and liberties because of wants, you would despise himself if he were present.
and then you will make him King? if you despise his ordinances and Liberties Because of Wants, you would despise himself if he were present.
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But you will reply and say, What if we can have both? If that can be,
But you will reply and say, What if we can have both? If that can be,
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and Christ cals to take both, refuse not his love.
and christ calls to take both, refuse not his love.
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But it may be an heavy indictment against some at the last day, in that they forsake Christ,
But it may be an heavy indictment against Some At the last day, in that they forsake christ,
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because he is poor and naked; for they are therefore called to cloath him:
Because he is poor and naked; for they Are Therefore called to cloth him:
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and this will be your Peace, and you will be no losers your selves another day.
and this will be your Peace, and you will be no losers your selves Another day.
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2. Suppose he doth keep us low;
2. Suppose he does keep us low;
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yet Psal. 145. 13, 14. His dominion is alway, and raiseth up all that are bowed down. Oh be humbled;
yet Psalm 145. 13, 14. His dominion is always, and Raiseth up all that Are bowed down. O be humbled;
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he is said, Deut. 32. 13. to make the people suck honey out of the rock,
he is said, Deuteronomy 32. 13. to make the people suck honey out of the rock,
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and oyl out of the flint, sweetnesse and mercy out of the hardest condition.and oil out of the flint, sweetness and mercy out of the Hardest condition.
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3. They that are not recompenced for their enjoyment of liberties, by the spirituall refreshings which the Lord gives, shewing them more of their own hearts;
3. They that Are not recompensed for their enjoyment of Liberties, by the spiritual refreshings which the Lord gives, showing them more of their own hearts;
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the Lord proclaims liberty to them to depart. I am perswaded the whole Countrey would flouruish the more.
the Lord proclaims liberty to them to depart. I am persuaded the Whole Country would flouruish the more.
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4. Lament rather your own vilenesse, who in the midst of all mercy, know not how to use, but abuse our liberties:
4. Lament rather your own vileness, who in the midst of all mercy, know not how to use, but abuse our Liberties:
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and hence the Lord forsakes us, as Ezza 9. 8, 10, 11. What grace hath been shewed us? what shall we say, that after this,
and hence the Lord forsakes us, as Ezza 9. 8, 10, 11. What grace hath been showed us? what shall we say, that After this,
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& c? Wouldest thou not be angry with us till thou hast consumed us? Psal. 81. 13, 16. Oh that my People had heard my voice, I would have subdued their enemies. & c? Wouldst thou not be angry with us till thou hast consumed us? Psalm 81. 13, 16. O that my People had herd my voice, I would have subdued their enemies.
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God would not be wanting unto us, if we were not to him. Take therefore that example to imitate, in Acts 9. 31, Having rest, they were edified:
God would not be wanting unto us, if we were not to him. Take Therefore that Exampl to imitate, in Acts 9. 31, Having rest, they were edified:
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if we be not so, truly, as none have the like liberties;
if we be not so, truly, as none have the like Liberties;
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so no bondage so sad, no where such poverty, no where such anguish of conscience, no where such spirit and power of sin, no where such sad anger;
so no bondage so sad, no where such poverty, no where such anguish of conscience, no where such Spirit and power of since, no where such sad anger;
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if in practice we be unthankfull, or can mouth and speak against long Sermons, and against the Countrey and Christians, or in hearts undervalue them;
if in practice we be unthankful, or can Mouth and speak against long Sermons, and against the Country and Christians, or in hearts undervalue them;
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and when you see Indians rise, Brambles, Abimelechs and Shebnas raised, &c. then know this is for abuse of liberty.
and when you see Indians rise, Brambles, Abimelechs and Shebnas raised, etc. then know this is for abuse of liberty.
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Vse 7. Of exhortation, to come under Christs Government, and be in his service; lest ye come to know the difference between it and some other by experience. Use 7. Of exhortation, to come under Christ Government, and be in his service; lest you come to know the difference between it and Some other by experience.
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Mot. 1. You must be either under Christs yoke, or Satans and sins, and so all other miseries: Mot. 1. You must be either under Christ yoke, or Satan and Sins, and so all other misery's:
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and therefore as Ioshua said, so say I to you; Choose you whom you will serve.
and Therefore as Ioshua said, so say I to you; Choose you whom you will serve.
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Mot. 2. Consider the difference between the service of the Lord and Shishak. 1. The government of others, tyrannicall proud men, or sin or Satan, or outward miseries; Mot. 2. Consider the difference between the service of the Lord and shishak. 1. The government of Others, tyrannical proud men, or since or Satan, or outward misery's;
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'tis full of rigour, force and cruelty. Ezek. 34. 4. With force and cruelty have ye ruled them.
it's full of rigour, force and cruelty. Ezekiel 34. 4. With force and cruelty have you ruled them.
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But Christs Government is there shewen to be in mercy, and full of mercy; though sometimes lost, he will fetch thee in again;
But Christ Government is there shown to be in mercy, and full of mercy; though sometime lost, he will fetch thee in again;
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though sick and weak, he will heal thee again.
though sick and weak, he will heal thee again.
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vers. 16. Deut. 4. 6. 'Tis for thy good the Lord hath no need of thy service, &c. True it is, the Lord may shew his people hard things, and give them sid miseries;vers. 16. Deuteronomy 4. 6. It's for thy good the Lord hath no need of thy service, etc. True it is, the Lord may show his people hard things, and give them sid misery's;
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but these wounds do not kill them, only make way for healing the distempers of their hearts, that are in his poor weak ones;
but these wounds do not kill them, only make Way for healing the distempers of their hearts, that Are in his poor weak ones;
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and his end is to bring them to himself. 2. Their government is in it self hard and bitter.
and his end is to bring them to himself. 2. Their government is in it self hard and bitter.
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To serve a lust now, 'tis a torment, sometimes to conscience, if that be awake; if not, 'tis a curse of curses: much reluctancy against it;
To serve a lust now, it's a torment, sometime to conscience, if that be awake; if not, it's a curse of curses: much reluctancy against it;
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much chiding after it, and God hides himself;
much chiding After it, and God hides himself;
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dreadfull fears, and heart it self unquiet, but Christs yoke is easie and his burden light;
dreadful fears, and heart it self unquiet, but Christ yoke is easy and his burden Light;
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his assistance, and pre•ence, and love, and peace makes it so, and that daily, and at death especially.
his assistance, and pre•ence, and love, and peace makes it so, and that daily, and At death especially.
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3. There is little recompence for their service; the best that Saul can give, are Olive-fields and Vine-yards;
3. There is little recompense for their service; the best that Saul can give, Are olive-fields and Vineyards;
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but anguish of conscience after the work is done: But the Lord gives a Kingdome; and not a word or thought, but there is a Book of remembrance writ;
but anguish of conscience After the work is done: But the Lord gives a Kingdom; and not a word or Thought, but there is a Book of remembrance writ;
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not a cup of cold water, or rag to any of Christs naked servants, but it will be recompenced.
not a cup of cold water, or rag to any of Christ naked Servants, but it will be recompensed.
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You have followed me, you shall sit on thrones. Mot. 3. Consider how fain the Lord would have you under his Government; You have followed me, you shall fit on thrones. Mot. 3. Consider how fain the Lord would have you under his Government;
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for many will say, I have refused so oft; and what shall I now do? the Lord will cast me by.
for many will say, I have refused so oft; and what shall I now do? the Lord will cast me by.
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True, he may do so, and you may be glad if the Lord will honour you in doing his work.
True, he may do so, and you may be glad if the Lord will honour you in doing his work.
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Yet, Prov. 2. 23. Return you scorners at my reproof, and I'le power out my Spirit upon you.
Yet, Curae 2. 23. Return you Scorner's At my reproof, and I'll power out my Spirit upon you.
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Ier. 36. 3, 7. Read (sayes God) the words of the Roll to them:
Jeremiah 36. 3, 7. Read (Says God) the words of the Roll to them:
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It may be they will hear, and present their supplications before the Lord, and turn every man from his evill way, that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin. It may be they will hear, and present their supplications before the Lord, and turn every man from his evil Way, that I may forgive their iniquity and their since.
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Read the place if you can without tears.
Read the place if you can without tears.
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You that have departed from God and Christ, and provoked Gods wrath, when there is but little hope left it may be; Oh, yet read the Roll.
You that have departed from God and christ, and provoked God's wrath, when there is but little hope left it may be; O, yet read the Roll.
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Mot. 4. Once Christs, and under his Government, you shall never be cast off; Mot. 4. Once Christ, and under his Government, you shall never be cast off;
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As sin hath reigned unto death, so shal grace reign unto eternall life, Rom. 5. 21. He will bestow on you the sure mercies of David, by an everlasting Covenant, Isa. 55. 5.As since hath reigned unto death, so shall grace Reign unto Eternal life, Rom. 5. 21. He will bestow on you the sure Mercies of David, by an everlasting Covenant, Isaiah 55. 5.
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Quest. But wherein should I submit to the Lord? Answ. None have power to rule conscience but Christ, give him therefore this glory; that wherein he bindes conscience; Quest. But wherein should I submit to the Lord? Answer None have power to Rule conscience but christ, give him Therefore this glory; that wherein he binds conscience;
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conscience not out of fear, but love may indeed submit. I have instanced the particulars formerly, yet more distinctly.
conscience not out of Fear, but love may indeed submit. I have instanced the particulars formerly, yet more distinctly.
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There be two great commands or charges of Christ, that lye upon all mens consciences to whom the Gospell comes,
There be two great commands or charges of christ, that lie upon all men's Consciences to whom the Gospel comes,
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and therein lyes our service of him generally:
and therein lies our service of him generally:
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Which two I name, because there we think we are free, or do not know our liberty.
Which two I name, Because there we think we Are free, or do not know our liberty.
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First, The command of Christ is, that every one to whom the Gospell comes, and is preached, do believe, i. e. receive Christ Jesus in all his fulnesse in the Gospel.
First, The command of christ is, that every one to whom the Gospel comes, and is preached, do believe, i. e. receive christ jesus in all his fullness in the Gospel.
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Iohn 1. 12. For that is to believe;John 1. 12. For that is to believe;
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in which command lies Gods offer. 1 Iohn 5. 23. This is his commandment, that ye believe, John 6. 25, 37, 38. This is the work of God, that ye believe.
in which command lies God's offer. 1 John 5. 23. This is his Commandment, that you believe, John 6. 25, 37, 38. This is the work of God, that you believe.
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Now here men think they are free. 1. They say they are unworthy; and hence they say, Depart from me, Lord, I am a sinfull man;
Now Here men think they Are free. 1. They say they Are unworthy; and hence they say, Depart from me, Lord, I am a sinful man;
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as if Gods grace was built on mans worthinesse. 2. Because unhumbled, whereas Gods grace calls in men unhumbled.
as if God's grace was built on men worthiness. 2. Because unhumbled, whereas God's grace calls in men unhumbled.
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Rev. 8. 17, 18. For Gods call and offer is generall though none but the humble will hearken to it.Rev. 8. 17, 18. For God's call and offer is general though none but the humble will harken to it.
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But there are none, but it may be said to them;
But there Are none, but it may be said to them;
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If they can believe, let them. 3. Because Christ is not theirs, & are they bound to believe he is? Whereas the first act of faith, is not to believe Christ is mine,
If they can believe, let them. 3. Because christ is not theirs, & Are they bound to believe he is? Whereas the First act of faith, is not to believe christ is mine,
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then men were bound to believe a lie.
then men were bound to believe a lie.
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But to receive Christ as a woman her husband, that he may be mine by saith;
But to receive christ as a woman her husband, that he may be mine by Says;
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and so a man may know and say, he is mine. The Gospell doth no where say to any man, Christ is thine;
and so a man may know and say, he is mine. The Gospel does no where say to any man, christ is thine;
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but if thou receive him, he is thine, and consequently the Spirit speaks so also. 4. Because they cannot believe, unlesse they should presume;
but if thou receive him, he is thine, and consequently the Spirit speaks so also. 4. Because they cannot believe, unless they should presume;
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as if the Gospell bound the conscience of none to believe, but them that were able to believe it, and receive Christ in it: yet 'tis otherwise:
as if the Gospel bound the conscience of none to believe, but them that were able to believe it, and receive christ in it: yet it's otherwise:
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for it binds all to receive Christ Jesus;
for it binds all to receive christ jesus;
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to go up and possesse him, to feed, eat 〈 ◊ 〉, and live for ever.
to go up and possess him, to feed, eat 〈 ◊ 〉, and live for ever.
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And I will leave this one 〈 ◊ 〉 argument;
And I will leave this one 〈 ◊ 〉 argument;
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If men are liable to eternall con•••mation at the great and last day, and to bear the 〈 ◊ 〉 wrath of God and Christ also,
If men Are liable to Eternal con•••mation At the great and last day, and to bear the 〈 ◊ 〉 wrath of God and christ also,
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for disobeying the Gospell, for refusing Christ and the offer of his grace therein: Then those mens consciences are bound to obey the Gospell;
for disobeying the Gospel, for refusing christ and the offer of his grace therein: Then those men's Consciences Are bound to obey the Gospel;
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i. e. to believe and receive Christ now in this life. — But all that have the Gospell preached to them, are liable to eternall condemnation, for disobedience to it.i. e. to believe and receive christ now in this life. — But all that have the Gospel preached to them, Are liable to Eternal condemnation, for disobedience to it.
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Iohn 3. 18, 19. Psal. 2. 12. Kisse the Son, lest he be ang•y. John 3. 18, 19. Psalm 2. 12. Kiss the Son, lest he be ang•y.
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So. 2 Thes. 2. 8, 9. He comes to render vengeance on them that obey not the Gospell.
So. 2 Thebes 2. 8, 9. He comes to render vengeance on them that obey not the Gospel.
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Rom. •. 10. The Lord shall judge the secrets of all hearts by my Gospell. That is, where ever the Gospell comes;
Rom. •. 10. The Lord shall judge the secrets of all hearts by my Gospel. That is, where ever the Gospel comes;
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for they that have no law, having no law shall not by judged by it:
for they that have no law, having no law shall not by judged by it:
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But men that have had the Gospell, shall be judged by it, and therefore are bound to obedience thereunto.
But men that have had the Gospel, shall be judged by it, and Therefore Are bound to Obedience thereunto.
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The serious consideration of which one truth, is enough to draw all 〈 … 〉 from the power of unbelief;
The serious consideration of which one truth, is enough to draw all 〈 … 〉 from the power of unbelief;
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especially they that say ▪ I cannot, or ought not believe. For the reason why me• do not come, is,
especially they that say ▪ I cannot, or ought not believe. For the reason why me• do not come, is,
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1. They think the Gospell concerns not them;
1. They think the Gospel concerns not them;
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what doth the Lord say to me, come so vile, and sinfull? yes, that he doth;
what does the Lord say to me, come so vile, and sinful? yes, that he does;
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if there was no such law, there could be no transgression or condemnation. 2. They think they shall presume.
if there was no such law, there could be no Transgression or condemnation. 2. They think they shall presume.
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No, if conscience be bound to it, 'tis no prefumption, to keep a Sabbath aright, or to receive Christ as God offers him: Oh, this quiets conscience.
No, if conscience be bound to it, it's no prefumption, to keep a Sabbath aright, or to receive christ as God offers him: O, this quiets conscience.
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3. The Lord layes his chain on the most tender place of conscience, as it will answer it at the great day, or will have any peace;
3. The Lord lays his chain on the most tender place of conscience, as it will answer it At the great day, or will have any peace;
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take heed you refuse not so great salvation. 4. 'Tis a chain, not of bondage, but of liberty, and mercy, and love:
take heed you refuse not so great salvation. 4. It's a chain, not of bondage, but of liberty, and mercy, and love:
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Come and receive, not a Kingdome; but Christ, Peace, pardon, and grace freely; which may draw the heart, as it will at the great and last day.
Come and receive, not a Kingdom; but christ, Peace, pardon, and grace freely; which may draw the heart, as it will At the great and last day.
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Come ye blessed, take a Kingdome; take a Christ prepared for you from before the foundation of the world.Come you blessed, take a Kingdom; take a christ prepared for you from before the Foundation of the world.
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Oh that this might sound in your eares: This is the first and chiefest; without this, all your obedience is hypocrisie, and abominable;
O that this might found in your ears: This is the First and chiefest; without this, all your Obedience is hypocrisy, and abominable;
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but this will please, and then all poor obedience shall please. Secondly, Love unto the whole will of Christ;
but this will please, and then all poor Obedience shall please. Secondly, Love unto the Whole will of christ;
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especially to that part of it, to love those that be the members of Christ.
especially to that part of it, to love those that be the members of christ.
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Some Christians they believe, and feeling a heart so crosse to Christ, and the will of God;
some Christians they believe, and feeling a heart so cross to christ, and the will of God;
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think they are from under the government of God and Christ, & so from under the grace of Christ, (and the argument is strong,
think they Are from under the government of God and christ, & so from under the grace of christ, (and the argument is strong,
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if true;) but why not under his government? because they find daily a spirit so crosse to the will of Christ;
if true;) but why not under his government? Because they find daily a Spirit so cross to the will of christ;
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and hence under continuall fears of condemnation.
and hence under continual fears of condemnation.
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Oh but consider, hast thou no love to the will of Christ and law of God? (for if any believe, this is found in him) if so, then under Christs Government.
O but Consider, hast thou no love to the will of christ and law of God? (for if any believe, this is found in him) if so, then under Christ Government.
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Rom. 8. 2. The Law of the spirit of life hath made me free. Rom. 8. 2. The Law of the Spirit of life hath made me free.
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What is that Law? See Chap. 7. 23, 24. Spirit of delight in the Law in the inner man, and mourning for contrary captivity.
What is that Law? See Chap. 7. 23, 24. Spirit of delight in the Law in the inner man, and mourning for contrary captivity.
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Know therefore, though you cannot do all; yet love the whole will of God, and mourn where you do not; and then say. Now no condemnation.
Know Therefore, though you cannot do all; yet love the Whole will of God, and mourn where you do not; and then say. Now no condemnation.
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Do not say, 'Tis impossible, Oh, here is mens wo, and tryall of subjection to Christs will!
Do not say, It's impossible, O, Here is men's woe, and trial of subjection to Christ will!
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How do you love it, love his Sabbaths and Ordinances, because of his love to you? How do's this constrain you? In particular;
How do you love it, love his Sabbaths and Ordinances, Because of his love to you? How do's this constrain you? In particular;
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Love the people of God, that is, his speciall commandment, 1 Iohn 3. 23. Iohn 13. 34. But now the want hereof, or the contrary hereto:
Love the people of God, that is, his special Commandment, 1 John 3. 23. John 13. 34. But now the want hereof, or the contrary hereto:
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As when a man shall become, 1. A Distaster. 2. A Contemner.
As when a man shall become, 1. A Disaster. 2. A Contemner.
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3. A Censurer, and whisperer. 4. A Sooffer. 5. If met on a Bridge, an opposer of the Truths or servants of God.
3. A Censurer, and whisperer. 4. A Sooffer. 5. If met on a Bridge, an opposer of the Truths or Servants of God.
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This is that which kindles wrath, and wherein the inward venome of hypocrisie appears. There's many duties neglected, and not that spirit of prayer, and holy conferences amongst Christians;
This is that which kindles wrath, and wherein the inward venom of hypocrisy appears. There's many duties neglected, and not that Spirit of prayer, and holy conferences among Christians;
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yet do you keep love to them; that what you cannot do your selves, yet you love others that can do it,
yet do you keep love to them; that what you cannot do your selves, yet you love Others that can do it,
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and account it your blessednesse to be like them, and daily mourn under your neglects; that in every thing, the Gospel is not adorned by you:
and account it your blessedness to be like them, and daily mourn under your neglects; that in every thing, the Gospel is not adorned by you:
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& on the other side, although you have many duties, Sabbaths, and good acts; yet if not love, all is vile.
& on the other side, although you have many duties, Sabbaths, and good acts; yet if not love, all is vile.
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I fear 'tis not mens joy, sweetnesse, delight to hear the least good word that falls from a good mans lips,
I Fear it's not men's joy, sweetness, delight to hear the least good word that falls from a good men lips,
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but rather the truths and things of God despised; if so, then look for wo.
but rather the truths and things of God despised; if so, then look for woe.
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And for 〈 … 〉 Christ, their lives not desired, their deaths not lamented, but you know how to contend,
And for 〈 … 〉 christ, their lives not desired, their death's not lamented, but you know how to contend,
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and are carelesse though the Gospell and God be slandered; you 〈 ◊ 〉 of the Lords yoke.
and Are careless though the Gospel and God be slandered; you 〈 ◊ 〉 of the lords yoke.
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It was one mans speech, that the great sin of this Countrey will be hatred of the Saints, a scornful contempt of them;
It was one men speech, that the great since of this Country will be hatred of the Saints, a scornful contempt of them;
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It will come by degrees, first distaste, and then censure and contemne.
It will come by Degrees, First distaste, and then censure and contemn.
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O•, but if herein you submit, herein Christ is honoured, and Gospell glorified in love and amiablenesse:
O•, but if herein you submit, herein christ is honoured, and Gospel glorified in love and amiableness:
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Not in a rigorous austerity of spirit, and diabolicall censoriousnesse; but in word and deed, countenance and gesture, comforting and encouraging one another.
Not in a rigorous austerity of Spirit, and diabolical censoriousness; but in word and deed, countenance and gesture, comforting and encouraging one Another.
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When David would know what to do; Truly saith he, my goodnesse extends not to thee;
When David would know what to do; Truly Says he, my Goodness extends not to thee;
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but to the Saints, in whom is all my delight; Oh therefore submit here; this conscience calls for, and Christ must have.but to the Saints, in whom is all my delight; O Therefore submit Here; this conscience calls for, and christ must have.
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To conclude with a word for help here. Means 1. Look to Gods Ordinances, not as they be in themselves;
To conclude with a word for help Here. Means 1. Look to God's Ordinances, not as they be in themselves;
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but as appointed of God, to communicate an almighty power of spirit to them that wait on the Lord in them.
but as appointed of God, to communicate an almighty power of Spirit to them that wait on the Lord in them.
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An almighty power must overcome, and go on Conquering, and to Conquer.
an almighty power must overcome, and go on Conquering, and to Conquer.
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How shall we have this by Gods Ordinances? Some more principall, as Word and Sacraments;
How shall we have this by God's Ordinances? some more principal, as Word and Sacraments;
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some lesse, How shall we partake of this power in them? Look not on them in themselves,
Some less, How shall we partake of this power in them? Look not on them in themselves,
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but as appointed and sanctified, and so as glorious. And there pray and wait, and look for the power;
but as appointed and sanctified, and so as glorious. And there pray and wait, and look for the power;
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nay, believe you shall receive this power.
nay, believe you shall receive this power.
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As the 〈 ◊ 〉 of Iordan to Na•man; How did they cleanse? Whe• 〈 ◊ 〉 lookt upon them without the command and 〈 ◊ 〉, he despised the•,
As the 〈 ◊ 〉 of Iordan to Na•man; How did they cleanse? Whe• 〈 ◊ 〉 looked upon them without the command and 〈 ◊ 〉, he despised the•,
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and so found not the benefit of them, but afterwards hee found the benefit of them,
and so found not the benefit of them, but afterwards he found the benefit of them,
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when he washed seven times in attendance to the appointment of God. Brethren, it is but go and wash here. 1 Cor. 10. 5. Means 2. Know your disobedience, the breadth of it:
when he washed seven times in attendance to the appointment of God. Brothers, it is but go and wash Here. 1 Cor. 10. 5. Means 2. Know your disobedience, the breadth of it:
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Some things Christians see, and pray against them, and then all is well; but see the breadth of evill in your disobedience.
some things Christians see, and pray against them, and then all is well; but see the breadth of evil in your disobedience.
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There is something that doth oppose God in every lawfull thing, in whole or in part, (for flesh is in it) or else you are blinded if you see it not.
There is something that does oppose God in every lawful thing, in Whole or in part, (for Flesh is in it) or Else you Are blinded if you see it not.
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Oh therefore feel the breadth of evill in it; that being sensible of, and humbled under, and striving against your continuall disobedience;
O Therefore feel the breadth of evil in it; that being sensible of, and humbled under, and striving against your continual disobedience;
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every thought may be brought into subjection and obedience to Christ.
every Thought may be brought into subjection and Obedience to christ.
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OF INEFFECTVALL HEARING.
OF INEFFECTVALL HEARING.
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JOHN. 5. 37. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.
JOHN. 5. 37. You have neither herd his voice At any time, nor seen his shape.
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FRom the 31. Vers. to the end of this Chapter, Our Saviour proves that he was the Messiah to come, from four testimonies.
FRom the 31. Vers. to the end of this Chapter, Our Saviour Proves that he was the Messiah to come, from four testimonies.
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1. From the testimony of Iohn; the first, yet the least, yet very strong and full, vers. 32, 33.
1. From the testimony of John; the First, yet the least, yet very strong and full, vers. 32, 33.
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2. From the testimony of his works, greater than that of Iohn, vers. 36. 3. From the testimony of the Father, by his voice from heaven, vers. 37. 4. From the voice of the Scriptures, the highest of all, and surer than a voice from heaven, (2 Pet. 1. 19.) vers. 39, 46.
2. From the testimony of his works, greater than that of John, vers. 36. 3. From the testimony of the Father, by his voice from heaven, vers. 37. 4. From the voice of the Scriptures, the highest of all, and Surer than a voice from heaven, (2 Pet. 1. 19.) vers. 39, 46.
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Now these words are annexed to the third testimony, which I told you is the voyce of God from heaven, set down, Mat. 3. 17. For this Testimony of the Father •s not the inward testimony of the Spirit only;
Now these words Are annexed to the third testimony, which I told you is the voice of God from heaven, Set down, Mathew 3. 17. For this Testimony of the Father •s not the inward testimony of the Spirit only;
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Because Christ speaks of publick, and evident testimonies in this place; no• is it meant of the testimony of the Father in the Scripture;
Because christ speaks of public, and evident testimonies in this place; no• is it meant of the testimony of the Father in the Scripture;
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for that is a distinct testimony: and ••ough the Father doth testifie of Christ in the Scriptures;
for that is a distinct testimony: and ••ough the Father does testify of christ in the Scriptures;
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yet 'tis not as his testimony, no more than the testimony of Iohn, and of his works, whereby the Father did testifie also:
yet it's not as his testimony, no more than the testimony of John, and of his works, whereby the Father did testify also:
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Nor is it probable that our Saviour would at this time, omit that famous testimony of the Father at his Baptism;
Nor is it probable that our Saviour would At this time, omit that famous testimony of the Father At his Baptism;
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which if it be not here, is no where in this Chapter. Beside, how is this testimony the Fathers more than the Spirits;
which if it be not Here, is no where in this Chapter. Beside, how is this testimony the Father's more than the Spirits;
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but then, being called his Son, he did evidently declare himself to be the Father that spake.
but then, being called his Son, he did evidently declare himself to be the Father that spoke.
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Lastly, the Spirits testimony is spoken of, as the testimony of Moses and the Prophets, Vers. 46, 47. For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me,
Lastly, the Spirits testimony is spoken of, as the testimony of Moses and the prophets, Vers. 46, 47. For had you believed Moses, you would have believed me,
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for he w•ote of me, vers. 47. For if ye beleeve not his writings how, shall ye believe my words. for he w•ote of me, vers. 47. For if you believe not his writings how, shall you believe my words.
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Now our Saviour in these words answers an Objection which the Jewes (ever conceited of their own knowledge) might make.
Now our Saviour in these words answers an Objection which the Jews (ever conceited of their own knowledge) might make.
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We know the Father as well as you; and yet we know no such testimony that he gives.
We know the Father as well as you; and yet we know no such testimony that he gives.
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Christ answers, You do not know him; for the certain knowledge of a thing, is either by seeing or hearing;
christ answers, You do not know him; for the certain knowledge of a thing, is either by seeing or hearing;
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now you never saw him nor heard him; you have therefore no acquaintance with him.
now you never saw him nor herd him; you have Therefore no acquaintance with him.
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So that the words contain 1. Christs fearfull accusation of the Jews to be ignorant of God, 2. The aggravation and extent of it, at no time, i. e. not only at Baptism,
So that the words contain 1. Christ fearful accusation of the jews to be ignorant of God, 2. The aggravation and extent of it, At no time, i. e. not only At Baptism,
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but at no other time, in any Ministery, or in any Scripture, &c. Quest. 1. What is it not to see his shape nor hear his voice?
but At no other time, in any Ministry, or in any Scripture, etc. Quest. 1. What is it not to see his shape nor hear his voice?
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Answ. Some think they are metaphorical speeches, to expresse their ignorance of God; Answer some think they Are metaphorical Speeches, to express their ignorance of God;
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Now though this be the scope, and the general truth, yet I conceive, the Lord speaking particularly,
Now though this be the scope, and the general truth, yet I conceive, the Lord speaking particularly,
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and knowing what he spake, intends something particularly:
and knowing what he spoke, intends something particularly:
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and it is a rule, never to flie to metaphors, where there can be a plain sense given.
and it is a Rule, never to fly to metaphors, where there can be a plain sense given.
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There is therefore two degrees of true knowledge of God in this life, or 'tis attained unto by a double means.
There is Therefore two Degrees of true knowledge of God in this life, or it's attained unto by a double means.
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1. By hearing of him, for hence our faith comes by the Word.
1. By hearing of him, for hence our faith comes by the Word.
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2. By hearing thus from him, the mind also comes to have a true Idea of God,
2. By hearing thus from him, the mind also comes to have a true Idea of God,
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as he reveals himself in the Word and Means by the Spirit, Iob 42. 5. I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear,
as he reveals himself in the Word and Means by the Spirit, Job 42. 5. I have herd of thee by the hearing of the ear,
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but now mine eye seeth thee; and this is the shape here spoken of, not bodily and carnall.but now mine eye sees thee; and this is the shape Here spoken of, not bodily and carnal.
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Now Christ doth professe that they did want both.
Now christ does profess that they did want both.
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Carnal and unregenerate hearts, neither hear Gods voyce, nor have a right Idea of God in their minds,
Carnal and unregenerate hearts, neither hear God's voice, nor have a right Idea of God in their minds,
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but become vain in their minds, though they have means of knowing, and their foolish hearts are darkned;
but become vain in their minds, though they have means of knowing, and their foolish hearts Are darkened;
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the wiser they be, the more foolish they grow. 2. At no time, i. e.
the Wiser they be, the more foolish they grow. 2. At no time, i. e.
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neither at baptism, nor else in any mans Ministery, nor in any of the Scriptures which you read, and where the Lord speaks.
neither At Baptism, nor Else in any men Ministry, nor in any of the Scriptures which you read, and where the Lord speaks.
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3. But did they not hear the voice of God at Christs baptism, and at the Mount when Christ preach't,
3. But did they not hear the voice of God At Christ Baptism, and At the Mount when christ preached,
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when the Scriptures were opened every Lords day, and at other times amongst them? Answ. No, they never heard it.
when the Scriptures were opened every lords day, and At other times among them? Answer No, they never herd it.
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It's a strange thing, that such men that read, heard, preach'd, remembred the Scriptures, and could tell you mysteries in titles, never heard the voice of God;
It's a strange thing, that such men that read, herd, preached, remembered the Scriptures, and could tell you Mysteres in titles, never herd the voice of God;
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and yet it is most true.
and yet it is most true.
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Observat. That many men may a long time together know and hear the Word of God written and spoken,
Observation That many men may a long time together know and hear the Word of God written and spoken,
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yet never hear the Lord speaking that Word, no not so much as one word, tittle or syllable;
yet never hear the Lord speaking that Word, no not so much as one word, tittle or syllable;
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no not so much at once, at any time.
no not so much At once, At any time.
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This was the estate of the Jews, and this is the estate of all unregenerate men. This was the estate of the jews, and this is the estate of all unregenerate men.
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Hence Christ, Luke 19. 41. laments and weeps over Ierusalem, saying, Oh that thou hadst known in this thy day, &c. 1. Quest.Hence christ, Lycia 19. 41. laments and weeps over Ierusalem, saying, O that thou Hadst known in this thy day, etc. 1. Quest.
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How did the Iewes hear, and yet not hear God speaking? How did the Iewes hear, and yet not hear God speaking?
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Answ. There is a twofold word, or rather a double declaration of the same word. 1. There is Gods externall or outward word, containing letters and syllables, Answer There is a twofold word, or rather a double declaration of the same word. 1. There is God's external or outward word, containing letters and syllables,
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and this is his externall voice. 2. There is God internal word and voice, which secretly speaks to the heart,
and this is his external voice. 2. There is God internal word and voice, which secretly speaks to the heart,
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even by the externall word, when that only speaks to the ear.
even by the external word, when that only speaks to the ear.
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The first the Jewes did hear, at Christs Baptism, in Christs Ministery, and in reading the Scriptures,
The First the Jews did hear, At Christ Baptism, in Christ Ministry, and in reading the Scriptures,
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and when they did hear it, it was Gods word they heard, full of glory, and so they heard the word spoken, but only man speaking it:
and when they did hear it, it was God's word they herd, full of glory, and so they herd the word spoken, but only man speaking it:
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the other comes to few, who hear not only the word spoken, but God speaking the word, Rom. 10. 18, 19. Israel did hear, but Israel did not know. Christ speaks in parables;
the other comes to few, who hear not only the word spoken, but God speaking the word, Rom. 10. 18, 19. Israel did hear, but Israel did not know. christ speaks in parables;
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Hence in seeing they did not see, Luke 8. 10. And this is one way, how 'tis true that Christ sayes, They never heard his voice.
Hence in seeing they did not see, Lycia 8. 10. And this is one Way, how it's true that christ Says, They never herd his voice.
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As 'tis with a painted Sun on the wall, you see the Sun and Stars,
As it's with a painted Sun on the wall, you see the Sun and Stars,
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but there is a difference between seeing this and the Sun and Starres themselves, wherein is an admirable glory:
but there is a difference between seeing this and the Sun and Stars themselves, wherein is an admirable glory:
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go to a painted Sun, it gives you no heat, nor cherisheth you not; so it is here, &c.
go to a painted Sun, it gives you no heat, nor Cherishes you not; so it is Here, etc.
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2. This inward word is double. 1. Ineffectuall, (though inward.) 2. Effectual. 1. Ineffectuall, is that which hath some inward operation upon the heart,
2. This inward word is double. 1. Ineffectual, (though inward.) 2. Effectual. 1. Ineffectual, is that which hath Some inward operation upon the heart,
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but it attains not Gods end to bring a man into a state of life;
but it attains not God's end to bring a man into a state of life;
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and thus, Heb. 6. 2, 5. Many tasted of the good word of God, yet fell away.
and thus, Hebrew 6. 2, 5. Many tasted of the good word of God, yet fell away.
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And such a heart is compared to a field which a man plowes and sowes,
And such a heart is compared to a field which a man plows and sows,
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and rain falls on it, and yet the end is not attained, it brings forth thistles; and this many Jewes did hear,
and rain falls on it, and yet the end is not attained, it brings forth thistles; and this many Jews did hear,
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and hence had some kind of faith in Christ. 2. Effectual, is that which hath such an inward efficacy upon mens hearts,
and hence had Some kind of faith in christ. 2. Effectual, is that which hath such an inward efficacy upon men's hearts,
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as that God attains his end thereby, Isa. 55. 11. and brings men to a state of life, of which Christ speaks, Iohn 6. 45. and this voice none but the Elect hear;
as that God attains his end thereby, Isaiah 55. 11. and brings men to a state of life, of which christ speaks, John 6. 45. and this voice none but the Elect hear;
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and of this Christ speaks here, as appears, v. 38. Him whom he sent, ye beleeve not.
and of this christ speaks Here, as appears, v. 38. Him whom he sent, you believe not.
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Hence it is you have heard God at no time.
Hence it is you have herd God At no time.
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Hence he speaks of such a hearing & knowing, such a hearing outwardly, as is accompanied with such a hearing inwardly, Ioh. 14. 17. so that many men may hear the word spoken outwardly, but never inwardly:
Hence he speaks of such a hearing & knowing, such a hearing outwardly, as is accompanied with such a hearing inwardly, John 14. 17. so that many men may hear the word spoken outwardly, but never inwardly:
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they may hear it inwardly, but never effectually, translating them from state to state, from death to life, from life to life and glory.
they may hear it inwardly, but never effectually, translating them from state to state, from death to life, from life to life and glory.
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No sense of the Majesty of God speaking, nor effectuall hearing of the word spoken.
No sense of the Majesty of God speaking, nor effectual hearing of the word spoken.
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When the Sun is down the Moon may arise, but yet a man is cold and dark;
When the Sun is down the Moon may arise, but yet a man is cold and dark;
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but when the Sun ariseth, oh it warms, nourisheth and cherisheth, &c. nothing is hid from it;
but when the Sun arises, o it warms, Nourishes and Cherishes, etc. nothing is hid from it;
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so it is here, when the Lord speaks inwardly and effectually to the heart.
so it is Here, when the Lord speaks inwardly and effectually to the heart.
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Reas. 1. From that great distance and infinite separation of mens souls from God, that though God cals, Reas. 1. From that great distance and infinite separation of men's Souls from God, that though God calls,
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yet they can't hear no more than men a 1000 mile off. Eph. 2. 1. men are dead in sin.
yet they can't hear no more than men a 1000 mile off. Ephesians 2. 1. men Are dead in since.
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Now what is spirituall death, but separation of the soul from God, and God from it.
Now what is spiritual death, but separation of the soul from God, and God from it.
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A dead man cannot hear one word at no one time, he was not dead if he could.
A dead man cannot hear one word At no one time, he was not dead if he could.
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Mens minds are far from God, and hearts also, that they are neither stricken with the sight of his glory,
Men's minds Are Far from God, and hearts also, that they Are neither stricken with the sighed of his glory,
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nor sense and savour of his goodnesse, but must be vain, and have worldly hearts in the Church,
nor sense and savour of his Goodness, but must be vain, and have worldly hearts in the Church,
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nay adulterous eyes, or if they listen, God is gone from them, and from his Word also, Hos. 5. 6.
nay adulterous eyes, or if they listen, God is gone from them, and from his Word also, Hos. 5. 6.
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Reas. 2. From the mighty and wonderfull strange power of Satan, which blinds their eyes they cannot see nor hear, 2 Corinthians 4. 4. never such clear light, never such an effectuall Word, Reas. 2. From the mighty and wonderful strange power of Satan, which blinds their eyes they cannot see nor hear, 2 Corinthians 4. 4. never such clear Light, never such an effectual Word,
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as that of the Apostles, yet it was hid; why? The God of this world blinded them, either he will keep such a noise and lumber in their heads, that they cannot hear God speaking for the noise,
as that of the Apostles, yet it was hid; why? The God of this world blinded them, either he will keep such a noise and lumber in their Heads, that they cannot hear God speaking for the noise,
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or else turn himself into an Angel of light, and speak, and by their light will blind them, that the light in them shall be darknesse.
or Else turn himself into an Angel of Light, and speak, and by their Light will blind them, that the Light in them shall be darkness.
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Rom. 1. 22. When men with naturall light began to be most wise, then they became the greatest fools:Rom. 1. 22. When men with natural Light began to be most wise, then they became the greatest Fools:
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so 'tis with other knowledge of Scripture, and things they hear. Happy were it for many a man if he had never heard nor seen;
so it's with other knowledge of Scripture, and things they hear. Happy were it for many a man if he had never herd nor seen;
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for that which he hath heard and seen keeps him from hearing. Tyre and Sidon would hear sooner than Capernaum that heard most.
for that which he hath herd and seen keeps him from hearing. Tyre and Sidon would hear sooner than Capernaum that herd most.
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Reas. 3. From the righteous judgement of God, in leaving men to be blinded and made deaf, from and by the means whereby they should hear and know; Reas. 3. From the righteous judgement of God, in leaving men to be blinded and made deaf, from and by the means whereby they should hear and know;
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that as it is with the Saints, all evill things are for their good, so all good things are for their hurt, Isa. 6: 10. the meriting cause is unbelief and sin,
that as it is with the Saints, all evil things Are for their good, so all good things Are for their hurt, Isaiah 6: 10. the meriting cause is unbelief and since,
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but the deep and hidden rise of all is Gods eternal dereliction of them, God never intended love, speciall love to them;
but the deep and hidden rise of all is God's Eternal dereliction of them, God never intended love, special love to them;
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hence he never speaks one word to them;
hence he never speaks one word to them;
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2 Cor. 4. 3. Iohn 6. 65. Many were offended at his words and forsook him.
2 Cor. 4. 3. John 6. 65. Many were offended At his words and forsook him.
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Now to take off this offence, I said, None can come to me, except it be given him of the Father, what is that? see v. 45. and 37. Vse 1. Hence see the reason, why the Word is so wonderfully ineffectual to the souls of many men, that it never stirs them, that it's a strange thing to them;
Now to take off this offence, I said, None can come to me, except it be given him of the Father, what is that? see v. 45. and 37. Use 1. Hence see the reason, why the Word is so wonderfully ineffectual to the Souls of many men, that it never stirs them, that it's a strange thing to them;
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it's, Heb. 12. 19. like the law, a voice of words, a sound of words,
it's, Hebrew 12. 19. like the law, a voice of words, a found of words,
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so they hear men speak, but understand no more than if they spake in a strange language,
so they hear men speak, but understand no more than if they spoke in a strange language,
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or if they do, it concerns not them;
or if they do, it concerns not them;
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or if it stirs, 'tis but as the blowing of the wind upon a rock, which blusters for a time;
or if it stirs, it's but as the blowing of the wind upon a rock, which blusters for a time;
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but when the wind is down they are still. Truly they hear the word spoken, but they do not hear God speaking.
but when the wind is down they Are still. Truly they hear the word spoken, but they do not hear God speaking.
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They heard Latimer speak, but not God speaking, they hear a sound, which every one sayes,
They herd Latimer speak, but not God speaking, they hear a found, which every one Says,
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and they think is the word• but they hear not God speaking it.
and they think is the word• but they hear not God speaking it.
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One would wonder that those Jews that heard Iohn and his Disciples, Moses and the Prophets,
One would wonder that those jews that herd John and his Disciples, Moses and the prophets,
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nay Gods voice from heaven, saying, This is my Sonne, that they should not hear this,
nay God's voice from heaven, saying, This is my Son, that they should not hear this,
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and receive him with all their hearts, but they did not hear his voice.
and receive him with all their hearts, but they did not hear his voice.
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One would wonder to see, that such things which a gracious heart thinks, this would draw every heart,
One would wonder to see, that such things which a gracious heart thinks, this would draw every heart,
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yet main not stirr'd, things which the devils tremble at, and others which Angels wonder at, yet they hear not.
yet main not stirred, things which the Devils tremble At, and Others which Angels wonder At, yet they hear not.
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Oh they hear not God speak, they are dead in their graves farre from God;
O they hear not God speak, they Are dead in their graves Far from God;
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and there they are kept by the mighty power of Satan, like one in a deep dark cave, kept by fiery dragons under the ground,
and there they Are kept by the mighty power of Satan, like one in a deep dark cave, kept by fiery dragons under the ground,
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and the tombit•ne is laid upon them. If Christ spake he would make the dead to hear, and the blind to see.
and the tombit•ne is laid upon them. If christ spoke he would make the dead to hear, and the blind to see.
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Vse 2. Hence see why the Saints find such changes and alterations in themselves when they come to hear; Use 2. Hence see why the Saints find such changes and alterations in themselves when they come to hear;
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sometimes their hearts are quickned, fed and cherished healed and comforted, relieved and visited; sometime again dead and senselesse, heavy and hardned.
sometime their hearts Are quickened, fed and cherished healed and comforted, relieved and visited; sometime again dead and senseless, heavy and hardened.
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Mark 8. 17, 18, 21. How is it ye do not understand? Nay which is more, that the same truth which they hear at one time, should affect them,Mark 8. 17, 18, 21. How is it you do not understand? Nay which is more, that the same truth which they hear At one time, should affect them,
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and at another time doth not;
and At Another time does not;
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the same thing which they have heard a hundred times, and never stirr'd them, at last should.
the same thing which they have herd a hundred times, and never stirred them, At last should.
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The reason is, they heard the Word of God spoken at one time, but not God speaking;
The reason is, they herd the Word of God spoken At one time, but not God speaking;
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and they heard the Lord speaking that same Word at another time;
and they herd the Lord speaking that same Word At Another time;
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the Lord is in his Word at one time, the Word goes alone at another time;
the Lord is in his Word At one time, the Word Goes alone At Another time;
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as in Eliah, the Lord was not in the whirlwind, but he spake in the still voice and hence there he was to Elijah, Luke 24. 25. with 32. not that you are to lay blame on the Lord;
as in Elijah, the Lord was not in the whirlwind, but he spoke in the still voice and hence there he was to Elijah, Lycia 24. 25. with 32. not that you Are to lay blame on the Lord;
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for he blows where he listeth;
for he blows where he lists;
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but to make us see 'tis not in outward means, nor 'tis not in our own spirits to quicken our selves;
but to make us see it's not in outward means, nor it's not in our own spirits to quicken our selves;
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and to make us ashamed of our own darknesse, that when he speaks, yet we cannot hear, there is so much power of spiritual death and Satan yet within us, only out of his pitty he speaks sometimes;
and to make us ashamed of our own darkness, that when he speaks, yet we cannot hear, there is so much power of spiritual death and Satan yet within us, only out of his pity he speaks sometime;
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not that you should despise the outward word;
not that you should despise the outward word;
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No, no, the Lord is there shining in Perfection of glory, and that which doth thee no good, the Lord makes powerfull to some others.
No, no, the Lord is there shining in Perfection of glory, and that which does thee no good, the Lord makes powerful to Some Others.
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But prize the Spirit of God in that Word, which alone can speak to thee. Vse 3. Of dread and terrour to all unregenerate men.
But prize the Spirit of God in that Word, which alone can speak to thee. Use 3. Of dread and terror to all unregenerate men.
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Hence see the heavy wrath of God against them: they have indeed the Scriptures, and the precious Word of God dispensed to them;
Hence see the heavy wrath of God against them: they have indeed the Scriptures, and the precious Word of God dispensed to them;
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but the Lord never speakes one word unto them.
but the Lord never speaks one word unto them.
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If any one from whom we expect and look for love, passe by us and never speak;
If any one from whom we expect and look for love, pass by us and never speak;
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What not speak a word? and we call to him and he will not speak, we conclude he is angry and displeased with us.
What not speak a word? and we call to him and he will not speak, we conclude he is angry and displeased with us.
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You look for love, do you not? you that hear every Sabbath, and come to Lectures, and you must out;
You look for love, do you not? you that hear every Sabbath, and come to Lectures, and you must out;
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tis well, yes, you will say, His love is better than life, & frowns more bitter than death;
this well, yes, you will say, His love is better than life, & frowns more bitter than death;
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Love? wo to me if the Lord do not love me, better never been born. I hope he loves me.
Love? woe to me if the Lord do not love me, better never been born. I hope he loves me.
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Happy I if the mountains might fall on me, to crush me in pieces if he loves me not, &c. but consider if he loves he will then speak peace unspeakable to thy conscience when humbled, life to thy heart, joy in the Holy Ghost, Isa. 57. 19. Iohn 6. 63. 1 Thes. 1. 6. but look upon thy soul,
Happy I if the Mountains might fallen on me, to crush me in Pieces if he loves me not, etc. but Consider if he loves he will then speak peace unspeakable to thy conscience when humbled, life to thy heart, joy in the Holy Ghost, Isaiah 57. 19. John 6. 63. 1 Thebes 1. 6. but look upon thy soul,
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and see this day in the sight of God, whether ever the Lordspake one word to thee:
and see this day in the sighed of God, whither ever the lordspake one word to thee:
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outwardly indeed he hath, but not inwardly;
outwardly indeed he hath, but not inwardly;
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inwardly also, but not effectually, to turn them from darknesse to light, and the power of Satan to God, &c. The voyce of God is full of Majesty, it shakes the heart;
inwardly also, but not effectually, to turn them from darkness to Light, and the power of Satan to God, etc. The voice of God is full of Majesty, it shakes the heart;
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'tis full of life, it quickens the dead, and light, and peace, and gives wisdom to the simple.
it's full of life, it quickens the dead, and Light, and peace, and gives Wisdom to the simple.
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Ps. 119. Opening of thy word gives light to the eyes. Ps. 119. Opening of thy word gives Light to the eyes.
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How many women, ever learning and never knowing, and many men learning and knowing what is said,
How many women, ever learning and never knowing, and many men learning and knowing what is said,
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but never hear God speak? Then know the wrath of the Lord, see and go home mourning under it.
but never hear God speak? Then know the wrath of the Lord, see and go home mourning under it.
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There is a fourfold wrath in this.
There is a fourfold wrath in this.
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1. 'Tis the Lords sore wrath and displeasure, Zach. 1. 2. with vers. 4. If one should expect love from another to do much for him,
1. It's the lords soar wrath and displeasure, Zach 1. 2. with vers. 4. If one should expect love from Another to do much for him,
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and he did not, it may be he would not take it as a signe of displeasure:
and he did not, it may be he would not take it as a Signen of displeasure:
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but if he will not do a small thing, not speak a word to him, oh this is bitter;
but if he will not do a small thing, not speak a word to him, o this is bitter;
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what will not the Lord speak a word, not one word ▪ especially when thy life lies on it, thy soul lies on it, eternity lies on it, especially the Lord that is so mercifull and and pittifull? this is a sign of sore anger.
what will not the Lord speak a word, not one word ▪ especially when thy life lies on it, thy soul lies on it, eternity lies on it, especially the Lord that is so merciful and and pitiful? this is a Signen of soar anger.
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2. 'Tis a token of Gods old displeasure, eternall displeasure; I know you cannot hear; hence though God speaks, you hear him not:
2. It's a token of God's old displeasure, Eternal displeasure; I know you cannot hear; hence though God speaks, you hear him not:
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but why doth not the Lord remove that deafnesse? you old hearers, that have ears fat with hearing,
but why does not the Lord remove that deafness? you old hearers, that have ears fat with hearing,
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but heavy, he never intended love, else he would speak, there would be some time of love.
but heavy, he never intended love, Else he would speak, there would be Some time of love.
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Rom. 11. 7, 8. The Elect have had it, others are blinded, as 'tis written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, Rom. 11. 7, 8. The Elect have had it, Others Are blinded, as it's written, God hath given them the Spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see,
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and ears that they should not hear to this day. 3. 'Tis the Lords present displeasure.and ears that they should not hear to this day. 3. It's the lords present displeasure.
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When a man looks for love and speech, and he doth not speak at those times he is not wont to speak;
When a man looks for love and speech, and he does not speak At those times he is not wont to speak;
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one may take it as no sign of anger:
one may take it as no Signen of anger:
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but when the Lord shall speak usually, and then he speaks not, this is a sad sign. 1 Sam. 28. 6, 15. He cries out of this, He answors me not by Urim nor dreams, nor thee by the Gospel nor Law,
but when the Lord shall speak usually, and then he speaks not, this is a sad Signen. 1 Sam. 28. 6, 15. He cries out of this, He answors me not by Urim nor dreams, nor thee by the Gospel nor Law,
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neither where he useth to answer. If this anger were to come, it were some comfort:
neither where he uses to answer. If this anger were to come, it were Some Comfort:
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but when 'tis now upon thee, even that very Sermon and Word whereby he speaks to others,
but when it's now upon thee, even that very Sermon and Word whereby he speaks to Others,
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but not a word to thee. 4. 'Tis his insensible anger: for a fat heart, and an heavy ear ever go together;
but not a word to thee. 4. It's his insensible anger: for a fat heart, and an heavy ear ever go together;
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for you will say, I feel no hurt in this, I have heard and been never the better,
for you will say, I feel no hurt in this, I have herd and been never the better,
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but yet that hath made me never the worse. Oh poor creature! 'tis because you feel it not;
but yet that hath made me never the Worse. O poor creature! it's Because you feel it not;
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but when the time of misery shall come, you will say, This is wo and load enough,
but when the time of misery shall come, you will say, This is woe and load enough,
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for the Lord to give no answer. Psal. 71. 9. We see not our Prophets, nor any to tell us how long:
for the Lord to give no answer. Psalm 71. 9. We see not our prophets, nor any to tell us how long:
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so you that despise means you shall then lament and say, none can tell how long.
so you that despise means you shall then lament and say, none can tell how long.
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Oh therefore, lament this thy condition now, that the Lord may hear some of your cries, &c. Vse 4. Hence examine whether ever you heard the Lords voice or no:
O Therefore, lament this thy condition now, that the Lord may hear Some of your cries, etc. Use 4. Hence examine whither ever you herd the lords voice or no:
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not only outwardly (for that you know you have often done) but inwardly; and not only so, for so ye may do, and yet your eares heavy;
not only outwardly (for that you know you have often done) but inwardly; and not only so, for so you may do, and yet your ears heavy;
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but effectually, that if it be not so, you may be humble, and say, Lord how have I spent my time in vain? and if it be so, you may be thankfull,
but effectually, that if it be not so, you may be humble, and say, Lord how have I spent my time in vain? and if it be so, you may be thankful,
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and say, Lord, what am I that the infinite God should speak to me?
and say, Lord, what am I that the infinite God should speak to me?
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There is great need of trial of this, for a man may read, hear and understand externally, what ever another may;
There is great need of trial of this, for a man may read, hear and understand externally, what ever Another may;
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and yet the whole Scripture a sealed Book.
and yet the Whole Scripture a sealed Book.
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There are therefore these three degrees, by which you shall discern the effectuall voice of God, you must take them joyntly.
There Are Therefore these three Degrees, by which you shall discern the effectual voice of God, you must take them jointly.
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1. The voice of God singles a man out, and (though it be generally written or spoken) speaks particularly to the very heart of a man, with a marvellous kind of Majesty and glory of God stamp't upon it; and shining in it.
1. The voice of God singles a man out, and (though it be generally written or spoken) speaks particularly to the very heart of a man, with a marvellous kind of Majesty and glory of God stamped upon it; and shining in it.
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When a man hears things generally delivered, the blessed estate of the Saints, the cursed estate of the wicked, consolations to the one, curses to the other, exhortations to faith and obedience, to both,
When a man hears things generally Delivered, the blessed estate of the Saints, the cursed estate of the wicked, consolations to the one, curses to the other, exhortations to faith and Obedience, to both,
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and a man sits by, and never thinks the Lord is now speaking, and means me.
and a man sits by, and never thinks the Lord is now speaking, and means me.
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Or if it doth so, yet thinks he intends me no more than others, he hears not the Lord speaking;
Or if it does so, yet thinks he intends me no more than Others, he hears not the Lord speaking;
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for when he speaks, he speaks particularly to the very heart of a man:
for when he speaks, he speaks particularly to the very heart of a man:
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he doth so fit the word to him, whether it be the Word of the law to humble him,
he does so fit the word to him, whither it be the Word of the law to humble him,
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or of Gospel to comfort, or of command to guide, as if the Lord meant none but them.
or of Gospel to Comfort, or of command to guide, as if the Lord meant none but them.
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The word is like an exact picture, it looks every man in the face that looks on it,
The word is like an exact picture, it looks every man in the face that looks on it,
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if God speaks in it, Heb. 4. 12, 13. It searcheth the heart, vers.
if God speaks in it, Hebrew 4. 12, 13. It Searches the heart, vers.
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12. but vers. 13. he speaks of God, how comes that in? because God, the Majesty of God comes with it when God speaks it;
12. but vers. 13. he speaks of God, how comes that in? Because God, the Majesty of God comes with it when God speaks it;
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With whom we have to do, why is that put in? because when the Lord speaks, a man thinks now I have to do with God,With whom we have to do, why is that put in? Because when the Lord speaks, a man thinks now I have to do with God,
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if I resist I oppose a God.
if I resist I oppose a God.
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Before this a ma• thinks he hath nothing to do with God, they are such strangers.
Before this a ma• thinks he hath nothing to do with God, they Are such Strangers.
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Hence it is one man is wrought on in a Sermon, another not. GOd hath singled out one, not the other that day.
Hence it is one man is wrought on in a Sermon, Another not. GOd hath singled out one, not the other that day.
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Hence take a man unhumbled, he hears many things, and it may be understands not; if so, yet they concern not him;
Hence take a man unhumbled, he hears many things, and it may be understands not; if so, yet they concern not him;
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if they do, and conscience is stirr'd, yet they think man means them, and speaks by hap,
if they do, and conscience is stirred, yet they think man means them, and speaks by hap,
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and others 〈 … 〉 bad as they, and his troubie is not much.
and Others 〈 … 〉 bad as they, and his troubie is not much.
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At last he hears his secret thoughts and sins discovered, all his life is made known,
At last he hears his secret thoughts and Sins discovered, all his life is made known,
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and thinks 'tis the Lord verily that hath done this; now God speaks, 1 Cor. 14. 2•. those things he did neither believe nor imagine;
and thinks it's the Lord verily that hath done this; now God speaks, 1 Cor. 14. 2•. those things he did neither believe nor imagine;
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&c. Iohn 4. 29. See the man that hath told me all that ever I did.
etc. John 4. 29. See the man that hath told me all that ever I did.
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Hence take a soul that is humbled, he heares of the free offer of grace, he refuseth it;
Hence take a soul that is humbled, he hears of the free offer of grace, he Refuseth it;
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why, this is to all, and to hypocrit•s as well as to me.
why, this is to all, and to hypocrit•s as well as to me.
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Apply any promise to it, it casts by all, it looks upon them as things generally spoken,
Apply any promise to it, it Cast by all, it looks upon them as things generally spoken,
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and •polyed by man, but they hear not God speaking;
and •polyed by man, but they hear not God speaking;
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but when the Lord comes, he doth so meet with their objections, and speaks what they have been thinking may be true, that they think this is the Lord, this is to me.
but when the Lord comes, he does so meet with their objections, and speaks what they have been thinking may be true, that they think this is the Lord, this is to me.
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Hosea 2. 14. I'le speak to her heart: Hosea 2. 14. I'll speak to her heart:
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and hence 'tis called the ingraffed word, James 1: 21. like one branch of many, applied to the stock. Iob 33. 14, 16. 2. The voice of the Lord doth not only speak particularly, but it goes further;
and hence it's called the Ingrafted word, James 1: 21. like one branch of many, applied to the stock. Job 33. 14, 16. 2. The voice of the Lord does not only speak particularly, but it Goes further;
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it comes not only with an Almighty power, but with a certain everlasting efficacy and power on the soul.
it comes not only with an Almighty power, but with a certain everlasting efficacy and power on the soul.
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Thus 'tis here, vers. 38. Ye have not his word in you, they had it out of them;
Thus it's Here, vers. 38. You have not his word in you, they had it out of them;
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and not only in you, but abiding in you, 1 Pet. 1. 23. born of incorruptible seed, the Apostle seems to speak of a kind of birth by corruptible seed,
and not only in you, but abiding in you, 1 Pet. 1. 23. born of incorruptible seed, the Apostle seems to speak of a kind of birth by corruptible seed,
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and such are like goodly flowers which soon wither, but you are born of incorruptible seed, which hath an eternall savour, sweetnesse and power.
and such Are like goodly flowers which soon wither, but you Are born of incorruptible seed, which hath an Eternal savour, sweetness and power.
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Mat. 13. of the four grounds three of them fall away. Iohn 15. 16. Their fruit does not remain:Mathew 13. of the four grounds three of them fallen away. John 15. 16. Their fruit does not remain:
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they have some living affection at the present, but they go away and it dies.
they have Some living affection At the present, but they go away and it die.
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Look but upon particulars, doth the Lord once speak by the Word, and humble the heart? it never lists up its head more;
Look but upon particulars, does the Lord once speak by the Word, and humble the heart? it never lists up its head more;
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doth he reveal the glory of Christ? that light never goes out more.
does he reveal the glory of christ? that Light never Goes out more.
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Isa. 60. 19. 2 Cor. 4. 4, 5. As at the first Creation, there was light,Isaiah 60. 19. 2 Cor. 4. 4, 5. As At the First Creation, there was Light,
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and so continues to this day; so doth he give life, Iohn 11. 26. You shall never die more;
and so continues to this day; so does he give life, John 11. 26. You shall never die more;
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doth he give peace and joy? no man shall take their joy from them. Isa. 32. 17. Fruit of Righteousnesse and Peace, and assurance for ever.
does he give peace and joy? no man shall take their joy from them. Isaiah 32. 17. Fruit of Righteousness and Peace, and assurance for ever.
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Doth he give the Spirit of all these, which Gal. 3. comes by hearing of faith? it shall abide for ever, Iohn 14. 17.
Does he give the Spirit of all these, which Gal. 3. comes by hearing of faith? it shall abide for ever, John 14. 17.
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That look as Gods love is everlasting, so his words have an everlasting excellency and efficacy in them,
That look as God's love is everlasting, so his words have an everlasting excellency and efficacy in them,
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and goodness in them, the sweetest token of his love: and as Christs purchase is only of eternall good things;
and Goodness in them, the Sweetest token of his love: and as Christ purchase is only of Eternal good things;
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so the application of this purchase by the Word, 'tis of eternall worth: peace, but peace eternal;
so the application of this purchase by the Word, it's of Eternal worth: peace, but peace Eternal;
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life, light, favour, joy, but joy eternal; like Mustard seed, though very little, yet mighty in increase, and never subdued again;
life, Light, favour, joy, but joy Eternal; like Mustard seed, though very little, yet mighty in increase, and never subdued again;
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so that though it be but little, yet 'tis eternal;
so that though it be but little, yet it's Eternal;
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and hence observe where God hath spoken effectually, the longer the man lives, the more he grows in the vertue and power of the word;
and hence observe where God hath spoken effectually, the longer the man lives, the more he grows in the virtue and power of the word;
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another though wonderfully ravished for a time, yet dies, most commonly outwardly in externall Profession, but ever in inward savour;
Another though wonderfully ravished for a time, yet die, most commonly outwardly in external Profession, but ever in inward savour;
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so that when you hear the word, and it moves you, affects you, and Iohn is a burning light,
so that when you hear the word, and it moves you, affects you, and John is a burning Light,
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and you rejoyce therein, but 'tis but for a season. and you rejoice therein, but it's but for a season.
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The •vill Spirit comes on you, and David playes upon his Harp, and Ministers preach sweet things,
The •vill Spirit comes on you, and David plays upon his Harp, and Ministers preach sweet things,
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but as soon as the Musick is done, the evill Spirit returns, I say you never heard the Lords voyce.
but as soon as the Music is done, the evil Spirit returns, I say you never herd the lords voice.
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The peace and joy of the Lord enters into Eternity, and the Apostle expresly cals him an un•ruitfull hearer, Iames 1. 21 that sees his face and forgets himself.
The peace and joy of the Lord enters into Eternity, and the Apostle expressly calls him an un•ruitfull hearer, James 1. 21 that sees his face and forgets himself.
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A gracious heart can say, This peace shall go to heaven; and joy, and love, and fear, it's part of eternall glory.
A gracious heart can say, This peace shall go to heaven; and joy, and love, and Fear, it's part of Eternal glory.
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3. The voyce of the Lord comes not only thus particularly, and with eternal efficacy, but with such efficacy as carries unto, and centers in Christ; so 'tis here:
3. The voice of the Lord comes not only thus particularly, and with Eternal efficacy, but with such efficacy as carries unto, and centers in christ; so it's Here:
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For him whom God hath sent, you believe not. Iohn 6. 41. They shall be taught of God: For him whom God hath sent, you believe not. John 6. 41. They shall be taught of God:
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wherein doth that appear? they shall hear, and learn so as to come to me;
wherein does that appear? they shall hear, and Learn so as to come to me;
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if the law humbles them, it's such a humbling as drives them unto Christ, poor and undon, Rom 10. 4. if the word gives peace to them, 'tis such a peace, which at the last they find in Christ, Eph. 2. 17, 18. with 14. i it live holily, it lives unto Christ, not meerly as to God,
if the law humbles them, it's such a humbling as drives them unto christ, poor and undone, Rom 10. 4. if the word gives peace to them, it's such a peace, which At the last they find in christ, Ephesians 2. 17, 18. with 14. i it live holily, it lives unto christ, not merely as to God,
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and to quiet conscience, unto a Creator, as Adam, but for Christs sake. 2 Cor. 5. 14. 15. We judge that if we were dead,
and to quiet conscience, unto a Creator, as Adam, but for Christ sake. 2 Cor. 5. 14. 15. We judge that if we were dead,
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and Christ dyed for us, we should then live unto him; and christ died for us, we should then live unto him;
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if they grow up by the word, 'tis in Christ, Eph. 4. 14. though Christ be not mentioned,
if they grow up by the word, it's in christ, Ephesians 4. 14. though christ be not mentioned,
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yet it is strange to see, let the word speak what it will, whether terrour, Oh my need of Christ! mercy and grace; Oh the love of Christ! oh the blood of Christ! command;
yet it is strange to see, let the word speak what it will, whither terror, O my need of christ! mercy and grace; O the love of christ! o the blood of christ! command;
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oh that I may live to honour Christ, and wrong him no more! Duties; Oh the easie yoke of Christ!
o that I may live to honour christ, and wrong him no more! Duties; O the easy yoke of christ!
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They look upon the whole word rightly dispensed as the bridegrooms voice, and truly his words are sweet.
They look upon the Whole word rightly dispensed as the bridegrooms voice, and truly his words Are sweet.
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For a man may have some such fear, reformation, affection, as may continue, but never carry him out of himself unto Christ.
For a man may have Some such Fear, Reformation, affection, as may continue, but never carry him out of himself unto christ.
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The Pharisees knew the law, were very exact even till their death, profited as Paul said he did;
The Pharisees knew the law, were very exact even till their death, profited as Paul said he did;
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yet they had not the word abiding in them; because not driven out of themselves to Christ, to rest there.
yet they had not the word abiding in them; Because not driven out of themselves to christ, to rest there.
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Hence when men shall hear many things, but to what end do you hear, or what vertue have the things you hear? Do they only please fancy for a time? or do you hear to increase your knowledge & parts;
Hence when men shall hear many things, but to what end do you hear, or what virtue have the things you hear? Do they only please fancy for a time? or do you hear to increase your knowledge & parts;
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or do you hear for custome and company, and to quiet conscience? or are you affected and sunk,
or do you hear for custom and company, and to quiet conscience? or Are you affected and sunk,
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but not driven by all to lay thy head on Christ? the Lord never spake yet to thee;
but not driven by all to lay thy head on christ? the Lord never spoke yet to thee;
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when the word hath laid you on this foundation, truly it's office is done and ended, Gods end is now attained, &c.
when the word hath laid you on this Foundation, truly it's office is done and ended, God's end is now attained, etc.
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Oh try your selves here, have you heard, but never heard the voyce of the Lord, rushing upon thee with Majesty, speaking to thy heart,
O try your selves Here, have you herd, but never herd the voice of the Lord, rushing upon thee with Majesty, speaking to thy heart,
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and the very secrets of it, but have said, This is for oth•rs, and when you have thought the man hath spoken to you, your hearts have then swollen against him? or have you thus heard,
and the very secrets of it, but have said, This is for oth•rs, and when you have Thought the man hath spoken to you, your hearts have then swollen against him? or have you thus herd,
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but all dies and withers like flowers? the same heart still, or have you had some powerfull stroke which remains,
but all die and withers like flowers? the same heart still, or have you had Some powerful stroke which remains,
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but it forceth you not out of your selves to Christ, there to rest, there to joy, there to live, there to die? truly your time hath been spent in vain, you never yet heard the Lord speak.
but it forceth you not out of your selves to christ, there to rest, there to joy, there to live, there to die? truly your time hath been spent in vain, you never yet herd the Lord speak.
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Oh mourn for it, thou art still in thy blood, if he never said Live; in thy bondage, if the Lord never said, Come forth.
O mourn for it, thou art still in thy blood, if he never said Live; in thy bondage, if the Lord never said, Come forth.
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This is the condition of many to be lamented with tears. But if thou hast thus heard particularly, and though but little light, life and peace,
This is the condition of many to be lamented with tears. But if thou hast thus herd particularly, and though but little Light, life and peace,
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yet it is of eternal efficacy, and all to draw thee to Christ; then blesse the Lord;
yet it is of Eternal efficacy, and all to draw thee to christ; then bless the Lord;
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For blessed are your ears that hear, and I say as Moses said, Deut. 4. 32. Ask, if ever People heard God speaking and live. For blessed Are your ears that hear, and I say as Moses said, Deuteronomy 4. 32. Ask, if ever People herd God speaking and live.
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The Apostle, Heb. 〈 … 〉 makes it a greater matter to come to hear God on Mount Sion, and yet live; Blessed be God I live.
The Apostle, Hebrew 〈 … 〉 makes it a greater matter to come to hear God on Mount Sion, and yet live; Blessed be God I live.
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Obj. But may not many of the Saints hear, & hear the Lord speak; but not feel this everlasting power and efficacy? Object But may not many of the Saints hear, & hear the Lord speak; but not feel this everlasting power and efficacy?
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Answ. I would not lay a foundation of unthankfulnesse, nor discourage any; and therefore, note for answer these particulars. Answer I would not lay a Foundation of unthankfulness, nor discourage any; and Therefore, note for answer these particulars.
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1. There may be an eternal efficacy of the Word, and yet lye hid, and not felt for a time.
1. There may be an Eternal efficacy of the Word, and yet lie hid, and not felt for a time.
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The Word is compared, you know, to seed, and that in this respect;
The Word is compared, you know, to seed, and that in this respect;
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the seed it is cast under the clod in the winter-time, and •t hath a vertue in it to grow;
the seed it is cast under the clod in the wintertime, and •t hath a virtue in it to grow;
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but it is hid, and comes not to blade, of a good while, and when it doth blade,
but it is hid, and comes not to blade, of a good while, and when it does blade,
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yet it bears not fruit of a long time: So here, the Lord may cast the seed of his Word into the heart;
yet it bears not fruit of a long time: So Here, the Lord may cast the seed of his Word into the heart;
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but it is hidden for a time, it is not felt as yet, but there it is;
but it is hidden for a time, it is not felt as yet, but there it is;
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a word of threatning, a word of promise, a word of Command; a man may cast it by, and say, It belongs not to me;
a word of threatening, a word of promise, a word of Command; a man may cast it by, and say, It belongs not to me;
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a man may slight the command for a time: Yet notwithstanding, the Lord having cast his seed into the heart; it shall spring up.
a man may slight the command for a time: Yet notwithstanding, the Lord having cast his seed into the heart; it shall spring up.
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As many a child, the father speaks to it, and applies the word home to it,
As many a child, the father speaks to it, and Applies the word home to it,
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when it is of some years, the child regards it not: But now stay some time, till the Lord do bring it into some sad affliction;
when it is of Some Years, the child regards it not: But now stay Some time, till the Lord do bring it into Some sad affliction;
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now a man begins to think, I remember what my Father spake to me once, and I regarded it not then:
now a man begins to think, I Remember what my Father spoke to me once, and I regarded it not then:
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Now this seed which was cast when the child was young, it shall spring up twenty years after.
Now this seed which was cast when the child was young, it shall spring up twenty Years After.
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Iohn 2. 22. Christ had said, He would destroy the Temple, and raise it again in three dayes: John 2. 22. christ had said, He would destroy the Temple, and raise it again in three days:
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Now when he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembred that which he had spoken to them, but they regarded it not before;
Now when he was risen from the dead, his Disciples remembered that which he had spoken to them, but they regarded it not before;
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These things, saith Christ, have I spoken to you whiles I was with you; These things, Says christ, have I spoken to you while I was with you;
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but when the comforter is come, he shall bring all these words to your remembrance that I have said unto you. but when the comforter is come, he shall bring all these words to your remembrance that I have said unto you.
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One sentence it may be that hath discovered a mans sin, it lies hid;
One sentence it may be that hath discovered a men since, it lies hid;
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but when the time of ripening draws near, you shall see the word will have marvelous increase;
but when the time of ripening draws near, you shall see the word will have marvelous increase;
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and that sin it may be will bring to mind twenty sins;
and that since it may be will bring to mind twenty Sins;
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and that promise of God which gives but a little consolation, consider'd in it self, it shall give marvelous consolation.
and that promise of God which gives but a little consolation, considered in it self, it shall give marvelous consolation.
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One would wonder to see what one word will do, when the Lords time of blessing it is come.
One would wonder to see what one word will do, when the lords time of blessing it is come.
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2. After that a Christian hath had the feeling of the efficacy of the word, he may lose the feeling of it again,
2. After that a Christian hath had the feeling of the efficacy of the word, he may loose the feeling of it again,
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and yet the being of it may remain;
and yet the being of it may remain;
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and the reason is this, partly because there is not alwayes need of feeling the like efficacy in the word.
and the reason is this, partly Because there is not always need of feeling the like efficacy in the word.
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A man may have by the word a marvelous deal of assurance of Gods love,
A man may have by the word a marvelous deal of assurance of God's love,
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and sense of mercy and joy in the holy Ghost, he may have this in the feeling of it:
and sense of mercy and joy in the holy Ghost, he may have this in the feeling of it:
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This word, it did lye hid for a time; afterward it springs up and gives him peace.
This word, it did lie hid for a time; afterwards it springs up and gives him peace.
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But he loses his peace again, his Sun do's set, and it is midnight with with him within twenty four hours,
But he loses his peace again, his Sun do's Set, and it is midnight with with him within twenty four hours,
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and he is as much in the dark as before;
and he is as much in the dark as before;
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Now the being of this peace is there, but he hath no need of the feeling of it at all times;
Now the being of this peace is there, but he hath no need of the feeling of it At all times;
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the Lord he will reserve that till some time of tentation, that he shall meet withall.
the Lord he will reserve that till Some time of tentation, that he shall meet withal.
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As Paul, he had marvellous Revelations; but Paul had more need of humiliation, than exaltation; and there was not that use of Pauls having those glorious manifestations to him;
As Paul, he had marvellous Revelations; but Paul had more need of humiliation, than exaltation; and there was not that use of Paul's having those glorious manifestations to him;
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I will glory in my infirmities:
I will glory in my infirmities:
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There was need for Paul to know the evils of his heart, that he might walk humbly;
There was need for Paul to know the evils of his heart, that he might walk humbly;
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and it did not make so much for the glory of the Lord, as this, that Paul should say, I have this misery and darkness,
and it did not make so much for the glory of the Lord, as this, that Paul should say, I have this misery and darkness,
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and sins, and yet Jesus Christ he will take away all:
and Sins, and yet jesus christ he will take away all:
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There was not need for Paul to have those joyes at all times, that he had at one time.
There was not need for Paul to have those Joys At all times, that he had At one time.
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So the Lord he gives a Christian joy and peace, now there is no need for a Christian to have it alwayes.
So the Lord he gives a Christian joy and peace, now there is no need for a Christian to have it always.
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I will pour floods of water on dry ground. I will pour floods of water on dry ground.
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Beloved, if there should be nothing but rain, rain every day and night, the ground would be glutted with rain,
beloved, if there should be nothing but rain, rain every day and night, the ground would be glutted with rain,
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and so turned into a puddle, but when the land is dry and thirsty, now the ground hath need of rain:
and so turned into a puddle, but when the land is dry and thirsty, now the ground hath need of rain:
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Let the Earth make use of that rain it hath: and when it is dry and thirsty, I will give more, saith the Lord.
Let the Earth make use of that rain it hath: and when it is dry and thirsty, I will give more, Says the Lord.
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So the Lord he gives the soul joy and peace;
So the Lord he gives the soul joy and peace;
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Now, if it should continue, the very peace and joy of God, would not be pleasant to the soul;
Now, if it should continue, the very peace and joy of God, would not be pleasant to the soul;
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or at least, not so pleasant as it will be, when the Lord takes it away,
or At least, not so pleasant as it will be, when the Lord Takes it away,
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and gives it the soul again.
and gives it the soul again.
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A Christians comes to the meeting-house, and the Lord fills the sailes of a poor soul, that he wonders the Lord should meet him,
A Christians comes to the meetinghouse, and the Lord fills the sails of a poor soul, that he wonders the Lord should meet him,
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and speak so suitably to him:
and speak so suitably to him:
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But as soon as he is gone out again, this is the complaint of the soul, all is lost again;
But as soon as he is gone out again, this is the complaint of the soul, all is lost again;
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now the soul it sals a mourning again.
now the soul it sals a mourning again.
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It is not for the glory of God to give the soul such peace out of his Ordinances, as he doth in them;
It is not for the glory of God to give the soul such peace out of his Ordinances, as he does in them;
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the soul it would not prize the Ordinances of the Lord so much; yet there it is;
the soul it would not prize the Ordinances of the Lord so much; yet there it is;
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and when they come again, the Lord, he either gives them the same refreshings again, or else there is a new spring.
and when they come again, the Lord, he either gives them the same refreshings again, or Else there is a new spring.
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3. The eternall efficacy of the word and voyce of God;
3. The Eternal efficacy of the word and voice of God;
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it may be preserved in an internall spirit of prayer, for the continuance of it while he hath it,
it may be preserved in an internal Spirit of prayer, for the Continuance of it while he hath it,
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and for the return of it when it is lost. Psalm. 119. 4, 5. Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.
and for the return of it when it is lost. Psalm. 119. 4, 5. Thou hast commanded us to keep thy Precepts diligently.
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David he knew his own weakness; yet he intimates with what power it came on his heart:David he knew his own weakness; yet he intimates with what power it Come on his heart:
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Oh that my soul were directed to keep thy statutes; When the soul sees the bea•ty of a command, and the good will of God,O that my soul were directed to keep thy statutes; When the soul sees the bea•ty of a command, and the good will of God,
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how sweet it is, and how amiable the way and work of God is: Oh that my heart were directed to keep thy statutes.
how sweet it is, and how amiable the Way and work of God is: O that my heart were directed to keep thy statutes.
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And so when it is gone, Psal. 63. 3. My soul thirsteth after thee, Lord, saith David, that I may see thy glory and power,
And so when it is gone, Psalm 63. 3. My soul Thirsteth After thee, Lord, Says David, that I may see thy glory and power,
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as I have seen thee in thy sanctuary. He doth not say, that I may see thy glory and power in thy sanctuary, though that might be too;as I have seen thee in thy sanctuary. He does not say, that I may see thy glory and power in thy sanctuary, though that might be too;
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no, but that I may see thy glory and power, as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.
no, but that I may see thy glory and power, as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.
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David he did find a want of seeing him as he had done; yet the vertue of it did remain in a spirit of thirsting, and desire:David he did find a want of seeing him as he had done; yet the virtue of it did remain in a Spirit of thirsting, and desire:
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My soul thirrsteth for thee, as in a dry land where no water is, that I may see thee. My soul thirrsteth for thee, as in a dry land where no water is, that I may see thee.
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A Christian may have at some time such a glimpse (in hearing the word) of Gods grace, of the exceeding riches of Gods grace,
A Christian may have At Some time such a glimpse (in hearing the word) of God's grace, of the exceeding riches of God's grace,
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and the love of God to him, that he may be in a little heaven at that time;
and the love of God to him, that he may be in a little heaven At that time;
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ravished in the admiration of that mercy, that ever God should look to him.
ravished in the admiration of that mercy, that ever God should look to him.
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It is so, and the word sayes so, and the soul is ravished with wonderment at it;
It is so, and the word Says so, and the soul is ravished with wonderment At it;
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yet God is gone again, and the soul loses it.
yet God is gone again, and the soul loses it.
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Now the soul thinks, I have lost the efficacy of Gods word, but it is not so;
Now the soul thinks, I have lost the efficacy of God's word, but it is not so;
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for thus it may be preserved. Oh that I may see this God as I have done:
for thus it may be preserved. O that I may see this God as I have done:
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And all his life-time the soul may find the want of this, & yet it may be preserved in a spirit of prayer.
And all his lifetime the soul may find the want of this, & yet it may be preserved in a Spirit of prayer.
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For whem the Lord hath given once a glimpse of his glory;
For whem the Lord hath given once a glimpse of his glory;
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the soul it cannot be at rest, but it breatheth for more of that mercy and presence;
the soul it cannot be At rest, but it breathes for more of that mercy and presence;
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a Christian may find his spirit marvellously refreshed at the word, he may taste how good the Lord is,
a Christian may find his Spirit marvellously refreshed At the word, he may taste how good the Lord is,
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and he may lose it again:
and he may loose it again:
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but this may be preserved in a spirit of longing after this God, and presence again.
but this may be preserved in a Spirit of longing After this God, and presence again.
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And I will say this, Brethren, A Christian may find no good by the word to his apprehension;
And I will say this, Brothers, A Christian may find no good by the word to his apprehension;
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he sees the admirable blessed estate of the Saints, and exceeding riches of God in Christ, sees the sweetness of the waies of God ▪ goes home & thinks within himself, Happy they that are in this condition:
he sees the admirable blessed estate of the Saints, and exceeding riches of God in christ, sees the sweetness of the ways of God ▪ Goes home & thinks within himself, Happy they that Are in this condition:
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Blessed are they that can walk thus with God; But I cannot, saith the soul.
Blessed Are they that can walk thus with God; But I cannot, Says the soul.
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I say it may find it thus, when he cannot find the reall efficacy of the word as he would do;
I say it may find it thus, when he cannot find the real efficacy of the word as he would do;
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he may receive the benefit of that word, if the Lord do but only give him a heart to desire it.
he may receive the benefit of that word, if the Lord do but only give him a heart to desire it.
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Oh that the Lord would but thus manifest himself to me;
O that the Lord would but thus manifest himself to me;
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the soul may go away poor and hungry from the word, and the Lord may yet reserve a spirit of thirsting after that good which a man desires to find;
the soul may go away poor and hungry from the word, and the Lord may yet reserve a Spirit of thirsting After that good which a man Desires to find;
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and there is the efficacy of the word there. As now there are two golden vessels;
and there is the efficacy of the word there. As now there Are two golden vessels;
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one a man fills, and it is every day dropping, and he preserves it;
one a man fills, and it is every day dropping, and he preserves it;
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another vessel he do's not fill, but with something that he hath, He is every day widening of it.
Another vessel he do's not fill, but with something that he hath, He is every day widening of it.
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So some Christians, the Lord he's a filling of them; others, the Lord he do's not fill them with such peace and joy;
So Some Christians, the Lord he's a filling of them; Others, the Lord he do's not fill them with such peace and joy;
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ay, but though the Lord is not filling of them, he is a widening of them:
ay, but though the Lord is not filling of them, he is a widening of them:
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there is such a vertue that the Lord do's enlarge the heart with secret desires and longings after more of Gods grace, and Christs:
there is such a virtue that the Lord do's enlarge the heart with secret Desires and longings After more of God's grace, and Christ:
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The Lord he saith, I intend to make this man a vessell of glory;
The Lord he Says, I intend to make this man a vessel of glory;
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and I intend he shall have a great deal of glory and peace at the last.
and I intend he shall have a great deal of glory and peace At the last.
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The Lord he leaves such an impression of the word upon him, as that thereby he enlargeth the heart ▪ Open thy mouth wide, & I will fill it.
The Lord he leaves such an impression of the word upon him, as that thereby he enlarges the heart ▪ Open thy Mouth wide, & I will fill it.
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4. A Christian may have the everlasting efficacy of the word and voice of God preserved in a spirit of thankfulnesse and love to the Lord,
4. A Christian may have the everlasting efficacy of the word and voice of God preserved in a Spirit of thankfulness and love to the Lord,
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for those joys, and good that it finds by the word sometimes.
for those Joys, and good that it finds by the word sometime.
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When it feels that the sweet and savour of the word is gone, a spirit of thankfulnesse and love to the word that doth remain;
When it feels that the sweet and savour of the word is gone, a Spirit of thankfulness and love to the word that does remain;
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The Lord he preserves the efficacy of the word in this way.
The Lord he preserves the efficacy of the word in this Way.
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Psal. 119. 7. I shall, saith David, then praise thee with uprightnesse of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgements. Psalm 119. 7. I shall, Says David, then praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous Judgments.
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The Lord he may teach his people his righteous judgements; and the savour and feeling, and strength of them to their feeling may be gone,
The Lord he may teach his people his righteous Judgments; and the savour and feeling, and strength of them to their feeling may be gone,
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and yet it is preserved in a spirit of thankfulnesse and praise, that ever the Lord should shew it such mercy.
and yet it is preserved in a Spirit of thankfulness and praise, that ever the Lord should show it such mercy.
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When the Spirit is gone, the spirit of love and thankfulnesse remains.
When the Spirit is gone, the Spirit of love and thankfulness remains.
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As now a man hath heard the word, the Lord he hath effectually wrought on him,
As now a man hath herd the word, the Lord he hath effectually wrought on him,
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and changed his heart, and drawn him to himself;
and changed his heart, and drawn him to himself;
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a Christian it may be he may lose those sorrows and humiliations, and the remembrance of those things;
a Christian it may be he may loose those sorrows and humiliations, and the remembrance of those things;
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yet there remaineth to his dying day this Spirit, he blesseth God, and wondereth at God, that ever he should make the word effectuall;
yet there remains to his dying day this Spirit, he Blesses God, and wondereth At God, that ever he should make the word effectual;
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that he should leave so many thousands in the world, and cast his skirt over him, and say to him, Live; this do's remain still.
that he should leave so many thousands in the world, and cast his skirt over him, and say to him, Live; this do's remain still.
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Brethren, the Lord do's sometimes let light into a mans mind to discover his sin: now this light it do's not sensibly overcome the power of sin:
Brothers, the Lord do's sometime let Light into a men mind to discover his since: now this Light it do's not sensibly overcome the power of since:
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But now the s•ul blesseth God for that word which hath convinced it;
But now the s•ul Blesses God for that word which hath convinced it;
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had I never seen my sin, saith the soul, I should never a sought for power against it, and pardon of it;
had I never seen my since, Says the soul, I should never a sought for power against it, and pardon of it;
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and this continues now, and cannot but continue; here is the efficacy of the word, the word of Gods grace;
and this continues now, and cannot but continue; Here is the efficacy of the word, the word of God's grace;
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though the flower of it be gone, yet there is an eternal power of the word;
though the flower of it be gone, yet there is an Eternal power of the word;
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that the soul can say, It hath come to me, and helped me against these sins;
that the soul can say, It hath come to me, and helped me against these Sins;
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and the soul wonders at the Lord, it should be so much as it is. So again, a Christian he finds marvellous refreshings and affection whiles he is a hearing;
and the soul wonders At the Lord, it should be so much as it is. So again, a Christian he finds marvellous refreshings and affection while he is a hearing;
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when he is gone away, he finds not the same, but he blesseth God for those affections he finds,
when he is gone away, he finds not the same, but he Blesses God for those affections he finds,
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and there remains an eternall efficacy of the word.
and there remains an Eternal efficacy of the word.
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5. The eternall efficacy of the word, it may be and is preserved, by nourishing, increasing and restoring the new man that is eternall.
5. The Eternal efficacy of the word, it may be and is preserved, by nourishing, increasing and restoring the new man that is Eternal.
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There is a double efficacy that the word hath; the first is to beget a Christian to life, and this new man is eternall.
There is a double efficacy that the word hath; the First is to beget a Christian to life, and this new man is Eternal.
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I conceive all the actions of the new man may be suspended, and the increasings of the new creature may be decayed,
I conceive all the actions of the new man may be suspended, and the increasings of the new creature may be decayed,
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though God doth renew it again: But this never do's decay, it never dies: He that is born of God cannot sin, because he is born of God;
though God does renew it again: But this never do's decay, it never die: He that is born of God cannot sin, Because he is born of God;
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and because the seed of God remains in him. and Because the seed of God remains in him.
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2. There is efficacy in the word when it hath begotten a man to nourish him up;
2. There is efficacy in the word when it hath begotten a man to nourish him up;
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and so the word it is food to him, that was seed to him to beget him, which food is eternall.
and so the word it is food to him, that was seed to him to beget him, which food is Eternal.
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How is it eternal? Is it in this, that now the sweetnesse, savour and remembrance of every thing that doth refresh him, shall last in it self? No,
How is it Eternal? Is it in this, that now the sweetness, savour and remembrance of every thing that does refresh him, shall last in it self? No,
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but in this respect it is eternall, in that it leaveth its secret vertue in the nourishing of that which is eternall.
but in this respect it is Eternal, in that it Leaveth its secret virtue in the nourishing of that which is Eternal.
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As now Adam when he was in innocency, and had an immortall body, his food it should have been an immortall food to him;
As now Adam when he was in innocency, and had an immortal body, his food it should have been an immortal food to him;
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but how should that have been? should •e alwayes have had the same strength, from the same diet, which he ate long before? No,
but how should that have been? should •e always have had the same strength, from the same diet, which he ate long before? No,
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but in this respect it should have been an immortall food to him, in that it was to nourish that which was to be eternal:
but in this respect it should have been an immortal food to him, in that it was to nourish that which was to be Eternal:
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So it is here, the word of Gods grace it begets a man, it humbles a man,
So it is Here, the word of God's grace it begets a man, it humbles a man,
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and draws the soul to Christ;
and draws the soul to christ;
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but afterwards, there are many things that God speaks to the soul in the word that hath an eternall vertue, 〈 … 〉 the new creature;
but afterwards, there Are many things that God speaks to the soul in the word that hath an Eternal virtue, 〈 … 〉 the new creature;
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the word hath a secret vertue in it 〈 ◊ 〉 this end. I wil shew it you thus;
the word hath a secret virtue in it 〈 ◊ 〉 this end. I will show it you thus;
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Isa. 58. 11. The Lord he 〈 ◊ 〉 to his people thy soul shal be as a water'd garden, the 〈 ◊ 〉 wil make the souls of his people like watered gardens, in peace, and joy, and life.Isaiah 58. 11. The Lord he 〈 ◊ 〉 to his people thy soul shall be as a watered garden, the 〈 ◊ 〉 will make the Souls of his people like watered gardens, in peace, and joy, and life.
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Now look as if so be Trees by water or by some springs that run by it,
Now look as if so be Trees by water or by Some springs that run by it,
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and slide away, and ye cannot tell, which it is that makes them to grow;
and slide away, and you cannot tell, which it is that makes them to grow;
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yet ye know this, there is in all of them joyned together, a secret insensible vertue;
yet you know this, there is in all of them joined together, a secret insensible virtue;
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that every one of them addes something to 〈 ◊ 〉 flourishing of the Tree:
that every one of them adds something to 〈 ◊ 〉 flourishing of the Tree:
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So it is here, the Saints of God, the word of God it comes to them, and passes by them;
So it is Here, the Saints of God, the word of God it comes to them, and passes by them;
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and ye cannot tell whether this part or that part of the word leave any vertue,
and you cannot tell whither this part or that part of the word leave any virtue,
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but many times a man feels no vertue;
but many times a man feels no virtue;
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yet it is manifest, here is a flourishing Christian, here is heart, and life, and peace that it hath with God,
yet it is manifest, Here is a flourishing Christian, Here is heart, and life, and peace that it hath with God,
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and the soul it remains flourishing;
and the soul it remains flourishing;
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there is a secret vertue, all the words that run by and passe by the souls of Gods people, they do leave a marvellous vertue, to make the soules of Gods people like watered gardens, and to increase in grace.
there is a secret virtue, all the words that run by and pass by the Souls of God's people, they do leave a marvellous virtue, to make the Souls of God's people like watered gardens, and to increase in grace.
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Note it by the way you that live under the means of grace, your souls shall be like watered gardens;
Note it by the Way you that live under the means of grace, your Souls shall be like watered gardens;
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if God have spoken to you first or last, the Lord speaks many times to you, sometimes affecting,
if God have spoken to you First or last, the Lord speaks many times to you, sometime affecting,
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and sometimes warning, sometimes convincing and humbling, and speaking Peace, and there is a vertue that remaines,
and sometime warning, sometime convincing and humbling, and speaking Peace, and there is a virtue that remains,
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and if ye find it not, know that God hath not spoken to you.
and if you find it not, know that God hath not spoken to you.
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6. The eternall efficacy of the word may be preserved in a power of Conflict against the power of sin:
6. The Eternal efficacy of the word may be preserved in a power of Conflict against the power of since:
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for therein the Lords power of the Word does principally appear in this life, though not in a power of victory, I mean a compleat victory,
for therein the lords power of the Word does principally appear in this life, though not in a power of victory, I mean a complete victory,
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yet an imperfect and incompleat victory, there ever is first or last where ever there is a power of Conflict.
yet an imperfect and incomplete victory, there ever is First or last where ever there is a power of Conflict.
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I mean thus, the Word it singles a man out, and speaks to his heart,
I mean thus, the Word it singles a man out, and speaks to his heart,
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& sets him at variance with his sin, and with himself for his sin, and he joynes 〈 ◊ 〉 with God in the use of all meanes ▪ that his unbeli•vi•g heart and proud Spirit may be subdued;
& sets him At variance with his since, and with himself for his since, and he joins 〈 ◊ 〉 with God in the use of all means ▪ that his unbeli•vi•g heart and proud Spirit may be subdued;
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it s•ts him at variance with his sin; now there is many a Christian thinks there is no power of the Word:
it s•ts him At variance with his since; now there is many a Christian thinks there is no power of the Word:
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oh my unbelief continues still and my vain mind, and I can find little strength;
o my unbelief continues still and my vain mind, and I can find little strength;
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no, ye m•st not look for a power of compleat victory, but yet there is a power of Conflict;
no, you m•st not look for a power of complete victory, but yet there is a power of Conflict;
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God he sets the soul at an everlasting distance with his 〈 ◊ 〉, never to be rec•nciled,
God he sets the soul At an everlasting distance with his 〈 ◊ 〉, never to be rec•nciled,
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and looks to the Lord, that by his Word and Spirit he would subdue them ▪ that so he may see the de•th of them,
and looks to the Lord, that by his Word and Spirit he would subdue them ▪ that so he may see the de•th of them,
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& he sides with the Lord in the use of all means, comes to the Word,
& he sides with the Lord in the use of all means, comes to the Word,
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and comes to Prayer, and sayes, Speak against my sin, Lord, Lord, waste these distempers & so the 〈 ◊ 〉 is thus at variance with his sin,
and comes to Prayer, and Says, Speak against my since, Lord, Lord, waste these distempers & so the 〈 ◊ 〉 is thus At variance with his since,
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although his 〈 … 〉 and hill of him, he goes again, and to them again:
although his 〈 … 〉 and hill of him, he Goes again, and to them again:
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and though he perisheth, and never ha•e mercy from the •ord, yet, •ord, that I may never sin against thee m•re, help therefore, Lord, by his promise,
and though he Perishes, and never ha•e mercy from the •ord, yet, •ord, that I may never sin against thee m•re, help Therefore, Lord, by his promise,
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and mercy and means, and here he keeps him, and here he holds.
and mercy and means, and Here he keeps him, and Here he holds.
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Truly, brethren, here is an eternall vertue, and such a vertue as no hypocrites have, that have some sting of conscience,
Truly, brothers, Here is an Eternal virtue, and such a virtue as no Hypocrites have, that have Some sting of conscience,
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and after they have some peace, they are at truce with their sins.
and After they have Some peace, they Are At truce with their Sins.
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No, there is an everlasting conflict and warfare, and I do assure you there is an everlasting power gone forth, Mat. 12. 20. Christ will not break the bruised reeed,
No, there is an everlasting conflict and warfare, and I do assure you there is an everlasting power gone forth, Mathew 12. 20. christ will not break the Bruised reeed,
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nor quench the smoaking flax, till judgement come to victory; nor quench the smoking flax, till judgement come to victory;
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Therefore there may be judgement, but it may not come to victory, there may be smoak and fire,
Therefore there may be judgement, but it may not come to victory, there may be smoke and fire,
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and it may almost go out, and the Lord he blowes it up again, and at the last,
and it may almost go out, and the Lord he blows it up again, and At the last,
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though it be weak and little, and he think with himself he shall never get strength again,
though it be weak and little, and he think with himself he shall never get strength again,
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yet the Lord will give victory in his time. Only be cautious here;
yet the Lord will give victory in his time. Only be cautious Here;
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I told you there is an incompleat victory, the Lord never sets his people at variance with their sin,
I told you there is an incomplete victory, the Lord never sets his people At variance with their since,
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but they have victory, but it's an incompleat victory; Saith the Lord, I will drive out the Hittites, and Canaanites, and Perizzites before you,
but they have victory, but it's an incomplete victory; Says the Lord, I will drive out the Hittites, and Canaanites, and Perizzites before you,
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but I will do it by little and little. but I will do it by little and little.
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There is many a Christian that findes within himself a Spirit of warfare against his sin,
There is many a Christian that finds within himself a Spirit of warfare against his since,
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and did he examin himself, he should find a Spirit of victory; but hee thinkes he hath none because his victory is not compleat.
and did he examine himself, he should find a Spirit of victory; but he thinks he hath none Because his victory is not complete.
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If he had a heart so to believe as never to doubt more, and such quickning as never to be dead more, never to depart from God more,
If he had a heart so to believe as never to doubt more, and such quickening as never to be dead more, never to depart from God more,
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now I should think the Word comes with power; but I find that these evils prevaile against me.
now I should think the Word comes with power; but I find that these evils prevail against me.
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There is many a one does scorn the kindnesse of Christ, because he finds not compleat victory,
There is many a one does scorn the kindness of christ, Because he finds not complete victory,
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but darknesse remaines still, and sinfull lusts remain still, therefore the Word doth me no good at all, saith he.
but darkness remains still, and sinful Lustiest remain still, Therefore the Word does me no good At all, Says he.
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The Lord he hath given thee a Spirit of Conflict, and hath s•t thee at an everlasting distance with thy sin,
The Lord he hath given thee a Spirit of Conflict, and hath s•t thee At an everlasting distance with thy since,
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and he doth give thee some victory.
and he does give thee Some victory.
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Beloved, a Christian may decay in the power of the grace of Christ, which he hath received from the Word,
beloved, a Christian may decay in the power of the grace of christ, which he hath received from the Word,
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and voice of God in the Word, and he may decay, and grow to a very low estate;
and voice of God in the Word, and he may decay, and grow to a very low estate;
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yet he shall find this, the Word of the Lord hath come with power to him, it will recover his soul again,
yet he shall find this, the Word of the Lord hath come with power to him, it will recover his soul again,
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and so the efficacy of the Word is eternall.
and so the efficacy of the Word is Eternal.
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Psalm. 72. its said of Christ, that his People shall fear him so long as Sun and Moon shall endure, that is, continually, all their lifetime.Psalm. 72. its said of christ, that his People shall Fear him so long as Sun and Moon shall endure, that is, continually, all their lifetime.
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It may be said, there be many that find decay of their service and obedience,
It may be said, there be many that find decay of their service and Obedience,
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and lose their fear of the Lord, and their dread, and their humble walking before him, He shall come as the rain on the mowen grasse:
and loose their Fear of the Lord, and their dread, and their humble walking before him, He shall come as the rain on the mowen grass:
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many times a Christian hath his flourishing time as the grasse, but when the grasse is mowen, it is as a dry chip;
many times a Christian hath his flourishing time as the grass, but when the grass is mowen, it is as a dry chip;
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so the soul it may grow dry, as dry as a chip.
so the soul it may grow dry, as dry as a chip.
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Now where is your sap and savour? but I tell you, if you belong to the Lord Jesus, the rain it will fall again, the Word of God set on by the Spirit of Christ, it shall fall upon you as the rain on the mowen grasse,
Now where is your sap and savour? but I tell you, if you belong to the Lord jesus, the rain it will fallen again, the Word of God Set on by the Spirit of christ, it shall fallen upon you as the rain on the mowen grass,
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and you know that it recovers little by little, and puts on a green coat again.
and you know that it recovers little by little, and puts on a green coat again.
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Here is the eternal love of the Lord Jesus to his People, and thus the eternal efficacy of the word does continue. 3. Vse is of exhortation.
Here is the Eternal love of the Lord jesus to his People, and thus the Eternal efficacy of the word does continue. 3. Use is of exhortation.
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Oh Brethren and beloved in the Lord Jesus, may a Christian hear the Word of God spoken,
O Brothers and Beloved in the Lord jesus, may a Christian hear the Word of God spoken,
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and yet never hear God speak? may he hear it externally and not internally? then rest not in externall hearing,
and yet never hear God speak? may he hear it externally and not internally? then rest not in external hearing,
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and with some little movings, and affections, and stirrings of the Word of Gods grace in hearing.
and with Some little movings, and affections, and stirrings of the Word of God's grace in hearing.
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Let not the Word be to you as the sound of many waters, and a noise, no efficacy of the Word that do remain on your soules.
Let not the Word be to you as the found of many waters, and a noise, no efficacy of the Word that do remain on your Souls.
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Brethren and beloved in Christ, I lay my finger on the sore in these times.
Brothers and Beloved in christ, I lay my finger on the soar in these times.
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Oh the contempt of the Gospel of Christ, though I believe it hath its efficacy in the heart of the Elect:
O the contempt of the Gospel of christ, though I believe it hath its efficacy in the heart of the Elect:
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that is the thing that I presse, never be content with external hearing, though thou mayest have some affection,
that is the thing that I press, never be content with external hearing, though thou Mayest have Some affection,
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and know new things, unlesse thou find the Lord speaking with an eternall efficacy to thy soul.
and know new things, unless thou find the Lord speaking with an Eternal efficacy to thy soul.
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I conceive two things are to be done, that the word may come with an everlasting efficacy;
I conceive two things Are to be done, that the word may come with an everlasting efficacy;
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although something is to be done by Ministers;
although something is to be done by Ministers;
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that is, to preach truth, and Gospel-truth, fetch't from heaven with many prayers, & soaked truth with many tears.
that is, to preach truth, and Gospel truth, fetched from heaven with many Prayers, & soaked truth with many tears.
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Ye shall know the truth, & that truth shal make you free. Convicting truth. We preach, saith the Apostle, in the demonstration of the Spirit. You shall know the truth, & that truth shall make you free. Convicting truth. We preach, Says the Apostle, in the demonstration of the Spirit.
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The Spirit of God when he commeth, he convinceth the world of sin. Let Ministes do so.The Spirit of God when he comes, he Convinces the world of since. Let Ministers do so.
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Preach convincing truth and Gospel-truth, fetch'd from heaven, and bathed in tears.
Preach convincing truth and Gospel truth, fetched from heaven, and bathed in tears.
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Oh brethren, let the fire burn clear, let there not be more smoak than fire, it will never come with power then;
O brothers, let the fire burn clear, let there not be more smoke than fire, it will never come with power then;
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convincing Gospel-truth, set on by the demonstration of the Spirit of the Lord, and this will set a Christian at liberty;
convincing Gospel truth, Set on by the demonstration of the Spirit of the Lord, and this will Set a Christian At liberty;
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there is never such a Sermon that the faithful ones of God preach to you; if it come not with a power to loosen you and call you home;
there is never such a Sermon that the faithful ones of God preach to you; if it come not with a power to loosen you and call you home;
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it comes with a power to blind you: it is an ax at the root of the Trees; but I leave this.
it comes with a power to blind you: it is an ax At the root of the Trees; but I leave this.
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What means ought the people to use, that the Word of God may come with efficacy?
What means ought the people to use, that the Word of God may come with efficacy?
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Them that are in their unregenerate estate, the Lord only knows how to work on their hearts;
Them that Are in their unregenerate estate, the Lord only knows how to work on their hearts;
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they must come to the outward means.
they must come to the outward means.
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I speak to the Saints of God, I leave others to the infinite mercy of the Lord;
I speak to the Saints of God, I leave Others to the infinite mercy of the Lord;
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It is not in him that willeth or runneth, but in the Lord that sheweth mercy. In the use of means. 1. Means.It is not in him that wills or Runneth, but in the Lord that shows mercy. In the use of means. 1. Means.
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Do not only see thy infirmities and weaknesses, but pray to God to give thee a heart bleeding under the sense of thy many infirmities.
Do not only see thy infirmities and Weaknesses, but pray to God to give thee a heart bleeding under the sense of thy many infirmities.
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Many times men slight them, and are not sensible of them;
Many times men slight them, and Are not sensible of them;
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I do not say wickednesses and wilfulnesses, but thy infirmities and weaknesses, get a heart mourning under them, A Christian is made up of infirmities and weaknesses, a man would not think there is that in another, which he knows by himself.I do not say Wickednesses and wilfulnesses, but thy infirmities and Weaknesses, get a heart mourning under them, A Christian is made up of infirmities and Weaknesses, a man would not think there is that in Another, which he knows by himself.
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Oh brethren, labour for a broken heart in the sense of your many infirmities and weaknesses, darknesse and enmity, vanity and unsavourinesse, the Lord will have his time to speak to such a soul.
O brothers, labour for a broken heart in the sense of your many infirmities and Weaknesses, darkness and enmity, vanity and unsavourinesse, the Lord will have his time to speak to such a soul.
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Break up the fallow ground of your hearts, — lest my wrath break out with fire: Break up the fallow ground of your hearts, — lest my wrath break out with fire:
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the Lord hath promised to dwell with the poor and contrite.
the Lord hath promised to dwell with the poor and contrite.
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Look as it was with our Saviour Christ, they brought the sick and the lame ones to him,
Look as it was with our Saviour christ, they brought the sick and the lame ones to him,
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and vertue went out from Christ to heal them all.
and virtue went out from christ to heal them all.
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Bring thy sick and blind heart to Christ, and vertue shall go forth from Christ to heal it.
Bring thy sick and blind heart to christ, and virtue shall go forth from christ to heal it.
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2. Draw near to God in the Word, by looking on it as God speaking to thee.
2. Draw near to God in the Word, by looking on it as God speaking to thee.
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We are far from God, and therefore we cannot hear him:
We Are Far from God, and Therefore we cannot hear him:
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draw near to him when you come to the external Word, when you come to hear the Word, hear it as the voyce of God;
draw near to him when you come to the external Word, when you come to hear the Word, hear it as the voice of God;
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You heard the Word as the Word of God, which you felt in you. You herd the Word as the Word of God, which you felt in you.
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I do not speak that the soul should take every thing that Ministers speak as the Word of God,
I do not speak that the soul should take every thing that Ministers speak as the Word of God,
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but that which is the Word of God, take it as God speaking.
but that which is the Word of God, take it as God speaking.
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I am not able to expresse the infinite unknown sweetnesse, and mercy, and presence of God, that you shall find thus comming.
I am not able to express the infinite unknown sweetness, and mercy, and presence of God, that you shall find thus coming.
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I know it is a common truth, but I am not ashamed to tell you, I have not for many a year understood this truth,
I know it is a Common truth, but I am not ashamed to tell you, I have not for many a year understood this truth,
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and I see but little of it yet;
and I see but little of it yet;
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ye have heard of it, but ye do not understand what it is to hear God speaking.
you have herd of it, but you do not understand what it is to hear God speaking.
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When God hath an intent to harden a mans heart and to damn him, either he shall have a prejudice against the man,
When God hath an intent to harden a men heart and to damn him, either he shall have a prejudice against the man,
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or else if he hath not a prejudice against the man, there is a secret loathing of the truth, in regard of the commands of it,
or Else if he hath not a prejudice against the man, there is a secret loathing of the truth, in regard of the commands of it,
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and that is all, and the Lord he hardens, and blinds, and prepares for eternall ruin, all the men in the world by this means, that live under the means.
and that is all, and the Lord he hardens, and blinds, and prepares for Eternal ruin, all the men in the world by this means, that live under the means.
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When the Lord spake to Samuel, Samuel heard a voyce, but he heard it not as spoken by God,
When the Lord spoke to Samuel, Samuel herd a voice, but he herd it not as spoken by God,
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but when he took Elies counsel, and saw it was the Lord that spoke;
but when he took Ely's counsel, and saw it was the Lord that spoke;
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now he listens to the voice of the Lord, and now the Lord opens all his mind to him.
now he listens to the voice of the Lord, and now the Lord Opens all his mind to him.
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3. Do not trust to the external word.
3. Do not trust to the external word.
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It is a heaven on earth to hear the word exalted, a glorious thing to hear the word of God as Gods word;
It is a heaven on earth to hear the word exalted, a glorious thing to hear the word of God as God's word;
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but trust to the free grace of God in it, and the Spirit of God in Christ to set on that Word.
but trust to the free grace of God in it, and the Spirit of God in christ to Set on that Word.
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When they brought the lame, and blind, and halt to Christ, they looked for the Word and the Power of it;
When they brought the lame, and blind, and halt to christ, they looked for the Word and the Power of it;
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Speak the Word, Lord, and thy servants shall be whole; Speak the Word, Lord, and thy Servants shall be Whole;
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so bring you blind, lame, and halt souls to Christ, and trust to the free grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.
so bring you blind, lame, and halt Souls to christ, and trust to the free grace of the Lord jesus christ.
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The Work of the Lord it shall prosper in his hand; so the Word of the Lord it shall prosper in his hand also.The Work of the Lord it shall prosper in his hand; so the Word of the Lord it shall prosper in his hand also.
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Lastly, so seek the Lord, and so hear the Word, so see the truth, and so hear the truth,
Lastly, so seek the Lord, and so hear the Word, so see the truth, and so hear the truth,
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as that you lay up your happinesse in this world, in closing with the truth and with the word.
as that you lay up your happiness in this world, in closing with the truth and with the word.
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Brethren, what is a mans happiness in heaven, but to close with God and Christ? I cannot come to God now, the most that I can have of God now is in his word;
Brothers, what is a men happiness in heaven, but to close with God and christ? I cannot come to God now, the most that I can have of God now is in his word;
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if it be happiness in heaven to close with God in Christ, truly then it is a mans happinesse to close with God in his word on earth;
if it be happiness in heaven to close with God in christ, truly then it is a men happiness to close with God in his word on earth;
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and if it be your happiness, lay up your happiness in it.
and if it be your happiness, lay up your happiness in it.
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My son, saith Solomon, if thou wilt hear my words, let them not depart from thine eies; My son, Says Solomon, if thou wilt hear my words, let them not depart from thine eyes;
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keep them in thy middest of thy heart; place thy happiness in them. So shall they be life to thy soul. keep them in thy midst of thy heart; place thy happiness in them. So shall they be life to thy soul.
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Neverthelesse Brethren, let a mans soul be set upon anything in the world, when he comes to hear, besides the word;
Nevertheless Brothers, let a men soul be Set upon anything in the world, when he comes to hear, beside the word;
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if he lay not up his happinesse in closing with the word; truly, the word it will be like a song to him.
if he lay not up his happiness in closing with the word; truly, the word it will be like a song to him.
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The Prophet Ezekiel tells them, Their hearts were gone after their covetousness:
The Prophet Ezekielem tells them, Their hearts were gone After their covetousness:
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When a man comes to hear a Sermon, there is a Sermon and the Market, there is a Sermon and a friend to speak withall;
When a man comes to hear a Sermon, there is a Sermon and the Market, there is a Sermon and a friend to speak withal;
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and so many young people will go abroad to hear Sermons;
and so many young people will go abroad to hear Sermons;
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What is the end of it? It is, that yee may get wives and husbands many of you;
What is the end of it? It is, that ye may get wives and Husbands many of you;
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but it is not your blessednesse to close with the Lord in his word.
but it is not your blessedness to close with the Lord in his word.
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I have known some men that have had a distaste against the truth of the Lord;I have known Some men that have had a distaste against the truth of the Lord;
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and I have known them for many a day, they have not bee able to understand the truth of the Lord.
and I have known them for many a day, they have not be able to understand the truth of the Lord.
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When it shall be thus with a man, that a mans heart is set on something else besides the word of the Lord, that it is not my happinesse to close with the truth of the Lord;
When it shall be thus with a man, that a men heart is Set on something Else beside the word of the Lord, that it is not my happiness to close with the truth of the Lord;
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such a man shall never understand the truth of the Lord.
such a man shall never understand the truth of the Lord.
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Though the word be sweet to you sometimes, if your blessednesse do not lye in this, to enjoy God;
Though the word be sweet to you sometime, if your blessedness do not lie in this, to enjoy God;
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Oh this Gospel of God, and these Commands of God, that your blessednesse do not lye in cleaving to the Lord in his word;
O this Gospel of God, and these Commands of God, that your blessedness do not lie in cleaving to the Lord in his word;
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I say, it is a certain truth, you shall be blinded and harned by the word: For here is a Rule;I say, it is a certain truth, you shall be blinded and harned by the word: For Here is a Rule;
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Whatsoever a mans heart is set on, as his chiefest good, the presence of that good it comes with power:
Whatsoever a men heart is Set on, as his chiefest good, the presence of that good it comes with power:
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So here, the precious Gospell of Christ, when the presence of it commands the heart, nothing is good enough for it,
So Here, the precious Gospel of christ, when the presence of it commands the heart, nothing is good enough for it,
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and it closeth with it, and with Christ in it.
and it closeth with it, and with christ in it.
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I beseech you therefore, Beloved in Christ, set upon the use of these meanes, think within your selves, What if the Lord had left me without the word? I will tell you what ye would have been.I beseech you Therefore, beloved in christ, Set upon the use of these means, think within your selves, What if the Lord had left me without the word? I will tell you what you would have been.
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Look upon these poor Indians, herds of Beasts;
Look upon these poor Indians, herds of Beasts;
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look upon others on their Ale-benches, enemies to the Lord, such a one thou hadst been.
look upon Others on their Ale benches, enemies to the Lord, such a one thou Hadst been.
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This blessed word and voyce of God, every tittle of it cost the blood of Christ;
This blessed word and voice of God, every tittle of it cost the blood of christ;
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written all the lines of it in the blood of Christ. Oh, make much of it, and it will make much of you;
written all the lines of it in the blood of christ. O, make much of it, and it will make much of you;
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it will comfort you, and strengthen you, and revive you;
it will Comfort you, and strengthen you, and revive you;
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& if the word come not with power, ye shall be under the power of something else;
& if the word come not with power, you shall be under the power of something Else;
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if not under the power of the word, then under the power of some lust.
if not under the power of the word, then under the power of Some lust.
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What is the reason that these poor creatures, that are come to the tryall for life and death, that have fallen into such sinnes as were never heard of? What is the reason that they are under the power of their lusts? I will tell you what Solomon saith, My son, if wisdome enter into thy heart,
What is the reason that these poor creatures, that Are come to the trial for life and death, that have fallen into such Sins as were never herd of? What is the reason that they Are under the power of their Lustiest? I will tell you what Solomon Says, My son, if Wisdom enter into thy heart,
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and discretion be pleasant to thy soul, it shall keep thee from the strange woman, and sinful companion.and discretion be pleasant to thy soul, it shall keep thee from the strange woman, and sinful Companion.
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If it be pleasant, here is the reason, the word of Gods grace it never came with power,
If it be pleasant, Here is the reason, the word of God's grace it never Come with power,
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or if it came with power, powerless the word of Gods grace hath been to them;
or if it Come with power, powerless the word of God's grace hath been to them;
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and because it hath not come with power, the Lord hee hath given them over to the power of their lusts, and sinfull distempers.
and Because it hath not come with power, the Lord he hath given them over to the power of their Lustiest, and sinful distempers.
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Oh Brethren, truly I cannot see how any man can maintain any evidence of Gods electing love, that shall hear and hear,
O Brothers, truly I cannot see how any man can maintain any evidence of God's electing love, that shall hear and hear,
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and good dayes mend him not, nor bad dayes pair him: that can commend a Sermon, and speak of it;
and good days mend him not, nor bad days pair him: that can commend a Sermon, and speak of it;
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but that efficacy is not known to him, neither doth he mourn for the want of it;
but that efficacy is not known to him, neither does he mourn for the want of it;
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but the eternall efficacy thereof is a stranger to it. 1 Thes. 1. 5. Knowing, saith the Apostle, your Election of God; How did he know it? For, saith he, Our Gospel came not to you in word, but in power;
but the Eternal efficacy thereof is a stranger to it. 1 Thebes 1. 5. Knowing, Says the Apostle, your Election of God; How did he know it? For, Says he, Our Gospel Come not to you in word, but in power;
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ye will rejoyce the hearts of your Ministers, when the word comes with power. Let me say this, and so I conclude. I remember the Lords threatning;
you will rejoice the hearts of your Ministers, when the word comes with power. Let me say this, and so I conclude. I Remember the lords threatening;
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I will take away the staffe of bread, and ye shall eat, and shall not be satisfied; I will take away the staff of bred, and you shall eat, and shall not be satisfied;
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When the Lord shall let men have the word, when the Lord shall not take away the word,
When the Lord shall let men have the word, when the Lord shall not take away the word,
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but the staffe of the word. Suppose you poor Parents, Fathers, and Mothers;
but the staff of the word. Suppose you poor Parents, Father's, and Mother's;
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your Families should have good Corn, but when you come to eat it, no strength at all,
your Families should have good Corn, but when you come to eat it, no strength At all,
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but ye dye and wear away;
but you die and wear away;
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and others that are about you, they have planted the same Corn, and eat and are satisfied;
and Others that Are about you, they have planted the same Corn, and eat and Are satisfied;
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What will ye do in this case? You would set apart a day of fasting and prayer,
What will you do in this case? You would Set apart a day of fasting and prayer,
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and say, Good Lord, what a curse is upon me? my poor children are dying before me, others have the staffe of Corn;
and say, Good Lord, what a curse is upon me? my poor children Are dying before me, Others have the staff of Corn;
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but my Family have no strength at all. Ye would mourn if it were thus with your poor Cattell.
but my Family have no strength At all. You would mourn if it were thus with your poor Cattle.
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Oh, for poor Creatures to have the word, but the efficacy of it to be taken away;
O, for poor Creatures to have the word, but the efficacy of it to be taken away;
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no blessing, no power at all. Oh poor Creatures, go and say!
no blessing, no power At all. O poor Creatures, go and say!
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Oh the curse of God that lies on me, the wrath of God that lyes on my servants, it is a heavy plague.
O the curse of God that lies on me, the wrath of God that lies on my Servants, it is a heavy plague.
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But Oh the sweetnesse and excellency of it, when a Christian shall find everlasting vertue and efficacy conveyed to him by the word.
But O the sweetness and excellency of it, when a Christian shall find everlasting virtue and efficacy conveyed to him by the word.
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All you that are before the Lord this day, ye shall see an end of all perfection;
All you that Are before the Lord this day, you shall see an end of all perfection;
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but eternall things are not they worth something? You shall see an end of all delights and contentments;
but Eternal things Are not they worth something? You shall see an end of all delights and contentment's;
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but this shall comfort you when you are a dying, that the word which you attended upon the Lord in, such peace,
but this shall Comfort you when you Are a dying, that the word which you attended upon the Lord in, such peace,
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and such consolations I have found by it; and the efficacy of that word then remaines with you;
and such consolations I have found by it; and the efficacy of that word then remains with you;
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nay, goes to heaven with you.
nay, Goes to heaven with you.
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I commend you therefore to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up unto an eternall inheritance amongst them that are sanctified, Acts 20. 32. FINIS.I commend you Therefore to the word of his grace, which is able to built you up unto an Eternal inheritance among them that Are sanctified, Acts 20. 32. FINIS.
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