[Evangelion aionion eis t aionch] doxotaton, or, A glimpse of gospel glory. The first part together with a short but pithie treatise of Mr. E.D. shewing that Peter was never at Rome : to which is subjoyned as an appendix some pregnant collections by ... H. Nelson ... to a like purpose.
ALthough the holy Apostle Paul in modesty and humility seemes to conceale his rapture up into the third heaven, Chap: 12. 2, 3. yet the excellency of his divine and heavenly doctrine, set forth in this text,
ALthough the holy Apostle Paul in modesty and humility seems to conceal his rapture up into the third heaven, Chap: 12. 2, 3. yet the excellency of his divine and heavenly Doctrine, Set forth in this text,
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had he not been so eminently affected with it, he could not in such an excellent manner have discovered unto others the illustrious nature and efficacy of it, as in the Text.
had he not been so eminently affected with it, he could not in such an excellent manner have discovered unto Others the illustrious nature and efficacy of it, as in the Text.
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Our Apostle from the 14th verse of the former Chapter, celebrates the songs of his triumph in Christ for the Great efficacy of his Gospel Ministry in every place towards all sorts of persons;
Our Apostle from the 14th verse of the former Chapter, celebrates the songs of his triumph in christ for the Great efficacy of his Gospel Ministry in every place towards all sorts of Persons;
and in them that perish, ver: 15, 16. Which occasions him to touch upon the bad practice of many Teachers in his dayes, that corrupted or dealt deceitfully with the word of God, (as is the usuall practice of such as fight for the Dragon and his Angells against Michael and his Angells) in opposition whereof he expresseth the sinceritie of his own preaching as of God in the sight of God in Christ, ver: the last.
and in them that perish, for: 15, 16. Which occasions him to touch upon the bad practice of many Teachers in his days, that corrupted or dealt deceitfully with the word of God, (as is the usual practice of such as fight for the Dragon and his Angels against Michael and his Angels) in opposition whereof he Expresses the sincerity of his own preaching as of God in the sighed of God in christ, for: the last.
or sought his own praise, or needed testimony from any man, ver: 1. He declares against both from what was wrought by his Ministry upon the Corinthians own souls,
or sought his own praise, or needed testimony from any man, for: 1. He declares against both from what was wrought by his Ministry upon the Corinthians own Souls,
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and what all men read and knew thereby, ver: 2. And shews that to be an Epistle of Christ in his behalfe written with the Spirit of the living God in the fleshly Tables of their hearts,
and what all men read and knew thereby, for: 2. And shows that to be an Epistle of christ in his behalf written with the Spirit of the living God in the fleshly Tables of their hearts,
and that this was his great encouragement, ver: 3, 4. And then beating downe all selfconfidence and acknowledging all his sufficiency from God, ver: 5. From thence to my text he falls upon a large comparison of the New Testament Ministry with the Old in many particulars, which we shall only mention briefly,
and that this was his great encouragement, for: 3, 4. And then beating down all selfconfidence and acknowledging all his sufficiency from God, for: 5. From thence to my text he falls upon a large comparison of the New Testament Ministry with the Old in many particulars, which we shall only mention briefly,
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As that the first was of the letter, the second of the Spirit, ver: 6. The first was that that killeth, the second that that giveth life, ver: 6. The first was written in Tables of stone, the second in the fleshie Tables of the heart, ver: 3. The first of the Old Testament, ver: 14. the second of the New Testament, ver: 6. The first of that which was to be done away, the second of that which remaineth, ver: 11. The first of condemnation, the second of righteousnesse, ver: 9. The first lesse glorious and to be done away, the second excelling in glory and to remaine, ver: 9, 10, 11. The first dark and obscure, ver: 13, 14, 15. the second open and evident, as in the Text.
As that the First was of the Letter, the second of the Spirit, for: 6. The First was that that kills, the second that that gives life, for: 6. The First was written in Tables of stone, the second in the fleshy Tables of the heart, for: 3. The First of the Old Testament, for: 14. the second of the New Testament, for: 6. The First of that which was to be done away, the second of that which remains, for: 11. The First of condemnation, the second of righteousness, for: 9. The First less glorious and to be done away, the second excelling in glory and to remain, for: 9, 10, 11. The First dark and Obscure, for: 13, 14, 15. the second open and evident, as in the Text.
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So that these words are an assertion of the clearness of the Gospel ministration & grace, in opposition to the obscure vaile that was in the ministration of Moses in the old Testament, as appears by the Adversative particle [ NONLATINALPHABET ] But we all with open face, &c. Where we have the Introduction to this Gospel discovery, and the discovery it selfe:
So that these words Are an assertion of the clearness of the Gospel ministration & grace, in opposition to the Obscure veil that was in the ministration of Moses in the old Testament, as appears by the Adversative particle [ ] But we all with open face, etc. Where we have the Introduction to this Gospel discovery, and the discovery it self:
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in the latter we have the description of that discovery, and to whom it is made, in these words, We all with open face, beholding as in a glasse the glory of the Lord.
in the latter we have the description of that discovery, and to whom it is made, in these words, We all with open face, beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord.
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Secondly, the efficaciousnesle of that discovery upon them, [ are changed into the same image, &c. ] the efficient cause both of the discovery and the said change, by the Spirit of the Lord,
Secondly, the efficaciousnesle of that discovery upon them, [ Are changed into the same image, etc. ] the efficient cause both of the discovery and the said change, by the Spirit of the Lord,
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In the efficaciousnesse of the discovery, observe first the nature thereof, it is a change; where note the restriction, not into the substance, into the same thing,
In the efficaciousness of the discovery, observe First the nature thereof, it is a change; where note the restriction, not into the substance, into the same thing,
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Secondly, the manner of the proceeding in this change, not at once but by degrees, [ NONLATINALPHABET ] from glory to glory. Concerning the efficient, consider his dignitie, power,
Secondly, the manner of the proceeding in this change, not At once but by Degrees, [ ] from glory to glory. Concerning the efficient, Consider his dignity, power,
but in the abstract and by an emphasis here stiled the Spirit, who is originally, essentially, incomprehensibly so, and the father of spirits, and here by an excellency and incommunicably here called the Lord the Spirit, [ NONLATINALPHABET. ]
but in the abstract and by an emphasis Here styled the Spirit, who is originally, essentially, incomprehensibly so, and the father of spirits, and Here by an excellency and incommunicably Here called the Lord the Spirit, [. ]
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But we all [ NONLATINALPHABET ] Some Divines, as Beza and Tremelius, and others, understand it restrictively unto the Ministers, that as Moses 's face shined in the sight of the Israelites after he had been with God in the Mount;
But we all [ ] some Divines, as Beza and Tremelius, and Others, understand it restrictively unto the Ministers, that as Moses is face shined in the sighed of the Israelites After he had been with God in the Mount;
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for the faithfull Ministers of the Gospel that are acquainted with God, and are the light of the world, should shine out in the glorious light of the Gospel into the souls of their people:
for the faithful Ministers of the Gospel that Are acquainted with God, and Are the Light of the world, should shine out in the glorious Light of the Gospel into the Souls of their people:
but on the other part, Calvin and some others, understand [ we all ] largely for all both Ministers and people that have this discovery made unto them, which I conceive more consonant to the Text for these reasons [ for it is of many concernments in the Text. ] First, all those that are said to behold the glory of the Lord, are said to be changed into the same image, which is a benefit, & ad omnes fideles Christianos pertinens licet non for san aequaliter ac ad Ministros Evangelii, equally belonging to all faithfull Christians as well as Ministers of the Gospel,
but on the other part, calvin and Some Others, understand [ we all ] largely for all both Ministers and people that have this discovery made unto them, which I conceive more consonant to the Text for these Reasons [ for it is of many concernments in the Text. ] First, all those that Are said to behold the glory of the Lord, Are said to be changed into the same image, which is a benefit, & ad omnes fideles Christians pertinens licet non for san aequaliter ac ad Ministros Evangelii, equally belonging to all faithful Christians as well as Ministers of the Gospel,
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and therefore the note of Universalitie in the word all, was necessary to be annexed [ NONLATINALPHABET ] with open face [ NONLATINALPHABET ] a face uncovered: Whereas in Moses Ministery his face was covered, ver: 13, 14. so that the Children of Israel could not look unto the end of those things which are abolished.
and Therefore the note of Universality in the word all, was necessary to be annexed [ ] with open face [ ] a face uncovered: Whereas in Moses Ministry his face was covered, for: 13, 14. so that the Children of Israel could not look unto the end of those things which Are abolished.
Now in Gospel times the vaile is so taken away in Christ, that the wonderfull grace of God is manifest and evident unto his people, &c. yet in reference to the metaphor, something might be observable in reference to the severall Opticall uses of severall forts of Glasses;
Now in Gospel times the veil is so taken away in christ, that the wonderful grace of God is manifest and evident unto his people, etc. yet in Referente to the metaphor, something might be observable in Referente to the several Optical uses of several forts of Glasses;
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But yet with some restraint, for though with open face, yet they behold it but as in a glasse [ NONLATINALPHABET ] as the originall word [ NONLATINALPHABET ] seemes to denote with some obscuritie, with some mistinesse:
But yet with Some restraint, for though with open face, yet they behold it but as in a glass [ ] as the original word [ ] seems to denote with Some obscurity, with Some mistiness:
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or as the Apostle, 1 Cor: 13. 12. But now we see as through a glasse darkly [ NONLATINALPHABET ] in a ridle, not perfectly and fully now as we shall hereafter,
or as the Apostle, 1 Cor: 13. 12. But now we see as through a glass darkly [ ] in a riddle, not perfectly and Fully now as we shall hereafter,
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as Exod: 33. 18. which no mortall man can see and live, ver: 20. Not the glorious excellency of Christs person, only revealed or discovered in mans nature (though that fundamentally) of which the Evangelist John speaks so gloriously, Chap: 1. The Word was made flesh,
as Exod: 33. 18. which no Mortal man can see and live, for: 20. Not the glorious excellency of Christ person, only revealed or discovered in men nature (though that fundamentally) of which the Evangelist John speaks so gloriously, Chap: 1. The Word was made Flesh,
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of which our Apostle in the following Chapter shews, ver: 6. that by the Gospel God gives the light of his own glory in the face of Jesus Christ, shewing by him his infinite wisdome, power, mercy, truth, justice, holinesse, goodnesse, &c. But this beholding of the glory of the Lord doth not only containe Gratiam gratis datam, but also thirdly, gratiam gratos facientem, (as the Schooles distinguish) not only grace freely given,
of which our Apostle in the following Chapter shows, for: 6. that by the Gospel God gives the Light of his own glory in the face of jesus christ, showing by him his infinite Wisdom, power, mercy, truth, Justice, holiness, Goodness, etc. But this beholding of the glory of the Lord does not only contain Gratiam gratis datam, but also Thirdly, gratiam gratos facientem, (as the Schools distinguish) not only grace freely given,
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And not only all these, but in the fourth place there must be likewise added to make up this true and right Gospel discovery of this Divine glory spoken of in the Text, The certaine knowledge and sence of our particular interest and participation of that wonderfull Gospel grace, which God one time or other, in one good measure or other, usually vouchsafes to all true believers in this life:
And not only all these, but in the fourth place there must be likewise added to make up this true and right Gospel discovery of this Divine glory spoken of in the Text, The certain knowledge and sense of our particular Interest and participation of that wonderful Gospel grace, which God one time or other, in one good measure or other, usually vouchsafes to all true believers in this life:
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as Chap: 4. 4. But also, thirdly ▪ his most efficacious grace, where by the Holy Spirit the Lord, as followes in the Text, both, First, illuminateth; Secondly, sanctifieth;
as Chap: 4. 4. But also, Thirdly ▪ his most efficacious grace, where by the Holy Spirit the Lord, as follows in the Text, both, First, illuminateth; Secondly, Sanctifieth;
and Thirdly, comforteth, according to his owne free and gracious dispensation to every faithfull soul its own measure and proportion, to make up the fullnesse of the body of Christ,
and Thirdly, comforts, according to his own free and gracious Dispensation to every faithful soul its own measure and proportion, to make up the fullness of the body of christ,
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as the Apostle excellently sets forth the resemblance, Col: 2. 19. Eph: 4. 16. Are changed [ NONLATINALPHABET ] are metamorphosed or transformed, as men and women of old feigned to be into beasts;
as the Apostle excellently sets forth the resemblance, Col: 2. 19. Ephesians: 4. 16. are changed [ ] Are metamorphosed or transformed, as men and women of old feigned to be into beasts;
yet modern Divines more soundly, of the successive growth of the knowledge and conformity of the image of God in such as are truly sanctified from one degree and measure of grace to another;
yet modern Divines more soundly, of the successive growth of the knowledge and conformity of the image of God in such as Are truly sanctified from one degree and measure of grace to Another;
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not as celestiall glory all at once, but by degrees, even as NONLATINALPHABET, Non similitudinem significat sed congruentiam, saith Beza, Identitatem, saith another:
not as celestial glory all At once, but by Degrees, even as, Non similitudinem significat sed congruentiam, Says Beza, Identitatem, Says Another:
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in the like manner NONLATINALPHABET, Joh: 1. 14. As the glory of the only begotten of the father, that is, being indeed the glory of the only begotten of the father.
in the like manner, John: 1. 14. As the glory of the only begotten of the father, that is, being indeed the glory of the only begotten of the father.
which Tremelius excellently renders, a Spiritu Dominatore, denoting remarkably God the holy Ghost, the third person of the blessed Trinitie in the Unitie of essence, who only, wholly, efficaciously, inwardly and spiritually changeth all his Saints truly sanctified by himselfe into that same image fore-mentioned in the Text. And thus briefly for Explication.
which Tremelius excellently renders, a Spiritu Dominatore, denoting remarkably God the holy Ghost, the third person of the blessed Trinity in the Unity of essence, who only, wholly, efficaciously, inwardly and spiritually changes all his Saints truly sanctified by himself into that same image forementioned in the Text. And thus briefly for Explication.
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Observe, [ That the grace of God revealed in the Gospel of his Sonne, and conveyed to and conferred upon his Saints by the holy Ghost, is Emphatically his Glory;
Observe, [ That the grace of God revealed in the Gospel of his Son, and conveyed to and conferred upon his Saints by the holy Ghost, is Emphatically his Glory;
or Thus more briefly [ Gospel grace is Gods greatest glory manifest to his true Church upon earth ] None in the earth like it, to none is it discovered like as unto them;
or Thus more briefly [ Gospel grace is God's greatest glory manifest to his true Church upon earth ] None in the earth like it, to none is it discovered like as unto them;
That in whatsoever manner or degree, all such persons doe behold this Glory of the Lord, it is all from the most powerfull and gracious work of the Lord the Spirit.
That in whatsoever manner or degree, all such Persons do behold this Glory of the Lord, it is all from the most powerful and gracious work of the Lord the Spirit.
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unto which we are led by the Adversative particle [ NONLATINALPHABET ] But we all, &c. Whereby what followes in the Text is brought in by way of dissimilitude of what was found in Moses Ministration, that whereas that was inglorious and dark in respect of this under the Gospel, this is otherwise; whence observe;
unto which we Are led by the Adversative particle [ ] But we all, etc. Whereby what follows in the Text is brought in by Way of dissimilitude of what was found in Moses Ministration, that whereas that was inglorious and dark in respect of this under the Gospel, this is otherwise; whence observe;
That the discovery of the mysterie of salvation under the New Testament, is a much more excellent and cleare discovery then what was under the Old Testament.
That the discovery of the mystery of salvation under the New Testament, is a much more excellent and clear discovery then what was under the Old Testament.
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Although God even in the Ministration of the Old Testament gave then unto his people what ever was necessary for the salvation of all the faithfull, he being no lesse the Author of that then of what he hath since more clearely exhibited in the New;
Although God even in the Ministration of the Old Testament gave then unto his people what ever was necessary for the salvation of all the faithful, he being no less the Author of that then of what he hath since more clearly exhibited in the New;
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untill his most Soveraigne Authoritie laid them aside, we may not deny it, unlesse (as in the case the Apostle speaks of) they be sinistrously perverted to Eclypse the just glory of Gospel grace;
until his most Sovereign authority laid them aside, we may not deny it, unless (as in the case the Apostle speaks of) they be sinistrously perverted to Eclipse the just glory of Gospel grace;
it was glorious, (saith he) ver: 7. yea glory in the abstract, ver: 9. was made glorious, ver: 10. Yea Moses himselfe that received againe the second time the Moral Law,
it was glorious, (Says he) for: 7. yea glory in the abstract, for: 9. was made glorious, for: 10. Yea Moses himself that received again the second time the Moral Law,
then againe restored for the use of Gods people [ after the first Sculpture thereof had (not without mysterie) been broken by his own weaknesse ] to be (as the Apostles phrase is) their School-master even then to bring them to Christ;
then again restored for the use of God's people [ After the First Sculpture thereof had (not without mystery) been broken by his own weakness ] to be (as the Apostles phrase is) their Schoolmaster even then to bring them to christ;
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yet then even Moses had such an outward glory remaining upon his face, Exod: 34. 29, 33. that as our Apostle in the 13 ver: speaketh, he put a vaile, over his face for that the Children of Israel could not stedfastly look unto the end:
yet then even Moses had such an outward glory remaining upon his face, Exod: 34. 29, 33. that as our Apostle in the 13 for: speaks, he put a veil, over his face for that the Children of Israel could not steadfastly look unto the end:
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First, being wonderfully delivered from killing and drowning, being a new-borne babe; Secondly, honourably, liberally, and learnedly educated in his youth, that as he in the old,
First, being wonderfully Delivered from killing and drowning, being a newborn babe; Secondly, honourably, liberally, and learnedly educated in his youth, that as he in the old,
and this our Apostle in the new Testament, might afford some honour unto such ordinary helps under both administrations, according to their subordinate nature and use:
and this our Apostle in the new Testament, might afford Some honour unto such ordinary helps under both administrations, according to their subordinate nature and use:
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But more especially in him when he was carried with zeale and confidence to manifest himself eminently to be Gods means to bring them out of Egypt, and so selfe-denying in such a cause, that by the strength of his faith,
But more especially in him when he was carried with zeal and confidence to manifest himself eminently to be God's means to bring them out of Egypt, and so self-denying in such a cause, that by the strength of his faith,
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But I may not here particularize, but leave it to abler pens, or more skilfull Pilots to steere that Ship in its right channel, with our Apostle here to advance true Gospel grace,
But I may not Here particularise, but leave it to abler pens, or more skilful Pilots to steer that Ship in its right channel, with our Apostle Here to advance true Gospel grace,
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But as this penman, so likewise that Law it selfe that he delivered, in the delivery of it seemeth to have in divers respects a Gospel glory put upon it, to shew that Gospel grace was then to make it up and perfect it, (because otherwise it was weak by reason of sin) and it to be subservient to Gospel grace;
But as this penman, so likewise that Law it self that he Delivered, in the delivery of it seems to have in diverse respects a Gospel glory put upon it, to show that Gospel grace was then to make it up and perfect it, (Because otherwise it was weak by reason of since) and it to be subservient to Gospel grace;
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which mystically denoted the spirituall deliverance out of the spirituall bondage of sin and Satan, that he might wonderfully conduct them through the wildernesse of this troublesome world, till he bring them to the possession of the celestiall Canaan: And together with this Evangelicall delivery of the Law, he gave them many Ordinances holding out and conveying unto the faithfull amongst them his Gospel grace by the Messiah that was to come:
which mystically denoted the spiritual deliverance out of the spiritual bondage of since and Satan, that he might wonderfully conduct them through the Wilderness of this troublesome world, till he bring them to the possession of the celestial Canaan: And together with this Evangelical delivery of the Law, he gave them many Ordinances holding out and conveying unto the faithful among them his Gospel grace by the Messiah that was to come:
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but if we compare it with the clearnesse, the excellency, the largenesse, the affecting efficacy of Gospel grace now, we may say with our Apostle, ver: 10. That which was made glorious, had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.
but if we compare it with the clearness, the excellency, the largeness, the affecting efficacy of Gospel grace now, we may say with our Apostle, for: 10. That which was made glorious, had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excels.
yet) a worldly Sanctuary, and passeth through many particulars, whereby was mystically held out divine and spiritual grace, from the first to the 9th verse, where he tells them, That all this was but a figure for the time then present,
yet) a worldly Sanctuary, and passes through many particulars, whereby was mystically held out divine and spiritual grace, from the First to the 9th verse, where he tells them, That all this was but a figure for the time then present,
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untill the time of reformation, ver: 10. And thereupon takes advantage to advance the glory of more perfect & greater Tabernacle, of which Christ was become an high Priest, by how much the blood of Christ was above the blood of Bulls and Goats,
until the time of Reformation, for: 10. And thereupon Takes advantage to advance the glory of more perfect & greater Tabernacle, of which christ was become an high Priest, by how much the blood of christ was above the blood of Bulls and Goats,
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and the purging of the conscience from dead works to serve the living God, above those carnall Ordinances that only sanctified to the purifying of the flesh, ver: 13, 14. And so Christ is become the Mediator of a better Testament, that by means of death,
and the purging of the conscience from dead works to serve the living God, above those carnal Ordinances that only sanctified to the purifying of the Flesh, for: 13, 14. And so christ is become the Mediator of a better Testament, that by means of death,
for the redemption of transgressions that were under the first Testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternall inheritance, ver: 15. And so goes on largely to illustrate many particulars of the glorious grace of the new Testament above the old,
for the redemption of transgressions that were under the First Testament, they which Are called might receive the promise of Eternal inheritance, for: 15. And so Goes on largely to illustrate many particulars of the glorious grace of the new Testament above the old,
Now for some further illustration of the point, let us a little take notice of some few particulars, wherein the excellency and clearnesse of New Testament Gospel grace may further appeare;
Now for Some further illustration of the point, let us a little take notice of Some few particulars, wherein the excellency and clearness of New Testament Gospel grace may further appear;
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Fifthly, The first consisted much in bodily exercises, which little profit the soul in regard of any aptitude of their owne, the other more of spirituall intendments of the soul, more suitable to the divine nature and revealed will of God.
Fifthly, The First consisted much in bodily exercises, which little profit the soul in regard of any aptitude of their own, the other more of spiritual intendments of the soul, more suitable to the divine nature and revealed will of God.
Lastly, The ordinary tenders of grace under the Old Testament were more restrained and circumscribed within the bounds of the Jewish Church (unlesse now and then some few Proselytes came in) even our Saviour sometime restrained his Disciples, saying, Goe not into the way of the Gentiles,
Lastly, The ordinary tenders of grace under the Old Testament were more restrained and circumscribed within the bounds of the Jewish Church (unless now and then Some few Proselytes Come in) even our Saviour sometime restrained his Disciples, saying, Go not into the Way of the Gentiles,
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Then shortly by a great sheete (as it were) let down from heaven the Apostle Peter is taught to call no man common or uncleane, Acts 11. And whatsoever our Apostle in those noted comparisons in the middle of this Chapter further observeth to these or such like purposes, may hither be reduced.
Then shortly by a great sheet (as it were) let down from heaven the Apostle Peter is taught to call no man Common or unclean, Acts 11. And whatsoever our Apostle in those noted comparisons in the middle of this Chapter further observeth to these or such like Purposes, may hither be reduced.
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Ʋse 1. To teach all good Christians hence to learne to praise God for all this Gospel mercy we injoy in this kinde, above what the Church of God did under the ministration of the Old Testament;
Ʋse 1. To teach all good Christians hence to Learn to praise God for all this Gospel mercy we enjoy in this kind, above what the Church of God did under the ministration of the Old Testament;
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and costlinesse of his service then, he gave them a plentifull Land to supply them, according to the appearance of hazzard in attendance upon his worship three times in the yeare at Jerusalem, he gave them securitie by a speciall promise, Exod: 34. 33, 34. and not only from the hands,
and costliness of his service then, he gave them a plentiful Land to supply them, according to the appearance of hazard in attendance upon his worship three times in the year At Jerusalem, he gave them security by a special promise, Exod: 34. 33, 34. and not only from the hands,
but even from the hearts of such enemies as were round about them, [ a strong engagement to all Gods people to waite upon him in the ways of his own service against all discouragements ] againe theirs was more suitable to an Infant state, ours more agreeing to a more growne estate;
but even from the hearts of such enemies as were round about them, [ a strong engagement to all God's people to wait upon him in the ways of his own service against all discouragements ] again theirs was more suitable to an Infant state, ours more agreeing to a more grown estate;
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theirs for the most part restrained within the narrow bounds of that Jewish Church, ours largely extended to the utmost bounds of the true Christian Catholique Church:
theirs for the most part restrained within the narrow bounds of that Jewish Church, ours largely extended to the utmost bounds of the true Christian Catholic Church:
Oh! did but Christians duly weigh these things, and in some good measure were but suitably affected with them, according to the greatnesse and excellency of the glorious Gospel grace in all such respects vouchsafed by the free and aboundant goodnesse of so glorious a God unto themselves above what he was pleased to grant unto his ancient people the Jewes; how should it raise up their souls to large apprehensions of his goodnesse,
Oh! did but Christians duly weigh these things, and in Some good measure were but suitably affected with them, according to the greatness and excellency of the glorious Gospel grace in all such respects vouchsafed by the free and abundant Goodness of so glorious a God unto themselves above what he was pleased to grant unto his ancient people the Jews; how should it raise up their Souls to large apprehensions of his Goodness,
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But secondly, let this be as an impulsive motive to us to be answerable in our dutifull and faithfull obedience unto our gracious God and heavenly father, in reference to all that rich mercy that in this kinde particularly we receive at his hand, above many of those that lived in those darke dayes before us:
But secondly, let this be as an impulsive motive to us to be answerable in our dutiful and faithful Obedience unto our gracious God and heavenly father, in Referente to all that rich mercy that in this kind particularly we receive At his hand, above many of those that lived in those dark days before us:
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whereas the other was more agreeing to a childish state, let us seek after that which is more suitable to a manly state in Christ, Let us (as the Apostle exhorteth, Heb: 10. 22.) draw nigh with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evill conscience,
whereas the other was more agreeing to a childish state, let us seek After that which is more suitable to a manly state in christ, Let us (as the Apostle exhorteth, Hebrew: 10. 22.) draw High with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience,
It must be with the heart, else all seeming devotion is grosse dotage, it must be from an heart fraught with all kinde of truth, a true heart, it must be in full assurance of faith, we must be sufficiently warranted and satisfied in all that concerns it in all our performance of it, having our hearts sprinkled from an evill conscience;
It must be with the heart, Else all seeming devotion is gross dotage, it must be from an heart fraught with all kind of truth, a true heart, it must be in full assurance of faith, we must be sufficiently warranted and satisfied in all that concerns it in all our performance of it, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience;
Thirdly, Hence likewise may appeare what great matter of deep humiliation and bitter mourning there is in our dayes, that when such bright beames of Gospel glory shines before men, there is so little enters into many of all sorts and conditions, which may appeare by the raritie of such as shew they behold it, by their right knowledge of it, high prizing of it, walk in the light and comfort of it:
Thirdly, Hence likewise may appear what great matter of deep humiliation and bitter mourning there is in our days, that when such bright beams of Gospel glory shines before men, there is so little enters into many of all sorts and conditions, which may appear by the rarity of such as show they behold it, by their right knowledge of it, high prizing of it, walk in the Light and Comfort of it:
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yea would it might not be truly said, despise it, resist it, oppose it, and would substitute any thing in the roome of it, rather then what the Spirit of God in the manifold evidences of Gospel grace clearly directs unto; but I must hasten; therefore
yea would it might not be truly said, despise it, resist it, oppose it, and would substitute any thing in the room of it, rather then what the Spirit of God in the manifold evidences of Gospel grace clearly directs unto; but I must hasten; Therefore
Fourthly, To warne all sorts of men that live under such glorious discoveries of Gospel grace, to beware that because the burthen of Christ therein is light, that therefore they should thinke lightly and slightly both of it and him;
Fourthly, To warn all sorts of men that live under such glorious discoveries of Gospel grace, to beware that Because the burden of christ therein is Light, that Therefore they should think lightly and slightly both of it and him;
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then how much more will the infinite, free, rich, incompatable, yea incomprehensible goodnesse of the eternall Almightie and most glorious God, being despi•ed and neglected, turne into fury against all such vaine and sinfull wretches, that ungratefully shut their eyes against such excellence and clearness of Gospel grace,
then how much more will the infinite, free, rich, incompatable, yea incomprehensible Goodness of the Eternal Almighty and most glorious God, being despi•ed and neglected, turn into fury against all such vain and sinful wretches, that ungratefully shut their eyes against such excellence and clearness of Gospel grace,
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& much more if they seek to Eclipse and cloud it, or any wayes to obstruct and hinder the efficaciousnesse thereof unto the weak brethren, by casting stumbling blockes in the way.
& much more if they seek to Eclipse and cloud it, or any ways to obstruct and hinder the efficaciousness thereof unto the weak brothers, by casting stumbling blocks in the Way.
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Let them but lay to heart that terrour of the Lord the Saviour of such contemned despised little ones by the men of this present world, in that most dreadfull denunciation of his,
Let them but lay to heart that terror of the Lord the Saviour of such contemned despised little ones by the men of this present world, in that most dreadful denunciation of his,
and woe annexed upon that account, Math: 18. 6, 7. Who so shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a milstone were hanged about his neck,
and woe annexed upon that account, Math: 18. 6, 7. Who so shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck,
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Lastly, Hence take notice of the wilinesse of Satan, that shews himselfe Gods Ape in this by seeking to promote an outward or seeming inward glory in any false way of Religion,
Lastly, Hence take notice of the wiliness of Satan, that shows himself God's Ape in this by seeking to promote an outward or seeming inward glory in any false Way of Religion,
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yea sometimes outward and inward too, as in the Antichristian Church of Rome, since that golden Priests and wooden Chalices were changed into wooden Priests and golden Chalices, with all other outward splendor in the whorish Idolatry and superstitions, accompanied with an inward seeming humble devotion and reverence, with multitudes of prayers & offerings frequent and macerating penances and pilgrimages, metorious works of charitie and pietie:
yea sometime outward and inward too, as in the Antichristian Church of Rome, since that golden Priests and wooden Chalice were changed into wooden Priests and golden Chalice, with all other outward splendour in the whorish Idolatry and superstitions, accompanied with an inward seeming humble devotion and Reverence, with Multitudes of Prayers & offerings frequent and macerating penances and Pilgrimages, metorious works of charity and piety:
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And is not Satan his crafts-master like wise, when in Gospel times too, he will lay aside an outward appearance of glory, to seek to delude by an appearing glory in inward strong delusions of spirituall Enthusiasmes, Raptures and Revelations (as a more plausible way with some under the New Testament,) and among some by denying the lawful & comfortable use of outward good things,
And is not Satan his craftsmaster like wise, when in Gospel times too, he will lay aside an outward appearance of glory, to seek to delude by an appearing glory in inward strong delusions of spiritual Enthusiasms, Raptures and Revelations (as a more plausible Way with Some under the New Testament,) and among Some by denying the lawful & comfortable use of outward good things,
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and first by that excellent title the Spirit of God here ascribeth to it, [ The glory of the Lord ] whence after some short explication of the words premised, our First Observation was;
and First by that excellent title the Spirit of God Here ascribeth to it, [ The glory of the Lord ] whence After Some short explication of the words premised, our First Observation was;
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yet this revealed glory is to be understood [ complexive and extensive) containing all the rich, free, wonderfull grace of God through Christ communicated unto his Church by the holy Ghost [ Et grat is data et gratos faciens ] as the Schools speak, both given freely and making men acceptable.
yet this revealed glory is to be understood [ complexive and extensive) containing all the rich, free, wonderful grace of God through christ communicated unto his Church by the holy Ghost [ Et great is data et gratos Faciens ] as the Schools speak, both given freely and making men acceptable.
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Proceed we then to the proofe and illustration of the poynt, which First may appeare that the excellent title of Glory is so often ascribed in holy Scripture to the grace of God, that they are often put one for another,
Proceed we then to the proof and illustration of the point, which First may appear that the excellent title of Glory is so often ascribed in holy Scripture to the grace of God, that they Are often put one for Another,
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as by comparing this Text with others may be evident in 40 Chap: of Isa: ver: 5. The Prophet having foretold, ver: 3. of the coming of John Baptist, whose voyce should cry in the Wildernesse, prepare the way of the Lord;
as by comparing this Text with Others may be evident in 40 Chap: of Isaiah: for: 5. The Prophet having foretold, for: 3. of the coming of John Baptist, whose voice should cry in the Wilderness, prepare the Way of the Lord;
which though it was in a great degree fulfilled in Christs coming in our flesh, whose glory was the glory of the only begotten of the Father, though as being full of grace and truth, Joh: 1. 14. yet that that was not all the meaning, may be evident from the words;
which though it was in a great degree fulfilled in Christ coming in our Flesh, whose glory was the glory of the only begotten of the Father, though as being full of grace and truth, John: 1. 14. yet that that was not all the meaning, may be evident from the words;
NONLATINALPHABET now what this seeing this Gospel glory is, our Saviour teacheth, Joh: 3. 3. Except a man be borne againe he cannot see the kingdome of God, not have true faith or grace,
now what this seeing this Gospel glory is, our Saviour Teaches, John: 3. 3. Except a man be born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God, not have true faith or grace,
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NONLATINALPHABET because the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it, namely, that the Gentiles together as well as the Jewes should come together to see this glory at his revealing of his grace to them.
Because the Mouth of the Lord hath spoken it, namely, that the Gentiles together as well as the Jews should come together to see this glory At his revealing of his grace to them.
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9. 23. that is, his grace freely given, and in like manner he speaks of his grace, viz. that makes them acceptable, Eph: 3. 16. That he would grant you according to the riches of his glory to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man:
9. 23. that is, his grace freely given, and in like manner he speaks of his grace, viz. that makes them acceptable, Ephesians: 3. 16. That he would grant you according to the riches of his glory to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man:
Hence likewise it is observable that the gracious manifestations of God, both in Old and New Testament are stiled his glory. Whence the Arke is called the glory, 1 Sam: 4. 22. So Rom: 9. 4. To whom belonged the adoption and the glory.
Hence likewise it is observable that the gracious manifestations of God, both in Old and New Testament Are styled his glory. Whence the Ark is called the glory, 1 Sam: 4. 22. So Rom: 9. 4. To whom belonged the adoption and the glory.
Thus the gracious manifestation of God in the Temple in Solomons time, though it was but by a cloud, is called the glory of the Lord, 1 Kings 8. 11. So that the Priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of the Lord;
Thus the gracious manifestation of God in the Temple in Solomons time, though it was but by a cloud, is called the glory of the Lord, 1 Kings 8. 11. So that the Priests could not stand to minister Because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of the Lord;
and hence the pillar of the cloud by day as well as the pillar of fire by night, were equally the glory of the Lord before the Camp of Israel in the wildernesse,
and hence the pillar of the cloud by day as well as the pillar of fire by night, were equally the glory of the Lord before the Camp of Israel in the Wilderness,
because they were both manifestations of his gracious presence with them. Now further to demonstrate and illustrate this soul-satisfying truth in its wayfairing condition.
Because they were both manifestations of his gracious presence with them. Now further to demonstrate and illustrate this Soul-satisfying truth in its wayfairing condition.
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First, that it hath been the great designe of God by such Gospel grace to glorifie himselfe from all eternity, is not only cleare from all such Scriptures as speak any thing in reference to that grace as eternall [ a parte ante ] for what is past:
First, that it hath been the great Design of God by such Gospel grace to Glorify himself from all eternity, is not only clear from all such Scriptures as speak any thing in Referente to that grace as Eternal [ a part ante ] for what is passed:
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as that Christs blood was shed, and that he offered himselfe unto God through the eternall Spirit, Heb: 9. 14. and that the Gospel is called the everlasting Gospel, Rev: 14. 6. But we have a full declaration of Gods great designe herein from all eternity, plainly set down by the holy Apostle Paul, Eph: 3. who having minded them in the former part of the Chapter, that the mystery of the Gospel was by revelation made knowne to him,
as that Christ blood was shed, and that he offered himself unto God through the Eternal Spirit, Hebrew: 9. 14. and that the Gospel is called the everlasting Gospel, Rev: 14. 6. But we have a full declaration of God's great Design herein from all eternity, plainly Set down by the holy Apostle Paul, Ephesians: 3. who having minded them in the former part of the Chapter, that the mystery of the Gospel was by Revelation made known to him,
and as ver: 9. that they might see what is the fellowship of the mystery which from the beginning of the world had been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ, [ who is the beginning of the creation of God, Rev ▪ 3. 18. ] But ver; 10. he more explicitly informeth them, that the intent was not only that the manifold wisdome of God should be known to the Church,
and as for: 9. that they might see what is the fellowship of the mystery which from the beginning of the world had been hid in God, who created all things by jesus christ, [ who is the beginning of the creation of God, Rev ▪ 3. 18. ] But for; 10. he more explicitly Informeth them, that the intent was not only that the manifold Wisdom of God should be known to the Church,
Christ is the Author of eternall salvation, Heb: 5. 9. Eternall life, 1 Tim: 12. Eternall glory, 2 Tim: 2. 10. Now Gods designe in this is most evident, Eph: 1. 12. That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ ▪ And again, ver: 14. after many excellent discoveries he adds, unto the praise of his glory:
christ is the Author of Eternal salvation, Hebrew: 5. 9. Eternal life, 1 Tim: 12. Eternal glory, 2 Time: 2. 10. Now God's Design in this is most evident, Ephesians: 1. 12. That we should be to the praise of his glory, who First trusted in christ ▪ And again, for: 14. After many excellent discoveries he adds, unto the praise of his glory:
So that so soon as the Arch-murtherer from the beginning, thought he had given the dead stroake to mankinde, by seducing our first parents from their obedience to God, God himselfe,
So that so soon as the Arch-murderer from the beginning, Thought he had given the dead stroke to mankind, by seducing our First Parents from their Obedience to God, God himself,
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even whilst he denounced against the Devill his own doom, he pronounceth in those great and ingratefull transgressors own hearing, the maine discovery of Gospel grace, viz. The seed of the woman shall break the Serpents head:
even while he denounced against the devil his own doom, he pronounceth in those great and ingrateful transgressors own hearing, the main discovery of Gospel grace, viz. The seed of the woman shall break the Serpents head:
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yet since his person and Sacrifice were accepted with God, through that seed of the woman promised not long before to his immediate parents, he not only received the first fruits,
yet since his person and Sacrifice were accepted with God, through that seed of the woman promised not long before to his immediate Parents, he not only received the First fruits,
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and therefore obtained the honour of the Protomartyr of the whole world, and of a true type of the Long expected Messiah, and of that blessed seed that was to come now what a cleare evidence of Gospel grace in a short time was here set forth from the beginning, to be known and read of all men!
and Therefore obtained the honour of the Protomartyr of the Whole world, and of a true type of the Long expected Messiah, and of that blessed seed that was to come now what a clear evidence of Gospel grace in a short time was Here Set forth from the beginning, to be known and read of all men!
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as if he had gotten a totall and finall conquest, like a wild horse with the bridle-bit between his teeth, runs on in so full a carreire, with the world upon his back, towards Hell, that by reason of his interest he had formetly gotten in mans nature,
as if he had got a total and final conquest, like a wild horse with the bridle-bit between his teeth, runs on in so full a carreire, with the world upon his back, towards Hell, that by reason of his Interest he had formetly got in men nature,
and make their saving in the Arke (even at that time of Satans seeming prevailing power) to be an evident type unto all the faithfull, of their certain deliverance and safetie in the time of the wicked worlds worst calamities and destructions.
and make their Saving in the Ark (even At that time of Satan seeming prevailing power) to be an evident type unto all the faithful, of their certain deliverance and safety in the time of the wicked world's worst calamities and destructions.
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Christ is promised to Abraham, typified in Isaac, revealed in vision to Jacob, shaddowed in Moses person, ministery, conduct, miracles, worship, Ordinances,
christ is promised to Abraham, typified in Isaac, revealed in vision to Jacob, shadowed in Moses person, Ministry, conduct, Miracles, worship, Ordinances,
And after good old Jacob had prophesed of the time of Shiloh's coming, Gen: 49 ▪ by degrees, the Tribe out of which, the place where, the manner how, the person by whom, by a Virgin conceiving a sonne borne, given,
And After good old Jacob had prophesed of the time of Shiloh's coming, Gen: 49 ▪ by Degrees, the Tribe out of which, the place where, the manner how, the person by whom, by a Virgae conceiving a son born, given,
and stablish it from thenceforth and for ever, Psal: 9. And when the Scepter was departed from Judah, that he that was the Shiloh was indeed come, there was such darknesse upon the world,
and establish it from thenceforth and for ever, Psalm: 9. And when the Sceptre was departed from Judah, that he that was the Shiloh was indeed come, there was such darkness upon the world,
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yea even amongst that ancient people of God the Je•s, by reason of an expectation of some outward glory at his coming, that when he came unto his own, his own received him not:
yea even among that ancient people of God the Je•s, by reason of an expectation of Some outward glory At his coming, that when he Come unto his own, his own received him not:
yet so was the glorious splendor of the rising of this day-starre, yea of this Sunne of righteousnesse with healing in his wi•gs, by the former or the like thick mists of darknesse, obscured and clouded to the then darkened world, that they did not behold his rising, they did not discerne his glory,
yet so was the glorious splendour of the rising of this daystar, yea of this Sun of righteousness with healing in his wi•gs, by the former or the like thick mists of darkness, obscured and clouded to the then darkened world, that they did not behold his rising, they did not discern his glory,
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yea not for long time after was it in any suitable manner taken notice of or displayed in publique, till the Spirit of God in a four-fold witnesse gave testimony of all these things,
yea not for long time After was it in any suitable manner taken notice of or displayed in public, till the Spirit of God in a fourfold witness gave testimony of all these things,
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when after that by doctrine, by holinesse, by miracles, by sufferings, by death, and a powerfull raising of himselfe to life, [ having slaine all enmitie thereby ] he was powerfully declared to be the Sonne of God;
when After that by Doctrine, by holiness, by Miracles, by sufferings, by death, and a powerful raising of himself to life, [ having slain all enmity thereby ] he was powerfully declared to be the Son of God;
yea so was the light of his appearing eclypsed in the worlds eye, that after Ages could not finde out the time or season when that his birthglory did first shine out, and therefore the Fathers, vid:
yea so was the Light of his appearing eclipsed in the world's eye, that After Ages could not find out the time or season when that his birthglory did First shine out, and Therefore the Father's, vid:
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Jerome, Cyprian, upon severall grounds, have anciently argued for different seasons, as likewise later times have differed therein, divine Oracles being particularly silent;
Jerome, Cyprian, upon several grounds, have anciently argued for different seasons, as likewise later times have differed therein, divine Oracles being particularly silent;
for a continuall Christian Sabbath, to be observed and celebrated in his Universall Church, for the honour and glory of such their wonderfull deliverance,
for a continual Christian Sabbath, to be observed and celebrated in his Universal Church, for the honour and glory of such their wonderful deliverance,
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and herein is the glorious mysterie of God so accomplished to be admired, that the bleer-eyed world is not able to behold the divine brightnesse of it,
and herein is the glorious mystery of God so accomplished to be admired, that the bleer-eyed world is not able to behold the divine brightness of it,
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and so it hath been since in the Apostles and after Ages, as the mysterie of God hath been in fulfilling, the great things of Christ have been hid from their eyes;
and so it hath been since in the Apostles and After Ages, as the mystery of God hath been in fulfilling, the great things of christ have been hid from their eyes;
Christ crusified hath been to the Jewes a stumbling block, and to the Greeks foolishnesse, while to them that believe it is the power of God to salvation.
christ crusified hath been to the Jews a stumbling block, and to the Greeks foolishness, while to them that believe it is the power of God to salvation.
even in suffering and dying, after the example of their great Soveraigne, they greatly prevailed over the powers of the world, over the strength and subtiltie of sin and Satan:
even in suffering and dying, After the Exampl of their great Sovereign, they greatly prevailed over the Powers of the world, over the strength and subtlety of since and Satan:
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and maugre all vaine imaginations of any men, or counsells taken by them against Christ? Yet will not God set his King upon his holy hill of Sion? Yea, will it not be both the honour and happinesse of the Greatest Potentates upon earth to kisse the Sonne,
and maugre all vain Imaginations of any men, or Counsels taken by them against christ? Yet will not God Set his King upon his holy hill of Sion? Yea, will it not be both the honour and happiness of the Greatest Potentates upon earth to kiss the Son,
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But what is this Historical hint, as it may be called, of this mystical manner of gradual fulfilling of gospel Glory, somewhat observable indeed in the eyes of the Saints,
But what is this Historical hint, as it may be called, of this mystical manner of gradual fulfilling of gospel Glory, somewhat observable indeed in the eyes of the Saints,
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But if we come to speak of the inward glory of true gospel Grace, spiritually glorious in the soules of Gods faithful people, for the Kings daughter is all glorious within;
But if we come to speak of the inward glory of true gospel Grace, spiritually glorious in the Souls of God's faithful people, for the Kings daughter is all glorious within;
So much more may it be said of inward Divine glorious Grace, shining from Christ into the souls of his servants, in his spiritual manifestations of himself unto them, the injoyment of which soule-chearing solace, is incomparably beyond what any Historical narration thereof can represent it to be;
So much more may it be said of inward Divine glorious Grace, shining from christ into the Souls of his Servants, in his spiritual manifestations of himself unto them, the enjoyment of which soule-chearing solace, is incomparably beyond what any Historical narration thereof can represent it to be;
and not to go about to speak of that consummate glory belonging to them, reserved for another world, here not to be conceived, much less competently decyphered;
and not to go about to speak of that consummate glory belonging to them, reserved for Another world, Here not to be conceived, much less competently deciphered;
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as that which is more particularly intended in our Text, & the subject now in hand, which is so great that it may well appear to be the design of God to Glorifie himself eminently by this in his Church in this life:
as that which is more particularly intended in our Text, & the Subject now in hand, which is so great that it may well appear to be the Design of God to glorify himself eminently by this in his Church in this life:
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yea the fat things and pleasures of Gods house, the marrow and fatness there, and wines on the lees well refined, (Isa. 25. 6.) for their feasting; eye salve for medicine to make them see, Rev. 3. 18. App'es and Flaggons to keep them from sounding; Balme and Physitians from Gilead;
yea the fat things and pleasures of God's house, the marrow and fatness there, and wines on the lees well refined, (Isaiah 25. 6.) for their feasting; eye salve for medicine to make them see, Rev. 3. 18. App'es and Flaggons to keep them from sounding; Balm and Physicians from Gilead;
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the white stone with the new name written in it, that none can read but they that have it, to secure their interest, Rev. 2. 17. with others of the like nature, which are spoken to the capacity of other men;
the white stone with the new name written in it, that none can read but they that have it, to secure their Interest, Rev. 2. 17. with Others of the like nature, which Are spoken to the capacity of other men;
and they are partakers of the Divine nature, 2 Pet. 1. 4. Their Souls are made Temples of the holy One, where God the Father vouchsafes his presence, Christ holds his Soveraignty,
and they Are partakers of the Divine nature, 2 Pet. 1. 4. Their Souls Are made Temples of the holy One, where God the Father vouchsafes his presence, christ holds his Sovereignty,
by which means, great discoveries, great consolations, and great security unto such poor Souls upon all good occasions from time to time, are happily administred,
by which means, great discoveries, great consolations, and great security unto such poor Souls upon all good occasions from time to time, Are happily administered,
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untill from strength to strength in grace here, they be by the Almighty power and grace of God their heavenly Father, brought into possession of the fulness of glory with himself in the highest heavens, there with all the Celestial Angels,
until from strength to strength in grace Here, they be by the Almighty power and grace of God their heavenly Father, brought into possession of the fullness of glory with himself in the highest heavens, there with all the Celestial Angels,
Now that we may at least represent some glimpse of this spiritual glory in some measure sutable to what it is unto mens Souls, we shall by the gracious assistance of God indeavour to tender it in this ensuing method.
Now that we may At least represent Some glimpse of this spiritual glory in Some measure suitable to what it is unto men's Souls, we shall by the gracious assistance of God endeavour to tender it in this ensuing method.
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And though that his preaching to them hath been very clear, loud, and constant, yet usually they have lent either a deaf or a negligent ear thereunto, they would either not heare, or not regard it.
And though that his preaching to them hath been very clear, loud, and constant, yet usually they have lent either a deaf or a negligent ear thereunto, they would either not hear, or not regard it.
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Concerning the first, of Creation, the Apostle Paul gives us a clear evidence, Ro. 1. 20. The invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made,
Concerning the First, of Creation, the Apostle Paul gives us a clear evidence, Ro. 1. 20. The invisible things of him from the creation of the world Are clearly seen, being understood by the things that Are made,
even his eternal power and Godhead, so that they [ viz. the Gentiles ] are without excuse. That his power was infinite, the nature of the work doth shew,
even his Eternal power and Godhead, so that they [ viz. the Gentiles ] Are without excuse. That his power was infinite, the nature of the work does show,
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that he could make them without pains, labour, or trouble; and that he could with the same facility make multitudes of worlds if he pleased, as well as one.
that he could make them without pains, labour, or trouble; and that he could with the same facility make Multitudes of world's if he pleased, as well as one.
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or preserved them, then they had to make themselves at first, or one another, did not he as well communicate a support to them in their Being, comforte & operations continually,
or preserved them, then they had to make themselves At First, or one Another, did not he as well communicate a support to them in their Being, Comfort & operations continually,
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Creatures may by his order adde an accidental form to Gods matter, but God by his glorious work of Sustentation, by the same efficatiousness wherewith at first he made all Creatures in their kinds, keeps all, both their matter and essential forms together;
Creatures may by his order add an accidental from to God's matter, but God by his glorious work of Sustentation, by the same efficatiousness wherewith At First he made all Creatures in their Kinds, keeps all, both their matter and essential forms together;
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to which purpose, the Apostle in that excellent discourse of his ( Acts. 17. 24.) of all these temporal works of God, brings in this forcible reason, ver. 28. in some sort acknowledged by very heathens:
to which purpose, the Apostle in that excellent discourse of his (Acts. 17. 24.) of all these temporal works of God, brings in this forcible reason, ver. 28. in Some sort acknowledged by very Heathens:
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and yet this Globe stands so firmly, that it cannot be moved, Psal. 93. 1. & 96. 10. In both which places, the Holy Spirit would have men know from this, that God raigneth:
and yet this Globe Stands so firmly, that it cannot be moved, Psalm 93. 1. & 96. 10. In both which places, the Holy Spirit would have men know from this, that God Reigneth:
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and moveable, and have been for so many thousand years, and yet the foundation remains immoveable, not of its own nature ▪ but at the pleasure of him that upholds it;
and movable, and have been for so many thousand Years, and yet the Foundation remains immoveable, not of its own nature ▪ but At the pleasure of him that upholds it;
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yet those foundations are never the more shaking, never the more tottering, worne or decayed ▪ yet all this time the upper part of this world, the material heavens, are upheld in a contrary course, in a strange unconceiveable seemingly violent circumvolution and turning about, wonderfully continued,
yet those foundations Are never the more shaking, never the more tottering, worn or decayed ▪ yet all this time the upper part of this world, the material heavens, Are upheld in a contrary course, in a strange unconceivable seemingly violent circumvolution and turning about, wonderfully continued,
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even for the preservation, use and benefit of all sorts of Creatures in the inferior Orbe, which I can now only hint at, (being not my direct business in hand) yet those heavens are as much unworn with their motion, though so quick, so constant;
even for the preservation, use and benefit of all sorts of Creatures in the inferior Orb, which I can now only hint At, (being not my Direct business in hand) yet those heavens Are as much unworn with their motion, though so quick, so constant;
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as Ps. 148. 8. Fire and hail, snow and vapour, stormy wind, they all fulfill his word, most irresistably acaccomplishing his own purpose, most infallibly fulfilling his own counsel, most unchangeably establishing all his decrees, in all things, fully, perfectly, irresistably fulfilling all his own pleasure in all things past, present,
as Ps. 148. 8. Fire and hail, snow and vapour, stormy wind, they all fulfil his word, most irresistible acaccomplishing his own purpose, most infallibly fulfilling his own counsel, most unchangeably establishing all his decrees, in all things, Fully, perfectly, irresistible fulfilling all his own pleasure in all things past, present,
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or to come, ordinary or extraordinary, whatsoever they be, whether natural or supernatural, voluntarie or unwilling, reasonable or unreasonable, they are all his subordinate, constituted, regulated, actuated, instruments,
or to come, ordinary or extraordinary, whatsoever they be, whither natural or supernatural, voluntary or unwilling, reasonable or unreasonable, they Are all his subordinate, constituted, regulated, actuated, Instruments,
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though some self-will adorers, and Reason-admirers, either for the want of true faith, or at least the due improvement of it, (as is to be feared) to their own prejudice,
though Some self-will adorers, and Reason-admirers, either for the want of true faith, or At least the due improvement of it, (as is to be feared) to their own prejudice,
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but why should little Cives expect to contain the whole Ocean? the works of Gods glorious Gubernation, are a great altitude, never sufficiently to be attain'd by humane capacity;
but why should little Cives expect to contain the Whole Ocean? the works of God's glorious Gubernation, Are a great altitude, never sufficiently to be attained by humane capacity;
for we must not now inlarge upon it, but proceed to our main work, which is the second thing we mentioned to be done under this head, viz. To tender some glimpses of Gods more glorious work of Gospel grace displayed in his Church in the world,
for we must not now enlarge upon it, but proceed to our main work, which is the second thing we mentioned to be done under this head, viz. To tender Some glimpses of God's more glorious work of Gospel grace displayed in his Church in the world,
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though all the other are very glorious in their kind and order, such as are agreeing to the wonderful excellencie of the infinite and most glorious God,
though all the other Are very glorious in their kind and order, such as Are agreeing to the wondered excellency of the infinite and most glorious God,
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Should we proceed to speak of this Glory of the Lord, it is the wonder of wonders, the miracle of miracles, the greatest astonishment of men and angels, in the greatest perfection of their understanding and capacity, in which,
Should we proceed to speak of this Glory of the Lord, it is the wonder of wonders, the miracle of Miracles, the greatest astonishment of men and Angels, in the greatest perfection of their understanding and capacity, in which,
and allowed him the comfortable use of all good things, given him dominion over all the creatures in it, had Gods Image upon him, might have near communion with him,
and allowed him the comfortable use of all good things, given him dominion over all the creatures in it, had God's Image upon him, might have near communion with him,
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and of which he was most certainly forewarned by God himself, and forearmed against it by a terrible threatning, which was wretchedly and wofully turned into a most sad prophesie;
and of which he was most Certainly forewarned by God himself, and Forearmed against it by a terrible threatening, which was wretchedly and woefully turned into a most sad prophesy;
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when the Almighty God had been so robbed of all that glory due to him, by that great and good work of his Creation, he will now take occasion more wonderfully,
when the Almighty God had been so robbed of all that glory due to him, by that great and good work of his Creation, he will now take occasion more wonderfully,
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and in this, each of the three most glorious persons, in the most holy and most blessed Trinity, doth manifest himself in his own peculiar, most powerful, gracious, and most glorious work:
and in this, each of the three most glorious Persons, in the most holy and most blessed Trinity, does manifest himself in his own peculiar, most powerful, gracious, and most glorious work:
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and the stayn and guilt and power of the sin of lost man on the other hand, he offers himself as a propitiatorie sacrifice for man, to appease thereby his Fathers wrath against him,
and the stain and guilt and power of the since of lost man on the other hand, he offers himself as a propitiatory sacrifice for man, to appease thereby his Father's wrath against him,
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and the Son will send the holy Spirit, who proceeds from both, by whose all-powerful efficacious grace, that most glorious manifestation of God the Fathers incomprehensible goodness towards lost man,
and the Son will send the holy Spirit, who proceeds from both, by whose all-powerful efficacious grace, that most glorious manifestation of God the Father's incomprehensible Goodness towards lost man,
and that most gracious manifestation of God, the sons most tender love and compassion towards lost man, this work of salvation should be irresistably and most effectually carried on, by informing the mind, reforming the will, conforming his heart and soul to the will of God,
and that most gracious manifestation of God, the Sons most tender love and compassion towards lost man, this work of salvation should be irresistible and most effectually carried on, by informing the mind, reforming the will, conforming his heart and soul to the will of God,
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and confirming the whole man in his reformed condition, and all this by bringing home this gospel discovery of the Glory of the Lord, spoken of in the Text,
and confirming the Whole man in his reformed condition, and all this by bringing home this gospel discovery of the Glory of the Lord, spoken of in the Text,
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and by that his peculiar work and undertaking, as we shall endeavour by the assistance of the said Lord the spirit, in due time to shew from the last words of the Text.
and by that his peculiar work and undertaking, as we shall endeavour by the assistance of the said Lord the Spirit, in due time to show from the last words of the Text.
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Now according to this three-fold manifestation of the glory of the Lord, from the beginning have all the most glorious dispensations of the grace of God the Father, the Sonne,
Now according to this threefold manifestation of the glory of the Lord, from the beginning have all the most glorious dispensations of the grace of God the Father, the Son,
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and the holy Ghost, ever since been derived, revealed, communicated, applyed, preserved, conserved, rewarded in the souls and persons of all Gods faithfull servants in all Ages,
and the holy Ghost, ever since been derived, revealed, communicated, applied, preserved, conserved, rewarded in the Souls and Persons of all God's faithful Servants in all Ages,
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and was but mens Religion setled upon this foundation of Gods own laying, and steered in a right course to his own end, that as all grace is from himselfe,
and was but men's Religion settled upon this Foundation of God's own laying, and steered in a right course to his own end, that as all grace is from himself,
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how might the Church of God be setled in truth and peace? But let us a little view the most radiant beames of this incomprehensible love, this supernatural grace, this divine Glory of God the Father, Sonne,
how might the Church of God be settled in truth and peace? But let us a little view the most radiant beams of this incomprehensible love, this supernatural grace, this divine Glory of God the Father, Son,
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and holy Ghost, as from time to time they are darted out of Heaven, and powerfully sent home into the souls of poore sinners upon earth, together with the reflexions of those radiant beames in and upon those poor sinners souls;
and holy Ghost, as from time to time they Are darted out of Heaven, and powerfully sent home into the Souls of poor Sinners upon earth, together with the reflexions of those radiant beams in and upon those poor Sinners Souls;
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as the light of old did in Goshen, when thick darknesse was in Egypt; receive (I say) from him both light and heate and brightnesse, and are transformed into the same Image.
as the Light of old did in Goshen, when thick darkness was in Egypt; receive (I say) from him both Light and heat and brightness, and Are transformed into the same Image.
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Where should I begin to speak of the glory of their transfiguration? or when should I make an end? Look upon their birth, it is celestiall, it is divine, it is [ NONLATINALPHABET ] it is from above, it is from God,
Where should I begin to speak of the glory of their transfiguration? or when should I make an end? Look upon their birth, it is celestial, it is divine, it is [ ] it is from above, it is from God,
but they are also a reall divine Race, 2 Pet. 1. 4. But this glory of theirs being that of the Queens Daughter, is mainly within, this spirituall life of theirs is hid with Christ in God, Col. With this new birth and life is conveyed a divine and spiritual illumination into their souls, with this is inseparably conjoyned a particular spiritual application of every sacred truth, by that illumination discovered out of the word of God, by any means, whereby God sets it before them;
but they Are also a real divine Raze, 2 Pet. 1. 4. But this glory of theirs being that of the Queen's Daughter, is mainly within, this spiritual life of theirs is hid with christ in God, Col. With this new birth and life is conveyed a divine and spiritual illumination into their Souls, with this is inseparably conjoined a particular spiritual application of every sacred truth, by that illumination discovered out of the word of God, by any means, whereby God sets it before them;
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from this application proceedeth love, which labours to manifest it selfe in an affectionate constant endeavour of all due thankfulnesse and obedience to his divine Majestie, in the improvement of all grace received,
from this application Proceedeth love, which labours to manifest it self in an affectionate constant endeavour of all due thankfulness and Obedience to his divine Majesty, in the improvement of all grace received,
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and so when the holy Spirit hath taken possession, Christ sits regent in all their souls, where he hath a spiritual and invincible Kingdome, of which there shall be no end;
and so when the holy Spirit hath taken possession, christ sits regent in all their Souls, where he hath a spiritual and invincible Kingdom, of which there shall be no end;
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their Rule and Law is Gods word, their Strength is his grace and joy, their Teacher and counseller and comforter is his sacred Spirit, their Tower of defence and rock is the rock of Ages, their Guard the holy Angells, their Annuitie or portion the good of the earth, the ayre, the Seas, here in their non-age;
their Rule and Law is God's word, their Strength is his grace and joy, their Teacher and Counsellor and comforter is his sacred Spirit, their Tower of defence and rock is the rock of Ages, their Guard the holy Angels, their Annuity or portion the good of the earth, the air, the Seas, Here in their nonage;
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their present inheritance, the grace of God, the favour of God, the peculiar providence of God, the promises of God, the Covenant of God, with all the benefits of redemption purchased for them by that infinite ransome of the blood of Christ, needfull for them in their pilgrimage here on earth, till they enter the possession of the heavenly and eternal Kingdome of Glory.
their present inheritance, the grace of God, the favour of God, the peculiar providence of God, the promises of God, the Covenant of God, with all the benefits of redemption purchased for them by that infinite ransom of the blood of christ, needful for them in their pilgrimage Here on earth, till they enter the possession of the heavenly and Eternal Kingdom of Glory.
And this constant course of glorious Gospel grace, God the Father, Sonne, and holy Spirit, have manifested and magnified themselves by, to the true and invisible Church, throughout all generations to this very day, (though in different manners and degrees) and still will doe so to the end of the world;
And this constant course of glorious Gospel grace, God the Father, Son, and holy Spirit, have manifested and magnified themselves by, to the true and invisible Church, throughout all generations to this very day, (though in different manners and Degrees) and still will do so to the end of the world;
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and this glory of the Lord is so great in the eyes of true believers, that if all the excellency of temporal glory, not only of the Kings and Kingdoms of the world,
and this glory of the Lord is so great in the eyes of true believers, that if all the excellency of temporal glory, not only of the Kings and Kingdoms of the world,
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and so full of sound comfort is their interest in this glorious grace, that were they offered the wealth, the pleasure, the honour, the favour of men, the confluence of all the seeming worth of the world, without this they would (in their right temper) refuse and reject them all, as an incompetent offer;
and so full of found Comfort is their Interest in this glorious grace, that were they offered the wealth, the pleasure, the honour, the favour of men, the confluence of all the seeming worth of the world, without this they would (in their right temper) refuse and reject them all, as an incompetent offer;
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for oh the pearless worth of their secret, but certain injoyment of the favour of God, their secured interest in Christ, the guidance, the teaching, the comfort of the holy Ghost, his lifegiving grace, his grace-working Ordinances, the spiritual pleasures of his house, their communion with himselfe, the satisfaction, the securitie, the soul-ravishments of his love, with the reflections thereof, their love againe to his Divine Majestie, that twofold righteousnesse of Christs imputed,
for o the pearless worth of their secret, but certain enjoyment of the favour of God, their secured Interest in christ, the guidance, the teaching, the Comfort of the holy Ghost, his lifegiving grace, his grace-working Ordinances, the spiritual pleasures of his house, their communion with himself, the satisfaction, the security, the soul-ravishments of his love, with the reflections thereof, their love again to his Divine Majesty, that twofold righteousness of Christ imputed,
and theirs endeavoured, that peace of conscience that passeth understanding, that joy in the holy Ghost unspeakeable and glorious, in which the Kingdome of Heaven doth consist, as the Apostle witnesseth, Rom: 14. 17. The Glory indeed of this Kingdome is not discerned,
and theirs endeavoured, that peace of conscience that passes understanding, that joy in the holy Ghost unspeakable and glorious, in which the Kingdom of Heaven does consist, as the Apostle Witnesseth, Rom: 14. 17. The Glory indeed of this Kingdom is not discerned,
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Hereby he is sought unto for all, acknowledged in all, what ever means or instruments he useth, believed in all he saith, honoured in all he doth, in prosperitie or adversitie, in particular or in general, to themselves or others, praise returned unto him for all mercies,
Hereby he is sought unto for all, acknowledged in all, what ever means or Instruments he uses, believed in all he Says, honoured in all he does, in Prosperity or adversity, in particular or in general, to themselves or Others, praise returned unto him for all Mercies,
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Hereby God overcomes darknesse with light, corruption with sanctification, trouble with comfort, disquiet with peace, sorrow with joy, opposition with support, weaknesse with strength, assaults with victory, danger with securitie, sufferings with rescue, death with life,
Hereby God overcomes darkness with Light, corruption with sanctification, trouble with Comfort, disquiet with peace, sorrow with joy, opposition with support, weakness with strength, assaults with victory, danger with security, sufferings with rescue, death with life,
and this not only once but often, not sometime only but at all times, not in some respects only but in all, not against some evills only but against all, not for some continuance only but unto the end;
and this not only once but often, not sometime only but At all times, not in Some respects only but in all, not against Some evils only but against all, not for Some Continuance only but unto the end;
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for though every way many be the troubles of the righteous, yet the Lord delivereth them out of them all, Psal: 34. 19. And all this grace, in all the varietie of the glorious manifestations thereof, is in the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, Chap: 4. ver: 4. And in the light of the knowledge of the glory of God, in the face of Jesus Christ, v: 6.
for though every Way many be the Troubles of the righteous, yet the Lord Delivereth them out of them all, Psalm: 34. 19. And all this grace, in all the variety of the glorious manifestations thereof, is in the Light of the glorious Gospel of christ, Chap: 4. ver: 4. And in the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God, in the face of jesus christ, v: 6.
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And now in the third place, for the further illustration of this greatest glory of the Lord, manifest to his Church in this world, let us come to those respective considerations, wherein it will be yet more evident, that this Gospel glory is the greatest glory of all that in the world God hath,
And now in the third place, for the further illustration of this greatest glory of the Lord, manifest to his Church in this world, let us come to those respective considerations, wherein it will be yet more evident, that this Gospel glory is the greatest glory of all that in the world God hath,
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Now for manifestation of the many more glorious excellencies of Gospel grace, above all the other glorious works of the most blessed God, wherein he hath discovered his wonderfull excellencies in,
Now for manifestation of the many more glorious excellencies of Gospel grace, above all the other glorious works of the most blessed God, wherein he hath discovered his wonderful excellencies in,
We shall further endeavour by his most gracious assistance, to display the transcendent glory of this work above all the other, in these ensuing particulars.
We shall further endeavour by his most gracious assistance, to display the transcendent glory of this work above all the other, in these ensuing particulars.
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Thirdly, In respect of the many wayes considerably more excellent foundation of the work. Fourthly, In respect of the most glorious structure, forme, and frame of the work.
Thirdly, In respect of the many ways considerably more excellent Foundation of the work. Fourthly, In respect of the most glorious structure, Form, and frame of the work.
Eleventhly, In respect of the effect of all that concerns the manifestation of all the gloriousnesse of this work to good and bad men, and Angells, here and hereafter:
Eleventhly, In respect of the Effect of all that concerns the manifestation of all the gloriousness of this work to good and bad men, and Angels, Here and hereafter:
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but to hint or point out unto any Arts of men, the manifold transcendent glory of this Gospel glory of the Lord, I hope some men, by his blessing, may have the transforming glory thereof,
but to hint or point out unto any Arts of men, the manifold transcendent glory of this Gospel glory of the Lord, I hope Some men, by his blessing, may have the transforming glory thereof,
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of the first, viz. the respective consideration of the more glorious nature of the work, above the nature of the works of Creation, Sustentation, and Gubernation or Providence;
of the First, viz. the respective consideration of the more glorious nature of the work, above the nature of the works of Creation, Sustentation, and Gubernation or Providence;
First, In that the Creation, Sustentation, & Gubernation of the world, are of corruptible principles and materialls in continuall transmutations and changes, generations and irruptions, increases and decreases, all in successions, nothing in continuance or stability, excepting Angells,
First, In that the Creation, Sustentation, & Gubernation of the world, Are of corruptible principles and materials in continual transmutations and changes, generations and irruptions, increases and decreases, all in successions, nothing in Continuance or stability, excepting Angels,
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and the souls of men, which though they be in the world, yet they are not of the world, as Christ said his Kingdome was not of, which in great part they are;
and the Souls of men, which though they be in the world, yet they Are not of the world, as christ said his Kingdom was not of, which in great part they Are;
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but this work of Gospel grace hath such a matter, as is of a divine wonderfull and incomprehensible excellency, which we must not understand [ Materiam ex qua, as in worldly things,
but this work of Gospel grace hath such a matter, as is of a divine wonderful and incomprehensible excellency, which we must not understand [ Materiam ex qua, as in worldly things,
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First, The commendation of the profoundnesse of a foundation, is, as it is layd in the due proportion to the greatnesse of the work undertaken, whereof it is the foundation;
First, The commendation of the profoundness of a Foundation, is, as it is laid in the due proportion to the greatness of the work undertaken, whereof it is the Foundation;
now the greatnesse of Gods work in decreeing, revealing, carrying on, and accomplishing his glorious work of grace, is infinitely excellent in all dimensions, intensive, extensive, yea beyond all dimensions, mentall or reall, eternally infinite, which cannot be said of any or all his other works, as may thus be evidenced.
now the greatness of God's work in decreeing, revealing, carrying on, and accomplishing his glorious work of grace, is infinitely excellent in all dimensions, intensive, extensive, yea beyond all dimensions, mental or real, eternally infinite, which cannot be said of any or all his other works, as may thus be evidenced.
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First, In that this most glorious work was not undertaken for them, but contrarily, they were all undertaken and are carryed on for this, they were and are but the Substrata for this,
First, In that this most glorious work was not undertaken for them, but contrarily, they were all undertaken and Are carried on for this, they were and Are but the Substrata for this,
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but contrarily this is the very end, every way chiefly considerable, wherefore they were or may be done hereafter, it is their finis operis & operantis, it is their finis intentionis & durationis, that is, this is the end they were done for, the end why God did them, he purposed them for this,
but contrarily this is the very end, every Way chiefly considerable, Wherefore they were or may be done hereafter, it is their finis operis & operantis, it is their finis intentionis & durationis, that is, this is the end they were done for, the end why God did them, he purposed them for this,
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Secondly, The next particular considerable, which we named in the excellency of Gods laying the foundation of this most glorious work, is the secrecy of it, it is an hidden foundation;
Secondly, The next particular considerable, which we nam in the excellency of God's laying the Foundation of this most glorious work, is the secrecy of it, it is an hidden Foundation;
this follows in some sort from the other, yet all foundations that are deep are not secret, they may be searched out, they may be discovered, they may be revealed, they may be inlightened;
this follows in Some sort from the other, yet all foundations that Are deep Are not secret, they may be searched out, they may be discovered, they may be revealed, they may be enlightened;
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4. 11. Yea to all others the mystery of God, and the mystery of Godlinesse, are mysteries indeed, hidden from their eyes: And hence things peculiar to the faithfull are said thus to be hidden, they have an hidden life with Christ in God, the hidden Manna, the name in the white stone, that none can reade but he that hath it, Rev: 2. 17. Hidden waters of life, drawn by the secret hand of faith out of the Rock Christ;
4. 11. Yea to all Others the mystery of God, and the mystery of Godliness, Are Mysteres indeed, hidden from their eyes: And hence things peculiar to the faithful Are said thus to be hidden, they have an hidden life with christ in God, the hidden Manna, the name in the white stone, that none can read but he that hath it, Rev: 2. 17. Hidden waters of life, drawn by the secret hand of faith out of the Rock christ;
Thirdly, The next particular we shall consider, in the laying of this most glorious foundation, is, that it was a more difficult work to lay it, in several respects, then any of the other;
Thirdly, The next particular we shall Consider, in the laying of this most glorious Foundation, is, that it was a more difficult work to lay it, in several respects, then any of the other;
NONLATINALPHABET is a received position, that excellent things are hard; here then being the greatest excelency, must needs be the greatest difficulty.
is a received position, that excellent things Are hard; Here then being the greatest excellency, must needs be the greatest difficulty.
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when God laid the foundation of it, he perfectly knew what would be the hatred, violence, subtilty of the devill to oppose it at every turne in the world;
when God laid the Foundation of it, he perfectly knew what would be the hatred, violence, subtlety of the Devil to oppose it At every turn in the world;
he perfectly knew the interest the devill would have there, to be for a time, by usurpation the God of the world, Eph. he knew what great and how many subjects he would have there,
he perfectly knew the Interest the Devil would have there, to be for a time, by usurpation the God of the world, Ephesians he knew what great and how many subject's he would have there,
how loyal they would be to him their Liege Lord, resolving to forsake all others to cleave to his service, to be subject to his commands, to his pleasure, to the Scepter of his Kingdome;
how loyal they would be to him their Liege Lord, resolving to forsake all Others to cleave to his service, to be Subject to his commands, to his pleasure, to the Sceptre of his Kingdom;
and so [ sub nomine Christi militant contra Christum ] under the name of Christ they fight against Christ ( manibus pedibus { que } ) as we say, with all their might;
and so [ sub nomine Christ militant contra Christ ] under the name of christ they fight against christ (manibus pedibus { que }) as we say, with all their might;
Aboundant discovery might be made of this difficulty, that God fully knew, and in every particular fully discovers every moment, in every place, in every person of every ranke, in every thing.
Abundant discovery might be made of this difficulty, that God Fully knew, and in every particular Fully discovers every moment, in every place, in every person of every rank, in every thing.
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Oh would all sorts of such persons, but seriously weigh, how foolishly they go about to make Gods great design difficult, of which, notwithstanding, he hath laid the foundation most sure,
O would all sorts of such Persons, but seriously weigh, how foolishly they go about to make God's great Design difficult, of which, notwithstanding, he hath laid the Foundation most sure,
he saw (in respect of them for whom that great undertaking immediately was) there was not only incapacitas, but repuguantia objecti, not only an uncapableness,
he saw (in respect of them for whom that great undertaking immediately was) there was not only incapacitas, but repuguantia Object, not only an uncapableness,
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If a most noble and vertuous Prince have his royal and dearly beloved consort, carried away by malitious and most hareful enemies, this would but incite him the more to lay out his interests for her rescue,
If a most noble and virtuous Prince have his royal and dearly Beloved consort, carried away by malicious and most hareful enemies, this would but incite him the more to lay out his interests for her rescue,
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and resist our greatest good, and this difficulty therein, he most graciously provided against; in his other works there was no such incapacity, much less resistance;
and resist our greatest good, and this difficulty therein, he most graciously provided against; in his other works there was no such incapacity, much less resistance;
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Now for such questions, whether man might not have stood longer in that Estate? or how long? or what should have become of him when the world should end? or the like, we shall not meddle with them, being secret things belonging to God,
Now for such questions, whither man might not have stood longer in that Estate? or how long? or what should have become of him when the world should end? or the like, we shall not meddle with them, being secret things belonging to God,
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while his happiness was in his own keeping, the Scriptures plainly shew, and the woful experience of his whole race doth sadly declare, had not the infinite grace of the Almighty Jehovah, provided a firme basis of Gospel glory, Isai. 28. 16. Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation, a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner-stone, a sure foundation;
while his happiness was in his own keeping, the Scriptures plainly show, and the woeful experience of his Whole raze does sadly declare, had not the infinite grace of the Almighty Jehovah, provided a firm basis of Gospel glory, Isaiah 28. 16. Behold, I lay in Zion for a Foundation, a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure Foundation;
a Text often recorded and expounded of Christ in the New Testament, but very fully by the Apostle Peter, 1 Ep. 2. 6, 7, 8. who is therefore called the Mediator of a better Covenant, Heb. 8. 6. and the surety of a better Testament, Heb. 7. 22. Because in that God hath not left the security thereof in any hand but his own, his arme brought salvation, upholds, applies, salvation to his people, to whom he is gracious,
a Text often recorded and expounded of christ in the New Testament, but very Fully by the Apostle Peter, 1 Epistle 2. 6, 7, 8. who is Therefore called the Mediator of a better Covenant, Hebrew 8. 6. and the surety of a better Testament, Hebrew 7. 22. Because in that God hath not left the security thereof in any hand but his own, his arm brought salvation, upholds, Applies, salvation to his people, to whom he is gracious,
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because he will be gracious, and shews compassion, because he will shew compassion, in giving to them the sure mercies of David, Isa. 55. 3. Which the same holy Kingly Prophet David in his high rapture resolves us, NONLATINALPHABET because he hath put or set for me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things and sure,
Because he will be gracious, and shows compassion, Because he will show compassion, in giving to them the sure Mercies of David, Isaiah 55. 3. Which the same holy Kingly Prophet David in his high rapture resolves us, Because he hath put or Set for me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things and sure,
and if it was possible to make it more sure God adds his oath to it, Psal. 110. 4. Concerning him that was to be the Mediator of it, The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, thou art a Priest for ever,
and if it was possible to make it more sure God adds his oath to it, Psalm 110. 4. Concerning him that was to be the Mediator of it, The Lord hath sworn, and will not Repent, thou art a Priest for ever,
after the order of Melchisedec, which is specially applyed to this Gospel glory of the Lord, Heb. 7. 22. even through him who was after the power of an endless life, v. 16. NONLATINALPHABET of a life not to be loosed:
After the order of Melchizedek, which is specially applied to this Gospel glory of the Lord, Hebrew 7. 22. even through him who was After the power of an endless life, v. 16. of a life not to be loosed:
And our Apostle, to declare the sure laying and remaining too of this everlasting, all-ordered, sure covenant of God to David, and sworn to Christ, adds the seal thereof, 2 Tim. 2. 19. and plainly assures us, That this foundation of God standeth sure, having this Seal, the Lord knoweth them that are his.
And our Apostle, to declare the sure laying and remaining too of this everlasting, all-ordered, sure Covenant of God to David, and sworn to christ, adds the seal thereof, 2 Tim. 2. 19. and plainly assures us, That this Foundation of God Stands sure, having this Seal, the Lord Knoweth them that Are his.
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as we shall indeavour to shew, will appear to exceed theirs much more, even as much as an essential forme exceedeth an outward shape or figure obvious to the eye;
as we shall endeavour to show, will appear to exceed theirs much more, even as much as an essential Form exceeds an outward shape or figure obvious to the eye;
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for as the Phylosophers say of the Soul, it is, tota in toto & tota in qualibet parte, so we may say of the form of this wonderful glorious work, which seems to be this [ the glorious shining forth of Gods most free and infinite grace unto men and Angels here and hereafter ] which,
for as the Philosophers say of the Soul, it is, tota in toto & tota in qualibet parte, so we may say of the from of this wondered glorious work, which seems to be this [ the glorious shining forth of God's most free and infinite grace unto men and Angels Here and hereafter ] which,
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as our Saviours expression is, to all single-eyed beholders, is obvious to be discerned, yea, there is no part of the foundation or fabrick of the whole work, wherein it doth not wonderfully shine out to such soules (in their better temper at least) which if it do not unto any (at least when they are themselves) it is because they are not,
as our Saviors expression is, to all single-eyed beholders, is obvious to be discerned, yea, there is no part of the Foundation or fabric of the Whole work, wherein it does not wonderfully shine out to such Souls (in their better temper At least) which if it do not unto any (At least when they Are themselves) it is Because they Are not,
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wherefore the Lord blessed the seaventh Day Sabbath, and hallowed it, that his people might have a weekly opportunity to worship and celebrate his praise,
Wherefore the Lord blessed the Seventh Day Sabbath, and hallowed it, that his people might have a weekly opportunity to worship and celebrate his praise,
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then how much more, may the glory shining much more brightly, when Christ Jesus our Lord having finished the whole work of redemption by his resurrection, gloriously triumphed over all adverse powers of darkness, occasion him the Lord of the Sabbath, to put it over to the first day,
then how much more, may the glory shining much more brightly, when christ jesus our Lord having finished the Whole work of redemption by his resurrection, gloriously triumphed over all adverse Powers of darkness, occasion him the Lord of the Sabbath, to put it over to the First day,
and is justly therefore by his holy spirit intitled to himself the Lords day, our Christian Sabbath, Rev. 1. 10. even when in the highest raptures he communicated so divinely to that beloved Disciple, the great things to be accomplished in reference to the Church and her enemies, to the end of the world:
and is justly Therefore by his holy Spirit entitled to himself the lords day, our Christian Sabbath, Rev. 1. 10. even when in the highest raptures he communicated so divinely to that Beloved Disciple, the great things to be accomplished in Referente to the Church and her enemies, to the end of the world:
and Gubernation here, is but while this course of nature, or Creatures, or rather supportation in their rankes from God, is so variously disposed of in such wonderful manner,
and Gubernation Here, is but while this course of nature, or Creatures, or rather supportation in their ranks from God, is so variously disposed of in such wondered manner,
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after the good pleasure of his will, but the time allotted for the contriving, effecting, applying, confirming, carrying on and perfecting this most glorious work of Gospel grace, is not only a long time,
After the good pleasure of his will, but the time allotted for the contriving, effecting, applying, confirming, carrying on and perfecting this most glorious work of Gospel grace, is not only a long time,
but all time, and not only time, but eternity too, yea, all eternity in reference to the eternal and coequal Trinity of persons, in the unity of the divine nature:
but all time, and not only time, but eternity too, yea, all eternity in Referente to the Eternal and coequal Trinity of Persons, in the unity of the divine nature:
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First, of nature, the baser sort of creatures soon come to their height of stature, as is observable in varieties of sorts of plants, and beasts, and fowls.
First, of nature, the baser sort of creatures soon come to their height of stature, as is observable in varieties of sorts of plants, and beasts, and fowls.
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Secondly, in Reason, the more excellent the nature of a work, and the more accurately it is to be wrought, the longer time is required to provide for it, to accomplish it.
Secondly, in Reason, the more excellent the nature of a work, and the more accurately it is to be wrought, the longer time is required to provide for it, to accomplish it.
Oh the unspeakeable splendor of the wisdome and power, of the grace and goodness, of the mercy and truth, in reference to all the holy persons in that undivided Trinity, made evident therein, from the beginning of the world,
O the unspeakable splendour of the Wisdom and power, of the grace and Goodness, of the mercy and truth, in Referente to all the holy Persons in that undivided Trinity, made evident therein, from the beginning of the world,
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as can never be sufficiently admired, nor much less celebrated with praises both from men and Angels, in all things that concern the way and manner of the revealing & exhibiting,
as can never be sufficiently admired, nor much less celebrated with praises both from men and Angels, in all things that concern the Way and manner of the revealing & exhibiting,
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Whether we respect the sufficiency, the sureness, the efficacy, the happiness in such way and manner continually held out, and communicated unto the world;
Whither we respect the sufficiency, the sureness, the efficacy, the happiness in such Way and manner continually held out, and communicated unto the world;
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First, sufficient to make up all the Creatures wants, to answer all their doubts. Secondly, Sure to remove all their fears, & settle all desirable security to them.
First, sufficient to make up all the Creatures Wants, to answer all their doubts. Secondly, Sure to remove all their fears, & settle all desirable security to them.
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let your thoughts be inlarged upon these particulars, I must leave them as the dry bones in Ezekiels Prophesie, till the Spirit causeth flesh to come upon them, to cover them;
let your thoughts be enlarged upon these particulars, I must leave them as the dry bones in Ezekiel's Prophesy, till the Spirit Causes Flesh to come upon them, to cover them;
But thus much at presen•, of Gods own undertaking, in the most sutable manner to all his own most blessed purposes, respecting both himself and his creatures, according to his own good pleasure,
But thus much At presen•, of God's own undertaking, in the most suitable manner to all his own most blessed Purposes, respecting both himself and his creatures, according to his own good pleasure,
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as we shall indeavour afterwards to shew, and is evident from all passages to this purpose in holy writ, unspeakeably above what is to be found in any other his great and glorious works, here being a way for the magnifying of the riches of his free grace, only revealed in his word, which is therefore magnifyed above all his name,
as we shall endeavour afterwards to show, and is evident from all passages to this purpose in holy writ, unspeakeably above what is to be found in any other his great and glorious works, Here being a Way for the magnifying of the riches of his free grace, only revealed in his word, which is Therefore magnified above all his name,
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Seaventhly, In regard of the subordinate meanes of raising up this work, [ not here to speak of the chief, the holy Spirit as proceeding from the Father and the Son ] for we shall have occasion to speak of him afterwards,
Seaventhly, In regard of the subordinate means of raising up this work, [ not Here to speak of the chief, the holy Spirit as proceeding from the Father and the Son ] for we shall have occasion to speak of him afterwards,
For sometimes to use Angels in it, was an honour to it, but to have used them alwayes, would have been terrible to weak and fraile Creatures, besides otherwise incommodious to them;
For sometime to use Angels in it, was an honour to it, but to have used them always, would have been terrible to weak and frail Creatures, beside otherwise incommodious to them;
and lyable to the same miserie, capable of the same happiness, provided for by the same God, tendred in the same way, concluded in the same concernments, obliged by the same ingagements,
and liable to the same misery, capable of the same happiness, provided for by the same God, tendered in the same Way, concluded in the same concernments, obliged by the same engagements,
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but [ ex instituto ] by his appointment, the preaching of the word by men, is ordinarily his means, Ro. 10. 14. efficaciously to work this Spiritual grace in the Soul,
but [ ex instituto ] by his appointment, the preaching of the word by men, is ordinarily his means, Ro. 10. 14. efficaciously to work this Spiritual grace in the Soul,
yet natural, occasional, providential, morral means, he likewise sometime useth as helps thereunto, as natural affection, good examples, good institutions, good society, afflictions, judgements, dangers, troubles,
yet natural, occasional, providential, moral means, he likewise sometime uses as helps thereunto, as natural affection, good Examples, good institutions, good society, afflictions, Judgments, dangers, Troubles,
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as blessed by him to advance the same, and besides extraordinary working by men, what he doth ordinarily by them, he doth with great variety, to manifest himselfe a free and voluntary agent therein,
as blessed by him to advance the same, and beside extraordinary working by men, what he does ordinarily by them, he does with great variety, to manifest himself a free and voluntary agent therein,
and therefore sometimes by babes and sucklings, by mean and unlikely instruments, in this kind, he sets forth his own praise, Ps. 8. 2. An other time he will use more eminent instruments, a Moses in the Law,
and Therefore sometime by babes and sucklings, by mean and unlikely Instruments, in this kind, he sets forth his own praise, Ps. 8. 2. an other time he will use more eminent Instruments, a Moses in the Law,
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and make them useful in his own work, the better to make all men to know and remember, that the efficacy of all the other, is only to be expected from himself, in the humble, faithful,
and make them useful in his own work, the better to make all men to know and Remember, that the efficacy of all the other, is only to be expected from himself, in the humble, faithful,
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but all, and only, freely and voluntarily, according to his own good pleasure; and as all the means are his, so the effects must ever be acknowledged his,
but all, and only, freely and voluntarily, according to his own good pleasure; and as all the means Are his, so the effects must ever be acknowledged his,
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and yet regardlesse of himselfe (the Epidemical disease of all his posteritie) and lesse regarded of any or all other creatures, who if they had regarded his miserable condition,
and yet regardless of himself (the Epidemical disease of all his posterity) and less regarded of any or all other creatures, who if they had regarded his miserable condition,
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he being a creature that had abused such precious goodnesse, slighted such precious favour, so wickedly cast away such glorious excellence, foolishly lost so great happinesse both for himselfe and all his posteritie;
he being a creature that had abused such precious Goodness, slighted such precious favour, so wickedly cast away such glorious excellence, foolishly lost so great happiness both for himself and all his posterity;
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or misery so great a sin of ingratitude, unfaithfulnesse, rebellion, pride, emulation, envie, folly, yea such accumulated wickednesse against a most gracious God,
or misery so great a since of ingratitude, unfaithfulness, rebellion, pride, emulation, envy, folly, yea such accumulated wickedness against a most gracious God,
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and with a more generall and high attempt against Gods Crowne and Dignitie, when man that was in a lower condition looked only to be like God in knowing good and evill, not to be equall in dignitie to him;
and with a more general and high attempt against God's Crown and Dignity, when man that was in a lower condition looked only to be like God in knowing good and evil, not to be equal in dignity to him;
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Angels sinned without a tempter, but mans assaults were primarily set on by Satans malice, secretly and subtilly carried on by the Serpent and the Woman, his subordinate, or at least suborned Instruments:
Angels sinned without a tempter, but men assaults were primarily Set on by Satan malice, secretly and subtly carried on by the Serpent and the Woman, his subordinate, or At least suborned Instruments:
How was then the Justice and mercy of the infinitely wise God, in appearance, at a great contest, which should prevaile for or against man? Justice would be satisfied upon him, mercy would be glorified in him;
How was then the justice and mercy of the infinitely wise God, in appearance, At a great contest, which should prevail for or against man? justice would be satisfied upon him, mercy would be glorified in him;
In him were Mercy and Truth so met together, Righteousnesse and Peace so kissed each other, Ps: 85. 10. And what from everlasting he so decreed, in fullnesse of time he accordingly accomplished:
In him were Mercy and Truth so met together, Righteousness and Peace so kissed each other, Psalm: 85. 10. And what from everlasting he so decreed, in fullness of time he accordingly accomplished:
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but to finish the work his Father had sent him for into the world; not ignorantly and unknowingly, as his type, nor with reluctancy, as •eeding to be bound,
but to finish the work his Father had sent him for into the world; not ignorantly and unknowingly, as his type, nor with reluctancy, as •eeding to be bound,
but willingly and readily yeelding himselfe, reckoning it even Satans assault in a zealous Peter, when out of seeming love he adviseth him against it, saying, Get thee behinde me Satan;
but willingly and readily yielding himself, reckoning it even Satan assault in a zealous Peter, when out of seeming love he adviseth him against it, saying, Get thee behind me Satan;
and yet not so as to cast himselfe away like a desperate helplesse man, but still retained his power against all opposition to raise himselfe againe. O wonderfully mercifull Father! O wonderfully gracious Redeemer!
and yet not so as to cast himself away like a desperate helpless man, but still retained his power against all opposition to raise himself again. O wonderfully merciful Father! O wonderfully gracious Redeemer!
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and goodnesse of an infinite God to shew it selfe, and in a way and means suitable to the otherwise helplesse condition of such a wretched creature, who shall therefore have a wonderfull deliverer;
and Goodness of an infinite God to show it self, and in a Way and means suitable to the otherwise helpless condition of such a wretched creature, who shall Therefore have a wonderful deliverer;
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but yet his misery at present shall not altogether be taken away, but he shall yet continue in that world wherein he first had sinned, that shall be to him the place of his prison, where he committed his first his late most hainous offence,
but yet his misery At present shall not altogether be taken away, but he shall yet continue in that world wherein he First had sinned, that shall be to him the place of his prison, where he committed his First his late most heinous offence,
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instead of his successfull labour without wearinesse, he shall be vexed with much lost labour and wearinesse therewith, [ Aethiopem lavabit, magno conatu magnas nugas aget, ] he shall often endeavour to no purpose,
instead of his successful labour without weariness, he shall be vexed with much lost labour and weariness therewith, [ Aethiopem Lavabit, magno conatu Magnas Nugas aget, ] he shall often endeavour to no purpose,
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But before such deliverance particularly can come home, by reason this cursed Jaylour, having man in some sort in his custody, endeavours to make him his perpetual vassal,
But before such deliverance particularly can come home, by reason this cursed Jailer, having man in Some sort in his custody, endeavours to make him his perpetual vassal,
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but only for this most wretched end, to make them the more sworne slaves to himselfe, to others he will not vouchsafe the like libertie of their prison,
but only for this most wretched end, to make them the more sworn slaves to himself, to Others he will not vouchsafe the like liberty of their prison,
but holds them fast in hard bondage, and because he would the more harden them for hell-torments hereafter, he begins to plague them with an hell upon earth,
but holds them fast in hard bondage, and Because he would the more harden them for Hell torments hereafter, he begins to plague them with an hell upon earth,
but not as men sometimes put in Bedlam by their friends to regaine their wits, but to make them spiritually the more mad, and eternally the more miserable;
but not as men sometime put in Bedlam by their Friends to regain their wits, but to make them spiritually the more mad, and eternally the more miserable;
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and the rather, because that enviously and spitefully, he yet surely knowes, there is a yeare of Jubile proclaimed from the most Soveraigne and Almightie King,
and the rather, Because that enviously and spitefully, he yet surely knows, there is a year of Jubilee proclaimed from the most Sovereign and Almighty King,
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and that there is a Deliverer Come, by whose appointment Heralds at Armes, or rather Embassadours of peace, are sent abroad to publish the same with the conditions thereof, upon abundant testimony under his hand and seales with sufficient authoritie and most certain evidence for mans securitie therein;
and that there is a Deliverer Come, by whose appointment Heralds At Arms, or rather ambassadors of peace, Are sent abroad to publish the same with the conditions thereof, upon abundant testimony under his hand and Seals with sufficient Authority and most certain evidence for men security therein;
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or persecution, or any thing, or all (if it may be) to hinder the same, that they may not come neare to hearken to those commissionated Heralds at Armes, or Embassadours of peace;
or persecution, or any thing, or all (if it may be) to hinder the same, that they may not come near to harken to those commissionated Heralds At Arms, or ambassadors of peace;
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he will tell them of golden mountaines they shall have by his service, when there is nothing but fire and flames of brimstone in the bowells thereof, belching forth continually before-hand their noysome stench, with flames and smoake and ashes of Gods wrathfull displeasure against them;
he will tell them of golden Mountains they shall have by his service, when there is nothing but fire and flames of brimstone in the bowels thereof, belching forth continually beforehand their noisome stench, with flames and smoke and Ashes of God's wrathful displeasure against them;
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or his truth, all the while they are in his bondage, and knowing nothing better than what they at present conceive they find, they will not be perswaded that there is any thing better than what they think they know;
or his truth, all the while they Are in his bondage, and knowing nothing better than what they At present conceive they find, they will not be persuaded that there is any thing better than what they think they know;
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unto them are his Embassadours specially sent, but they likewise will not heare, and therefore while he sends many times and often for a long continuance, (it may be) and importunately by them in his own name, beseecheth them to be reconciled to him for their own good,
unto them Are his ambassadors specially sent, but they likewise will not hear, and Therefore while he sends many times and often for a long Continuance, (it may be) and importunately by them in his own name, Beseecheth them to be reconciled to him for their own good,
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but not regarded to retaine, till he himselfe comes in, and sets on the impression of his grace-revealing truth upon their hearts, with a secret quickening spirituall life;
but not regarded to retain, till he himself comes in, and sets on the impression of his grace-revealing truth upon their hearts, with a secret quickening spiritual life;
But if they will, when once marked for Christs sheep, be departing from his Wolves and Goats, range and walk, he will help them to as much bread and water of affliction (if he can) while they are passing on in their journey to their new Master,
But if they will, when once marked for Christ sheep, be departing from his Wolves and Goats, range and walk, he will help them to as much bred and water of affliction (if he can) while they Are passing on in their journey to their new Master,
But whilst they are passing a painfull pilgrimage, and often fall into a Wildered condition in this world, the great Shepheard of his sheep, that will loose none of them that are of his fould, he readily seeks them out, not so much for the place where, (for his eye is alwayes toward them,
But while they Are passing a painful pilgrimage, and often fallen into a Wildered condition in this world, the great Shepherd of his sheep, that will lose none of them that Are of his fouled, he readily seeks them out, not so much for the place where, (for his eye is always towards them,
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or needfull support, or necessary supply, oft they have all these largely allowed them, and if they have not at present, they have a store-house, a full treasure of all good to goe unto at need,
or needful support, or necessary supply, oft they have all these largely allowed them, and if they have not At present, they have a storehouse, a full treasure of all good to go unto At need,
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Their God is a God at hand, and not a farre off, Christ Jesus stands by them, being the grand Captain of their salvation, the Author and Finisher of their faith and patience;
Their God is a God At hand, and not a Far off, christ jesus Stands by them, being the grand Captain of their salvation, the Author and Finisher of their faith and patience;
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And though sometime they must needs forgoe much, endure hard onsets, and combate long, yet this encouragement is inwardly given them, they shall have the victory infallibly in the issue;
And though sometime they must needs forgo much, endure hard onsets, and combat long, yet this encouragement is inwardly given them, they shall have the victory infallibly in the issue;
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for the exercise of any eminent grace he hath sent (as a love-token) into their soules, with Peter to walk towards Christ (when he calls them) upon a Sea of troubles, where there is no sooting, but what faith finds;
for the exercise of any eminent grace he hath sent (as a love-token) into their Souls, with Peter to walk towards christ (when he calls them) upon a Sea of Troubles, where there is no sooting, but what faith finds;
unto their everlasting celestiall Canaan; but sometime likewise he dryes up those waters, and when their implacable enemies pursue them most furiously and confidently, he makes those appearing raging Seas of troubles to become water-walls for their defence,
unto their everlasting celestial Canaan; but sometime likewise he dries up those waters, and when their implacable enemies pursue them most furiously and confidently, he makes those appearing raging Seas of Troubles to become water-walls for their defence,
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In such tryed tracts of Grace, Christ walks on secretly but securely, with the Lot of his own inheritance, with the Camp of all his true Israel, that fight under his Banner,
In such tried tracts of Grace, christ walks on secretly but securely, with the Lot of his own inheritance, with the Camp of all his true Israel, that fight under his Banner,
as with a pillar of a cloud to guide them by day, and a pillar of fire to enlighten their Camp in the might, all the time they are passing from Egypt to Canaan, from Babylonian bondage, to be made free Denizens of the New Jerusalem.
as with a pillar of a cloud to guide them by day, and a pillar of fire to enlighten their Camp in the might, all the time they Are passing from Egypt to Canaan, from Babylonian bondage, to be made free Denizens of the New Jerusalem.
so made effectuall, and that against such opposition, otherwise invincible, and otherwise inevitably sinking into desperate misery, never to be ended, eased,
so made effectual, and that against such opposition, otherwise invincible, and otherwise inevitably sinking into desperate misery, never to be ended, eased,
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may well be the wonder of mercy to all the world, and matter of admirable thanksgiving and praise, to all glorified Saints and Angels, through all eternitie to render unto his great name;
may well be the wonder of mercy to all the world, and matter of admirable thanksgiving and praise, to all glorified Saints and Angels, through all eternity to render unto his great name;
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First, The chiefe end is glory, to the God of all glory, the originall fountaine of it, the end and intendment of it, the dispencer and bestower of it, the primary and perpetuall owner of it, which whatsoever Creature assumes without his allowance, is therein an highly sacrilegious robber of God;
First, The chief end is glory, to the God of all glory, the original fountain of it, the end and intendment of it, the dispenser and bestower of it, the primary and perpetual owner of it, which whatsoever Creature assumes without his allowance, is therein an highly sacrilegious robber of God;
or in any kinde in the world, comparably glorious unto this, and therefore this most excellent supreame end of his, must necessarily in the same proportion be advanced therein, to wit, in an higher degree by that work,
or in any kind in the world, comparably glorious unto this, and Therefore this most excellent supreme end of his, must necessarily in the same proportion be advanced therein, to wit, in an higher degree by that work,
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Secondly, That the revealing and exhibiting the excellency and goodnesse of this work, unto intelligible creatures, in this way, might afford them alway matter,
Secondly, That the revealing and exhibiting the excellency and Goodness of this work, unto intelligible creatures, in this Way, might afford them always matter,
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and because the discoveries here are sometimes so great and wonderfull unto the Saints, they are therefore strangely carried on with divine and spirituall ravishment of soul, to magnifie the soul-quickening, sanctifying,
and Because the discoveries Here Are sometime so great and wonderful unto the Saints, they Are Therefore strangely carried on with divine and spiritual ravishment of soul, to magnify the soul-quickening, sanctifying,
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& to others in the increase of spirituall indowments, experiences, gracious incomes of Spirit, heavenly communion and manifestations of Gospel glory to their souls, to the great dimming and obscuring of the lustre of all worldly glory in their eyes,
& to Others in the increase of spiritual endowments, experiences, gracious incomes of Spirit, heavenly communion and manifestations of Gospel glory to their Souls, to the great dimming and obscuring of the lustre of all worldly glory in their eyes,
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and even in their very sufferings for their most blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, which they by a gracious inward operation upon their souls, are not only inabled to think well of,
and even in their very sufferings for their most blessed Lord and Saviour jesus christ, which they by a gracious inward operation upon their Souls, Are not only enabled to think well of,
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and to observe favourable aspects of Divine grace in such seeming dark times, but much to rejoyce many times and triumph in assurance of victory afore-hand,
and to observe favourable aspects of Divine grace in such seeming dark times, but much to rejoice many times and triumph in assurance of victory aforehand,
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yea, to esteeme it a peculiar favour, and sometime to finde such strange support, and sometime to have such inlargement of comfort, to the stupifying (as it were) the sence of paine (as some of the Martyrs in their sufferings acknowledged) and sometime by the strong piercing sight of the eye of faith, through the greatest and heaviest Crosse of Christ to discover the Crowne;
yea, to esteem it a peculiar favour, and sometime to find such strange support, and sometime to have such enlargement of Comfort, to the stupefying (as it were) the sense of pain (as Some of the Martyrs in their sufferings acknowledged) and sometime by the strong piercing sighed of the eye of faith, through the greatest and Heaviest Cross of christ to discover the Crown;
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and even to forget their sorrows, yea, and sometime (with Stephen, Acts 7.) to behold high and heavenly visions of glory in the lowest ebbe of their temporal sufferings,
and even to forget their sorrows, yea, and sometime (with Stephen, Acts 7.) to behold high and heavenly visions of glory in the lowest ebb of their temporal sufferings,
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and all this, many times, not only to the astonishment, but even to the confusion of the face of persecuting enemies, according to that promise of our Saviour, Luk. 21. 15. I will give you a mouth and wisdome, which all our adversaries shall not be able to gainsay,
and all this, many times, not only to the astonishment, but even to the confusion of the face of persecuting enemies, according to that promise of our Saviour, Luk. 21. 15. I will give you a Mouth and Wisdom, which all our Adversaries shall not be able to gainsay,
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nor resist, which is many times fulfilled by mean and contemptible instruments, which being the foolish of the world, God chuseth to confound the wise,
nor resist, which is many times fulfilled by mean and contemptible Instruments, which being the foolish of the world, God chooseth to confound the wise,
and things that are not, to bring to nought things that are, 1 Cor. 1. 27, 28. And thus in the manifold varieties of the dispensations of God towards his people,
and things that Are not, to bring to nought things that Are, 1 Cor. 1. 27, 28. And thus in the manifold varieties of the dispensations of God towards his people,
as they receive both good and evill at his hand here, which they willingly with holy Job alwayes acknowledge to be from him, who or whatsoever be the instruments, there are continual springs and fountains, flowing forth with new matter of prayse and glory, from the poor despised flock of Christ, in this their uncertain pilgrimage, from the manifold strong discoveries of the Gospel glory of God, in and towards them in all his wayes,
as they receive both good and evil At his hand Here, which they willingly with holy Job always acknowledge to be from him, who or whatsoever be the Instruments, there Are continual springs and fountains, flowing forth with new matter of praise and glory, from the poor despised flock of christ, in this their uncertain pilgrimage, from the manifold strong discoveries of the Gospel glory of God, in and towards them in all his ways,
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Oh who is able to set forth the fathomless depth of Gods misterious mercy, in such sort to his faithful servants in all ages, that men are ordinarily capable of knowing in this kind? in regard of the innumerable varieties of godly mens experiences in all times, which have been matter of such glory to God in their own persons,
O who is able to Set forth the fathomless depth of God's mysterious mercy, in such sort to his faithful Servants in all ages, that men Are ordinarily capable of knowing in this kind? in regard of the innumerable varieties of godly men's experiences in all times, which have been matter of such glory to God in their own Persons,
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or before others, through all generations in all places, of all conditions, upon all occasions, is but the least part [ as we say of all knowledge ] of that which in this kind might be known:
or before Others, through all generations in all places, of all conditions, upon all occasions, is but the least part [ as we say of all knowledge ] of that which in this kind might be known:
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but when those manifold foldings of Divine wisdome, held out in so many great Folioes of undecyphered Characters, in such his dispensations of his grace and goodness, shall be,
but when those manifold foldings of Divine Wisdom, held out in so many great Folioes of undeciphered Characters, in such his dispensations of his grace and Goodness, shall be,
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and before the glorified Saints and Angels fully explained, and opened, and the injoyments of everlasting fulness of glory in clear vision, shall not only reveale the originall spring of all such currents of flowing mercy to all sorts of men,
and before the glorified Saints and Angels Fully explained, and opened, and the enjoyments of everlasting fullness of glory in clear vision, shall not only reveal the original spring of all such currents of flowing mercy to all sorts of men,
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or other, or greater actings, which have been towards themselves, in the wonder of the mistery of that glorious grace, revealed and exhibited in their temporal and spiritual being in the world,
or other, or greater actings, which have been towards themselves, in the wonder of the mystery of that glorious grace, revealed and exhibited in their temporal and spiritual being in the world,
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the wonderfull goodness whereof, and the glorious excellencies of God therein, and thereby shining out unto them in their full glory, in that most blessed vision and fruition of him, which all glorified creatures then shall obtain, will make them break forth with continual and unexpressible praises,
the wonderful Goodness whereof, and the glorious excellencies of God therein, and thereby shining out unto them in their full glory, in that most blessed vision and fruition of him, which all glorified creatures then shall obtain, will make them break forth with continual and unexpressible praises,
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And herein, according as they have been appointed and exercised by those soveraign dispensations in the work, in the greater service, they shall be glorified accordingly with the greater measure of happiness in the world to come,
And herein, according as they have been appointed and exercised by those sovereign dispensations in the work, in the greater service, they shall be glorified accordingly with the greater measure of happiness in the world to come,
and Holy Ghost, for the true Church, through all generations, and accordingly be inlarged with rejoycing therein to the everlasting praise of his, incomprehensibly glorious grace displayed thereby.
and Holy Ghost, for the true Church, through all generations, and accordingly be enlarged with rejoicing therein to the everlasting praise of his, incomprehensibly glorious grace displayed thereby.
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instead of lower matter of praise, he shal have unspeakeably higher matter of praise, and consequently (through this free Gospel grace) the more inlargement of glory therewith:
instead of lower matter of praise, he shall have unspeakeably higher matter of praise, and consequently (through this free Gospel grace) the more enlargement of glory therewith:
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First, to know the letters and sillables, and then put together the words to know the sence of what they from time to time may reade in any or all the books of God in this world, set forth for their learning, wherin God sets before all sorts of men, new lessons of all kinds,
First, to know the letters and syllables, and then put together the words to know the sense of what they from time to time may read in any or all the books of God in this world, Set forth for their learning, wherein God sets before all sorts of men, new Lessons of all Kinds,
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Look first to the motions illuminations and influences of the heavens, look upon the successions of times, dayes and nights, winter and summer, seed time, and harvest;
Look First to the motions illuminations and influences of the heavens, look upon the successions of times, days and nights, winter and summer, seed time, and harvest;
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but thou wilt say, how shall I put these together, and make sillables and sentences of them, look unto the 19 Psalme, and there the word of God shall be thy schoole-master herein, it tells thee, the heavens declare the glory of God,
but thou wilt say, how shall I put these together, and make syllables and sentences of them, look unto the 19 Psalm, and there the word of God shall be thy Schoolmaster herein, it tells thee, the heavens declare the glory of God,
and day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth language, that is, they hold out matter for thy understanding, knowledge or experience to work upon such works of God to his praise and glory:
and day unto day utters speech, and night unto night shows language, that is, they hold out matter for thy understanding, knowledge or experience to work upon such works of God to his praise and glory:
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so again Gen. 8. 22. Gods word instructs us, that seed time, and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall not cease, which is another syllable to spell the truth of God by in such things,
so again Gen. 8. 22. God's word instructs us, that seed time, and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall not cease, which is Another syllable to spell the truth of God by in such things,
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in times of plenty, the Psalmist shewes how he crowns the earth with his goodness, Ps. 65. 11: when all sorts of Creatures are full of rejoycing and comfort;
in times of plenty, the Psalmist shows how he crowns the earth with his Goodness, Ps. 65. 11: when all sorts of Creatures Are full of rejoicing and Comfort;
and so to come to thy own particular case and condition in outward things, thou mayest spell out words and sentences by the help of many instructers which God allows thee;
and so to come to thy own particular case and condition in outward things, thou Mayest spell out words and sentences by the help of many instructers which God allows thee;
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and all sorts of outward Dispensations of God, whereby thy capacity may be raised up toward the attainment of higher learning by degrees, upon thy well using thy first rudiments of Divine knowledge,
and all sorts of outward Dispensations of God, whereby thy capacity may be raised up towards the attainment of higher learning by Degrees, upon thy well using thy First rudiments of Divine knowledge,
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and so thou mayest by degrees come to attain a good measure of skill in the truly liberal sciences in the schoole of spiritual and heavenly grace or glory;
and so thou Mayest by Degrees come to attain a good measure of skill in the truly liberal sciences in the school of spiritual and heavenly grace or glory;
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as is observed of some skilful experienced Physitians, they know and see so much of the secret operations of Nature, that by that means they become more Atheistical, forgetting and neglecting the God of Nature;
as is observed of Some skilful experienced Physicians, they know and see so much of the secret operations of Nature, that by that means they become more Atheistical, forgetting and neglecting the God of Nature;
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and doth not this Atheisme grow upon men for the want of spelling the words and sentences of Gods ordinary Books in the world, by the teaching of his Word,
and does not this Atheism grow upon men for the want of spelling the words and sentences of God's ordinary Books in the world, by the teaching of his Word,
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when without that teaching they become meere naturalls, fooles, and Ideots, rather than soundly judicious persons in that which mainly ought to be knowne, observed,
when without that teaching they become mere naturals, Fools, and Idiots, rather than soundly judicious Persons in that which mainly ought to be known, observed,
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and shalt finde him more and more in that way, wherein thou shalt behold his glorious grace, which is the sure way for thee to become acceptable unto him,
and shalt find him more and more in that Way, wherein thou shalt behold his glorious grace, which is the sure Way for thee to become acceptable unto him,
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yea, heavenly frame is put uponit, what glorious discoveries are made unto it, what celestiall Joyes are put into it, what everlasting happinesle is prepared for it:
yea, heavenly frame is put uponit, what glorious discoveries Are made unto it, what celestial Joys Are put into it, what everlasting happinesle is prepared for it:
and keep them there, that they might still soar higher and higher in such heavenly contemplations, till they attaine to the top of most glorious eternitie, to receive in fullnesse what here in their measure only they can but taste of.
and keep them there, that they might still soar higher and higher in such heavenly contemplations, till they attain to the top of most glorious eternity, to receive in fullness what Here in their measure only they can but taste of.
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Againe, Let them hence learne to be thankfull, above all things in this world, for such gracious discoveries, in any measure or degree, by their good God vouchsafed unto them;
Again, Let them hence Learn to be thankful, above all things in this world, for such gracious discoveries, in any measure or degree, by their good God vouchsafed unto them;
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as continuall (if Divine grace manifest towards them, did not otherwise order them some way or other) as is discernable in any others, who have hearts all alike, as face in water answers to face, Pro: 27. 19. And there is no difference,
as continual (if Divine grace manifest towards them, did not otherwise order them Some Way or other) as is discernible in any Others, who have hearts all alike, as face in water answers to face, Pro: 27. 19. And there is no difference,
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but what God himselfe makes in these wayes of his grace, for who makes thee to differ from another, 1 Cor: 4. 7. Let them walk in the light and comfort of such discoveries, which amongst many Christians is often received in varieties of measures,
but what God himself makes in these ways of his grace, for who makes thee to differ from Another, 1 Cor: 4. 7. Let them walk in the Light and Comfort of such discoveries, which among many Christians is often received in varieties of measures,
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and with the due use of all other good meanes besides, •ith humble, faithfull and importunate prayer before the throne of the heavenly grace, for them;
and with the due use of all other good means beside, •ith humble, faithful and importunate prayer before the throne of the heavenly grace, for them;
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Let it be a strong Argument at all times in our spiritual approaches unto God, in the due sense and sight of such gracious discoveries, which we have received, to worship him in a manner suitable the•eunto ▪ As Moses, when he had been with God upon the Mount, the glory of God appeared very bright upon him;
Let it be a strong Argument At all times in our spiritual Approaches unto God, in the due sense and sighed of such gracious discoveries, which we have received, to worship him in a manner suitable the•eunto ▪ As Moses, when he had been with God upon the Mount, the glory of God appeared very bright upon him;
when they are blown up as it were, by taking up the bellowes of such discoveries, will much promote the sweet odours of spiritual insence ascending up to heaven,
when they Are blown up as it were, by taking up the bellows of such discoveries, will much promote the sweet odours of spiritual incense ascending up to heaven,
and be a special means, whereby all the soul oblations, sacrifices, and services in those wayes offered unto God, become very acceptible to him in his beloved Son,
and be a special means, whereby all the soul Oblations, Sacrifices, and services in those ways offered unto God, become very acceptible to him in his Beloved Son,
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yea, and he requires thereby to be sanctified, as he instructed Moses upon a like occasion, Lev. 10. 3. But lastly, in respect of glorified Saints and Angels in the world to come. First, for glorified Saints;
yea, and he requires thereby to be sanctified, as he instructed Moses upon a like occasion, Lev. 10. 3. But lastly, in respect of glorified Saints and Angels in the world to come. First, for glorified Saints;
how will they by and from this glory be fully transformed into the same Image? How shall they then be filled with the fruition of all that goodness of God, which in such wayes of his towards them in the world before, in some sort he had discovered himself unto them by:
how will they by and from this glory be Fully transformed into the same Image? How shall they then be filled with the fruition of all that Goodness of God, which in such ways of his towards them in the world before, in Some sort he had discovered himself unto them by:
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How shall such glorified Saints to the uttermost then apply themselves yet most delightfully and happily to sound forth his praise, upon this most blessed advantage, to all eternity,
How shall such glorified Saints to the uttermost then apply themselves yet most delightfully and happily to found forth his praise, upon this most blessed advantage, to all eternity,
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then all former mysteries, and dark proceedings of God in the world before, will be clearly un•oulded, all difficulties resolved, all obstacles removed, all evill of sin,
then all former Mysteres, and dark proceedings of God in the world before, will be clearly un•oulded, all difficulties resolved, all obstacles removed, all evil of since,
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or punishment, or misery, with all the feare thereof, utterly abolished, all mists and darkness dispelled, all interruptions abandoned, all hoped for injoyments perfected, and most securely possessed.
or punishment, or misery, with all the Fear thereof, utterly abolished, all mists and darkness dispelled, all interruptions abandoned, all hoped for enjoyments perfected, and most securely possessed.
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And what then by glorified Saints will be done to their best ability, will be more amply accomplished by the glorious Angels who never sinned, who are of far higher and greater excellency, higher in degree,
And what then by glorified Saints will be done to their best ability, will be more amply accomplished by the glorious Angels who never sinned, who Are of Far higher and greater excellency, higher in degree,
] But what we can but now dimly hint at, in this Gospel glofirying grace, beleeving souls shal in their season fully and perfectly find by most happy experience accomplished:
] But what we can but now dimly hint At, in this Gospel glofirying grace, believing Souls shall in their season Fully and perfectly find by most happy experience accomplished:
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we come therefore to the last respective consideration, and that is Eleventhly, The blessed effects thereof above all other his works, which how great, how various,
we come Therefore to the last respective consideration, and that is Eleventhly, The blessed effects thereof above all other his works, which how great, how various,
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as in Ezekiels Vision, Chap: 1. 20. So that time would faile me, strength would faile me, opportunitie would faile me, (and much more able Heralds of the renowne of this glorious grace) in any competent measure to display the same.
as in Ezekiel's Vision, Chap: 1. 20. So that time would fail me, strength would fail me, opportunity would fail me, (and much more able Heralds of the renown of this glorious grace) in any competent measure to display the same.
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I shall only advise all sorts of Christians at present, by the due uses (or the like) even now in some measure pointed out unto them, to labour to finde in themselves, such effects, which by such due improvement, they may (through grace) in their times and seasons, discover or obtaine;
I shall only Advice all sorts of Christians At present, by the due uses (or the like) even now in Some measure pointed out unto them, to labour to find in themselves, such effects, which by such due improvement, they may (through grace) in their times and seasons, discover or obtain;
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and likewise to the praise of his present so excellent Gospel grace, manifest in all his Saints, in all such varieties of the happy and glorious effects thereof.
and likewise to the praise of his present so excellent Gospel grace, manifest in all his Saints, in all such varieties of the happy and glorious effects thereof.
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And so without any further inlargement at present, in this so vast a field of consideration of the manifold excellent effects of Gospel glory, in regard of men,
And so without any further enlargement At present, in this so vast a field of consideration of the manifold excellent effects of Gospel glory, in regard of men,
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and Angells, good and bad, here and hereafter, (a subject well worth weighing by the best mens best abilities) for as the contemplation thereof will be a spring of comfort and happinesse to the one sort,
and Angels, good and bad, Here and hereafter, (a Subject well worth weighing by the best men's best abilities) for as the contemplation thereof will be a spring of Comfort and happiness to the one sort,
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so the abundant conviction and experience of the realitie of the same, will be the sting of the misery of all the other sorts, it will so grinde and gnaw and torment the damned spirits and persons,
so the abundant conviction and experience of the reality of the same, will be the sting of the misery of all the other sorts, it will so grind and gnaw and torment the damned spirits and Persons,
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whether the punishment of the Damned in regard of what they have lost, or the punishment of sence and feeling, in regard of what shall be inflicted on them in Hell, shall be (as I may say) the greater Hell unto them hereafter:
whither the punishment of the Damned in regard of what they have lost, or the punishment of sense and feeling, in regard of what shall be inflicted on them in Hell, shall be (as I may say) the greater Hell unto them hereafter:
and that is to manifest Gospel Glory to be the great Glory of the Lord, which his people discerne in this world, in that regard it is the only and excellent,
and that is to manifest Gospel Glory to be the great Glory of the Lord, which his people discern in this world, in that regard it is the only and excellent,
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If any would try all the Mountebank Chyrurgery that Satan hath used in all the Ages of the world, all his false Religions, all the multitudes of his Hell-devised wayes of false worship, all his strong delusions, all his heartlesse, (except of seduced deceived hearts) fruitlesse, bootlesse ceremonies, constitutions, beggarly rudiments, bodily exercises, not warranted by the word of God, to cure the festered wounds of their sin-polluted defiled consciences,
If any would try all the Mountebank Chirurgery that Satan hath used in all the Ages of the world, all his false Religions, all the Multitudes of his Hell-devised ways of false worship, all his strong delusions, all his heartless, (except of seduced deceived hearts) fruitless, bootless ceremonies, constitutions, beggarly rudiments, bodily exercises, not warranted by the word of God, to cure the festered wounds of their sin-polluted defiled Consciences,
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and that most industriously all their dayes, they would but miserably all that time, loose their own labour, defeat their own hopes, forsake their own mercy, obstruct their own happinesse, remedilesly plunge themselves into eternall misery.
and that most industriously all their days, they would but miserably all that time, lose their own labour, defeat their own hope's, forsake their own mercy, obstruct their own happiness, remedilessly plunge themselves into Eternal misery.
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All Gods brood of travellers have passed along in this roade, till they came to appeare before God in the heavenly Zion; and none can otherwise possibly attaine to that only desireable issue of their pilgrimage here upon earth.
All God's brood of travellers have passed along in this road, till they Come to appear before God in the heavenly Zion; and none can otherwise possibly attain to that only desirable issue of their pilgrimage Here upon earth.
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I shall not here need to speak any thing of the freenesse of this now most necessary means in regard of men, [ for there is neither necessitie of nature,
I shall not Here need to speak any thing of the freeness of this now most necessary means in regard of men, [ for there is neither necessity of nature,
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I need not touch upon the proportionablenesse of the meanes, this only salve or Balsome so prepared by him, to cure the souls wounds, being every way fitted and suited for its soares.
I need not touch upon the proportionableness of the means, this only salve or Balsome so prepared by him, to cure the Souls wounds, being every Way fitted and suited for its soars.
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I shall not need to insist upon the easinesse, the amiablenesse, the naturallnesse, the familiarnesse of the way of dispencing and bestowing this Gospel grace.
I shall not need to insist upon the easiness, the amiableness, the naturallnesse, the familiarness of the Way of Dispensing and bestowing this Gospel grace.
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all which tend to demonstrate this particular, that it is the excellent and only meanes to bring Gods people to the reall participation both of grace and glory here and here-after;
all which tend to demonstrate this particular, that it is the excellent and only means to bring God's people to the real participation both of grace and glory Here and hereafter;
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Only in a word, I shall endeavour to touch upon the other branch, namely, [ that without this discovery of Gospel glory unto the soule, grace would neither be rightly gracefull,
Only in a word, I shall endeavour to touch upon the other branch, namely, [ that without this discovery of Gospel glory unto the soul, grace would neither be rightly graceful,
and neither regard to know, or pursue better things, but wholly in a manner proceed to prostitute their reasonable souls, to sensitive bruitish pleasures,
and neither regard to know, or pursue better things, but wholly in a manner proceed to prostitute their reasonable Souls, to sensitive brutish pleasures,
as many of the ancient Philosophers and Heathens Sages, who by study, contemplation, and industry in the use of pertinent means, attained to the discovery of an excellencie of morality, in their kind, which they called (vertue) wherein they did sometime seem to behold such lovelyness, that it made them not only to commend it to others,
as many of the ancient Philosophers and heathens Sages, who by study, contemplation, and industry in the use of pertinent means, attained to the discovery of an excellency of morality, in their kind, which they called (virtue) wherein they did sometime seem to behold such loveliness, that it made them not only to commend it to Others,
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but as on the other hand Morallists, for all their discoveries and commendadations, do not, cannot prevail with sensual brutish persons, to forsake their swinish lusts, to love or like, much less to pursue their vertues,
but as on the other hand Moralists, for all their discoveries and commendadations, do not, cannot prevail with sensual brutish Persons, to forsake their swinish Lustiest, to love or like, much less to pursue their Virtues,
even so it is with that much more excellent discovery of Gospel glory, though a truly regenerate and sanctified soul sees such beauty, such loveliness, such joy and sollace,
even so it is with that much more excellent discovery of Gospel glory, though a truly regenerate and sanctified soul sees such beauty, such loveliness, such joy and solace,
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as our Saviour speaks, Mat. 10. 5. If any love Father or Mother, Wife or Children, more then me, he is not worthy of me [ perdite amant gloriam Evangelicam, ] they destructively love Gospel glory, that they will rather loose friends and credit, ease and possessions, liberty, life and all,
as our Saviour speaks, Mathew 10. 5. If any love Father or Mother, Wife or Children, more then me, he is not worthy of me [ perdite amant gloriam Evangelicam, ] they destructively love Gospel glory, that they will rather lose Friends and credit, ease and possessions, liberty, life and all,
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untill they come to be transformed into the same image, by the spirit of God. Fourthly, But this will yet further appear in the next demonstration, namely;
until they come to be transformed into the same image, by the Spirit of God. Fourthly, But this will yet further appear in the next demonstration, namely;
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A man that is in any good measure in heaven in his spiritual part, here upon earth, shall certainly inherite the kingdome of Heaven hereafter; and such within:
A man that is in any good measure in heaven in his spiritual part, Here upon earth, shall Certainly inherit the Kingdom of Heaven hereafter; and such within:
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•1.) the kingdome of heaven is really here seated by Gospel grace, they shall infallibly obtain a Crown of glory, which will never fade to all eternity;
•1.) the Kingdom of heaven is really Here seated by Gospel grace, they shall infallibly obtain a Crown of glory, which will never fade to all eternity;
as men or women truly rejoyce in the glorified Saints and Angels happiness hereafter, if they have not here their Celestial frame of spirit wrought upon their souls;
as men or women truly rejoice in the glorified Saints and Angels happiness hereafter, if they have not Here their Celestial frame of Spirit wrought upon their Souls;
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then the matter of the Saints everlasting rejoycing would be, such an hidden sealed mistery, that such unbeleeving and disobedient souls would not understand it, saving only so far as to have convinced and self-condemned consciences thereby, little understanding what they may sometime seem to pray or hope for here, concerning the kingdom of heaven, who in their dispositions and depraved nature doe [ toto caelo deferre ] stand at the greatest distance from it;
then the matter of the Saints everlasting rejoicing would be, such an hidden sealed mystery, that such unbelieving and disobedient Souls would not understand it, Saving only so Far as to have convinced and self-condemned Consciences thereby, little understanding what they may sometime seem to pray or hope for Here, Concerning the Kingdom of heaven, who in their dispositions and depraved nature do [ toto caelo defer ] stand At the greatest distance from it;
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and the hurtful creatures lye down with the harmeless, Is. 11. 7. then grace shall appear glorious unto such, and as their measure thereof shall be greater, the more it will appear so;
and the hurtful creatures lie down with the harmless, Is. 11. 7. then grace shall appear glorious unto such, and as their measure thereof shall be greater, the more it will appear so;
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and weakness together with it, till that which is perfect be come, then that which is imperfect shall be done away, 1 Cor. 13. 10. I shall not stand here to inlarge upon the many considerations, which might to this purpose be produced, in regard of the souls incapacity of glory till it be changed,
and weakness together with it, till that which is perfect be come, then that which is imperfect shall be done away, 1 Cor. 13. 10. I shall not stand Here to enlarge upon the many considerations, which might to this purpose be produced, in regard of the Souls incapacity of glory till it be changed,
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as also the utter detestation that perfected Saints with Angels, will have of the hateful qualities of all devils and unsanctified souls of men or women,
as also the utter detestation that perfected Saints with Angels, will have of the hateful qualities of all Devils and unsanctified Souls of men or women,
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the one to gather up its hony, the other to suck up their poyson, the one to lurke in the nastie corrupted or noysome corners of the earth, the other in their sweet and pleasant hives and hony;
the one to gather up its honey, the other to suck up their poison, the one to lurk in the nasty corrupted or noisome corners of the earth, the other in their sweet and pleasant hives and honey;
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But when that woofull, poysonous, destructive nature of such men, is in any good measure subdued, by the prevalent power of Gospel grace, O how sweet will the spiritual kingdome of heaven be unto such souls? how will the true Citizens of the spiritual Zion be owned and imbraced by them? How will their portion, their delicates be desired above all others? How will grace and glory be then longed for, sought for by them above other things,
But when that woofull, poisonous, destructive nature of such men, is in any good measure subdued, by the prevalent power of Gospel grace, Oh how sweet will the spiritual Kingdom of heaven be unto such Souls? how will the true Citizens of the spiritual Zion be owned and embraced by them? How will their portion, their delicates be desired above all Others? How will grace and glory be then longed for, sought for by them above other things,
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by grace we have the first fruits, Ro. 8. 33. the earnest penny, Eph. 1. 14. of glory and happiness, in the injoyment of that, we injoy the sanctifying spirits residence, the witness of our peace, the sealer of our redemption, the comforter of our souls, the teacher of all our sound wisdome and knowledge, the guider and orderer and preserver of our whole spirits, soules,
by grace we have the First fruits, Ro. 8. 33. the earnest penny, Ephesians 1. 14. of glory and happiness, in the enjoyment of that, we enjoy the sanctifying spirits residence, the witness of our peace, the sealer of our redemption, the comforter of our Souls, the teacher of all our found Wisdom and knowledge, the guider and orderer and preserver of our Whole spirits, Souls,
and glory being not only the perfecting and consummation of grace, but the result, recompence and reward of it too, it is no wonder it is here dignified with the most excellent title of Glory in the text,
and glory being not only the perfecting and consummation of grace, but the result, recompense and reward of it too, it is no wonder it is Here dignified with the most excellent title of Glory in the text,
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the greatest glory he hath manifested in this world, or greater, then to all other Creatures in the world, save his true Church therein, at least in that inward, spiritual, efficacious manner to their transformation into the same Image;
the greatest glory he hath manifested in this world, or greater, then to all other Creatures in the world, save his true Church therein, At least in that inward, spiritual, efficacious manner to their transformation into the same Image;
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yet in these gospel times, it is more clear, more excellent, (as we formerly declared) and therefore such as now with those primative Saints spoken of in the Text,
yet in these gospel times, it is more clear, more excellent, (as we formerly declared) and Therefore such as now with those primitive Saints spoken of in the Text,
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The Fifth Demonstration is from the consideration, that it will be the everlasting fountain, and never failing spring, continually affording matter of the perpetual Halelujahs, blessings,
The Fifth Demonstration is from the consideration, that it will be the everlasting fountain, and never failing spring, continually affording matter of the perpetual Hallelujahs, blessings,
In that perfect Estate of their happiness, all the greatness of this glory, in the particulars we formerly set before you, besides what ever else may most display it, I say, the greatness of it above all others, will then be most clearly unfolded, most largely discerned, most perfectly manifest unto them, to the infinite praise and glory of the Author, worker,
In that perfect Estate of their happiness, all the greatness of this glory, in the particulars we formerly Set before you, beside what ever Else may most display it, I say, the greatness of it above all Others, will then be most clearly unfolded, most largely discerned, most perfectly manifest unto them, to the infinite praise and glory of the Author, worker,
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and most settled security, of the laying of that foundation, how will it be known and admired, to the honour of him, that from eternity had so laid it? How will the glorious nature, matter and forme thereof be in like manner displayed & improved by them? How will all that they shall observe or discern of the time, durance and manner of raysing such a glorious structure, be celebrated by them with their due praise? How will then the infinite wisdome, mercy, grace, compassion and riches of goodness, with the power, truth, holyness, justice,
and most settled security, of the laying of that Foundation, how will it be known and admired, to the honour of him, that from eternity had so laid it? How will the glorious nature, matter and Form thereof be in like manner displayed & improved by them? How will all that they shall observe or discern of the time, durance and manner of raising such a glorious structure, be celebrated by them with their due praise? How will then the infinite Wisdom, mercy, grace, compassion and riches of Goodness, with the power, truth, holiness, Justice,
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and all the excellencies of God, so gloriously shining out in the face of Jesus Christ, chap. 4. 6. and by the holy spirit discovered before unto the Saints, be continually in an happy measure obvious to the vision? How will the knowledge of such poor,
and all the excellencies of God, so gloriously shining out in the face of jesus christ, chap. 4. 6. and by the holy Spirit discovered before unto the Saints, be continually in an happy measure obvious to the vision? How will the knowledge of such poor,
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as men in their lost Estate, so wonderfully, powerfully, and graciously, throughout all generations in the world, spring out unto them, with matter of continued, renewed melodie, in that most blessed,
as men in their lost Estate, so wonderfully, powerfully, and graciously, throughout all generations in the world, spring out unto them, with matter of continued, renewed melody, in that most blessed,
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and glorious, heavenly harmony? How will the uses then observed and improved by them to the uttermost, be compleated? How will the blessed operations and effects of this glory,
and glorious, heavenly harmony? How will the uses then observed and improved by them to the uttermost, be completed? How will the blessed operations and effects of this glory,
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then be fully known, noted, declared, celebrated by them, with all due honor to the worker of them to all eternity? Here Gods Saints, according to their discoveries in such contemplations;
then be Fully known, noted, declared, celebrated by them, with all due honour to the worker of them to all eternity? Here God's Saints, according to their discoveries in such contemplations;
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and the infinite and eternal praise of the Almighty One, will be then the everlasting imployment of all such glorified Saints and Angels to all eternity;
and the infinite and Eternal praise of the Almighty One, will be then the everlasting employment of all such glorified Saints and Angels to all eternity;
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O that men would therefore labour above all things, to get their part in it here, that they may have their portion in that happy society hereafter, everlastingly, by these means to praise God with them,
Oh that men would Therefore labour above all things, to get their part in it Here, that they may have their portion in that happy society hereafter, everlastingly, by these means to praise God with them,
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glorious things are delightful things, to every discerning faculty [ provided there be suitableness, & in a due proportion thereunto. ] First, For the senses;
glorious things Are delightful things, to every discerning faculty [ provided there be suitableness, & in a due proportion thereunto. ] First, For the Senses;
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The contemplation of Moral, Natural, and Metaphysical objects, and subjects, was so pleasing unto the ancient Phylosophers and Sages amongst the Heathen, that they were so inwardly ravished with the excellency thereof, that they conceived happiness consisted therein:
The contemplation of Moral, Natural, and Metaphysical objects, and subject's, was so pleasing unto the ancient Philosophers and Sages among the Heathen, that they were so inwardly ravished with the excellency thereof, that they conceived happiness consisted therein:
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but that soul that by the eye of faith, and by the efficacious grace of the Spirit of God, comes once to behold, in any good measure, this Gospel glory, finds by this a dim shade cast upon all seeming glories in the world besides;
but that soul that by the eye of faith, and by the efficacious grace of the Spirit of God, comes once to behold, in any good measure, this Gospel glory, finds by this a dim shade cast upon all seeming Glories in the world beside;
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First, Go to Christ the true Physitian of souls for his Collyrium, his spiritual eye salve, which he makes proclamation of, Rev. 3. 18. and buy it of him by prayer, by faith, by the use of all his means.
First, Go to christ the true physician of Souls for his Collyrium, his spiritual eye salve, which he makes proclamation of, Rev. 3. 18. and buy it of him by prayer, by faith, by the use of all his means.
but being blind, deaf, and dumb too, thou wilt say, how shall I find him? how shall I come at him? how shall I make any application to him for his help? Ans. Call for his embassadours,
but being blind, deaf, and dumb too, thou wilt say, how shall I find him? how shall I come At him? how shall I make any application to him for his help? Ans. Call for his Ambassadors,
And remember that by the way, which even the better part of men in the world, have much forgotten of late yeares, [ That they are an Ordinance of Christ, appointed by himselfe to be used, by all his people to the end of the world ] and they are many times good friends in the Court of heaven,
And Remember that by the Way, which even the better part of men in the world, have much forgotten of late Years, [ That they Are an Ordinance of christ, appointed by himself to be used, by all his people to the end of the world ] and they Are many times good Friends in the Court of heaven,
as such, if some have gifts, they may be depraved in their lives, yea ordinances may be disgraced with mixtures of heaven and earth together, of Gods and mans constitutions in the world.
as such, if Some have Gifts, they may be depraved in their lives, yea ordinances may be disgraced with mixtures of heaven and earth together, of God's and men constitutions in the world.
But if they be outwardly qualified, authorized, and have suitable gifts, They sit (as our Saviour said of the Scribes and Pharisees) in Moses chaire, all therefore they say from Gods authoritie, heare; but if they be depraved in life,
But if they be outwardly qualified, authorized, and have suitable Gifts, They fit (as our Saviour said of the Scribes and Pharisees) in Moses chair, all Therefore they say from God's Authority, hear; but if they be depraved in life,
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then againe doe not after their workes, (as he goes on) if they will binde burthens upon men not to be borne, Mat: 23. 2. as the teachers of the Law, Luk: 11. 46. There is a woe denounced against them by Christ himself for so doing.
then again do not After their works, (as he Goes on) if they will bind burdens upon men not to be born, Mathew: 23. 2. as the Teachers of the Law, Luk: 11. 46. There is a woe denounced against them by christ himself for so doing.
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If there be mixtures of Ordinances, whilst they be but of circumstantiall things, when all the essentialls of Gods institutions stand intire, neglect not duties upon small discouragements;
If there be mixtures of Ordinances, while they be but of circumstantial things, when all the essentials of God's institutions stand entire, neglect not duties upon small discouragements;
but if persons, practises, Ordinances be so depraved, that Gods rules are so infringed, his faithfull servants so (justly) scandalized, that they have cause with those in the time of the Ministration of Elies wicked sonnes, to loath the offerings and services of the Lord;
but if Persons, practises, Ordinances be so depraved, that God's rules Are so infringed, his faithful Servants so (justly) scandalized, that they have cause with those in the time of the Ministration of Ely's wicked Sons, to loath the offerings and services of the Lord;
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but in this kinde there will be great need many times to seek for particular, speciall advise and counsell, both from God and his faithfull Embassadours,
but in this kind there will be great need many times to seek for particular, special Advice and counsel, both from God and his faithful ambassadors,
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and the golden Calves, upon politique considerations, were set up in Dan & Bethel, so to busie Israel with home-spunne worship, that they might not goe into Judea or unto Jerusalem, unto the true worship,
and the golden Calves, upon politic considerations, were Set up in Dan & Bethel, so to busy Israel with homespun worship, that they might not go into Judea or unto Jerusalem, unto the true worship,
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But what ever discouragements thou meetest with from men, never give over thy humble and faithfull addresses to Christ, to discover his Gospel glory unto thee;
But what ever discouragements thou meetest with from men, never give over thy humble and faithful Addresses to christ, to discover his Gospel glory unto thee;
in seeking to behold this Glory, God will not reject thee, as he did Moses, in seeking to see his essentiall glory, Exod: 33. 20, 23. but seeking it earnestly and faithfully,
in seeking to behold this Glory, God will not reject thee, as he did Moses, in seeking to see his essential glory, Exod: 33. 20, 23. but seeking it earnestly and faithfully,
Secondly, This is to discover the great condemnation of the world, that then when such light, such glorious Gospel light is come into the world, men yet love darknesse more than light;
Secondly, This is to discover the great condemnation of the world, that then when such Light, such glorious Gospel Light is come into the world, men yet love darkness more than Light;
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was there not only invincible ignorance, but obstinacy prevalent upon the souls of men? did they not willingly upon their own hearts and consciences [ Callum inducere ] draw such a brawnish hardnesse,
was there not only invincible ignorance, but obstinacy prevalent upon the Souls of men? did they not willingly upon their own hearts and Consciences [ Callum inducere ] draw such a brawnish hardness,
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but Lawproofe too, so that neither the Boanerges or Barnabae, the sons of thunder, or the sons of consolation that are sent unto them, can either pierce them,
but Lawproofe too, so that neither the Boanerges or Barnabae, the Sons of thunder, or the Sons of consolation that Are sent unto them, can either pierce them,
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What cleare light hath shined long in this Nation above all her neighbours? how hath God poured his Spirit remarkably, upon many persons eminent amongst us for Divine endowments, being greatly inlarged with the gifts and graces of Gods Spirit,
What clear Light hath shined long in this nation above all her neighbours? how hath God poured his Spirit remarkably, upon many Persons eminent among us for Divine endowments, being greatly enlarged with the Gifts and graces of God's Spirit,
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if they would take away the vaile of ignorance from before their eyes, they will answer with the Pharisees, those blind leaders of the blind, that they see already;
if they would take away the veil of ignorance from before their eyes, they will answer with the Pharisees, those blind leaders of the blind, that they see already;
and therefore as our Saviour told them, so such likewise might be told, therefore your sin remaineth; if they would make them sencible of their lost estate, they have good hearts and meanings,
and Therefore as our Saviour told them, so such likewise might be told, Therefore your since remains; if they would make them sensible of their lost estate, they have good hearts and meanings,
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as Christ tryed the young man in the Gospel, they would be ready to plead for themselves not guiltie, all these have we kept from our youth, when their plea is as false, as mistaken by them;
as christ tried the young man in the Gospel, they would be ready to plead for themselves not guilty, all these have we kept from our youth, when their plea is as false, as mistaken by them;
If Gospel grace be never so much discovered to them, if the termes thereof be never so often and urgently pressed upon them, they heare them not, they receive them not, they observe them not;
If Gospel grace be never so much discovered to them, if the terms thereof be never so often and urgently pressed upon them, they hear them not, they receive them not, they observe them not;
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if Satan or men will offer any thing else, vaine or foolish, sencelesse, or frivolous, a little countenance from men, a little ingagement in the world will prevaile for their seducement,
if Satan or men will offer any thing Else, vain or foolish, senseless, or frivolous, a little countenance from men, a little engagement in the world will prevail for their seducement,
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as our Saviour told the Jewes, when they would not regard his heavenly counsel, If any shall come to them in his owne name, him they would heare, Joh: 5. 43. And hath not Satan varieties of designes and agents, to Eclypse,
as our Saviour told the Jews, when they would not regard his heavenly counsel, If any shall come to them in his own name, him they would hear, John: 5. 43. And hath not Satan varieties of designs and agents, to Eclipse,
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or cloud, or hide, or even to guish (if possible) Gospel-glory, now for many yeares brightly shining amongst us? holding out varieties of strong and strange delusions, sometimes really grosse and despicable to ordinary capacities, sometimes more refined,
or cloud, or hide, or even to guish (if possible) Gospel glory, now for many Years brightly shining among us? holding out varieties of strong and strange delusions, sometime really gross and despicable to ordinary capacities, sometime more refined,
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yea sometime to set up iniquirie by Law, and to obstruct the most efficacious wayes and meanes to promote the advancement of Gospel glory? Have there not been sad experiments of these things in our former and later Popish persecutions? And let all reall and sound Christians earnestly pray, there may not be any the like againe amongst us;
yea sometime to Set up inquiry by Law, and to obstruct the most efficacious ways and means to promote the advancement of Gospel glory? Have there not been sad experiments of these things in our former and later Popish persecutions? And let all real and found Christians earnestly pray, there may not be any the like again among us;
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so much neglected, and opposed too, by the generalities almost of men and women, that we shall not be equally with her cast downe into Hell? Let not any persons deceive themselves, God is not mocked, but as each man sowes,
so much neglected, and opposed too, by the Generalities almost of men and women, that we shall not be equally with her cast down into Hell? Let not any Persons deceive themselves, God is not mocked, but as each man sows,
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Thirdly, To admonish all good Christians, as they desire to have much glory in heaven, to labour much to behold the Gospel glory of the Lord in his Church upon earth,
Thirdly, To admonish all good Christians, as they desire to have much glory in heaven, to labour much to behold the Gospel glory of the Lord in his Church upon earth,
yea in being so exercised, heaven will more come down unto them, and enter into their soules, there will be such a glory as will make their souls truly delightfull, comfortable, happie, such as they would not exchange,
yea in being so exercised, heaven will more come down unto them, and enter into their Souls, there will be such a glory as will make their Souls truly delightful, comfortable, happy, such as they would not exchange,
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and let their hearts and mouthes be filled with the high praises of God for it, in all respects of the shining glory of it, oh to what an height of divine excellency will it raise their spirits!
and let their hearts and mouths be filled with the high praises of God for it, in all respects of the shining glory of it, o to what an height of divine excellency will it raise their spirits!
what large possession will it give the Lord the Spirit of their soules? what earnest longings will it cause after more of the same grace? what rejoycings and triumphings will it cause in the Lord of glory? what resistance will it afford against worldly discouragements, intanglements, ingagements,
what large possession will it give the Lord the Spirit of their Souls? what earnest longings will it cause After more of the same grace? what rejoicings and triumphings will it cause in the Lord of glory? what resistance will it afford against worldly discouragements, entanglements, engagements,
and administer unto them the oyle of joy, even with the garments of heavinesse? oh who would not drinke well of the wine of such sweet consolation, to make them in • good measure, to forget their sorrow,
and administer unto them the oil of joy, even with the garments of heaviness? o who would not drink well of the wine of such sweet consolation, to make them in • good measure, to forget their sorrow,
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for as our Saviour said unto his Disciples in another case, the like may be said unto such, Flesh and blood bath not revealed this unto their soules, but the Lord the Spirit, who is from heaven.
for as our Saviour said unto his Disciples in Another case, the like may be said unto such, Flesh and blood both not revealed this unto their Souls, but the Lord the Spirit, who is from heaven.
Doe not the Starres standing in the cleare aspect of the Sunne, send forth their cleare and bright shining rayes in the view of the world? Doth not the earth when it receives its seasonable and sweet showers and influences from the heavens, send forth her tender sprouts and pleasant fruits;
Do not the Stars standing in the clear aspect of the Sun, send forth their clear and bright shining rays in the view of the world? Does not the earth when it receives its seasonable and sweet showers and influences from the heavens, send forth her tender sprouts and pleasant fruits;
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as shewing forth unto man such ample matter of his praise and glory in all such respects, continually due unto his divine Majestie from Men and Angells? which either doe,
as showing forth unto man such ample matter of his praise and glory in all such respects, continually due unto his divine Majesty from Men and Angels? which either do,
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and spirituall glory, hidden from the eyes of all creatures, which none else attaine to know but those to whom such inward spirituall discovery is made,
and spiritual glory, hidden from the eyes of all creatures, which none Else attain to know but those to whom such inward spiritual discovery is made,
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from whence there is gladnesse put into the hearts of such, as have this [ NONLATINALPHABET ] prerogative to become the children of God, Joh: 1. 12. To be borne from above, Joh: 3. 3. yea to be borne of God, ver: 8. Being effectually changed into the same image, as in the Text, by the Lord the Spirit; not only above that when mens corne and wine and oyle inoreaseth, as Psal: 4. 7. But as the Apostle speaketh, with joy unspeak able and full of glory;
from whence there is gladness put into the hearts of such, as have this [ ] prerogative to become the children of God, John: 1. 12. To be born from above, John: 3. 3. yea to be born of God, for: 8. Being effectually changed into the same image, as in the Text, by the Lord the Spirit; not only above that when men's corn and wine and oil inoreaseth, as Psalm: 4. 7. But as the Apostle speaks, with joy unspeak able and full of glory;
O how should this true sight of the spirituall heavenly Canaan upon the top of Mount Nebo, at some distance, make them with Moses to be willing to leave a Wildernesse-worldly condition,
O how should this true sighed of the spiritual heavenly Canaan upon the top of Mount Nebo, At Some distance, make them with Moses to be willing to leave a Wildernesse-worldly condition,
as visibly once on Moses, but into their soules, so seasoning, sanctifying, sweetning, supporting, comforting them, answerably to all that his most soveraigne, divine, all-guiding and ordering providence shall dispence unto them;
as visibly once on Moses, but into their Souls, so seasoning, sanctifying, sweetening, supporting, comforting them, answerably to all that his most sovereign, divine, all-guiding and ordering providence shall dispense unto them;
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nor heighth, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to seperate them from his love, which is in Christ Jesus their Lord, Rom: 8. 38, 39. or it from them;
nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate them from his love, which is in christ jesus their Lord, Rom: 8. 38, 39. or it from them;
as such, thou canst not but desire freely to doe now, and shalt most certainly and most happily performe hereafter, incessantly, unweariedly, and most delightfully;
as such, thou Canst not but desire freely to do now, and shalt most Certainly and most happily perform hereafter, incessantly, unweariedly, and most delightfully;
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Let thy name whereby thou mayest remarkably be knowne in the world, be [ Barachiah ] blesse or praise the Lord, let his praise be ever in thy mouth, ever in thy heart, ever endeavoured after,
Let thy name whereby thou Mayest remarkably be known in the world, be [ Barachiah ] bless or praise the Lord, let his praise be ever in thy Mouth, ever in thy heart, ever endeavoured After,
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Fifthly, and lastly, Let none content themselves with an outward profession of Christs Religion, unlesse with the regenerate and truly sanctified souls, they in some good measure likewise so behold the glory of the Lord,
Fifthly, and lastly, Let none content themselves with an outward profession of Christ Religion, unless with the regenerate and truly sanctified Souls, they in Some good measure likewise so behold the glory of the Lord,
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and have him preached often in their streets, and yet notwithstanding heare him say unto them, Depart from me ye cursed, I never knew you, I never approved of you, nor your seeming service;
and have him preached often in their streets, and yet notwithstanding hear him say unto them, Depart from me you cursed, I never knew you, I never approved of you, nor your seeming service;
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Were such truths well considered, owned, believed, applyed, Christians would be lesse in seeming, more in substance, lesse in formalitie, more in realitie, lesse in shews,
Were such truths well considered, owned, believed, applied, Christians would be less in seeming, more in substance, less in formality, more in reality, less in shows,
sin would have fewer Subjects, grace would have more favourites, hell would have fewer everlastingly condemned prisoners, heaven would have more eternally enfranchized Citizens, to possesse or inhabite them.
since would have fewer Subject's, grace would have more favourites, hell would have fewer everlastingly condemned Prisoners, heaven would have more eternally enfranchised Citizens, to possess or inhabit them.
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First seeke the Kingdome of heaven, and the righteousnesse thereof, Math: 6. 33. First, in intention, with the converted Jaylour, What must I doe to be saved?
First seek the Kingdom of heaven, and the righteousness thereof, Math: 6. 33. First, in intention, with the converted Jailer, What must I do to be saved?
First, in value and worth incomparable, What will it profit a man, saith our Saviour, (and he knowes best that it profits nothing) for a man to gaine the whole world (were it possible,
First, in valve and worth incomparable, What will it profit a man, Says our Saviour, (and he knows best that it profits nothing) for a man to gain the Whole world (were it possible,
For except (saith Christ) a man be borne againe, or borne from above, he cannot see the kingdome of God, he cannot enter into the kingdome of God, Joh: 3. 3, 5.
For except (Says christ) a man be born again, or born from above, he cannot see the Kingdom of God, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God, John: 3. 3, 5.
First, In truly comfortable fruition, without which the soule is like the needle in the marriners compasse, till it be this way pointed at God for its rest, will alwayes be in disturbed motion.
First, In truly comfortable fruition, without which the soul is like the needle in the Mariners compass, till it be this Way pointed At God for its rest, will always be in disturbed motion.
and the sweet singer of Israel, the man after Gods own heart, then that he was the King of Israel, the renowned Conqueror of Gods and his own enemies;
and the sweet singer of Israel, the man After God's own heart, then that he was the King of Israel, the renowned Conqueror of God's and his own enemies;
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whereas all others (supposed heavens) without this, are but Phantastical conceits, vanishing delusions, sweet poysons, putative pleasures, but intoxicating, and killing rejoycings.
whereas all Others (supposed heavens) without this, Are but Fantastical conceits, vanishing delusions, sweet poisons, putative pleasures, but intoxicating, and killing rejoicings.
First, Saith the Apostle, yea are come unto the Mount Sion, and unto the City of the living God, the heavenly Hierusalem, and to an innumerable company of Angels, to the general Assembly and Church of the first born, which are written in heaven,
First, Says the Apostle, yea Are come unto the Mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of Angels, to the general Assembly and Church of the First born, which Are written in heaven,
and to Jesus the Mediator of the new Covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, which speaks better things then that of Abel, Heb. 12. 22. Hence all things were esteemed in comparrison,
and to jesus the Mediator of the new Covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, which speaks better things then that of Abel, Hebrew 12. 22. Hence all things were esteemed in comparison,
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but dross and dung, NONLATINALPHABET but very loathsome garbidge. Fourthly, Consider what an unparralleld match thy soul utterly looseth the opportunity of obtaining;
but dross and dung, but very loathsome garbage. Fourthly, Consider what an unparralleld match thy soul utterly loses the opportunity of obtaining;
but if once it be so married unto Christ, how will she be dignified, not only received into a Royal Estate, but be partaker of the divine nature, 2 Pet. 1. 4. happy in her own good quality, happy in her manifold interests in the Covenant, in all the promises of this life and a better,
but if once it be so married unto christ, how will she be dignified, not only received into a Royal Estate, but be partaker of the divine nature, 2 Pet. 1. 4. happy in her own good quality, happy in her manifold interests in the Covenant, in all the promises of this life and a better,
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O that Christians would suffer their poor souls, yea, that they would by all good means afford them assistance, to make large comments upon every particular branch here offered to them, to the manifold advancement of their own good? I being now restrained by many circumstances from inlargeing in these,
O that Christians would suffer their poor Souls, yea, that they would by all good means afford them assistance, to make large comments upon every particular branch Here offered to them, to the manifold advancement of their own good? I being now restrained by many Circumstances from inlargeing in these,
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and divers other things, (as it were hinted only) in this subject, yet what is said, may point out many pleasant paths for thy soule, to expatiate and walk at large, in to her present greate refreshment in this her earthly Pilgrimage;
and diverse other things, (as it were hinted only) in this Subject, yet what is said, may point out many pleasant paths for thy soul, to expatiate and walk At large, in to her present great refreshment in this her earthly Pilgrimage;
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thou wilt never repent thee of thy walking long or far therein; yea, the further thou goest, the more thou gainest and advancest thy best designes thereby.
thou wilt never Repent thee of thy walking long or Far therein; yea, the further thou goest, the more thou gainest and advancest thy best designs thereby.
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while time and seasons of Grace continue, that God may have the glory of his Gospel grace at their hands, their own souls and consciences may thereby receive their sound peace and true consolation here,
while time and seasons of Grace continue, that God may have the glory of his Gospel grace At their hands, their own Souls and Consciences may thereby receive their found peace and true consolation Here,
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and eternally by the same means obtain their perfect happiness, which he grants of his infinite compassion to poor wandring souls, through him who hath fully paid the price of their iniquities,
and eternally by the same means obtain their perfect happiness, which he grants of his infinite compassion to poor wandering Souls, through him who hath Fully paid the price of their iniquities,
unto which undivided and most holy Trinity of persons, in the Unity of the divine essence, be all the praise of all such grace, by all his people, rendred and paid (as is most due) both now, henceforth, and for evermore, Amen.
unto which undivided and most holy Trinity of Persons, in the Unity of the divine essence, be all the praise of all such grace, by all his people, rendered and paid (as is most due) both now, henceforth, and for evermore, Amen.
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