St. Peter's sin and true repentance amplified and improved in a discourse occasion'd by the publick profession of repentance made by T.W., who after eleven years slavery in Turkey renounc'd his baptism and Christianity there ... / by John Shower.
THere is some little Difference among the Evangelists, in the Historical Account of this Passage, of the Sin and Repentance of Saint Peter. But because they give the same Account in Substance,
THere is Some little Difference among the Evangelists, in the Historical Account of this Passage, of the since and Repentance of Saint Peter. But Because they give the same Account in Substance,
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when he speaks of his Repentance, he only says, He wept; But when he speaks of his Sin, he aggravates the Circumstances of his Denial more than all the other Evangelists, He began to curse, and to swear, I know not this Man of whom ye speak, Mark 14.71. but gives the most modest Account of his Repentance, says not, that he wept bitterly, but that when He thought thereon, He wept.
when he speaks of his Repentance, he only Says, He wept; But when he speaks of his since, he aggravates the circumstances of his Denial more than all the other Evangelists, He began to curse, and to swear, I know not this Man of whom you speak, Mark 14.71. but gives the most modest Account of his Repentance, Says not, that he wept bitterly, but that when He Thought thereon, He wept.
Secondly, The Truth and Evidence of his Repentance. That from both we may learn, for our Instruction and Practice, what such a Discourse is proper to teach us.
Secondly, The Truth and Evidence of his Repentance. That from both we may Learn, for our Instruction and Practice, what such a Discourse is proper to teach us.
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and that he followed him to the High Priests Palace, or the High Priests Hall; that is, of Caiaphas, not his Father in Law Annas, who was the Sagan or Vicegerent under him, to supply his Place if there were Occasion.
and that he followed him to the High Priests Palace, or the High Priests Hall; that is, of Caiaphas, not his Father in Law Annas, who was the Sagan or Vicegerent under him, to supply his Place if there were Occasion.
The First Denial of Christ that the Apostle Peter is guilty of, was upon the Question of a Damsel that kept the Door, saying, Art not thou one of his Disciples? Wert not Thou with Jesus of Galilee? To whom he replyes, I know him not, so one Evangelist hath it.
The First Denial of christ that the Apostle Peter is guilty of, was upon the Question of a Damsel that kept the Door, saying, Art not thou one of his Disciples? Wertenberg not Thou with jesus of Galilee? To whom he replies, I know him not, so one Evangelist hath it.
As to the Second Denial of Peter, After a little while another saith unto him, Thou also art One of them, and he denied With an Oath, I do not know the Man. At first he only disowned his Discipleship,
As to the Second Denial of Peter, After a little while Another Says unto him, Thou also art One of them, and he denied With an Oath, I do not know the Man. At First he only disowned his Discipleship,
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The Dialect of the Galileans comes nearer to that of the Samaritan or Syrian Idiom, than that of the Jews dwelling at Jerusalem. There is some Difference in all Nations in pronouncing the same Language, by those who dwell in the chief Cities,
The Dialect of the Galileans comes nearer to that of the Samaritan or Syrian Idiom, than that of the jews Dwelling At Jerusalem. There is Some Difference in all nations in pronouncing the same Language, by those who dwell in the chief Cities,
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They call him Jesus of Galilee, as a Term of reproach, thereby denying him to be the true Messiah, who was to be born in Judea and not in Galilee: For out of Galilee ariseth no Prophet, John 7.52. That is, There is no Record of any Prophet that ever did arise from thence.
They call him jesus of Galilee, as a Term of reproach, thereby denying him to be the true Messiah, who was to be born in Judea and not in Galilee: For out of Galilee arises no Prophet, John 7.52. That is, There is no Record of any Prophet that ever did arise from thence.
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The Christians were usually reviled by Julian the Apostate, under the Name of Galileans. But Peter denys that he appertains to Jesus of Galilee, or of Nazareth. And then the whole Company joyn with Him who first suspected him:
The Christians were usually reviled by Julian the Apostate, under the Name of Galileans. But Peter denys that he appertains to jesus of Galilee, or of Nazareth. And then the Whole Company join with Him who First suspected him:
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Some think that he cursed Christ, but it is more likely he Anathematized himself, that is, wished himself excluded from the Synagogue and the Church, if it were not true.
some think that he cursed christ, but it is more likely he Anathematized himself, that is, wished himself excluded from the Synagogue and the Church, if it were not true.
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Peter, who had preached and Prophesied in the Name of Christ, who had wrought Miracles by his Power, cast out Devils by vertue of his Commission, yet He denys him.
Peter, who had preached and Prophesied in the Name of christ, who had wrought Miracles by his Power, cast out Devils by virtue of his Commission, yet He denys him.
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Peter, who was so fully satisfied that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the living God, that he asserts and declares it in the Name of all the Disciples, Math. 16. So that it might have been expected from him, that he should have been an Example of courage and Constancy to all the rest;
Peter, who was so Fully satisfied that jesus was the christ, the Son of the living God, that he asserts and declares it in the Name of all the Disciples, Math. 16. So that it might have been expected from him, that he should have been an Exampl of courage and Constancy to all the rest;
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He denys any Acquaintance with him, who had obliged him so particularly, and by so many Instances of his kindness, who called him so strangely from his Nets to be a Fisher of Men;
He denys any Acquaintance with him, who had obliged him so particularly, and by so many Instances of his kindness, who called him so strangely from his Nets to be a Fisher of Men;
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Yet this kind and merciful Saviour he denys and disowns, who had stooped but a little before to wash Peters feet, who permitted him to sit down with him at Table, to eat the Passover,
Yet this kind and merciful Saviour he denys and disowns, who had stooped but a little before to wash Peter's feet, who permitted him to fit down with him At Table, to eat the Passover,
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Watch and Pray: Yea, but a little before he made the Multitude fall to the Ground by the force of a mild Expression, I am He; and wrought a Miracle in his Sight, in the sudden Restitution of Malchus Ear by a touch, which Peter had unadvisedly cut off:
Watch and Pray: Yea, but a little before he made the Multitude fallen to the Ground by the force of a mild Expression, I am He; and wrought a Miracle in his Sighed, in the sudden Restitution of Malchus Ear by a touch, which Peter had unadvisedly Cut off:
The High Priests Servants, and the common People of the Jews, could not but be hardened and prejudiced against Christ and his Doctrine, by such an Instance.
The High Priests Servants, and the Common People of the jews, could not but be hardened and prejudiced against christ and his Doctrine, by such an Instance.
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Fourthly, Consider the smalness of the Temptation, especially to his first Denial. A Damsel only asked him the Question, whether he was not one of Christs Disciples;
Fourthly, Consider the smallness of the Temptation, especially to his First Denial. A Damsel only asked him the Question, whither he was not one of Christ Disciples;
But to disown his Acquaintance with him, and Relation to him, at the question of an inconsiderable Servant to the High Priest, that only kept the Door, the smalness of the Temptation was an Aggravation of the Fault.
But to disown his Acquaintance with him, and Relation to him, At the question of an inconsiderable Servant to the High Priest, that only kept the Door, the smallness of the Temptation was an Aggravation of the Fault.
He not only denys him, but swears to it that he knows him not, he confirms it by an Oath, calls the God of Truth to bear witness to his Lye, That he knew not Christ, with vvhom he had conversed so long and so familiarly,
He not only denys him, but swears to it that he knows him not, he confirms it by an Oath, calls the God of Truth to bear witness to his Lie, That he knew not christ, with whom he had conversed so long and so familiarly,
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Sixthly, How many other complicated Sins were implyed in this Fault of Peter? The highest Ingratitude to his Master, unpardonable Rashness, in venturing into such Company,
Sixthly, How many other complicated Sins were employed in this Fault of Peter? The highest Ingratitude to his Master, unpardonable Rashness, in venturing into such Company,
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and yet bear to see the outrage and Violence that vvas offered to his Master? Hovv can vve suppose, that he could indure to tarry in so detestable a Place, to be a Witness to the Affronts offered to his Lord!
and yet bear to see the outrage and Violence that was offered to his Master? How can we suppose, that he could endure to tarry in so detestable a Place, to be a Witness to the Affronts offered to his Lord!
and pour out his Soul before the Lord in secret? Solitariness is certainly most agreeable to an afflicted Spirit, Isay. 22.4. Look away from me, I will weep bitterly, labour not to comfort me, because of the spoiling of the Daughter of my People. John 20.11. Mary stood without, at the Sepulcher, weeping.
and pour out his Soul before the Lord in secret? Solitariness is Certainly most agreeable to an afflicted Spirit, Saiah 22.4. Look away from me, I will weep bitterly, labour not to Comfort me, Because of the spoiling of the Daughter of my People. John 20.11. Mary stood without, At the Sepulcher, weeping.
Considering the Malice and Fury with which they proceeded against Christ, he could not rationally expect if he were known to be a Disciple of Christ by an open declaration of him, to meet with much better Entertainment than his Master had;
Considering the Malice and Fury with which they proceeded against christ, he could not rationally expect if he were known to be a Disciple of christ by an open declaration of him, to meet with much better Entertainment than his Master had;
when there was no apparent Necessity to warrant his doing so? Especially having such late experience or his own Weakness, notwithstanding his former Resolutions of Constancy.
when there was no apparent Necessity to warrant his doing so? Especially having such late experience or his own Weakness, notwithstanding his former Resolutions of Constancy.
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He was bound both in Prudence, and in Conscience to avoid Temptation, and therefore to quit the Place and Company, where he had met with the Temptation that occasioned his Fall.
He was bound both in Prudence, and in Conscience to avoid Temptation, and Therefore to quit the Place and Company, where he had met with the Temptation that occasioned his Fallen.
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Doubtless with his Tears, was joyned a free and hearty confession of his Sin, Bewailing his Folly, Acknowledging his offence, Earnestly imploring Pardon and Forgiveness For if his Grief was too big for words, we may well perceive the inward Remorse of his Conscience,
Doubtless with his Tears, was joined a free and hearty Confessi of his since, Bewailing his Folly, Acknowledging his offence, Earnestly imploring Pardon and Forgiveness For if his Grief was too big for words, we may well perceive the inward Remorse of his Conscience,
before the wicked Jews? and may'st not thou justly deny me before thy Father and his Holy Angels? Did I disown that I ever knew thee? And may'st not Thou, at the great Day, bid me depart amongst the Workers of Iniquity; saying, I know you not.
before the wicked jews? and Mayest not thou justly deny me before thy Father and his Holy Angels? Did I disown that I ever knew thee? And Mayest not Thou, At the great Day, bid me depart among the Workers of Iniquity; saying, I know you not.
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To this purpose we may suppose he did accuse and condemn himself, and that with the deepest Remorse and Anguish of Spirit, which his Tears do more than intimate;
To this purpose we may suppose he did accuse and condemn himself, and that with the Deepest Remorse and Anguish of Spirit, which his Tears do more than intimate;
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That in two Particulars. 1. By the lively Remembrance of that Sin, and Humble Confession of it upon all Occasions. 2. By more than ordinary forwardness and zeal, to testifie his Love to Christ and propagate the Faith of the Gospel.
That in two Particulars. 1. By the lively Remembrance of that since, and Humble Confessi of it upon all Occasions. 2. By more than ordinary forwardness and zeal, to testify his Love to christ and propagate the Faith of the Gospel.
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We find somthing agreeable to this in the Instance of David, after his Adultery and Murther, Psal. 6.6. I made my bed to swim, and watered my Couch all night with my Tears.
We find something agreeable to this in the Instance of David, After his Adultery and Murder, Psalm 6.6. I made my Bed to swim, and watered my Couch all night with my Tears.
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His Bed brought to Remembrance his Adultery with Bathsheba; and his Couch revived the Thoughts of his Murther of Uriah, For we find him on his Couch when he Signed the Order for the Death of Uriah. The Romanists, who are apt to turn every thing into Superstition, began that practice of placing a Cock upon the top of Towers and Steeples, to put people in mind of this Sin of Peter, and his Repentance, by that Signal.
His Bed brought to Remembrance his Adultery with Bathsheba; and his Couch revived the Thoughts of his Murder of Uriah, For we find him on his Couch when he Signed the Order for the Death of Uriah. The Romanists, who Are apt to turn every thing into Superstition, began that practice of placing a Cock upon the top of Towers and Steeples, to put people in mind of this since of Peter, and his Repentance, by that Signal.
2. The truth of his Repentance was confirmed, by his extraordinary Zeal and Forwardness afterward, to express his Love to Christ, and propagate the Christian Faith.
2. The truth of his Repentance was confirmed, by his extraordinary Zeal and Forwardness afterwards, to express his Love to christ, and propagate the Christian Faith.
And we find him desirous to testifie a peculiar Affection to his Master, John 21. begin. For when Peter and the other Disciples were fishing at the Sea of Tiberias, our Lord appears on the shoar.
And we find him desirous to testify a peculiar Affection to his Master, John 21. begin. For when Peter and the other Disciples were fishing At the Sea of Tiberias, our Lord appears on the shore.
for we read in the Twelfth Verse, that when Jesus said unto him, Come and Dine, yet none of the Disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? seeing they knew he was the Lord.
for we read in the Twelfth Verse, that when jesus said unto him, Come and Dine, yet none of the Disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? seeing they knew he was the Lord.
'Tis an Instance of the Wisdom of Divine Providence, that this Apostle should be sent principally to Preach the Gospel to the Jews, and be the Minister of the Circumcision, who had thus joined with the Jews in disowning Christ;
It's an Instance of the Wisdom of Divine Providence, that this Apostle should be sent principally to Preach the Gospel to the jews, and be the Minister of the Circumcision, who had thus joined with the jews in disowning christ;
Yet when he came amongst them, they disowned his Authority, and protested against him, We have no King but Caesar, &c. So the Apostle Peter, though he had seen our Saviour,
Yet when he Come among them, they disowned his authority, and protested against him, We have no King but Caesar, etc. So the Apostle Peter, though he had seen our Saviour,
Yet he basely disowned him, when it came to the Trial. His Sin was in some respect like Theirs, and therefore he is the fittest Person to Preach the Gospel to them.
Yet he basely disowned him, when it Come to the Trial. His since was in Some respect like Theirs, and Therefore he is the Fittest Person to Preach the Gospel to them.
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From the Sin and Fall of this Apostle, What little Reason the Church of Rome has to boast of the pretended Succession of their Popes to the Apostle Peter. They are his Successors in denying Christ the Glory due to him as Mediator,
From the since and Fallen of this Apostle, What little Reason the Church of Room has to boast of the pretended Succession of their Popes to the Apostle Peter. They Are his Successors in denying christ the Glory due to him as Mediator,
And St. Paul the Doctor of the Gentiles, withstood him to the Face, and ordained Pastors without him, and tells us he was not inferiour to the chiefest Apostles.
And Saint Paul the Doctor of the Gentiles, withstood him to the Face, and ordained Pastors without him, and tells us he was not inferior to the chiefest Apostles.
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And when he was accused, he pleads his own Cause before the other Disciples, and submits to the Judgment of the Council, Acts 11. Moreover when there were Divisions in the Church of Corinth, that some were for Paul, and some for Apollos, and some for Cephas, or Peter; We do not find the Apostle Paul directs them to Center all in Peter; He owns no such Authority and Supremacy in him above others,
And when he was accused, he pleads his own Cause before the other Disciples, and submits to the Judgement of the Council, Acts 11. Moreover when there were Divisions in the Church of Corinth, that Some were for Paul, and Some for Apollos, and Some for Cephas, or Peter; We do not find the Apostle Paul directs them to Centre all in Peter; He owns no such authority and Supremacy in him above Others,
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In that after Peter 's first Denyal he heard the Cock crow, and did not take warning, we may learn, That whoever sins against the Light of his own Mind and Conscience, may be so far hardened and stupified by it,
In that After Peter is First Denial he herd the Cock crow, and did not take warning, we may Learn, That whoever Sins against the Light of his own Mind and Conscience, may be so Far hardened and Stupified by it,
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One would wonder, after what Christ had told him concerning his Denial before the Crowing of the Cock, that he did not recollect it when he first heard the Cock to Crow.
One would wonder, After what christ had told him Concerning his Denial before the Crowing of the Cock, that he did not recollect it when he First herd the Cock to Crow.
We may compare it with some other Instances in Scripture, and observe, That Sins, by the surprizal of a sudden Temptation, are much sooner repented of,
We may compare it with Some other Instances in Scripture, and observe, That Sins, by the surprisal of a sudden Temptation, Are much sooner repented of,
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but denied him, to decline a present apprehended Danger, under a violent Passion of Fear; Which was not so deliberate and presumptuous a Sin, as David 's Adultery and Murther:
but denied him, to decline a present apprehended Danger, under a violent Passion of fear; Which was not so deliberate and presumptuous a since, as David is Adultery and Murder:
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From Peter 's taking the Warning of the second Crowing of the Cock, when he was not awakened by the first, We may observe, That the same Means, which men have had for a time and not profited by, may yet, through the Blessing of God, be afterwards effectual,
From Peter is taking the Warning of the second Crowing of the Cock, when he was not awakened by the First, We may observe, That the same Means, which men have had for a time and not profited by, may yet, through the Blessing of God, be afterwards effectual,
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you ought not to forbear your Attendance on the Publick Worship, because the same Truths which have been heard at one Time with little Profit, at another may come with Power and Efficacy to your Souls. Lastly.
you ought not to forbear your Attendance on the Public Worship, Because the same Truths which have been herd At one Time with little Profit, At Another may come with Power and Efficacy to your Souls. Lastly.
He forgets not Peter, when He himself was apprehended and brought to Judgment, amidst the Calumnies and false Accusations, the Injuries and Indignities which our Lord met with,
He forgets not Peter, when He himself was apprehended and brought to Judgement, amid the Calumnies and false Accusations, the Injuries and Indignities which our Lord met with,
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1. To take heed of the Beginnings of Sin. If the Devil have once got the advantage of Peter, by his first Denial of Christ, he shall quickly be tempted to deny him again;
1. To take heed of the Beginnings of Sin. If the devil have once god the advantage of Peter, by his First Denial of christ, he shall quickly be tempted to deny him again;
As David from Adultery proceeded to Murther, and Lot from Drunkenness to Incest; and Peter here from a bare Denial to Perjury, and Cursing, and Imprecation.
As David from Adultery proceeded to Murder, and Lot from drunkenness to Incest; and Peter Here from a bore Denial to Perjury, and Cursing, and Imprecation.
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When you yield to any Temptation of the Devil, you know not where you shall stop, you give him an advantage against you, you Weaken and Harden your own Hearts, stifle Conscience,
When you yield to any Temptation of the devil, you know not where you shall stop, you give him an advantage against you, you Weaken and Harden your own Hearts, stifle Conscience,
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Let us not presently censure and condemn them of the Sin against the Holy Ghost, or of sinning wilfully after the Knowledge of the Truth, in such a manner,
Let us not presently censure and condemn them of the since against the Holy Ghost, or of sinning wilfully After the Knowledge of the Truth, in such a manner,
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Did an Apostle, and so great an Apostle, Deny and Forswear his Lord? and that so soon after he had been at the Lords Table, which was but the Night before,
Did an Apostle, and so great an Apostle, Deny and Forswear his Lord? and that so soon After he had been At the lords Table, which was but the Night before,
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or but some few hours before? And shall any of us be confident of our own Courage and Constancy? How many Instances are there of those who have shamefully fallen in an hour of Temptation, of such as have renounc'd their Christianity in Turky and received the Impostures of Mahomet; Of many more in Popish Countries, that have abjured the Reformed Religion, to comply with the Superstitions and Impurities of Rome? Many such there are, who once thought themselves as unlikely to do so,
or but Some few hours before? And shall any of us be confident of our own Courage and Constancy? How many Instances Are there of those who have shamefully fallen in an hour of Temptation, of such as have renounced their Christianity in Turky and received the Impostors of Mahomet; Of many more in Popish Countries, that have abjured the Reformed Religion, to comply with the Superstitions and Impurities of Room? Many such there Are, who once Thought themselves as unlikely to do so,
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And shall we be Positive and Certain, Confident and Presumptuous, that, though we had all their Temptations, we should not do as they? Had not Peter, think you, more Reason to think and hope well of himself,
And shall we be Positive and Certain, Confident and Presumptuous, that, though we had all their Temptations, we should not do as they? Had not Peter, think you, more Reason to think and hope well of himself,
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The Instance of this Text should make us humble and cautious, and fill us with a Holy Fear, because they who are able to stand their ground against some sorts of Temptation, may yield and be overcome by others.
The Instance of this Text should make us humble and cautious, and fill us with a Holy fear, Because they who Are able to stand their ground against Some sorts of Temptation, may yield and be overcome by Others.
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4. Let us all reflect with shame and sorrow upon our selves, That in too great a degree we have imitated the Sin of Peter. We have denied our Lord as well as he;
4. Let us all reflect with shame and sorrow upon our selves, That in too great a degree we have imitated the since of Peter. We have denied our Lord as well as he;
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and the Pride of Life, contrary to our Baptismal Covenant? Though we are not Apostates by a formal Abjuration of his Holy Religion, as to Doctrine and Worship;
and the Pride of Life, contrary to our Baptismal Covenant? Though we Are not Apostates by a formal Abjuration of his Holy Religion, as to Doctrine and Worship;
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and prevailing Intercession, as the Ground of your Acceptance with God, for Pardon of Sin and Eternal Life? Do you not Deny him to be the Great Prophet, by chosen Ignorance,
and prevailing Intercession, as the Ground of your Acceptance with God, for Pardon of since and Eternal Life? Do you not Deny him to be the Great Prophet, by chosen Ignorance,
and refusing to walk in his Steps? For Instance, by Drunkenness and Gluttony, when He was the greatest Example of Temperance and exact Sobriety: By Haughtiness and Pride, when he has left us a Pattern of the deepest Humility: By Covetousness and Uncharitableness, and want of Compassion to the Poor;
and refusing to walk in his Steps? For Instance, by drunkenness and Gluttony, when He was the greatest Exampl of Temperance and exact Sobriety: By Haughtiness and Pride, when he has left us a Pattern of the Deepest Humility: By Covetousness and Uncharitableness, and want of Compassion to the Poor;
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preferring their Ease, and Honour, and Wealth, before his Presence and Favour, &c. Who is there, my Brethren, that has not in some sense sinned like Peter, with the like Aggravations as his Fault was attended with? Have we not sinned after the knowledge of the Truth,
preferring their Ease, and Honour, and Wealth, before his Presence and Favour, etc. Who is there, my Brothers, that has not in Some sense sinned like Peter, with the like Aggravations as his Fault was attended with? Have we not sinned After the knowledge of the Truth,
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after we have confessed that Jesus is the Lord, after we have owned him to be our Lord, and our Jesus; after we have promised and protested by Baptism, and frequently since by the repetition of that Covenant at the Lords Table, that we would obey and serve him as long as we live? Have we not denied and dishonoured him, after we have been adopted into the Family of God,
After we have confessed that jesus is the Lord, After we have owned him to be our Lord, and our jesus; After we have promised and protested by Baptism, and frequently since by the repetition of that Covenant At the lords Table, that we would obey and serve him as long as we live? Have we not denied and dishonoured him, After we have been adopted into the Family of God,
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and denied the Lord of Glory, that so willingly was a Sacrifice for you? Yea have you not been called to Repentance again and again, by the Preaching of the Word,
and denied the Lord of Glory, that so willingly was a Sacrifice for you? Yea have you not been called to Repentance again and again, by the Preaching of the Word,
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But how many Calls from God have some of us had? how often hath Christ looked upon and spoke to us? and knocked at the Door of our Hearts by his Spirit? Shall we not then obey his Voice to repent? As soon as Peter remembred his Sin, you have heard that he left the Place where he contracted his guilt, he avoided the Company that had been a snare to him.
But how many Calls from God have Some of us had? how often hath christ looked upon and spoke to us? and knocked At the Door of our Hearts by his Spirit? Shall we not then obey his Voice to Repent? As soon as Peter remembered his since, you have herd that he left the Place where he contracted his guilt, he avoided the Company that had been a snare to him.
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and not only say you are sorry, but give some convictive Sign and Evidence of it, that you do in earnest Repent, and bring forth fruits meet for Repentance.
and not only say you Are sorry, but give Some convictive Signen and Evidence of it, that you do in earnest repent, and bring forth fruits meet for Repentance.
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Concerning Peter, you have heard that he manifested the truth of his Repentance, by his future zeal and Diligence, by his extraordinary Love to Christ,
Concerning Peter, you have herd that he manifested the truth of his Repentance, by his future zeal and Diligence, by his extraordinary Love to christ,
but be doubly diligent in circumspect, and holy walking. 'Tis sad to consider, how much formal, superficial, counterfeit Repentance there is in the World.
but be doubly diligent in circumspect, and holy walking. It's sad to Consider, how much formal, superficial, counterfeit Repentance there is in the World.
The Convictions, and serious Impressions, they had upon the Lords-day, are very often lost and gone before the return of the next Sabbath; The Vows and Resolutions they make at the Lords Table, are not remembred and observed for an entire Moneth, but there is sad work for a new Repentance,
The Convictions, and serious Impressions, they had upon the Lord's day, Are very often lost and gone before the return of the next Sabbath; The Vows and Resolutions they make At the lords Table, Are not remembered and observed for an entire Monn, but there is sad work for a new Repentance,
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You that are come here to testifie your Repentance for having denyed Christ, and renounced your Faith in Turky, ought to take notice of this, and imitate the repentance of Peter as I hope you do.
You that Are come Here to testify your Repentance for having denied christ, and renounced your Faith in Turky, ought to take notice of this, and imitate the Repentance of Peter as I hope you do.
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