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DIRECTIONS FOR SEEKERS AND WEAKE CHRISTIANS in these distracted Times. PSAL. 119.102. — For thou hast taught mee.
DIRECTIONS FOR SEEKERS AND WEAK CHRISTIANS in these distracted Times. PSALM 119.102. — For thou hast taught me.
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THis Psalme is a Psalme of David, and as the whole Booke of Psalmes is full of heavenly matter, and soule-ravishing expressions;
THis Psalm is a Psalm of David, and as the Whole Book of Psalms is full of heavenly matter, and Soul ravishing expressions;
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so this Psalme is in a speciall manner. The man of God was much taken up with GOD, and his Word, his Statutes,
so this Psalm is in a special manner. The man of God was much taken up with GOD, and his Word, his Statutes,
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and Judgements, in so much, that he knew not how to meditate enough, and how to speake enough of it;
and Judgments, in so much, that he knew not how to meditate enough, and how to speak enough of it;
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the Prophet found such a sweetnesse in Gods Word, that notwithstanding he knew much of it,
the Prophet found such a sweetness in God's Word, that notwithstanding he knew much of it,
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yet still he desires to know more, and therefore it is his expression very often in the Psalmes, Lord, teach;
yet still he Desires to know more, and Therefore it is his expression very often in the Psalms, Lord, teach;
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and, Oh, teach me thy statutes.
and, O, teach me thy statutes.
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The Prophet David was not of the minde that proud generation is of, that say, they know as much as all the Preachers in the Countrey can tell them,
The Prophet David was not of the mind that proud generation is of, that say, they know as much as all the Preachers in the Country can tell them,
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nay, as much as God himselfe can teach them, they thinke, otherwise what meanes that damnable Doctrine that is broached in these dayes,
nay, as much as God himself can teach them, they think, otherwise what means that damnable Doctrine that is broached in these days,
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when we have received the Spirit, the Letter should cease; contrary to Revel. 2.25. That which yee have already, hold fast untill I come.
when we have received the Spirit, the letter should cease; contrary to Revel. 2.25. That which ye have already, hold fast until I come.
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But the Prophet, though he knew much, yet he desires to know more;
But the Prophet, though he knew much, yet he Desires to know more;
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neither was the Prophet like that sort of hearers, which may be compared unto the stony ground, Mat. 13. who receive the Word into their heads,
neither was the Prophet like that sort of hearers, which may be compared unto the stony ground, Mathew 13. who receive the Word into their Heads,
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but not into their hearts, that they might bring forth fruit in their lives, to the honour of God;
but not into their hearts, that they might bring forth fruit in their lives, to the honour of God;
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for in the 11. verse of this Psalme, Thy Word, saith he, have I hid in my heart, that I might not sinne against thee.
for in the 11. verse of this Psalm, Thy Word, Says he, have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.
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The Prophet did not only labour after the knowledge of the Word, but he put it into practice.
The Prophet did not only labour After the knowledge of the Word, but he put it into practice.
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Neither can it be said of the Prophet, as it may of too too many professors now adayes, they are young Saints and old Devils, they begin in the Spirit, and end in the flesh;
Neither can it be said of the Prophet, as it may of too too many professors now adays, they Are young Saints and old Devils, they begin in the Spirit, and end in the Flesh;
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the uncleane spirit is cast out for a time, but it returns againe:
the unclean Spirit is cast out for a time, but it returns again:
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for the Prophet did persevere in the practicing of those truths which God did teach him, and which he did professe; as appears in the Text;
for the Prophet did persevere in the practicing of those truths which God did teach him, and which he did profess; as appears in the Text;
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I have not declined from thy Judgements, for thou hast taught me. In which consider two things.I have not declined from thy Judgments, for thou hast taught me. In which Consider two things.
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First, The Person teaching, God. Secondly, The Person taught, David.
First, The Person teaching, God. Secondly, The Person taught, David.
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From the person teaching, we are not onely to consider who it was, but what it was which he taught, His Judgements.
From the person teaching, we Are not only to Consider who it was, but what it was which he taught, His Judgments.
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From the person taught, wee are to consider; first, his tractablenes to learne that which God did teach him;
From the person taught, we Are to Consider; First, his tractableness to Learn that which God did teach him;
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secondly, his constancy in the practice of those truths which God did teach him; thirdly, the ground why he practiced those truths, because God taught him.
secondly, his constancy in the practice of those truths which God did teach him; Thirdly, the ground why he practiced those truths, Because God taught him.
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Give me leave, briefly, to open the words, and then to come to some point of Doctrine.
Give me leave, briefly, to open the words, and then to come to Some point of Doctrine.
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And first, what he meaneth when he saith;
And First, what he means when he Says;
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I have not declined; that is, I have not departed, or gone backe from the way of thy Judgements;I have not declined; that is, I have not departed, or gone back from the Way of thy Judgments;
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I have not left the wayes of God, to walke in the wayes of wickednesse. Secondly, What is meant by Judgements? Answ. Gods Lawes;
I have not left the ways of God, to walk in the ways of wickedness. Secondly, What is meant by Judgments? Answer God's Laws;
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by Judgements is meant his Lawes. Gods Lawes have severall names in Scripture; sometime they are called his wayes; as in Psal. 119.1. Sometimes his testimonies, Psal. 119.2. His precepts, vers. 4. His statutes, vers. 5. His Commandements, vers. 6. His Judgements, vers. 7. and the Text;
by Judgments is meant his Laws. God's Laws have several names in Scripture; sometime they Are called his ways; as in Psalm 119.1. Sometime his testimonies, Psalm 119.2. His Precepts, vers. 4. His statutes, vers. 5. His commandments, vers. 6. His Judgments, vers. 7. and the Text;
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so in vers. 13. and vers. 20. Sometimes bis Word, vers. 9. So that by Judgements, is meant, Gods Statutes, Lawes, and Commandements;
so in vers. 13. and vers. 20. Sometime bis Word, vers. 9. So that by Judgments, is meant, God's Statutes, Laws, and commandments;
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as will appeare if we consider the following verses unto the 107. Then thirdly, What doth the Prophet meane,
as will appear if we Consider the following Verses unto the 107. Then Thirdly, What does the Prophet mean,
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when he saith, For thou hast taught me? He doth not say, the Ministers my teachers taught me,
when he Says, For thou hast taught me? He does not say, the Ministers my Teachers taught me,
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and therefore I profited by them, but because God taught him, that is, God made the outward Ministery of the Word effectuall by the inward operation of his Spirit;
and Therefore I profited by them, but Because God taught him, that is, God made the outward Ministry of the Word effectual by the inward operation of his Spirit;
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not that the Prophet did neglect attending on the outward Ministery of the Word, and rested altogether upon the teaching of the Spirit, without the Word;
not that the Prophet did neglect attending on the outward Ministry of the Word, and rested altogether upon the teaching of the Spirit, without the Word;
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for the Prophet tooke delight in attending upon the Word preached; it was the onely thing he desired, Psal. 27.4. that he panted after, Psal. 42.1. that he re•oyced in the injoyment of, Psal. 84. Neither did he prosit by the outward Ministery of the Word onely;
for the Prophet took delight in attending upon the Word preached; it was the only thing he desired, Psalm 27.4. that he panted After, Psalm 42.1. that he re•oyced in the enjoyment of, Psalm 84. Neither did he prosit by the outward Ministry of the Word only;
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for Paul •ay plant, and Apollo water, but God giveth the increase;
for Paul •ay plant, and Apollo water, but God gives the increase;
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but God made the outward Ministry of the Word effectuall by the inward operation of the Spirit.
but God made the outward Ministry of the Word effectual by the inward operation of the Spirit.
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The Text is the ground and reason why the Prophet •id profit in Gods Lawes,
The Text is the ground and reason why the Prophet •id profit in God's Laws,
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why he kept them, and was constant in the practice of them, because God taught •im;
why he kept them, and was constant in the practice of them, Because God taught •im;
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from whence may arise this poynt of Doctrine. That God is the best teacher and instructer of his people.
from whence may arise this point of Doctrine. That God is the best teacher and instructer of his people.
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And for the method, I, God assisting, will shew you that it is so, and how it appeares to be so;
And for the method, I, God assisting, will show you that it is so, and how it appears to be so;
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secondly, the means by which God doth teach the soule; thirdly, the excellency of Gods teaching above mans teaching; fourthly, the manner; fiftly, the grounds; sixtly, application.
secondly, the means by which God does teach the soul; Thirdly, the excellency of God's teaching above men teaching; fourthly, the manner; Fifty, the grounds; sixthly, application.
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First, That it is so appeares in the Text, wherein is set out the excellency of Gods teaching above mans: so in Job 36.22. Behold, God exalteth by his power; for none teacheth like him:
First, That it is so appears in the Text, wherein is Set out the excellency of God's teaching above men: so in Job 36.22. Behold, God Exalteth by his power; for none Teaches like him:
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He is more excellent in his teaching then all others; so that you see that it is so;
He is more excellent in his teaching then all Others; so that you see that it is so;
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next, I come to shew you that it must needs be so, as appeares three wayes.
next, I come to show you that it must needs be so, as appears three ways.
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First, He is the Author of all other faithfull Preachers of the Word, it is God that fits all other faithfull Preachers of the Word for the worke of the Ministry;
First, He is the Author of all other faithful Preachers of the Word, it is God that fits all other faithful Preachers of the Word for the work of the Ministry;
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it is not all the arts and sciences in the world, that can make a man fit for the work of the Ministry,
it is not all the arts and sciences in the world, that can make a man fit for the work of the Ministry,
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if God fit him not, it is God who maketh able Ministers of the New Testament; as 2 Cor. 3.6. Who hath made us able Ministers of the New Testament, not of the Letter, but of the Spirit.
if God fit him not, it is God who makes able Ministers of the New Testament; as 2 Cor. 3.6. Who hath made us able Ministers of the New Testament, not of the letter, but of the Spirit.
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Arts and Sciences are helpes and handmaids to Divinitie, but it is God that makes able Ministers of the New Testament;
Arts and Sciences Are helps and handmaids to Divinity, but it is God that makes able Ministers of the New Testament;
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And he gave some Apostles, and some Prophets, and some Evangelists, and some Pastors and Teachers: And he gave Some Apostles, and Some prophets, and Some Evangelists, and Some Pastors and Teachers:
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He gave, it is, he gave and he fitted for the worke of the Ministry.
He gave, it is, he gave and he fitted for the work of the Ministry.
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Secondly, God is the Author of all the doctrinal truths which all the faithfull Preachers in the world deliver unto people, he is the Author of those truths;
Secondly, God is the Author of all the doctrinal truths which all the faithful Preachers in the world deliver unto people, he is the Author of those truths;
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he sends all the faithfull Ministers of the Word in his Name to deliver his Message unto his people;
he sends all the faithful Ministers of the Word in his Name to deliver his Message unto his people;
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Sonne of man, give them warning from mee, Ezek. 3.17. And he sends the Prophets often with this Message;Son of man, give them warning from me, Ezekiel 3.17. And he sends the prophets often with this Message;
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Goe tell them, Thus saith the Lord; and, This is the word of the Lord: and the Prophets when they delivered his Message unto the people;Go tell them, Thus Says the Lord; and, This is the word of the Lord: and the prophets when they Delivered his Message unto the people;
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Heare yee say they, what the Lord saith: they did not deliver the devices of their owne braine,Hear ye say they, what the Lord Says: they did not deliver the devices of their own brain,
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but the Word of the Lord;
but the Word of the Lord;
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and the Apostles were to teach and observe what Christ had commanded, as Mat. 28. last verse:
and the Apostles were to teach and observe what christ had commanded, as Mathew 28. last verse:
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and all the faithfull Ministers of the Gospel now they deliver Gods Message unto the people,
and all the faithful Ministers of the Gospel now they deliver God's Message unto the people,
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and are to deliver nothing but that which they can say, Thus saith the Lord, Isai. 8.20.
and Are to deliver nothing but that which they can say, Thus Says the Lord, Isaiah 8.20.
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So that God is the Author of all the truths which the faithfull Ministers of the Word deliver unto the people.
So that God is the Author of all the truths which the faithful Ministers of the Word deliver unto the people.
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Thirdly, It is the Lord which gives successe to the faithfull preaching of the Word, the Minister can but with the servant of Elisha, lay the staffe upon the face of the childe, they can but propound the minde and will of God unto people, preach the Word,
Thirdly, It is the Lord which gives success to the faithful preaching of the Word, the Minister can but with the servant of Elisha, lay the staff upon the face of the child, they can but propound the mind and will of God unto people, preach the Word,
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and baptize with water, but they cannot make the Word effectuall, and the Sacraments effectuall, that is the work of God;
and baptise with water, but they cannot make the Word effectual, and the Sacraments effectual, that is the work of God;
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Paul may plant, and Apollo water, but it is God that gives a blessing; Paul may plant, and Apollo water, but it is God that gives a blessing;
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and, It is not in him which willeth, and him which runneth, but in God that gives a blessing;
and, It is not in him which wills, and him which Runneth, but in God that gives a blessing;
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therefore the Gospel is said to be the power of God through faith to salvation;
Therefore the Gospel is said to be the power of God through faith to salvation;
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and the weapons of the word are mightie through God, to the pulling downe of strong holds. and the weapons of the word Are mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong holds.
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Now lay all these together, God is the Author of the Minister, of the doctrine,
Now lay all these together, God is the Author of the Minister, of the Doctrine,
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and of the successe, and it will appeare a plaine truth, that God is the best teacher of his people.
and of the success, and it will appear a plain truth, that God is the best teacher of his people.
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Secondly, It appeares God is the best teacher of his people, by the directiōs that the Lord gives in his Word unto teachers and hearers,
Secondly, It appears God is the best teacher of his people, by the directions that the Lord gives in his Word unto Teachers and hearers,
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how they should teach and heare aright;
how they should teach and hear aright;
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he gives directions unto Ministers to study to shew themselves approved of God, workmen that need not to be ashamed, dividing the word of truth aright, 2 Tim. 2.15. To preach the word in season and out of season, to reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all long-suffering and doctrine, 2 Tim. 4.23. And convince them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, Tit. 1.3.
he gives directions unto Ministers to study to show themselves approved of God, workmen that need not to be ashamed, dividing the word of truth aright, 2 Tim. 2.15. To preach the word in season and out of season, to reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all long-suffering and Doctrine, 2 Tim. 4.23. And convince them sharply, that they may be found in the faith, Tit. 1.3.
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So he directs people how they should heare aright, he bids them try the Spirits, whether they be of God, 1 Joh. 4.1.
So he directs people how they should hear aright, he bids them try the Spirits, whither they be of God, 1 John 4.1.
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As the men of Berea, who searched the Scriptures, Acts 17.11. Hearers should not receive any kind of doctrine for truth, but try the spirits, and receive with meeknesse the ingrafted word, James 1.21.
As the men of Berea, who searched the Scriptures, Acts 17.11. Hearers should not receive any kind of Doctrine for truth, but try the spirits, and receive with meekness the ingrafted word, James 1.21.
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Now he that is able to teach both teacher and hearers how they should teach and heare aright, must needs be the best teacher himselfe.
Now he that is able to teach both teacher and hearers how they should teach and hear aright, must needs be the best teacher himself.
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Thirdly, It appeares God is the soules best instructor by the great desire of the Saints to be taught of God,
Thirdly, It appears God is the Souls best instructor by the great desire of the Saints to be taught of God,
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though they injoy mans teaching, yet this contenteth them not, except God teach them.
though they enjoy men teaching, yet this contents them not, except God teach them.
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How often is it the expression of the Prophet David, Lord teach me, in Psal. 27.11. Teach me thy way, O Lord? so often in this 119. Psalme, the Prophet begs of God to teach him, in the 12. verse, in vers. 26. & 33. & 66. & 68. & 108.124. In all these verses the Prophet prayeth to God to teach him.
How often is it the expression of the Prophet David, Lord teach me, in Psalm 27.11. Teach me thy Way, Oh Lord? so often in this 119. Psalm, the Prophet begs of God to teach him, in the 12. verse, in vers. 26. & 33. & 66. & 68. & 108.124. In all these Verses the Prophet Prayeth to God to teach him.
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And as this was Davids prayer, so it is the prayer and desire of all such gracious spirits as David was.
And as this was Davids prayer, so it is the prayer and desire of all such gracious spirits as David was.
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All those that are men and women according to Gods owne heart, as David was, will with David pray, Lord teach mee. Now the great desire of the Saints to be taught of God, shews God is the soules best instructor, the best teacher of his people.
All those that Are men and women according to God's own heart, as David was, will with David pray, Lord teach me. Now the great desire of the Saints to be taught of God, shows God is the Souls best instructor, the best teacher of his people.
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In the next place we come to the means, by which God doth teach the soule;
In the next place we come to the means, by which God does teach the soul;
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and this is two-fold, outwardly by the Ministry of the Word, and inwardly by his Spirit;
and this is twofold, outwardly by the Ministry of the Word, and inwardly by his Spirit;
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by the Word and the Spirit, this is the ordinary way;
by the Word and the Spirit, this is the ordinary Way;
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first, by his Word, he teaches his people by the preaching of the Word, 1 Cor. 1.21. The Lord is pleased by the forlishnesse of preaching to save them that believe;
First, by his Word, he Teaches his people by the preaching of the Word, 1 Cor. 1.21. The Lord is pleased by the forlishnesse of preaching to save them that believe;
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that is, by that means which the world counts foolishnesse, not that it is foolishnesse in it selfe,
that is, by that means which the world counts foolishness, not that it is foolishness in it self,
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but it is so to the wicked, that is, the wicked accounteth it foolishnesse.
but it is so to the wicked, that is, the wicked accounteth it foolishness.
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In vers. 18. the preaching of the Crosse is to them which perish foolishnesse, but it is not so to the godly, to us which are saved it is the power of God: and therefore Rom. 10.17. Faith comes by hearing; this is the ordinary means the Lord hath appointed for the working faith in the hearts of his people; this is the outward meanes.
In vers. 18. the preaching of the Cross is to them which perish foolishness, but it is not so to the godly, to us which Are saved it is the power of God: and Therefore Rom. 10.17. Faith comes by hearing; this is the ordinary means the Lord hath appointed for the working faith in the hearts of his people; this is the outward means.
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But then secondly, there is the inward teaching of the soule, and that is by the Spirit, the Lord teaches his people by his Spirit, that is, the Lord makes the outward Ministry of the Word effectuall by the inward operation of the Spirit,
But then secondly, there is the inward teaching of the soul, and that is by the Spirit, the Lord Teaches his people by his Spirit, that is, the Lord makes the outward Ministry of the Word effectual by the inward operation of the Spirit,
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when he shews a divine power and authoritie in the preaching of the Word, when he makes it become mightie and powerfull in operation, to the pulling downe of strong holds; as in 2 Cor. 10.4.
when he shows a divine power and Authority in the preaching of the Word, when he makes it become mighty and powerful in operation, to the pulling down of strong holds; as in 2 Cor. 10.4.
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That is, to the pulling downe of the strong holds in the heart, that exalt themselves against the Lord Jesus Christ,
That is, to the pulling down of the strong holds in the heart, that exalt themselves against the Lord jesus christ,
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and prepare the heart for Christ;
and prepare the heart for christ;
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this is the worke of the Spirit, and without this the letter doth not profit the people,
this is the work of the Spirit, and without this the Letter does not profit the people,
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but God therefore teaches his people by his Spirit, he hath revealed them to us by his Spirit;
but God Therefore Teaches his people by his Spirit, he hath revealed them to us by his Spirit;
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for the Spirit searches the deepe things of God, 1 Cor. 2.10. It is the Spirit that causes the Word to take impression upon the hearts of people;
for the Spirit Searches the deep things of God, 1 Cor. 2.10. It is the Spirit that Causes the Word to take impression upon the hearts of people;
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and therefore when the Lord maketh the Ministry of the Word succesfull, the Ministers are made able Ministers of the Spirit, as in 2 Cor. 3.6. In the third place, I am to shew you the excellency of Gods teaching above mans; and that appeares foure wayes.
and Therefore when the Lord makes the Ministry of the Word successful, the Ministers Are made able Ministers of the Spirit, as in 2 Cor. 3.6. In the third place, I am to show you the excellency of God's teaching above men; and that appears foure ways.
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First, Earthly teachers can but propound the mind and will of God unto the people, they cannot make the soule to stoop to those truths,
First, Earthly Teachers can but propound the mind and will of God unto the people, they cannot make the soul to stoop to those truths,
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and practice those truths which they teach;
and practice those truths which they teach;
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but herein appeares the Excellency of Gods teaching above mans, he can make the soule to yeeld obedience unto the truth delivered, he can bring the soule under the power of those truths.
but herein appears the Excellency of God's teaching above men, he can make the soul to yield Obedience unto the truth Delivered, he can bring the soul under the power of those truths.
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See the Prophet Davids expression to this purpose, Psal. 38.2. Thine arrowes sticke fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore:
See the Prophet Davids expression to this purpose, Psalm 38.2. Thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand Presseth me soar:
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When God comes to teach a soule, he will shoot the arrowes so fast, that it shall take impression, the soule shall come under the power of truths,
When God comes to teach a soul, he will shoot the arrows so fast, that it shall take impression, the soul shall come under the power of truths,
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so that the soule shall say, Lord I would faine have shaken off thine arrowes, but am not able, for they sticke fast in mee.
so that the soul shall say, Lord I would feign have shaken off thine arrows, but am not able, for they stick fast in me.
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And thus God did teach those in the Acts, Act. 2.39. When they heard this, they were pricked in their hearts;
And thus God did teach those in the Acts, Act. 2.39. When they herd this, they were pricked in their hearts;
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it was not the bare words of the Apostle, when he told them, You are the parties that have crucified the Lord of glory, that did pricke their hearts,
it was not the bore words of the Apostle, when he told them, You Are the parties that have Crucified the Lord of glory, that did prick their hearts,
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but the Lord set it home to their consciences, and brought them under the power of that truth they heard, not onely the voyce of man,
but the Lord Set it home to their Consciences, and brought them under the power of that truth they herd, not only the voice of man,
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but the voyce of God in that word of truth, and then they were pricked in their hearts.
but the voice of God in that word of truth, and then they were pricked in their hearts.
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And thus God did teach Lydia, he opened her heart, and then shee attended to that which Paul spake, Acts 16.14. It was not Paul opened her heart, but God opened Lydia's heart.
And thus God did teach Lydia, he opened her heart, and then she attended to that which Paul spoke, Acts 16.14. It was not Paul opened her heart, but God opened Lydia's heart.
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A man may heare a thousand Sermons, and yet get no good, if he heare onely the voyce of a man,
A man may hear a thousand Sermons, and yet get no good, if he hear only the voice of a man,
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but if the day of Gods power come upon the soule, that he heare the voyce of God in the Ordinances, then he shall profit;
but if the day of God's power come upon the soul, that he hear the voice of God in the Ordinances, then he shall profit;
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for Gods voyce in his Word is a commanding voyce, Job 36.10. He commanded them to returne from iniquitie.
for God's voice in his Word is a commanding voice, Job 36.10. He commanded them to return from iniquity.
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Gods teaching the soule is with a command, with such Authoritie, as the soule cannot resist it.
God's teaching the soul is with a command, with such authority, as the soul cannot resist it.
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And herein appears the excellency of Gods teaching the soule above mans.
And herein appears the excellency of God's teaching the soul above men.
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Secondly, Gods teaching the soule is more excellent then mans, if wee consider the time of his teaching the soule.
Secondly, God's teaching the soul is more excellent then men, if we Consider the time of his teaching the soul.
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The Minister can teach them but some times, in season and out of season, but God can teach the soule at all times, in the absence of teachers;
The Minister can teach them but Some times, in season and out of season, but God can teach the soul At all times, in the absence of Teachers;
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for either our teachers may be taken from us, or wee from them, but God can then teach the soule.
for either our Teachers may be taken from us, or we from them, but God can then teach the soul.
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2. If we consider the place where he doth teach, the Minister doth preach in the publique assembly,
2. If we Consider the place where he does teach, the Minister does preach in the public assembly,
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but God can teach in all places, and teach at once in all places, which no other teacher can doe.
but God can teach in all places, and teach At once in all places, which no other teacher can do.
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3. If wee consider the persons which he doth teach, the Minister doth preach but to some of Gods people,
3. If we Consider the Persons which he does teach, the Minister does preach but to Some of God's people,
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but God doth teach all his people himselfe, they are all taught of him.
but God does teach all his people himself, they Are all taught of him.
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And as God doth teach all his people, so he can teach them all at once;
And as God does teach all his people, so he can teach them all At once;
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the Minister can teach but some at once, but God can teach all the Congregations that doe assemble together at once, he is not so much imployed in one Congregatiō,
the Minister can teach but Some At once, but God can teach all the Congregations that do assemble together At once, he is not so much employed in one Congregation,
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but he can be as much in another at one and the same time to teach his people.
but he can be as much in Another At one and the same time to teach his people.
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So that consider the time, the place, and the persons, and in all these it will appeare Gods teaching is more excellent then mans.
So that Consider the time, the place, and the Persons, and in all these it will appear God's teaching is more excellent then men.
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Thirdly, Gods teaching the soule is more excellent then mans;
Thirdly, God's teaching the soul is more excellent then men;
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it appeares if we consider the infallibilitie of Gods teaching and instructing his people, he is an infallible teacher, he doth teach the soule infallible truths.
it appears if we Consider the infallibility of God's teaching and instructing his people, he is an infallible teacher, he does teach the soul infallible truths.
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Earthly teachers are not infallible teachers, though they be faithfull and endeavour to deliver the truth,
Earthly Teachers Are not infallible Teachers, though they be faithful and endeavour to deliver the truth,
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and nothing but the truth unto people, yet they are but men, and may erre;
and nothing but the truth unto people, yet they Are but men, and may err;
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but God cannot erre in teaching of his people, for he doth teach his people according to his Word, which is infallible:
but God cannot err in teaching of his people, for he does teach his people according to his Word, which is infallible:
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Heaven and earth shall perish, but not one jot or tittle shall fall. Heaven and earth shall perish, but not one jot or tittle shall fallen.
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But here may arise an objection, God doth teach his people by the outward Ministry of the Word,
But Here may arise an objection, God does teach his people by the outward Ministry of the Word,
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but the Minister is not infallible, ergo, God is not an infallible teacher of his people.
but the Minister is not infallible, ergo, God is not an infallible teacher of his people.
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Answ. The Word of God is an infallible Word, and this is that God doth teach his people by:Answer The Word of God is an infallible Word, and this is that God does teach his people by:
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then secondly, it is when the Minister hits upon the true interpretation of Scripture, when he doth give the true sense and meaning of the Holy Ghost from a Text that the Spirit of God doth accompany it,
then secondly, it is when the Minister hits upon the true Interpretation of Scripture, when he does give the true sense and meaning of the Holy Ghost from a Text that the Spirit of God does accompany it,
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and make it profitable unto the people;
and make it profitable unto the people;
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for wee must note the Spirit of God doth not goe along with a false interpretation of Scripture, but with the true sense;
for we must note the Spirit of God does not go along with a false Interpretation of Scripture, but with the true sense;
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for Gods Spirit doth accompany the truth man delivers, and not the error;
for God's Spirit does accompany the truth man delivers, and not the error;
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so that still it will hold a truth, Man may erre, but God is the infallible teacher and instructor of his people.
so that still it will hold a truth, Man may err, but God is the infallible teacher and instructor of his people.
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Fourthly, The excellency of Gods teaching above mans, appeares in the sutablenesse of the matter of the persons condition which he doth teach:
Fourthly, The excellency of God's teaching above men, appears in the suitableness of the matter of the Persons condition which he does teach:
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Ministers may endeavour to prepare matter sutable to the conditions of the people they teach, but they may be mistaken;
Ministers may endeavour to prepare matter suitable to the conditions of the people they teach, but they may be mistaken;
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but the Lord knows the hearts of all his people, and he knows what truths are most sutable to their conditions,
but the Lord knows the hearts of all his people, and he knows what truths Are most suitable to their conditions,
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and he doth teach them sutable to their conditions.
and he does teach them suitable to their conditions.
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Suppose a spirit be wounded, which is a burthen who can beare? The Lord will come with sutable matter to such a soule, he tels it, I have sent Jesus Christ for to bind up the broken-hearted sinner, Isai. 61.1.
Suppose a Spirit be wounded, which is a burden who can bear? The Lord will come with suitable matter to such a soul, he tells it, I have sent jesus christ for to bind up the brokenhearted sinner, Isaiah 61.1.
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And the Sonne of man is come to seeke and save lost sinners, such as see themselves lost, Luk. 18.11. Nay, he bids them come;
And the Son of man is come to seek and save lost Sinners, such as see themselves lost, Luk. 18.11. Nay, he bids them come;
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Come all yee that are weary and heavy laden, and I will eas• you; Come all ye that Are weary and heavy laden, and I will eas• you;
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that is, you that feele sinne a burthen, and strive to get from under this burthen, come to me and I will ease you.
that is, you that feel sin a burden, and strive to get from under this burden, come to me and I will ease you.
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Suppose the soule be sicke, he propounds Christ as a Physitian to the sick-soule;
Suppose the soul be sick, he propounds christ as a physician to the sick-soul;
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if the soule be hungry and thirsty after righteousness, he propounds Christ as bread of life,
if the soul be hungry and thirsty After righteousness, he propounds christ as bred of life,
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and water of life, and invites poore soules to come to him;
and water of life, and invites poor Souls to come to him;
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Hoe, every one that thirsteth, come yee to the waters, come buy without silver and without money, Isai. 54.1. And if any man thirst, let him come unto mee and drinke, Joh. 7.37.Hoe, every one that Thirsteth, come ye to the waters, come buy without silver and without money, Isaiah 54.1. And if any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink, John 7.37.
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Suppose a soule be in depths of desertion, walke in darknesse, and see no light,
Suppose a soul be in depths of desertion, walk in darkness, and see no Light,
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but when he lookes up to heaven, and thinkes upon God, he is troubled, Psal. 77.3. It thinks that God hath forsaken it, and will never returne againe in mercy, the Lord doth say to such a soule, Let him trust in the Name of the Lord, Isai. 50.10. For a moment in my anger I hid my face, but with everlasting mercy I had compassion on thee, saith the Lord, Isai. 54.8. Suppose a soule should suffer the losse of all for Christs sake;
but when he looks up to heaven, and thinks upon God, he is troubled, Psalm 77.3. It thinks that God hath forsaken it, and will never return again in mercy, the Lord does say to such a soul, Let him trust in the Name of the Lord, Isaiah 50.10. For a moment in my anger I hid my face, but with everlasting mercy I had compassion on thee, Says the Lord, Isaiah 54.8. Suppose a soul should suffer the loss of all for Christ sake;
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He that loseth houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, He that loses houses, or brothers, or Sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children,
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or lands, shall receive an hundred-fold in this life, and in the world to come life everlasting. or Lands, shall receive an hundredfold in this life, and in the world to come life everlasting.
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Not that they shall receive for the losse of one wife a hundred, or of one house a hundred,
Not that they shall receive for the loss of one wife a hundred, or of one house a hundred,
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but that comfort that will make up all a hundred-fold, Mat. 19.29.
but that Comfort that will make up all a hundredfold, Mathew 19.29.
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Suppose a soule be to suffer for Christs sake, I will (saith the Lord) be with thee in the fire,
Suppose a soul be to suffer for Christ sake, I will (Says the Lord) be with thee in the fire,
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and the water, as Isai. 43.4. that it shall not hurt thee: and the water, as Isaiah 43.4. that it shall not hurt thee:
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so to the poore soule that doth say, Sinne will overcome •e, and get the day when I have done what I can,
so to the poor soul that does say, Sin will overcome •e, and get the day when I have done what I can,
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and I •hall never be able to overcome such and such corruptions, I shall never be able to overcome Satans temptations;
and I •hall never be able to overcome such and such corruptions, I shall never be able to overcome Satan temptations;
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Well, saith the Lord, Sinne shall not have dominion ever your mortall bodies, Rom. 6.14. And the God of peace •all tread Satan under your feet shortly, Rom. 6.20. And one shall ever be able to plucke my sheep out of my hands, Joh. ••. 28.
Well, Says the Lord, Sin shall not have dominion ever your Mortal bodies, Rom. 6.14. And the God of peace •all tread Satan under your feet shortly, Rom. 6.20. And one shall ever be able to pluck my sheep out of my hands, John ••. 28.
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So the soule that is ignorant of Gods wayes, and cryes out, Oh I know not whether I be in the right way or no, there are so many severall opinions.
So the soul that is ignorant of God's ways, and cries out, O I know not whither I be in the right Way or no, there Are so many several opinions.
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I will teach thee (saith the Lord) in the way that thou shalt goe, Psal. 32.8. And thy eares shall heare a voyce behinde thee, saying, This is the way, Isai. 30.21.I will teach thee (Says the Lord) in the Way that thou shalt go, Psalm 32.8. And thy ears shall hear a voice behind thee, saying, This is the Way, Isaiah 30.21.
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And as in these, so in any condition that the Lord doth teach sutable to the condition of the soule.
And as in these, so in any condition that the Lord does teach suitable to the condition of the soul.
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And thus having shewed you the excellency of Gods teaching his people above mans; it followes next to shew you the manner of his teaching.
And thus having showed you the excellency of God's teaching his people above men; it follows next to show you the manner of his teaching.
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First, The Lord doth teach the soule to know its misery without Jesus Christ, he opens the understanding,
First, The Lord does teach the soul to know its misery without jesus christ, he Opens the understanding,
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and inlightneth the minde, and causeth the soule to see its lost condition.
and Enlighteneth the mind, and Causes the soul to see its lost condition.
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Secondly, He doth it with power, the day of his power came upon the soule, the people shall be willing in the day of thy power, Psal. 110. The Lord doth not onely open the understanding,
Secondly, He does it with power, the day of his power Come upon the soul, the people shall be willing in the day of thy power, Psalm 110. The Lord does not only open the understanding,
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& inlighten the mind, but causeth the soule to lye under the power of those truths.
& inlighten the mind, but Causes the soul to lie under the power of those truths.
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Then thirdly, he doth use arguments of conviction, by which he doth convince the sinner of his misery,
Then Thirdly, he does use Arguments of conviction, by which he does convince the sinner of his misery,
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and of the necessitie of Jesus Christ.
and of the necessity of jesus christ.
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When the soule objects, It is but the opinion of the Minister, and God is mercifull,
When the soul objects, It is but the opinion of the Minister, and God is merciful,
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and he that made us, will save us.
and he that made us, will save us.
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The Lord makes answer, It is not the Minister, but the Scripture, that concludes all under sinne, Gal. 3.22.
The Lord makes answer, It is not the Minister, but the Scripture, that concludes all under sin, Gal. 3.22.
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And whereas thou sayest, God is mercifull;
And whereas thou Sayest, God is merciful;
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He that heares the words of this curse, and blesseth himselfe in his heart, and saith, I shall have peace, He that hears the words of this curse, and Blesses himself in his heart, and Says, I shall have peace,
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though I walke according to the imagination of my heart, the Lord will not be mercifull to him;
though I walk according to the imagination of my heart, the Lord will not be merciful to him;
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nay, his wrath and jealousie shall smoake against him, Deut. 29.19. And he that made you, will not save you, and he that formed you, will not have mercy on you, Isai. 27.11.nay, his wrath and jealousy shall smoke against him, Deuteronomy 29.19. And he that made you, will not save you, and he that formed you, will not have mercy on you, Isaiah 27.11.
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And the Lord doth not onely propound this unto the soule, but brings the soule under the power of these truths:
And the Lord does not only propound this unto the soul, but brings the soul under the power of these truths:
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the Lord beats the sinner of all the props he leans upon besides Jesus Christ the Lord, makes all the arguments effectuall;
the Lord beats the sinner of all the props he leans upon beside jesus christ the Lord, makes all the Arguments effectual;
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if he speak, it is done;
if he speak, it is done;
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if he say to the blind eyes, be opened, and to the deafe eares, be opened, they shall be opened;
if he say to the blind eyes, be opened, and to the deaf ears, be opened, they shall be opened;
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if he say to the dead soule, live, it shall live;
if he say to the dead soul, live, it shall live;
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in that day the eares of the dease shall be opened, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscuritie and darknesse,
in that day the ears of the dease shall be opened, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity and darkness,
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and the dead shall heare the voyce of Jesus Christ and live;
and the dead shall hear the voice of jesus christ and live;
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and so it is with whatsoever the Lord teacheth the soule, whether in the worke of preparation for Christ,
and so it is with whatsoever the Lord Teaches the soul, whither in the work of preparation for christ,
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or direction how to live after the soule hath received Christ, the Lord doth not onely propound the truth to them,
or direction how to live After the soul hath received christ, the Lord does not only propound the truth to them,
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but brings them under the power of it. Next we come to the Reasons, why God is the best instructor of his people.
but brings them under the power of it. Next we come to the Reasons, why God is the best instructor of his people.
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God is the best instructor of his people, because he is the ablest teacher and instructor of his people, he is the ablest for matter, manner, and measure;
God is the best instructor of his people, Because he is the Ablest teacher and instructor of his people, he is the Ablest for matter, manner, and measure;
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first, he is the ablest for matter;
First, he is the Ablest for matter;
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that which God teacheth is infallible truth, now there is no man that is infallible for matter;
that which God Teaches is infallible truth, now there is no man that is infallible for matter;
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for the doctrine of faithful Ministers may have much failing in it, they are men and may erre,
for the Doctrine of faithful Ministers may have much failing in it, they Are men and may err,
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but God cannot erre, all that he teacheth the soul is truth, infallible truth, nothing but truth, truth without mixture,
but God cannot err, all that he Teaches the soul is truth, infallible truth, nothing but truth, truth without mixture,
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and there is •o truth the soule desires to have cleared up, but God is able to do it,
and there is •o truth the soul Desires to have cleared up, but God is able to do it,
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and not onely a part of truth, but the whole truth.
and not only a part of truth, but the Whole truth.
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A poore soule may goe to this Minister, and that Minister, and say, Sir, I would faine be resolved,
A poor soul may go to this Minister, and that Minister, and say, Sir, I would feign be resolved,
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whether ••ch and such a thing be truth, and they may direct them so farre as they can,
whither ••ch and such a thing be truth, and they may Direct them so Far as they can,
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but when they have done what they •an, yet the partie may be in a great part unresolved;
but when they have done what they •an, yet the party may be in a great part unresolved;
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why, •o Ministers know but in part, but God knows the whole ••uth, and is able to teach the soule the whole truth.
why, •o Ministers know but in part, but God knows the Whole ••uth, and is able to teach the soul the Whole truth.
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But I pray, mistake me not, I speake now what God is able to doe, I doe not say that God doth teach his people the whole knowledge of the whole truth;
But I pray, mistake me not, I speak now what God is able to do, I do not say that God does teach his people the Whole knowledge of the Whole truth;
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for in this life we know but in part;
for in this life we know but in part;
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but I say, God is able to teach his people the whole knowledge of the whole truth,
but I say, God is able to teach his people the Whole knowledge of the Whole truth,
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and therefore he is the ablest teacher of his people.
and Therefore he is the Ablest teacher of his people.
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Secondly, he is the ablest for the manner, he causeth that he teacheth to take impression upon the heart, which no other teacher is able to doe.
Secondly, he is the Ablest for the manner, he Causes that he Teaches to take impression upon the heart, which no other teacher is able to do.
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Thirdly, he is the ablest for measure, all the matter that is in all the faithfull Preachers in the world, they had it from him,
Thirdly, he is the Ablest for measure, all the matter that is in all the faithful Preachers in the world, they had it from him,
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as the fountaine and originall of it, it is he that filled all the Prophets with matter,
as the fountain and original of it, it is he that filled all the prophets with matter,
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and all the Apostles, and all the faithfull Ministers of the Word, looke what abilitie they have, they have it from him, looke what abilitie one hath above another, God gave it him, who distributeth to every one as he pleaseth, all their knowledge,
and all the Apostles, and all the faithful Ministers of the Word, look what ability they have, they have it from him, look what ability one hath above Another, God gave it him, who distributeth to every one as he Pleases, all their knowledge,
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and abilities, and graces, are but streames flowing from the fountaine;
and abilities, and graces, Are but streams flowing from the fountain;
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now looke what is in the chanell, there is much more in the fountaine, now God is the fountaine, they have but the streames that run in the chanell,
now look what is in the channel, there is much more in the fountain, now God is the fountain, they have but the streams that run in the channel,
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therefore God is the ablest teacher for the measure.
Therefore God is the Ablest teacher for the measure.
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As God is the ablest teacher of his people, so he is the wisest, and therefore the best instructor of his people:
As God is the Ablest teacher of his people, so he is the Wisest, and Therefore the best instructor of his people:
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for the matter, it is wisdome it selfe, 1 Cor. 2.7. for the manner, with infinite wisdome, if we consider Gods carriage towards the soule when he draws it to himselfe;
for the matter, it is Wisdom it self, 1 Cor. 2.7. for the manner, with infinite Wisdom, if we Consider God's carriage towards the soul when he draws it to himself;
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for the time, he comes in a seasonable time to the soule, either to humble or comfort it;
for the time, he comes in a seasonable time to the soul, either to humble or Comfort it;
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the Minister may apply comfort too soone unto a soule, or sad them they should comfort,
the Minister may apply Comfort too soon unto a soul, or sad them they should Comfort,
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and many times the Minister is posed when he lights upon some kinde of people, knows not whether i• be best to apply comfort or terrour,
and many times the Minister is posed when he lights upon Some kind of people, knows not whither i• be best to apply Comfort or terror,
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or how to deale with the partie;
or how to deal with the party;
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but the wisdome of God is such as he knows what is sutable to the soules condition,
but the Wisdom of God is such as he knows what is suitable to the Souls condition,
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and what time is most seasonable, he is wisest for the time. God is the faithfullest teacher of his people, and therefore the best teacher;
and what time is most seasonable, he is Wisest for the time. God is the Faithfullest teacher of his people, and Therefore the best teacher;
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Ministers may erre, or be unfaithfull to people, but God is a faithfull teacher and instructor to his people;
Ministers may err, or be unfaithful to people, but God is a faithful teacher and instructor to his people;
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he is called the faithfull and true witnesse, Rev. 1.5. God is faithfull who hath called us unto the fellowship of his Sonne Jesus Christ. Two wayes Ministers may deale unfaithfully with their people;
he is called the faithful and true witness, Rev. 1.5. God is faithful who hath called us unto the fellowship of his Son jesus christ. Two ways Ministers may deal unfaithfully with their people;
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first, when they daube them with untempered morter, crying peace, peace, when they should cry, bloud, and warre, and condemnation; as Jer. 8.11.
First, when they daub them with untempered mortar, crying peace, peace, when they should cry, blood, and war, and condemnation; as Jer. 8.11.
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They have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people with sweet words, crying, peace, peace, when there is no peace: They have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people with sweet words, crying, peace, peace, when there is no peace:
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when Ministers sad the hearts of the righteous, and strengthen the hands of the wicked, this is unfaithfull dealing with people;
when Ministers sad the hearts of the righteous, and strengthen the hands of the wicked, this is unfaithful dealing with people;
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but secondly, Ministers may deale unfaithfully with people, by teaching corrupt doctrine, when they are erroneous,
but secondly, Ministers may deal unfaithfully with people, by teaching corrupt Doctrine, when they Are erroneous,
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when they teach lyes for truth, and diabolicall doctrine for the doctrine of Jesus Christ, when they turne people from the truth to errours, and lyes, and heresies, strong delusions,
when they teach lies for truth, and diabolical Doctrine for the Doctrine of jesus christ, when they turn people from the truth to errors, and lies, and heresies, strong delusions,
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as wofull experience shews in these dayes;
as woeful experience shows in these days;
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it is the practice of many to seeke to turne people from the truth to fables;
it is the practice of many to seek to turn people from the truth to fables;
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but God is a faithfull teacher of his people, he doth not flatter any, but tell them right downe as it is with them;
but God is a faithful teacher of his people, he does not flatter any, but tell them right down as it is with them;
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if he be not reconciled unto a soule in Jesus Christ, he speaks no peace to that soule, the poore soule may reade the Bible through,
if he be not reconciled unto a soul in jesus christ, he speaks no peace to that soul, the poor soul may read the bible through,
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but cannot finde God speake one word of peace, God is faithfull in his teaching the soule;
but cannot find God speak one word of peace, God is faithful in his teaching the soul;
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amongst all the faithfullest Ministers in the world, there is at some time or other more or lesse a conniving at something, either because they are great men,
among all the Faithfullest Ministers in the world, there is At Some time or other more or less a conniving At something, either Because they Are great men,
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and they depend upon them, or intimate acquaintance, or neere friends, or fellow-brethren, or some other respect;
and they depend upon them, or intimate acquaintance, or near Friends, or Fellow brethren, or Some other respect;
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and if any man should plead he is cleare in this particular, I cannot beleeve him,
and if any man should plead he is clear in this particular, I cannot believe him,
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for it is naturall to all, but God doth not neither more nor lesse at any time deale unfaithfully with the soule,
for it is natural to all, but God does not neither more nor less At any time deal unfaithfully with the soul,
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and therefore he is the faithfullest teacher.
and Therefore he is the Faithfullest teacher.
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Because God is the pitifullest teacher and instructor of his people, for though he denounce woes and judgements against the wicked,
Because God is the pitifullest teacher and instructor of his people, for though he denounce woes and Judgments against the wicked,
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yet he is very tender and pitifull unto poore humble soules, that are dejected and cast downe under the burden of sinne, he pities the soule that he finds in its bloud, he is full of pitie and compassion, as the Psalmist saith;
yet he is very tender and pitiful unto poor humble Souls, that Are dejected and cast down under the burden of sin, he pities the soul that he finds in its blood, he is full of pity and compassion, as the Psalmist Says;
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and as he is the pitifullest, so he is the comfortablest teacher to the soule; the matter he teaches is full of consolation.
and as he is the pitifullest, so he is the comfortablest teacher to the soul; the matter he Teaches is full of consolation.
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Is a poore soule broken-hearted, see how comfortably he speaks to such a soule, as if he should say, Tell that broken-hearted sinner, I am neere to him, I will dwell with him, Isai. 66.2. Isai. 57.15. I have sent Jesus Christ to bind it up, Isai. 61.1.
Is a poor soul brokenhearted, see how comfortably he speaks to such a soul, as if he should say, Tell that brokenhearted sinner, I am near to him, I will dwell with him, Isaiah 66.2. Isaiah 57.15. I have sent jesus christ to bind it up, Isaiah 61.1.
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Tell the poore soule, that is in depths of desertion, and walkes in darknesse, and sees no light, that he should trust in the Name of the Lord,
Tell the poor soul, that is in depths of desertion, and walks in darkness, and sees no Light, that he should trust in the Name of the Lord,
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and stay himselfe upon his God;
and stay himself upon his God;
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tell the poore soule, that pores upon its unworthinesse, and worthlesnesse, and want of grace, that there is an infinite worth in Jesus Christ,
tell the poor soul, that pores upon its unworthiness, and worthlessness, and want of grace, that there is an infinite worth in jesus christ,
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an infinite worthinesse in Jesus Christ, a fulnesse of grace in Christ, and therefore bid them be comforted;
an infinite worthiness in jesus christ, a fullness of grace in christ, and Therefore bid them be comforted;
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the Lord bids his Messengers speak comfortably to his people, Comfort ye my people, comfort ye, will your God say, speake comfortably to Jerusalem, tell her that her iniquities are pardoned, Isai. 40.1. The Lord gives his Ministers a charge to comfort his people, tell them from mee, I would have them comforted, tell them my thoughts are thoughts of peace and not of warre towards them;
the Lord bids his Messengers speak comfortably to his people, Comfort you my people, Comfort you, will your God say, speak comfortably to Jerusalem, tell her that her iniquities Are pardoned, Isaiah 40.1. The Lord gives his Ministers a charge to Comfort his people, tell them from me, I would have them comforted, tell them my thoughts Are thoughts of peace and not of war towards them;
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tell them it is the will of God that his people should have strong consolation, Heb. 6.17.
tell them it is the will of God that his people should have strong consolation, Hebrew 6.17.
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tell them they shall not need to call my love into question, for I have loved them with an everlasting love,
tell them they shall not need to call my love into question, for I have loved them with an everlasting love,
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and with loving kindnesse drawne them. With a multitude of such like expressions in Scripture;
and with loving kindness drawn them. With a multitude of such like expressions in Scripture;
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and the Lord doth not onely propound this comfort to the soule, but causeth the soule to apply it;
and the Lord does not only propound this Comfort to the soul, but Causes the soul to apply it;
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and this no other Minister can doe, therefore God is the pitifullest and the comfortablest teacher of his people.
and this no other Minister can do, Therefore God is the pitifullest and the comfortablest teacher of his people.
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God is the best instructor of his people, because he is the powerfullest teacher of his people, he shews a divine authoritie in those truths which he teacheth the soule. Job 36.22. God exalteth by his power;
God is the best instructor of his people, Because he is the Powerfullest teacher of his people, he shows a divine Authority in those truths which he Teaches the soul. Job 36.22. God Exalteth by his power;
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for who teacheth like him? We say of such and such a Minister, he is a powerfull preacher,for who Teaches like him? We say of such and such a Minister, he is a powerful preacher,
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but yet the most powerfull preacher in the world cannot speake so to a dead soule, as to make it live;
but yet the most powerful preacher in the world cannot speak so to a dead soul, as to make it live;
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but God teacheth with such a power, that if he say to a dead soule live, it shall live,
but God Teaches with such a power, that if he say to a dead soul live, it shall live,
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if he say to a hard heart be soft, it shall melt, and the proud spirit shall be humble,
if he say to a hard heart be soft, it shall melt, and the proud Spirit shall be humble,
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and the most stubborne rebellious sinner shall stoope, which no other teacher can doe, therefore God is the soules best teacher, he is the most powerfull teacher.
and the most stubborn rebellious sinner shall stoop, which no other teacher can do, Therefore God is the Souls best teacher, he is the most powerful teacher.
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God is the best teacher and instructor of his people, because he is the profitablest teacher;
God is the best teacher and instructor of his people, Because he is the profitablest teacher;
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he teacheth the soule nothing but that which is profitable;
he Teaches the soul nothing but that which is profitable;
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Ministers may teach much matter that is unprofitable, though they be conscientious, but all that God teacheth is profitable:
Ministers may teach much matter that is unprofitable, though they be conscientious, but all that God Teaches is profitable:
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and as all the matter is profitable, so he causeth all he teacheth to profit by it;
and as all the matter is profitable, so he Causes all he Teaches to profit by it;
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the Minister may teach a people a long time, and yet not make them profit by his Ministry;
the Minister may teach a people a long time, and yet not make them profit by his Ministry;
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but God doth so teach the soule, as it shall profit by that which he teacheth, as Isai. 48.17.
but God does so teach the soul, as it shall profit by that which he Teaches, as Isaiah 48.17.
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God teacheth his people to profit, and there is no lesson God teacheth a soule, but it shall profit by it.
God Teaches his people to profit, and there is no Lesson God Teaches a soul, but it shall profit by it.
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I have done with the Reasons, wee come in the next place to the Uses.
I have done with the Reasons, we come in the next place to the Uses.
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To informe us, what a happy condition the Church of God is in, they are taught of God,
To inform us, what a happy condition the Church of God is in, they Are taught of God,
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and he is the best instructor of his people, it is one part of the Covenant of grace to teach his Church,
and he is the best instructor of his people, it is one part of the Covenant of grace to teach his Church,
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and therefore the Church is in a happy condition: First, because it is a great honour and dignity to be taught of God;
and Therefore the Church is in a happy condition: First, Because it is a great honour and dignity to be taught of God;
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schollers think it an honour to be preferred to the highest schoole in the world, and to sit on the highest forme;
Scholars think it an honour to be preferred to the highest school in the world, and to fit on the highest Form;
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the schoole of Jesus Christ exceeds all the schools in the world, and the matter that is taught in this schoole, is such transcendent matter,
the school of jesus christ exceeds all the Schools in the world, and the matter that is taught in this school, is such transcendent matter,
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as from eternity to eternity is time little enough to admire; nothing in this schoole, but may cause admiration;
as from eternity to eternity is time little enough to admire; nothing in this school, but may cause admiration;
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the tutor, God, the matter, the wisdome in God himselfe, and the manner of teaching of it, by his Spirit.
the tutor, God, the matter, the Wisdom in God himself, and the manner of teaching of it, by his Spirit.
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Secondly, the Church being taught of God, they shall be sure to be taught the right way;
Secondly, the Church being taught of God, they shall be sure to be taught the right Way;
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he shall instruct and teach thee in the way thou shalt goe, Psal. 32.8. He teacheth and instructeth his people in the right way;
he shall instruct and teach thee in the Way thou shalt go, Psalm 32.8. He Teaches and Instructeth his people in the right Way;
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Thy eares shall heare a voyce behind thee, saying, This is the way, Isai. 30.21. and therefore the condition of the Church must needs be happy, they shall be taught the right way.Thy ears shall hear a voice behind thee, saying, This is the Way, Isaiah 30.21. and Therefore the condition of the Church must needs be happy, they shall be taught the right Way.
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If God be the best teacher of his people, and it be such a dignitie to be taught of God,
If God be the best teacher of his people, and it be such a dignity to be taught of God,
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how comes it to passe then that amongst Gods people, or at least such as professe themselves to be Gods people, there is so much divisions and dissentions,
how comes it to pass then that among God's people, or At least such as profess themselves to be God's people, there is so much divisions and dissensions,
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and strange opinions, and that they are so contrary one to another in judgement? when we consider this, wee cannot conclude, that it is such a dignitie to be taught of God.
and strange opinions, and that they Are so contrary one to Another in judgement? when we Consider this, we cannot conclude, that it is such a dignity to be taught of God.
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It is true, amongst professors at this day, there is much difference in judgement;
It is true, among professors At this day, there is much difference in judgement;
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some are of one opinion, and some of another, some are falne into strange and corrupt opinions,
Some Are of one opinion, and Some of Another, Some Are fallen into strange and corrupt opinions,
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but this comes not to passe, because God teacheth his people severall wayes;
but this comes not to pass, Because God Teaches his people several ways;
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but first, because they doe not learne of God, for God is not the Author of the errors that abound amongst professors,
but First, Because they do not Learn of God, for God is not the Author of the errors that abound among professors,
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but the Author of truth, and that he teacheth the soule is truth, and nothing but the truth, nothing but that which is agreeable to his will,
but the Author of truth, and that he Teaches the soul is truth, and nothing but the truth, nothing but that which is agreeable to his will,
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and therefore it is not because God teacheth them corrupt opinions, but because they do not learne of God.
and Therefore it is not Because God Teaches them corrupt opinions, but Because they do not Learn of God.
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Secondly, it comes to passe that amongst professors they hold strange opinions, because as God teacheth the truth and nothing but the truth to his people,
Secondly, it comes to pass that among professors they hold strange opinions, Because as God Teaches the truth and nothing but the truth to his people,
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so the Devill sows the seeds of division amongst people, where God sows wheate, the Devill sowes tares;
so the devil Sovus the seeds of division among people, where God Sovus wheat, the devil sows tares;
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where God makes knowne his truth, there the Devill seeks to infect people with errors.
where God makes known his truth, there the devil seeks to infect people with errors.
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Thirdly, it comes to passe by permittance, God is pleased to permit it, he permits it for two causes;
Thirdly, it comes to pass by permittance, God is pleased to permit it, he permits it for two Causes;
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first, for the good of his people, the Lord lets his owne people many times run into strange opinions for a time, that he might bring them back againe,
First, for the good of his people, the Lord lets his own people many times run into strange opinions for a time, that he might bring them back again,
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and establish them the more firmly in the truth, and there are none to such Christians as these when the Lord hath brought them back againe,
and establish them the more firmly in the truth, and there Are none to such Christians as these when the Lord hath brought them back again,
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then they will acknowledge their weaknesse, and how subject they are to be misled.
then they will acknowledge their weakness, and how Subject they Are to be misled.
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Ah, says the poore soule, I had like to have miscarried, and been carried away with such and such corrupt opinions, had not the Lord in mercy brought me back againe;
Ah, Says the poor soul, I had like to have miscarried, and been carried away with such and such corrupt opinions, had not the Lord in mercy brought me back again;
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now they will walke more humbly, and now they will stand up for the truth,
now they will walk more humbly, and now they will stand up for the truth,
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and defend it more boldly then they did formerly, they will advise their friends, and bid them take heed of being seduced;
and defend it more boldly then they did formerly, they will Advice their Friends, and bid them take heed of being seduced;
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they will try the spirits for the time to come, whether they be of God or no, they will be more earnest with God for the time to come, to establish them in the truth.
they will try the spirits for the time to come, whither they be of God or no, they will be more earnest with God for the time to come, to establish them in the truth.
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And thus the Lord doth it for the good of his people.
And thus the Lord does it for the good of his people.
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Secondly, the Lord permits it out of a just judgement to others, who though they be glorious professors,
Secondly, the Lord permits it out of a just judgement to Others, who though they be glorious professors,
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yet because their hearts are not sound, he will discover them by this means, when they come to forsake the wayes and truths of Jesus Christ,
yet Because their hearts Are not found, he will discover them by this means, when they come to forsake the ways and truths of jesus christ,
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and run into this and that error, and then from one thing to another, till at the length they come to deny the Scriptures, and live prophanely.
and run into this and that error, and then from one thing to Another, till At the length they come to deny the Scriptures, and live profanely.
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Thus many come to be discovered in these times.
Thus many come to be discovered in these times.
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And secondly, he gives them up to their corrupt opinions, and this is a great judgement,
And secondly, he gives them up to their corrupt opinions, and this is a great judgement,
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when the Lord says to them as to Ephraim, He is joyned to Idols, let him alone, Hosea 4.17.
when the Lord Says to them as to Ephraim, He is joined to Idols, let him alone, Hosea 4.17.
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So when the Lord says to them, they are joyned to their corrupt opinions, let them alone, let them hold Atheisme if they will, let them hold Arminianisme, Arianisme, Marcellianisme, Nicolaitanisme, Mahometisme, Anabaptisme, Antinomianisme if they will, let them hold that the soule is mortall,
So when the Lord Says to them, they Are joined to their corrupt opinions, let them alone, let them hold Atheism if they will, let them hold Arminianism, Arianism, Marcellianisme, Nicolaitanisme, Mahometism, Anabaptism, Antinomianism if they will, let them hold that the soul is Mortal,
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and dyes with the body, and that the Word of God is written traditions, and when they have received the Spirit, the letter should cease, let them alone, I will give them over to these opinions,
and dies with the body, and that the Word of God is written traditions, and when they have received the Spirit, the Letter should cease, let them alone, I will give them over to these opinions,
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because they refuse to be guided by the rule of truth, I will give them up to strong delusions, 2 Thes. 2.11, 12. Because they received not the truth that they might be saved,
Because they refuse to be guided by the Rule of truth, I will give them up to strong delusions, 2 Thebes 2.11, 12. Because they received not the truth that they might be saved,
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therefore God shall send them strong delusions that they should beleeve lyes, that they might be damned which beleeve not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousnesse. Therefore God shall send them strong delusions that they should believe lies, that they might be damned which believe not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
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But how is it possible you will say, that they should fall from one corrupt opinion to another, do not their own consciences check them? I answer, the conscience of an hereticke is a seared conscience, their conscience is seared with an hot iron, 1 Tim. 4.2.
But how is it possible you will say, that they should fallen from one corrupt opinion to Another, do not their own Consciences check them? I answer, the conscience of an heretic is a seared conscience, their conscience is seared with an hight iron, 1 Tim. 4.2.
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Who doth the Apostle meane there, you may see in the first verse, such as give heed unto spirits of errours,
Who does the Apostle mean there, you may see in the First verse, such as give heed unto spirits of errors,
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and doctrines of devils, their consciences are past feeling: When God hath once given a man or woman over, conscience very seldome troubles them,
and doctrines of Devils, their Consciences Are passed feeling: When God hath once given a man or woman over, conscience very seldom Troubles them,
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though they fall into horrible blasphemies, yet seldome or never their consciences trouble them;
though they fallen into horrible Blasphemies, yet seldom or never their Consciences trouble them;
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why so? because God hath given them over, and this makes the condition of a man or woman miserable; the Apostle saith, Heb. 10.31. It is a fearfull thing to fall into the hands of the living God;
why so? Because God hath given them over, and this makes the condition of a man or woman miserable; the Apostle Says, Hebrew 10.31. It is a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God;
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but it is a more fearfull thing to fall out of the hands of God, and therefore their condition is very fearfull.
but it is a more fearful thing to fallen out of the hands of God, and Therefore their condition is very fearful.
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The second Use is for reproofe;
The second Use is for reproof;
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Seeing God is the best teacher and instructor of his people, it reproves them that rest in mans teaching onely, thinke it enough if they come to the Word and Sacraments,
Seeing God is the best teacher and instructor of his people, it reproves them that rest in men teaching only, think it enough if they come to the Word and Sacraments,
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and can cry, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, this is the Temple of the Lord,
and can cry, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, this is the Temple of the Lord,
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and their rest, and thinke all is well with them, they shall most certainly goe to heaven;
and their rest, and think all is well with them, they shall most Certainly go to heaven;
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but alas, poore soule, thou must know that the outward Ministry of the Word will doe thee no good without the inward operation of the Spirit, it is God that •auseth his people to profit,
but alas, poor soul, thou must know that the outward Ministry of the Word will do thee no good without the inward operation of the Spirit, it is God that •auseth his people to profit,
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and if thou be not taught of God, as well as of man, thy outward teaching will doe ••ee no good, thou thinkest it will carry thee to heaven, 〈 ◊ 〉 it will make thy condemnation the greater,
and if thou be not taught of God, as well as of man, thy outward teaching will do ••ee no good, thou Thinkest it will carry thee to heaven, 〈 ◊ 〉 it will make thy condemnation the greater,
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if thou be •ot bettered by it.
if thou be •ot bettered by it.
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Our Saviour Christ did many great •orkes amongst them of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Caper••um, they might as well as thou blesse themselves, they •e in a good condition;
Our Saviour christ did many great •orkes among them of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Caper••um, they might as well as thou bless themselves, they •e in a good condition;
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why so? because they might say, Christ hath preached & wrought many miracles amongst 〈 ◊ 〉,
why so? Because they might say, christ hath preached & wrought many Miracles among 〈 ◊ 〉,
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and walked up and downe in our streets, wee have had 〈 ◊ 〉 company, surely we are a happy people;
and walked up and down in our streets, we have had 〈 ◊ 〉 company, surely we Are a happy people;
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but see what our Saviour Christ saith of them, they repented not: and what follows? Woe to thee Chorazin, woe to thee Bethsaida,
but see what our Saviour christ Says of them, they repented not: and what follows? Woe to thee Chorazin, woe to thee Bethsaida,
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and thou Capernaum that art lifted up to heaven, shalt be throwne downe to bell, Mat. 11.21, 22, 23. And it shall be more easie for them of the land of Sodome at the day of Judgement then for you. and thou Capernaum that art lifted up to heaven, shalt be thrown down to bell, Mathew 11.21, 22, 23. And it shall be more easy for them of the land of Sodom At the day of Judgement then for you.
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So a people may be lifted up to heaven with meanes, and brought downe to hell for not profiting by it,
So a people may be lifted up to heaven with means, and brought down to hell for not profiting by it,
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and their condemnation will be the greater;
and their condemnation will be the greater;
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This is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men love darknesse, Joh. 3.19. This is the grand damning sinne, this damnes people with a witnesse, to live under the meanes of grace unprofitable and unfruitfull.This is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world, and men love darkness, John 3.19. This is the grand damning sin, this damnes people with a witness, to live under the means of grace unprofitable and unfruitful.
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Secondly, It likewise reproves them that take all their Religion upon trust, never with the men of Berea, search the Scriptures, Acts 17.11.
Secondly, It likewise reproves them that take all their Religion upon trust, never with the men of Berea, search the Scriptures, Acts 17.11.
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But if one come with one Doctrine and another with another, he knows not but that they may all speake truth.
But if one come with one Doctrine and Another with Another, he knows not but that they may all speak truth.
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And some againe tye their Religion to some particular mans sleeve, all that such a man or such a man speakes is truth,
And Some again tie their Religion to Some particular men sleeve, all that such a man or such a man speaks is truth,
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as if they were infallible, and contemne others in comparison of them;
as if they were infallible, and contemn Others in comparison of them;
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what is this but to have mens persons in admiration, as Jude speakes? Now if God be the best instructor of his people,
what is this but to have men's Persons in admiration, as U^de speaks? Now if God be the best instructor of his people,
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then we should try the spirits whether they be of God;
then we should try the spirits whither they be of God;
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and though Paul, or an Angel from heaven should come and preach contrary to Gods Word, let them be accursed, Gal. 1.8. The third use is for terror;
and though Paul, or an Angel from heaven should come and preach contrary to God's Word, let them be accursed, Gal. 1.8. The third use is for terror;
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Is the Lord the best instructor of his people? then wofull is the condition of all them that despise the meanes of grace, that despise Gods teaching of the soule, either outwardly by the Ministry of the Word,
Is the Lord the best instructor of his people? then woeful is the condition of all them that despise the means of grace, that despise God's teaching of the soul, either outwardly by the Ministry of the Word,
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or inwardly by the Spirit, that say unto God, Depart from us, for wee desire not the knowledge of thy wayes, Job 21.14.
or inwardly by the Spirit, that say unto God, Depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways, Job 21.14.
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And when his Messengers call upon them to aske for the old way, which is the good way, and walke therein;
And when his Messengers call upon them to ask for the old Way, which is the good Way, and walk therein;
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they say, we will not walke therein; the condition of such is very miserable.
they say, we will not walk therein; the condition of such is very miserable.
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See two places of Scripture for it, which might terrifie the heart of any wicked wretch, that despiseth the meanes of grace;
See two places of Scripture for it, which might terrify the heart of any wicked wretch, that despises the means of grace;
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the one is in Heb. 12.25. See that yee despise not him that speaketh;
the one is in Hebrew 12.25. See that ye despise not him that speaks;
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for if they escaped not that refused him that spake on earth, much more shall we not escape if wee turne from him that speaketh from heaven. for if they escaped not that refused him that spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn from him that speaks from heaven.
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Those that slight Christ, and make a light account of him, refuse him and his doctrine, there is no escaping for such,
Those that slight christ, and make a Light account of him, refuse him and his Doctrine, there is no escaping for such,
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how much more shall wee not escape? The Lord Jesus Christ is the great Prophet of his Church,
how much more shall we not escape? The Lord jesus christ is the great Prophet of his Church,
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and all that will not heare this Prophet, shall be destroyed, Acts 3.23. Here is the misery of such poore soules, they shall be destroyed.
and all that will not hear this Prophet, shall be destroyed, Acts 3.23. Here is the misery of such poor Souls, they shall be destroyed.
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And how might this terrifie a poore soule, that contemnes the meanes of grace, if I turne from Christ,
And how might this terrify a poor soul, that contemnes the means of grace, if I turn from christ,
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if I heare not Christ, I shall not escape, I shall be destroyed.
if I hear not christ, I shall not escape, I shall be destroyed.
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Secondly, It may serve to terrifie such persons as delight in hearing lyes as well as truth,
Secondly, It may serve to terrify such Persons as delight in hearing lies as well as truth,
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and delight in corrupt doctrine as well as the truth, that say to the Prophets, Prophecy smooth things to us,
and delight in corrupt Doctrine as well as the truth, that say to the prophets, Prophecy smooth things to us,
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and flatter us in our sinnes.
and flatter us in our Sins.
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Consider but one place of Scripture, Jer. 5. last verse, The Prophets prophecy lyes, and the Priests receive gifts,
Consider but one place of Scripture, Jer. 5. last verse, The prophets prophecy lies, and the Priests receive Gifts,
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and my people delight therein, but what will yee then doe in the end thereof? As much as if he should say, there will come an end, there will come a time when the Lord will call Minister and people to an account;and my people delight therein, but what will ye then do in the end thereof? As much as if he should say, there will come an end, there will come a time when the Lord will call Minister and people to an account;
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but what will yee doe in the end thereof? It implyes the end will be a sad end, such an end as they shall not know what to doe when they come to give account unto God,
but what will ye do in the end thereof? It Implies the end will be a sad end, such an end as they shall not know what to do when they come to give account unto God,
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how they have spoken and heard the Word.
how they have spoken and herd the Word.
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Is for direction to all such persons as would not erre, goe to God and desire him to teach thee, who is the best instructor of his people;
Is for direction to all such Persons as would not err, go to God and desire him to teach thee, who is the best instructor of his people;
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many a poore soule is ready to say, there are so many severall opinions abroad, that I am at a stand, I know not what is truth and what is errour, I know not what way to walke in,
many a poor soul is ready to say, there Are so many several opinions abroad, that I am At a stand, I know not what is truth and what is error, I know not what Way to walk in,
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and, oh, that I could heare of that Minister that could direct me in the right way.
and, o, that I could hear of that Minister that could Direct me in the right Way.
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My answer to such is, goe to God and he can teach thee the right way, he leads his people by the paths of righteousnesse for his Names sake, Psal. 23. He knows thy condition,
My answer to such is, go to God and he can teach thee the right Way, he leads his people by the paths of righteousness for his Names sake, Psalm 23. He knows thy condition,
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and can proportion matter sutable to thy condition. But now the soule will object;
and can proportion matter suitable to thy condition. But now the soul will Object;
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But what shall I doe that I may be taught of God? For answer to this great Question, wouldest thou be taught of God, observe these directions,
But what shall I do that I may be taught of God? For answer to this great Question, Wouldst thou be taught of God, observe these directions,
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and the Lord make them profitable.
and the Lord make them profitable.
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First, Wouldest thou have God teach thee? then attend the meanes of grace, the preaching of the Word:
First, Wouldst thou have God teach thee? then attend the means of grace, the preaching of the Word:
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I told you God teacheth the soule outwardly by the Word as well as inwardly by the Spirit,
I told you God Teaches the soul outwardly by the Word as well as inwardly by the Spirit,
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and that man or woman may question whether God teacheth them that doe neglect the outward Ministry of the Word, they are counted blessed that waite at wisdomes gates, Pro. 8.33.
and that man or woman may question whither God Teaches them that do neglect the outward Ministry of the Word, they Are counted blessed that wait At wisdoms gates, Pro 8.33.
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And saith the Apostle, Despise not prophecying, try all things, and keepe that which is good, so that that soule that would be taught of God, must attend the means, the preaching of the word is the outward meanes God hath appointed to convert a soule,
And Says the Apostle, Despise not prophesying, try all things, and keep that which is good, so that that soul that would be taught of God, must attend the means, the preaching of the word is the outward means God hath appointed to convert a soul,
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and as to convert, so to build up the soule by;
and as to convert, so to built up the soul by;
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for by the same meanes that he converts, he builds up, and therefore it's a strange opiniō, that when a man is converted by the Ministry of the Word and Spirit, that he should separate and run into a corner to build up himselfe;
for by the same means that he converts, he builds up, and Therefore it's a strange opinion, that when a man is converted by the Ministry of the Word and Spirit, that he should separate and run into a corner to built up himself;
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he that would be taught of God, must attend the outward means by which the Lord teacheth the soule.
he that would be taught of God, must attend the outward means by which the Lord Teaches the soul.
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Secondly, Wouldest thou have God teach thee? then be much in prayer, seeke unto God to teach thee;
Secondly, Wouldst thou have God teach thee? then be much in prayer, seek unto God to teach thee;
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David knew much of God, was able to teach his teachers, and yet he is earnest with God to teach him;David knew much of God, was able to teach his Teachers, and yet he is earnest with God to teach him;
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shew me, thy way, O Lord, Psal. 25.4. Lord teach me to doe thy will, Psal. 143.11. And thou art my God, let thy good Spirit lead me into the land of uprightnesse; show me, thy Way, Oh Lord, Psalm 25.4. Lord teach me to do thy will, Psalm 143.11. And thou art my God, let thy good Spirit led me into the land of uprightness;
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As much as if the Prophet should have sayd, Lord, I have a perverse spirit, thy Spirit is good, let thy good Spirit lead me,
As much as if the Prophet should have said, Lord, I have a perverse Spirit, thy Spirit is good, let thy good Spirit led me,
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so goe to God, and challenge his promise, and say, Lord, thou hast promised that the eares of thy People shall heare a voyce behinde them, saying, This is the way, walke in it, and yee shall find rest.
so go to God, and challenge his promise, and say, Lord, thou hast promised that the ears of thy People shall hear a voice behind them, saying, This is the Way, walk in it, and ye shall find rest.
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Lord, I am an ignorant wretch, subject to erre and miscarry, Lord accomplish thy promise, shew mee the way thou wouldest have me walke in, Lord suffer me not to miscarry.
Lord, I am an ignorant wretch, Subject to err and miscarry, Lord accomplish thy promise, show me the Way thou Wouldst have me walk in, Lord suffer me not to miscarry.
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And this is the second meanes. Thirdly, Acknowledge thy ignorance, if thou wouldest have God to teach thee;
And this is the second means. Thirdly, Acknowledge thy ignorance, if thou Wouldst have God to teach thee;
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there are many take up opinions with a resolution to hold them, be they right or wrong,
there Are many take up opinions with a resolution to hold them, be they right or wrong,
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and are as confident it is truth they hold, as if they were infallible in this life, in so much as no argument will convince them, they know enough,
and Are as confident it is truth they hold, as if they were infallible in this life, in so much as no argument will convince them, they know enough,
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and scorne to be better instructed then they are. Now it is not such God will teach;
and scorn to be better instructed then they Are. Now it is not such God will teach;
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but as our Saviour Christ says, The whole need not the Physitian, but those that are sicke;
but as our Saviour christ Says, The Whole need not the physician, but those that Are sick;
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so God says to these, you know enough already, you shall not need that I teach you;
so God Says to these, you know enough already, you shall not need that I teach you;
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the knowing need not to be taught, but those that are ignorant, that is, those that see their ignorance, and acknowledge it.
the knowing need not to be taught, but those that Are ignorant, that is, those that see their ignorance, and acknowledge it.
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The way to have God teach us, is to acknowledge our ignorance;
The Way to have God teach us, is to acknowledge our ignorance;
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David in praying to God to teach him, acknowledges his ignorance, and his need of Gods teaching;David in praying to God to teach him, acknowledges his ignorance, and his need of God's teaching;
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the way to become wise, is to become a soole, to acknowledge our ignorance and folly;
the Way to become wise, is to become a fool, to acknowledge our ignorance and folly;
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for he that thinkes he knoweth any thing, knoweth nothing as he ought to know, 1 Cor. 8.2.
for he that thinks he Knoweth any thing, Knoweth nothing as he ought to know, 1 Cor. 8.2.
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Fourthly, Wouldest thou have God teach thee? then eye him in all thy wayes; Prov. 3.6. In all thy wayes acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Fourthly, Wouldst thou have God teach thee? then eye him in all thy ways; Curae 3.6. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall Direct thy paths.
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Surely that soule that thinks most upon God, and eyes him at all times, places,
Surely that soul that thinks most upon God, and eyes him At all times, places,
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and companies, and seeks direction from God about every imployment, it is that soule that God will teach.
and companies, and seeks direction from God about every employment, it is that soul that God will teach.
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Fiftly, Wouldest thou be taught of God? then be humble, and feare to offend him;
Fifty, Wouldst thou be taught of God? then be humble, and Fear to offend him;
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Who so among you feares the Lord, him will he teach, Psal. 25.12.Who so among you fears the Lord, him will he teach, Psalm 25.12.
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And he will teach the humble his way, vers. 9. That soule that truly feares him, with a filiall feare,And he will teach the humble his Way, vers. 9. That soul that truly fears him, with a filial Fear,
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and lyes humble and low before the Lord, the Lord will teach;
and lies humble and low before the Lord, the Lord will teach;
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but it is not so with the proud, he beholds them afar off, he resists them;
but it is not so with the proud, he beholds them afar off, he resists them;
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shew a man that hath a proud spirit, he will stand upon it, and he knows more then all the Ministers can tell him,
show a man that hath a proud Spirit, he will stand upon it, and he knows more then all the Ministers can tell him,
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and it is not for any to direct him, but he thinkes that he is better able to direct them, he is ready to condemne all that joyn not with him in opinion;
and it is not for any to Direct him, but he thinks that he is better able to Direct them, he is ready to condemn all that join not with him in opinion;
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and do but observe him, and see if he run not from one thing to another, from one corrupt opinion unto another,
and do but observe him, and see if he run not from one thing to Another, from one corrupt opinion unto Another,
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untill at length he be fallen quite from true Christianitie;
until At length he be fallen quite from true Christianity;
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Why so? he is proud, and God doth not teach him, or if he belong to God, you shall see God will lay him as low on the other side,
Why so? he is proud, and God does not teach him, or if he belong to God, you shall see God will lay him as low on the other side,
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before ever he will comfort him;
before ever he will Comfort him;
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but the humble soule that lyes low at the throne of grace, crying, Lord, I am a vile wretched ignorant creature;
but the humble soul that lies low At the throne of grace, crying, Lord, I am a vile wretched ignorant creature;
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thou art heaven, but I am hell, it is these God will teach; then wouldest thou have God teach thee? be humble.
thou art heaven, but I am hell, it is these God will teach; then Wouldst thou have God teach thee? be humble.
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Sixtly, Wouldest thou have God teach thee? then live in the practice of that which he hath already taught thee, and this is the way to know more, Joh. 7.17. If any man doe my will, be shall know my doctrine.
Sixty, Wouldst thou have God teach thee? then live in the practice of that which he hath already taught thee, and this is the Way to know more, John 7.17. If any man do my will, be shall know my Doctrine.
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The way to know more, is to practice what wee know already. And these are the meanes thou shouldest use if thou wouldest have God teach thee.
The Way to know more, is to practice what we know already. And these Are the means thou Shouldst use if thou Wouldst have God teach thee.
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But I have sought God in the use of the meanes, and God gives me no answer.
But I have sought God in the use of the means, and God gives me no answer.
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If thou hast been inticed to some corrupt opinion, and thou thinkest it may be it is truth,
If thou hast been enticed to Some corrupt opinion, and thou Thinkest it may be it is truth,
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and thou hast sought God concerning it, and God hath given thee no present resolution, thou must know God doth by this prove thee, to see whether thou wilt stand constant and stedfast in the truth: see Deut. 13.1.
and thou hast sought God Concerning it, and God hath given thee not present resolution, thou must know God does by this prove thee, to see whither thou wilt stand constant and steadfast in the truth: see Deuteronomy 13.1.
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If there arise a Prophet, saying, Let us goe after other Gods, hearken not to him, If there arise a Prophet, saying, Let us go After other God's, harken not to him,
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for the Lord your God proveth you. for the Lord your God Proves you.
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Is there any arise amongst you that say, let us goe after new truths, new light? the Lord proveth you by them, to see whether you will forsake him or no,
Is there any arise among you that say, let us go After new truths, new Light? the Lord Proves you by them, to see whither you will forsake him or no,
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and therefore he gives no present answer;
and Therefore he gives no present answer;
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but know thus much, that if thou constantly seeke him in the use of the meanes,
but know thus much, that if thou constantly seek him in the use of the means,
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though he give not a present answer, yet in his due time he will give an answer,
though he give not a present answer, yet in his due time he will give an answer,
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and cleare up the truth to thee.
and clear up the truth to thee.
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You call them heretiques and broachers of new truths and new light, which you call errours,
You call them Heretics and broachers of new truths and new Light, which you call errors,
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but I cannot see but they are holy men, and live sanctified lives, and can alledge more texts of Scripture for that they hold,
but I cannot see but they Are holy men, and live sanctified lives, and can allege more texts of Scripture for that they hold,
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then you can alledge against them.
then you can allege against them.
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The greater is the triall that God tryes thee with, but this can be no sufficient ground for thee to follow them presently,
The greater is the trial that God tries thee with, but this can be no sufficient ground for thee to follow them presently,
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because they seeme to live holy lives; for if they should live prophane, then none that are conscientious would regard them.
Because they seem to live holy lives; for if they should live profane, then none that Are conscientious would regard them.
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An hypocrite will live a holy life outwardly, yea shame many a child of God,
an hypocrite will live a holy life outwardly, yea shame many a child of God,
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yet I am not to be of the judgement of an hypocrite, because he lives a holy life;
yet I am not to be of the judgement of an hypocrite, Because he lives a holy life;
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the devill will allow an heretique to live a holy life, because it is advantageous to his Kingdome,
the Devil will allow an heretic to live a holy life, Because it is advantageous to his Kingdom,
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and Satan for his own ends transformes himselfe into an Angel of light, and therefore no marvaile if his Ministers doe so:
and Satan for his own ends transforms himself into an Angel of Light, and Therefore no marvel if his Ministers do so:
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it is said of heretiques, They are deceitfull workers, transforming themselves into Angels of light, yea, into the Apostles of Jesus Christ, 2 Cor. 11.13.
it is said of Heretics, They Are deceitful workers, transforming themselves into Angels of Light, yea, into the Apostles of jesus christ, 2 Cor. 11.13.
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And in the 15. verse, they transforme themselves as though they were the Ministers of righteousnesse.
And in the 15. verse, they transform themselves as though they were the Ministers of righteousness.
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So likewise it is said of heretiques, They come in sheeps-cloathing, but inwardly are ravening Wolves;
So likewise it is said of Heretics, They come in Sheep's clothing, but inwardly Are ravening Wolves;
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and therefore saith Christ, beware of them, Mat. 7.15. And wheras thou say'st that they bring Scripture for that they speake.
and Therefore Says christ, beware of them, Mathew 7.15. And whereas thou Sayest that they bring Scripture for that they speak.
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I answer, so doe the Papists to prove, that the bread and wine in the Sacrament is the very body and bloud of Christ,
I answer, so do the Papists to prove, that the bred and wine in the Sacrament is the very body and blood of christ,
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how many Scriptures doe they alledge in the foure Evangelists? And the Arminians alledge many Scriptures for to prove a childe of God may fall totally and finally from grace;
how many Scriptures do they allege in the foure Evangelists? And the Arminians allege many Scriptures for to prove a child of God may fallen totally and finally from grace;
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and yet both very corrupt opinions; Try the spirits, whether they be of God or no, saith the Apostle;
and yet both very corrupt opinions; Try the spirits, whither they be of God or no, Says the Apostle;
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now the Apostle should not need to bid us try the spirits, were there not a lying spirit that imitates the true Spirit;
now the Apostle should not need to bid us try the spirits, were there not a lying Spirit that imitates the true Spirit;
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for if the lying spirit did seduce in a way contrary to the true Spirit, there would never be so much mischiefe done,
for if the lying Spirit did seduce in a Way contrary to the true Spirit, there would never be so much mischief done,
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but the lying spirit imitates the true Spirit.
but the lying Spirit imitates the true Spirit.
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It is said of seducers, They come in the Name of Christ, and deceive many, Mat. 24.5. they could never doe so much mischiese, did they not come in the Name of Christ.
It is said of seducers, They come in the Name of christ, and deceive many, Mathew 24.5. they could never do so much mischiese, did they not come in the Name of christ.
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Wicked people want not holy pretences, to cover their wicked actions.
Wicked people want not holy pretences, to cover their wicked actions.
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Those in Isai. 66. that cast out the people of God say, Let the Lord be glorified;
Those in Isaiah 66. that cast out the people of God say, Let the Lord be glorified;
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and they that kill the people of God think they do God good service, Joh. 16.2. They would cover these wicked actions with a cloake of Religion, saying, Let the Lord be glorified:
and they that kill the people of God think they do God good service, John 16.2. They would cover these wicked actions with a cloak of Religion, saying, Let the Lord be glorified:
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This is the way, Beloved, to make the Scriptures mose of wax, to grant every heretique their interpretation of Scripture,
This is the Way, beloved, to make the Scriptures mose of wax, to grant every heretic their Interpretation of Scripture,
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so that their alledging Scripture can be no sufficient ground for thee to yeeld to their corrupt opinions,
so that their alleging Scripture can be no sufficient ground for thee to yield to their corrupt opinions,
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but they coming under this notion, the greater is thy triall, and God doth prove thee, to see whether thou wilt defend the truth or no.
but they coming under this notion, the greater is thy trial, and God does prove thee, to see whither thou wilt defend the truth or no.
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But thou wilt say, it may be, how cometh it to passe, that many that have sought God,
But thou wilt say, it may be, how comes it to pass, that many that have sought God,
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and been earnest in the use of the means, have miscarried and fallen into corrupt and strange opinions,
and been earnest in the use of the means, have miscarried and fallen into corrupt and strange opinions,
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as you call them, then, if God teacheth those that use the means?
as you call them, then, if God Teaches those that use the means?
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First, Because the fault may be in their seeking, they may seeke God with an Idol in their hearts,
First, Because the fault may be in their seeking, they may seek God with an Idol in their hearts,
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and God may answer them according to the Idol in their hearts, that is, they may make choice of some corrupt opinion,
and God may answer them according to the Idol in their hearts, that is, they may make choice of Some corrupt opinion,
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and upon the matter are resolved to hold it, are unwilling any body should confute it, cannot indure the Minister that preacheth against it,
and upon the matter Are resolved to hold it, Are unwilling any body should confute it, cannot endure the Minister that Preacheth against it,
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and with might and maine defends it, are vexed that any Scripture should seeme to crosse it,
and with might and main defends it, Are vexed that any Scripture should seem to cross it,
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and yet they will seek unto God for his approbation in it;
and yet they will seek unto God for his approbation in it;
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just as Balaam did, you know he was hired to curse the people of Israel in Numb. 22. & 23. chap. and he was very willing withall, he lik't the motion well enough,
just as balaam did, you know he was hired to curse the people of Israel in Numb. 22. & 23. chap. and he was very willing withal, he liked the motion well enough,
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but he would have God approve of it, and therefore he builds Altars, and offers Sacrifice,
but he would have God approve of it, and Therefore he builds Altars, and offers Sacrifice,
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and would faine have Gods approbation in it. Now when we seeke thus, God may answer according to the Idol in the heart;
and would feign have God's approbation in it. Now when we seek thus, God may answer according to the Idol in the heart;
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and this you may see in Ezek. 14.4. Every man that setteth up his Idols in his heart, and comes to a Prophet to inquire of 〈 ◊ 〉, I will answer him according to the Idols in his heart.
and this you may see in Ezekiel 14.4. Every man that sets up his Idols in his heart, and comes to a Prophet to inquire of 〈 ◊ 〉, I will answer him according to the Idols in his heart.
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When a man setteth up Idols in his heart, this corrupt opinion, and that corrupt opinion,
When a man sets up Idols in his heart, this corrupt opinion, and that corrupt opinion,
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and then come to inquire of God, God may out of a just judgement answer them according to the Idols in their hearts.
and then come to inquire of God, God may out of a just judgement answer them according to the Idols in their hearts.
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And this may be one Reason why though people seeke God and use the meanes, yet they may miscarry, the fault is in their seeking.
And this may be one Reason why though people seek God and use the means, yet they may miscarry, the fault is in their seeking.
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Secondly, It may come to passe amongst such as are godly, that they may seeke God,
Secondly, It may come to pass among such as Are godly, that they may seek God,
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and use the meanes, and yet miscarry for a time, that they might be the better established in the truth,
and use the means, and yet miscarry for a time, that they might be the better established in the truth,
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when the Lord brings them backe againe.
when the Lord brings them back again.
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Thirdly, Some though they seeke God and use the meanes, yet they may miscarry, because they have not true grace, such as may be compared to the Stony ground, they want roote,
Thirdly, some though they seek God and use the means, yet they may miscarry, Because they have not true grace, such as may be compared to the Stony ground, they want root,
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and these, though they doe seeke God, yet they may miscarry; for being hypocriticall professors, God will not regard their prayer;
and these, though they do seek God, yet they may miscarry; for being hypocritical professors, God will not regard their prayer;
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as Job 27.8, 9. What hope hath the hypocrite when God takes away his souls? Will he heare his cry? God will not regard their prayer;
as Job 27.8, 9. What hope hath the hypocrite when God Takes away his Souls? Will he hear his cry? God will not regard their prayer;
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and secondly, being but hypocrites, they are not under a promise of perseverance in the truth, the godly are under a promise of perseverance in the truth,
and secondly, being but Hypocrites, they Are not under a promise of perseverance in the truth, the godly Are under a promise of perseverance in the truth,
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and therefore though they should miscarry for a time, yet the Lord will bring them backe againe;
and Therefore though they should miscarry for a time, yet the Lord will bring them back again;
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but another that hath no true grace, when he miscarries, it may be, for any thing we know, a finall miscarriage, he though he make a glorious profession,
but Another that hath no true grace, when he miscarries, it may be, for any thing we know, a final miscarriage, he though he make a glorious profession,
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yet is not under the promise, the other is;
yet is not under the promise, the other is;
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every graft the Father plants into Christ, he prunes and dresses, and makes fruitfull, Joh. 15.2.
every grafted the Father plants into christ, he prunes and Dresses, and makes fruitful, John 15.2.
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Yea he sends his Spirit, and that leads them into all truth, Joh. 14.26. Now this may be another ground, why people may seeke God, and use the meanes,
Yea he sends his Spirit, and that leads them into all truth, John 14.26. Now this may be Another ground, why people may seek God, and use the means,
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and yet miscarry, because the persons that seeke are not truly godly.
and yet miscarry, Because the Persons that seek Are not truly godly.
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But may, some say, if the cause stand thus, how shall I know whether I be taught of God, yea or no?
But may, Some say, if the cause stand thus, how shall I know whither I be taught of God, yea or no?
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First, If God teach thee, then thou art very carefull in the use of the meanes, thou art carefull to observe all the direction I have given, to attend the outward meanes of grace,
First, If God teach thee, then thou art very careful in the use of the means, thou art careful to observe all the direction I have given, to attend the outward means of grace,
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and thou art much in prayer, thou doest acknowledge thine ignorance, and so of all the rest.
and thou art much in prayer, thou dost acknowledge thine ignorance, and so of all the rest.
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Now exanine whether thou be very carefull in the use of these meanes, or no, if thou be, then surely God teacheth thee.
Now exanine whither thou be very careful in the use of these means, or no, if thou be, then surely God Teaches thee.
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Secondly, If thou be taught of God, thou art in Covenant with him, it is one part of the Covenant of grace, they shall be all taught and drawne of God, therefore examine whether thou be in Covenant with God,
Secondly, If thou be taught of God, thou art in Covenant with him, it is one part of the Covenant of grace, they shall be all taught and drawn of God, Therefore examine whither thou be in Covenant with God,
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yea or no, if thou be not in Covenant with God, thou art not under the promise of Gods teaching of thee.
yea or no, if thou be not in Covenant with God, thou art not under the promise of God's teaching of thee.
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Thirdly, If thou be taught of God, then he teacheth thee to know thy selfe aright, he shews thee thy selfe in the glasse of his Word,
Thirdly, If thou be taught of God, then he Teaches thee to know thy self aright, he shows thee thy self in the glass of his Word,
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and to know him aright, and then the more thou knowest, the more humble thou art;
and to know him aright, and then the more thou Knowest, the more humble thou art;
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Doest thou lie humbly under gifts, and parts, and knowledge, and say, All is free mercy,
Dost thou lie humbly under Gifts, and parts, and knowledge, and say, All is free mercy,
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and we have nothing but what we have received from God? Thus it is with that soule that God teacheth. Job 42.2. When he looked upon God, then he abhorred himselfe in dust and ashes; and Jer. 32.19. After I was instructed, I smote upon my thigh, I was ashamed and confounded.
and we have nothing but what we have received from God? Thus it is with that soul that God Teaches. Job 42.2. When he looked upon God, then he abhorred himself in dust and Ashes; and Jer. 32.19. After I was instructed, I smote upon my thigh, I was ashamed and confounded.
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Thus it is with the soule, when God teacheth it, the more God teacheth it, the more humble it 〈 ◊ 〉;
Thus it is with the soul, when God Teaches it, the more God Teaches it, the more humble it 〈 ◊ 〉;
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art thou puft up with thy knowledge, doth it make ••ee esteeme of thy selfe above others? then thou mayest ••estion,
art thou puffed up with thy knowledge, does it make ••ee esteem of thy self above Others? then thou Mayest ••estion,
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if thou hast knowledge, whether thou hast any ••ing else; for if thou hadst grace, thou wouldest be humble and low in thine owne eyes.
if thou hast knowledge, whither thou hast any ••ing Else; for if thou Hadst grace, thou Wouldst be humble and low in thine own eyes.
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Fourthly, If God teacheth thee, then thou doest live a pious godly life;
Fourthly, If God Teaches thee, then thou dost live a pious godly life;
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for the grace of God which bringeth salvetion, teacheth us to deny ungodlinesse, and worldly lusts, for the grace of God which brings salvetion, Teaches us to deny ungodliness, and worldly Lustiest,
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and to live holily, righteously, and soberly in this present World, Tit. 2.11, 12. Those that out of pretence of new light, live loosly, say the Scriptures are written traditions,and to live holily, righteously, and soberly in this present World, Tit. 2.11, 12. Those that out of pretence of new Light, live loosely, say the Scriptures Are written traditions,
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and they pray not in the family, they crave not a blessing upon their meate;
and they pray not in the family, they crave not a blessing upon their meat;
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aske them, why so, they answer, they know their liberty by Christ, and they contemne the Ordinances of God, censure all that are not of the same opinion to be in Babylon, and Idolaters;
ask them, why so, they answer, they know their liberty by christ, and they contemn the Ordinances of God, censure all that Are not of the same opinion to be in Babylon, and Idolaters;
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it is evident they are not taught of God;
it is evident they Are not taught of God;
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for those that God teacheth, he teacheth them to deny ungodliness, and worldly lusts, and to live holily, righteously,
for those that God Teaches, he Teaches them to deny ungodliness, and worldly Lustiest, and to live holily, righteously,
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and soberly in this present world. and soberly in this present world.
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Fiftly, If God teach thee, thou art a growing and a persevering Christian, thou doest grow in grace;
Fifty, If God teach thee, thou art a growing and a persevering Christian, thou dost grow in grace;
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for he causeth his Schollers to profit by his instructions;
for he Causes his Scholars to profit by his instructions;
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it is not with those that God teacheth, as it is with those that get no good by going to Schoole seven yeares,
it is not with those that God Teaches, as it is with those that get no good by going to School seven Years,
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but those God teacheth, he teacheth to profit;
but those God Teaches, he Teaches to profit;
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Unto you that feare my Name, shall the Sun of righteousnesse arise with healing under his wings, Unto you that Fear my Name, shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing under his wings,
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and they shall goe forth and grow as the calves of the stall; and they shall go forth and grow as the calves of the stall;
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Those that God teacheth, they are a people growing in grace, and knowledge, and as they shall grow, so they shall persevere. Isai. 40. vers.
Those that God Teaches, they Are a people growing in grace, and knowledge, and as they shall grow, so they shall persevere. Isaiah 40. vers.
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the last, They shall run and not be weary, they shall walke and not faint:
the last, They shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint:
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it shall not be said of them, They are young Saints, and old Devils, but they shall bring forth fruit in old age, Psal. 92.13.
it shall not be said of them, They Are young Saints, and old Devils, but they shall bring forth fruit in old age, Psalm 92.13.
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And they shall be selfe-denying Christians, that is one instruction that Jesus Christ, the great Prophet of his Church, teacheth his people, Mar. 8.34.
And they shall be self-denying Christians, that is one instruction that jesus christ, the great Prophet of his Church, Teaches his people, Mar. 8.34.
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Now examine thy selfe, art thou taught of God? then thou art a growing Christian? Art thou a growing selfe-denying persevering Christian? then it is a signe that God teacheth thee,
Now examine thy self, art thou taught of God? then thou art a growing Christian? Art thou a growing self-denying persevering Christian? then it is a Signen that God Teaches thee,
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and thou art a persevering Christian.
and thou art a persevering Christian.
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Sixtly, If God teach thee, thou doest seeke him in the use of those meanes which thou hast found him in;
Sixty, If God teach thee, thou dost seek him in the use of those means which thou hast found him in;
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hast thou found him in the preaching of the Word? the day of his power hath come upon thee:
hast thou found him in the preaching of the Word? the day of his power hath come upon thee:
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and hast thou found him in prayer? thou wilt seeke him in the use of these meanes still;
and hast thou found him in prayer? thou wilt seek him in the use of these means still;
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the way is not to separate from the Ordinances thou hast found God in, and to neglect holy duties,
the Way is not to separate from the Ordinances thou hast found God in, and to neglect holy duties,
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for then thou mayest want of Gods teaching of thee, and thou wilt not thrive then in grace,
for then thou Mayest want of God's teaching of thee, and thou wilt not thrive then in grace,
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but thou must attend those meanes thou hast found God in, and not such means as thou knowest not whether thou shalt find God in, or no. Exhortation.
but thou must attend those means thou hast found God in, and not such means as thou Knowest not whither thou shalt find God in, or no. Exhortation.
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Is God the best teacher of his people? goe to God, and beseech him to teach thee.
Is God the best teacher of his people? go to God, and beseech him to teach thee.
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First, Consider the necessitie of Gods teaching thee, as our Saviour Christ saith to Peter, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part in me;
First, Consider the necessity of God's teaching thee, as our Saviour christ Says to Peter, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part in me;
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so, if God teach thee not, thou hast no interest in him, for all his people are taught and drawne of him;
so, if God teach thee not, thou hast no Interest in him, for all his people Are taught and drawn of him;
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there is a necessitie of Gods teaching of thee, in respect of thy need, thou art a nothing-creature,
there is a necessity of God's teaching of thee, in respect of thy need, thou art a nothing-creature,
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an ignorant creature, subject to erre, and to be misled, thou doest stand in need of Gods teaching.
an ignorant creature, Subject to err, and to be misled, thou dost stand in need of God's teaching.
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Secondly, Consider God is the best instructor, let this move thee to goe to him, he is able to resolve thy doubts, he can cleare up truths to thee, he can propound matter sutable to thy condition;
Secondly, Consider God is the best instructor, let this move thee to go to him, he is able to resolve thy doubts, he can clear up truths to thee, he can propound matter suitable to thy condition;
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and as he is able to teach thee, so it is his promise to teach those he enters into Covenant with, Jer. 31.34. seek him in the promise.
and as he is able to teach thee, so it is his promise to teach those he enters into Covenant with, Jer. 31.34. seek him in the promise.
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Thirdly, Let the lessons God teacheth his people move thee to goe to him, and beseech him to teach thee, they are soule-ravishing lessous being once learned, they bring in soule-ravishing comfort unto the soule, the matter in them is soule-ravishing matter;
Thirdly, Let the Lessons God Teaches his people move thee to go to him, and beseech him to teach thee, they Are Soul ravishing lessous being once learned, they bring in Soul ravishing Comfort unto the soul, the matter in them is Soul ravishing matter;
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transcendent matter, scholars that affect their studies, many times they are taken up with the eloquence of the matter, the lessons that God teacheth the soule, are such transcendent matter, such great mysteries,
transcendent matter, Scholars that affect their studies, many times they Are taken up with the eloquence of the matter, the Lessons that God Teaches the soul, Are such transcendent matter, such great Mysteres,
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as from eternitie to eternitie, is time little enough for men and Angels to admire at,
as from eternity to eternity, is time little enough for men and Angels to admire At,
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for the very Angels admire it, and desire to pry into it;
for the very Angels admire it, and desire to pry into it;
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then let the excellency of the matter move thee to go to God, and beseech him to teach thee. One motive more;
then let the excellency of the matter move thee to go to God, and beseech him to teach thee. One motive more;
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Consider if God teach thee, and thou learne of him, then he will teach thee the way, truth, and life, which is Christ Jesus,
Consider if God teach thee, and thou Learn of him, then he will teach thee the Way, truth, and life, which is christ jesus,
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and then to be sure thou shalt not miscarry. Oh, Brethren, be exhorted to goe to God, and beseech him to teach you;
and then to be sure thou shalt not miscarry. O, Brothers, be exhorted to go to God, and beseech him to teach you;
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and as at all times, so especially now in these distracted times, when there is abundance of counterfeit coine abroad, every one will view his money well when he takes it,
and as At all times, so especially now in these distracted times, when there is abundance of counterfeit coin abroad, every one will view his money well when he Takes it,
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for feare he should be cheated.
for Fear he should be cheated.
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Oh, Beloved, there is but one way, one truth, and life, and therefore abundance of counterfeit Religion abroad;
O, beloved, there is but one Way, one truth, and life, and Therefore abundance of counterfeit Religion abroad;
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how many plead for a toleration of all Religions, that every man might use his conscience? how many proclaime open warre against the Scriptures? how many vent out blasphemies against the persons in the Trinitie? how many cry downe the Morall Law for a rule,
how many plead for a toleration of all Religions, that every man might use his conscience? how many proclaim open war against the Scriptures? how many vent out Blasphemies against the Persons in the Trinity? how many cry down the Moral Law for a Rule,
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though it be one part of the Covenant of grace? I will write my Lawes in your hearts,
though it be one part of the Covenant of grace? I will write my Laws in your hearts,
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and cause you to walke in my wayes; and cause you to walk in my ways;
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how many run up and downe the Country, seducing and drawing Disciples after them, some into one corrupt opinion, and some into another;
how many run up and down the Country, seducing and drawing Disciples After them, Some into one corrupt opinion, and Some into Another;
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and it stands every one that desires to know the truth in hand, to looke what coine they take,
and it Stands every one that Desires to know the truth in hand, to look what coin they take,
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then doe it not I pray, seeing Gods Word doth know of but one way, truth,
then do it not I pray, seeing God's Word does know of but one Way, truth,
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and life, that is safe, there is but one true Religion, and therefore many are seduced in these times;
and life, that is safe, there is but one true Religion, and Therefore many Are seduced in these times;
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and the devill never had such a string to harp upon, as he hath now, new light,
and the Devil never had such a string to harp upon, as he hath now, new Light,
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and new truth, and comming out of Babylon, many thousands will dash their braines out upon this rocke,
and new truth, and coming out of Babylon, many thousands will dash their brains out upon this rock,
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if the Lord be not mercifull unto them;
if the Lord be not merciful unto them;
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and this will terrifie them when death comes, and the day of Judgement, when many will cry out, Oh, I did thinke such a one,
and this will terrify them when death comes, and the day of Judgement, when many will cry out, O, I did think such a one,
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and such an one, would not have misled me, I tooke them to be holy men, such as knew much of God, such as were more eminent then others,
and such an one, would not have misled me, I took them to be holy men, such as knew much of God, such as were more eminent then Others,
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but now I see they are mistaken, and I am mistaken, I am an undone man,
but now I see they Are mistaken, and I am mistaken, I am an undone man,
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and I am an undone woman, I have forsaken God, and his truth, and now God will forsake mee for ever.
and I am an undone woman, I have forsaken God, and his truth, and now God will forsake me for ever.
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Lay these things to heart, Brethren, I tell you, the Church never had such a triall as now it hath,
Lay these things to heart, Brothers, I tell you, the Church never had such a trial as now it hath,
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now are the times come that was spoken of, in the last dayes shall come perilous times, 2 Tim. 3.1. in which men will not indure sound doctrine, but are turned from the truth to fables, 2 Tim. 4.4. They come in the Name of Christ, and deceive many, and the Lord onely knows who may be seduced by them, the Lord knows but it may be my husband may be seduced, may the wife say;
now Are the times come that was spoken of, in the last days shall come perilous times, 2 Tim. 3.1. in which men will not endure found Doctrine, but Are turned from the truth to fables, 2 Tim. 4.4. They come in the Name of christ, and deceive many, and the Lord only knows who may be seduced by them, the Lord knows but it may be my husband may be seduced, may the wife say;
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or the Lord knows but it may be my wife may be seduced, may the husband say;
or the Lord knows but it may be my wife may be seduced, may the husband say;
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the Lord knows, may parents say, but it may be our children may be seduced and drawne from the wayes and truths of Christ, into dangerous & damnable errors,
the Lord knows, may Parents say, but it may be our children may be seduced and drawn from the ways and truths of christ, into dangerous & damnable errors,
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and what shall become of our children then? Consider these things, and let them move you to goe to God,
and what shall become of our children then? Consider these things, and let them move you to go to God,
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and beseech him to teach you and direct you;
and beseech him to teach you and Direct you;
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and you that are husbands, carry your wives to God, and beseech him to teach them,
and you that Are Husbands, carry your wives to God, and beseech him to teach them,
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and to keepe them from miscarrying;
and to keep them from miscarrying;
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and you that are wives, carry your husbands to God, and intreat him to teach your husbands;
and you that Are wives, carry your Husbands to God, and entreat him to teach your Husbands;
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and you parents, carry your children and servants to God, and say, Oh, Lord, we live in sad times, miscarrying times, little did we thinke ever to have lived in such times, Lord keepe us close to thy selfe,
and you Parents, carry your children and Servants to God, and say, O, Lord, we live in sad times, miscarrying times, little did we think ever to have lived in such times, Lord keep us close to thy self,
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and establish us in the truth;
and establish us in the truth;
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Lord keepe my husband, keepe my wife, keepe our children and servants, and carry your neighbours to God,
Lord keep my husband, keep my wife, keep our children and Servants, and carry your neighbours to God,
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and beseech him to looke upon them, and stablish them in the truth. And this is a notable means to keep us from miscarrying.
and beseech him to look upon them, and establish them in the truth. And this is a notable means to keep us from miscarrying.
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And lastly, when God hath answered your prayers, and setled you in the truth, thy selfe,
And lastly, when God hath answered your Prayers, and settled you in the truth, thy self,
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or thy husband, or wife, or children, or neighbours, then give him the praise and glory of it:
or thy husband, or wife, or children, or neighbours, then give him the praise and glory of it:
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O Lord, such a one had like to have miscarried, but thou hast setled him in the truth, blessed be thy Name for it.
Oh Lord, such a one had like to have miscarried, but thou hast settled him in the truth, blessed be thy Name for it.
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The Lord make these things profitable and effectuall by the inward operation of his Spirit, who is the best teacher of his people. FINIS.
The Lord make these things profitable and effectual by the inward operation of his Spirit, who is the best teacher of his people. FINIS.
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