The good masters plea, against the evill servants cavill Discovering the vanity of those men, who judge the service of God to be vaine. Delivered in certaine sermons upon Malachi, 3. 14. Being a taste of the labours of that reverend, faith full, and holy servant of God, Nicholas Stanton, M. of Arts; late preacher of the gospel of Christ, at the parish of Margarets in Ipswich, in Suffolk.
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THe Author, and Pen man, of this Book, (being the last of the first Testament) was the Prophet Malachi; who was one of those (even the last of those) three Prophets, that the Lord raised up for the help of his Church,
THe Author, and Pen man, of this Book, (being the last of the First Testament) was the Prophet Malachi; who was one of those (even the last of those) three prophets, that the Lord raised up for the help of his Church,
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It might wel have bin expected from this people, especially now, coming so lately out of such sore troubles, that they should have laid their hands upon their mouthes, and have justified the Lord in all his proceedings;
It might well have been expected from this people, especially now, coming so lately out of such soar Troubles, that they should have laid their hands upon their mouths, and have justified the Lord in all his proceedings;
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but as it is nothing thus with many others, so neither was it with these; which were not onely soone weary of Gods service themselves, but (in their hearts at least) condemned it,
but as it is nothing thus with many Others, so neither was it with these; which were not only soon weary of God's service themselves, but (in their hearts At least) condemned it,
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These words are an answer, to their cavil, or a fresh accusation, and reply upon their stout selfe-justifications in the former words, verse 13. What have we spoken so much against thee? Divers doctrines the words afford, — as 1. That Carnal hearts are ful of proud cavils at Gods wayes, Mat. 25.24. &c. 2. That the Lord takes notice what hard thoughts men have of himselfe, and his wayes.
These words Are an answer, to their cavil, or a fresh accusation, and reply upon their stout self-justifications in the former words, verse 13. What have we spoken so much against thee? Diverse doctrines the words afford, — as 1. That Carnal hearts Are full of proud cavils At God's ways, Mathew 25.24. etc. 2. That the Lord Takes notice what hard thoughts men have of himself, and his ways.
as appeared by their practice in the 16. verse; onely, he intended, such as were in outward covenant with him, who though they were [ in ] Israel, were not [ of ] Israel:
as appeared by their practice in the 16. verse; only, he intended, such as were in outward Covenant with him, who though they were [ in ] Israel, were not [ of ] Israel:
Sirs, have a care and serve God, if you doe not serve God, he wil not blesse you, &c. But to be so exact, and precise, in serving of God, to be so strict in keeping of his Ordinances,
Sirs, have a care and serve God, if you do not serve God, he will not bless you, etc. But to be so exact, and precise, in serving of God, to be so strict in keeping of his Ordinances,
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and in walking mournefully before the Lord of Hosts, (as these words are partly expounded by those that follow them) this way of serving the Lord, is every where spoken against by Carnall hearts, as here.
and in walking mournfully before the Lord of Hosts, (as these words Are partly expounded by those that follow them) this Way of serving the Lord, is every where spoken against by Carnal hearts, as Here.
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Nay, it wil be no hard thing to prove, that to serve God at all; or that the service of God in general, is held by them, to be but a vaine thing and if this be proved, the other wil follow much more, as being included therein:
Nay, it will be no hard thing to prove, that to serve God At all; or that the service of God in general, is held by them, to be but a vain thing and if this be proved, the other will follow much more, as being included therein:
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and this is the thing that I shal first endeavour, for the further conviction of carnal hearts, that hereby they may see themselves, and their conditions.
and this is the thing that I shall First endeavour, for the further conviction of carnal hearts, that hereby they may see themselves, and their conditions.
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viz. that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations, &c. — He seemes to distinguish, betweene thought and thought, an outward and an inward thought, their uppermost thought, that lies next the understanding,
viz. that their houses shall continue for ever, and their Dwelling places to all generations, etc. — He seems to distinguish, between Thought and Thought, an outward and an inward Thought, their uppermost Thought, that lies next the understanding,
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and conscience, [ and that is otherwise, ] but there is another thought, that lies beneath and under this, which they know not themselves [ and that is,
and conscience, [ and that is otherwise, ] but there is Another Thought, that lies beneath and under this, which they know not themselves [ and that is,
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1. By their wilfull and totall omission of some known required duties, so (except it be some strait-laced hypocrite one of a thousand) there is not a carnal heart to be found,
1. By their wilful and total omission of Some known required duties, so (except it be Some straitlaced hypocrite one of a thousand) there is not a carnal heart to be found,
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as if it were an uselesse Commandement, that it were in vaine to obey such a commandement, that either no reward would come in for keeping that Commandement,
as if it were an useless Commandment, that it were in vain to obey such a Commandment, that either no reward would come in for keeping that Commandment,
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did they really beleeve, that there were reward in keeping of any of Gods Commandements, they would also beleeve a reward for keeping all, and every one.
did they really believe, that there were reward in keeping of any of God's commandments, they would also believe a reward for keeping all, and every one.
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And therefore, as he that breaketh wilfully, and constantly, one point of the Law, is guilty of the breach of the whole Law: so, they that are guilty of judging the service of the Lord vaine in any one particular, are guilty of Judging it so to be, in the generall.
And Therefore, as he that breaks wilfully, and constantly, one point of the Law, is guilty of the breach of the Whole Law: so, they that Are guilty of judging the service of the Lord vain in any one particular, Are guilty of Judging it so to be, in the general.
They then that doe omit, and neglect, prayer in the morning, doe in their hearts think it in vaine to pray in the evening, &c. Others there are, that wil choose to do things that are vaine, rather then be imployed in any part of Gods service;
They then that do omit, and neglect, prayer in the morning, do in their hearts think it in vain to pray in the evening, etc. Others there Are, that will choose to do things that Are vain, rather then be employed in any part of God's service;
how wil they spend their time? some playing, others sleeping and ideling aaway their time, doing either nothing, or that, that is next to nothing, and worse then nothing, rather then serve God: is not this a cleer case, that these people doe think it to be vaine to serve God, or else they would not doe, as they doe.
how will they spend their time? Some playing, Others sleeping and ideling away their time, doing either nothing, or that, that is next to nothing, and Worse then nothing, rather then serve God: is not this a clear case, that these people do think it to be vain to serve God, or Else they would not do, as they do.
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dealing with God deceitfully, as they in Acts 5.1.2. and turning the Lord off with any thing, as these people reproved in the text; of whom see Chap. 1.13. ye brought that which was torne, lame, and sick, saith the Lord:
dealing with God deceitfully, as they in Acts 5.1.2. and turning the Lord off with any thing, as these people reproved in the text; of whom see Chap. 1.13. you brought that which was torn, lame, and sick, Says the Lord:
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and satisfied them fully for their Sacrifices, that they should not have been loosers by any thing that they had offered, he should then have had the very best that they had;
and satisfied them Fully for their Sacrifices, that they should not have been Losers' by any thing that they had offered, he should then have had the very best that they had;
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— Why? just thus, doe earnal hearts in doing the Lord service (as these people did in offering him sacrifice) they bring him the torn, blind, and lame.
— Why? just thus, do earnal hearts in doing the Lord service (as these people did in offering him sacrifice) they bring him the torn, blind, and lame.
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This is the practice of carnal hearts, thus to turn the Lord off with the worst, which is a cleare evidence against them, that they Judge his service, to be but vaine service.
This is the practice of carnal hearts, thus to turn the Lord off with the worst, which is a clear evidence against them, that they Judge his service, to be but vain service.
And it is true indeed, if wearinesse in the service of God, did arise from the expence of Spirits, then the godly should be sooner weary, then those that are carnall; but, indeed, this is not the cause of it;
And it is true indeed, if weariness in the service of God, did arise from the expense of Spirits, then the godly should be sooner weary, then those that Are carnal; but, indeed, this is not the cause of it;
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and have both wearyed their bodies, and wasted their strength and spirits, yet delighting in the Law, and Service of God after the innerman, are not yet weary of the duty or service it selfe,
and have both wearied their bodies, and wasted their strength and spirits, yet delighting in the Law, and Service of God After the Innerman, Are not yet weary of the duty or service it self,
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both in the affections, from that contrariety that is in the heart (being carnal) to the duty or service (as spiritual,) as also, in the judgement, from secret feares and thoughts of losing its labour, and so being in vaine.
both in the affections, from that contrariety that is in the heart (being carnal) to the duty or service (as spiritual,) as also, in the judgement, from secret fears and thoughts of losing its labour, and so being in vain.
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The earnal heart is weary of the service of God in this last manner, as wel as in the first, and that upon this last ground also, whereby the truth in hand is evidenced. Fourthly, it is clearly evidenced:
The earnal heart is weary of the service of God in this last manner, as well as in the First, and that upon this last ground also, whereby the truth in hand is evidenced. Fourthly, it is clearly evidenced:
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this is a thing very commonly found in carnal hearts, (and who wil serve God a little ) to be bitter in censuring of them that serve him much, those that keep their times and go their pace and are of their Last and straine, they can like wel enough.
this is a thing very commonly found in carnal hearts, (and who will serve God a little) to be bitter in censuring of them that serve him much, those that keep their times and go their pace and Are of their Last and strain, they can like well enough.
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But such as exceed them, they suspect for too much nicenesse; what? wil not common Prayers please them? but they must have conceived Prayer? wil not praying with others, and in the family suffice? but they must Pray alone, and in their closets? wil not one Sermon a day content them? but they must hear all day long? and are not Sermons on the Sunday sufficient,
But such as exceed them, they suspect for too much niceness; what? will not Common Prayers please them? but they must have conceived Prayer? will not praying with Others, and in the family suffice? but they must Pray alone, and in their closets? will not one Sermon a day content them? but they must hear all day long? and Are not Sermons on the Sunday sufficient,
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but they must run to Sermons, and Lectures in the week too? &c. Thus condemning the generation of the righteous, and such as are better then themselves.
but they must run to Sermons, and Lectures in the Week too? etc. Thus condemning the generation of the righteous, and such as Are better then themselves.
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if they did really beleeve, that it were good, and profitable to serve God a little, then it would follow even by the rule of common reason, that it is much better to serve him more, and so still the more, the better.
if they did really believe, that it were good, and profitable to serve God a little, then it would follow even by the Rule of Common reason, that it is much better to serve him more, and so still the more, the better.
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Take a man which beleeveth, that such a worke or Trade is gainefull, and profitable, though he himselfe cannot work, or earne that way, by reason of age, or infirmities,
Take a man which Believeth, that such a work or Trade is gainful, and profitable, though he himself cannot work, or earn that Way, by reason of age, or infirmities,
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Alas (saith he) I am grown old, my sight and strength decayes, that my work is gone, I can make no earnings but lose my time, &c. Oh, but such, or such, they are happy, for they can work, and earne;
Alas (Says he) I am grown old, my sighed and strength decays, that my work is gone, I can make no earnings but loose my time, etc. O, but such, or such, they Are happy, for they can work, and earn;
or think otherwise, as formerly was said, they think the service of God to be but a vaine service, and this doth clearly evidence their hearts to be but carnall.
or think otherwise, as formerly was said, they think the service of God to be but a vain service, and this does clearly evidence their hearts to be but carnal.
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and paines in praying, offring of sacrifice, and cutting themselves with Knives and Lancers, and continued thus doing all the day, from morning till noone,
and pains in praying, offering of sacrifice, and cutting themselves with Knives and Lancers, and continued thus doing all the day, from morning till noon,
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and worshippers of Baal: the servants of Baal, of the world and sinne, doe to the servants of the true God, and that upon the selfe same ground (though they be mistaken.) When these carnall hearted creatures,
and worshippers of Baal: the Servants of Baal, of the world and sin, do to the Servants of the true God, and that upon the self same ground (though they be mistaken.) When these carnal hearted creatures,
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and what paines they take, in the service of the Lord, calling and crying to the Lord by fervent Prayer, cutting, I meane rending and tearing their hearts, by repentance, and humiliation:
and what pains they take, in the service of the Lord, calling and crying to the Lord by fervent Prayer, cutting, I mean rending and tearing their hearts, by Repentance, and humiliation:
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and from the noone tide of their middle age, till the evening of their life, &c. where carnall hearts behold these things (I say) they secreetly mock at the servants of God,
and from the noon tide of their middle age, till the evening of their life, etc. where carnal hearts behold these things (I say) they secretly mock At the Servants of God,
for doing thus, as thinking in their hearts, that their labour is but lost, and in vaine; because they make question whether there be any such God to serve or no, which if there were not,
for doing thus, as thinking in their hearts, that their labour is but lost, and in vain; Because they make question whither there be any such God to serve or no, which if there were not,
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Secondly, They thinke the service of the Lord to be a vaine service, because tis in vain to them, they are never the better for any of Gods service, which they doe,
Secondly, They think the service of the Lord to be a vain service, Because this in vain to them, they Are never the better for any of God's service, which they do,
and therefore it being thus with them, they thinke, it is thus with every body else, yea, that there is no such good, as men speake of, to be gotten in any part of Gods service. And the truth is, they dare do no otherwise, then give entertainement, to these kind of thoughts (being suggested to them by Satan) hereby to prevent that condemning sentence, which their own consciences, would be ready to passe upon them,
and Therefore it being thus with them, they think, it is thus with every body Else, yea, that there is no such good, as men speak of, to be got in any part of God's service. And the truth is, they Dare do not otherwise, then give entertainment, to these kind of thoughts (being suggested to them by Satan) hereby to prevent that condemning sentence, which their own Consciences, would be ready to pass upon them,
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Which to prevent, as also to save themselves in the esteeme of others (so farre as they can) they cast this imputation, upon the service of God it selfe.
Which to prevent, as also to save themselves in the esteem of Others (so Far as they can) they cast this imputation, upon the service of God it self.
but not with those that know how good and profitable a service it is. Thus doe carnall hearts, with the service of God, and the duties of it, thinking,
but not with those that know how good and profitable a service it is. Thus do carnal hearts, with the service of God, and the duties of it, thinking,
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and whereas, they cannot deny, but that some others, doe thrive, and grow better, and more then themselves, they will not acknowledge this, to be, from the duties of Gods service,
and whereas, they cannot deny, but that Some Others, do thrive, and grow better, and more then themselves, they will not acknowledge this, to be, from the duties of God's service,
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and parts, whilst themselves remaine, still grossely ignorant, they will not acknowledge, that they got this, by attending upon the meanes, and ordinances, but rather impute it, to good education, to the strength of their memories, and other abilities of their own, when they see others have gotten power over their passions,
and parts, while themselves remain, still grossly ignorant, they will not acknowledge, that they god this, by attending upon the means, and ordinances, but rather impute it, to good education, to the strength of their memories, and other abilities of their own, when they see Others have got power over their passion,
and corruptions, whilst they remaine still hare-braind, and furious upon every slight occasion, that the wagging of a straw, will make them off the hookes,
and corruptions, while they remain still harebrained, and furious upon every slight occasion, that the wagging of a straw, will make them off the hooks,
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and make them little better then Bedlams, they will not ascribe any such grace, to be power received from Iesus Christ, through any ordinance, but rather to the goodnesse of their natures. Oh, they are of a more milde disposition then I am of, my nature is hasty, I cannot help it, &c. — Nay, rather then they will take shame to themselves, they wil lay the blame upon God, if for want of a true change in the heart, they remaine without the spirit of God, and the spirit of supplication, that they are still children,
and make them little better then Bedlams, they will not ascribe any such grace, to be power received from Iesus christ, through any Ordinance, but rather to the Goodness of their nature's. O, they Are of a more mild disposition then I am of, my nature is hasty, I cannot help it, etc. — Nay, rather then they will take shame to themselves, they will lay the blame upon God, if for want of a true change in the heart, they remain without the Spirit of God, and the Spirit of supplication, that they Are still children,
or but seldome, or if constantly, yet but in a slighty formall way; (so for hearing the word and other duties, &c.) They begin to thinke, surely, these things are not so needfull, this same serving of God in this manner, is not so profitable, for if it were, certainly such and such learned men and great Schollers, (that should know better what belong to it then so,) would not omit these things as they doe:
or but seldom, or if constantly, yet but in a slighty formal Way; (so for hearing the word and other duties, etc.) They begin to think, surely, these things Are not so needful, this same serving of God in this manner, is not so profitable, for if it were, Certainly such and such learned men and great Scholars, (that should know better what belong to it then so,) would not omit these things as they do:
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thus as the Apostle saith of them in Iude, that they had some mens persons in admiration, so some mens Iudgements, and Practices, are had in admiration, and followed as unerring patterns, and the judgements,
thus as the Apostle Says of them in Iude, that they had Some men's Persons in admiration, so Some men's Judgments, and Practices, Are had in admiration, and followed as unerring patterns, and the Judgments,
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and examples of these men, are more to them, then all the precepts of God, not considering that of the Apostle 1 Cor. 1.26. not many wise, or great, or noble, are called.
and Examples of these men, Are more to them, then all the Precepts of God, not considering that of the Apostle 1 Cor. 1.26. not many wise, or great, or noble, Are called.
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and work, for an inlightned conscience, not quite benum'd, they are hereby, forced upon that service, of God, which of themselves, they have no love unto;
and work, for an enlightened conscience, not quite benumbed, they Are hereby, forced upon that service, of God, which of themselves, they have no love unto;
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As two men, that are friends, dwell together, the one of them, having much work to doe, calls to the other, to come and helpe, happily he will not goe himself, but sends in his man, now this man, goes to work, not out of any love to him, that he goes to work withall,
As two men, that Are Friends, dwell together, the one of them, having much work to do, calls to the other, to come and help, happily he will not go himself, but sends in his man, now this man, Goes to work, not out of any love to him, that he Goes to work withal,
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and heare, or afflictions to suffer, &c. conscience, that, being Gods friend, sends in its man (for many a man is more servant to his conscience then he is to God ) and he falls to this work,
and hear, or afflictions to suffer, etc. conscience, that, being God's friend, sends in its man (for many a man is more servant to his conscience then he is to God) and he falls to this work,
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and work, being sent, and forced by the power of his conscience, to which he is a Servant, and not to God, though yet hee doth his worke. And there is many a man that if his own Master (conscience) would let him alone, that he could be quiet, would not do half so much of Gods work, as now he doth.
and work, being sent, and forced by the power of his conscience, to which he is a Servant, and not to God, though yet he does his work. And there is many a man that if his own Master (conscience) would let him alone, that he could be quiet, would not do half so much of God's work, as now he does.
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I grant the best of Gods servants are bound to hearken to the voyce of conscience, but wicked men are more driven by the lash and accusation of conscience,
I grant the best of God's Servants Are bound to harken to the voice of conscience, but wicked men Are more driven by the lash and accusation of conscience,
Yet, either by some powerfull Sermon, or upon the generall acknowledgement of the contrary, by others, or happily, upon the beholding, of some of Gods people, and their carriage, in sicknesse,
Yet, either by Some powerful Sermon, or upon the general acknowledgement of the contrary, by Others, or happily, upon the beholding, of Some of God's people, and their carriage, in sickness,
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and at the approaches of death, how comfortably they lay, and how confident they were, of a liberall reward for their serving of God, &c. Having also some tast, and the first fruits of it already:
and At the Approaches of death, how comfortably they lay, and how confident they were, of a liberal reward for their serving of God, etc. Having also Some taste, and the First fruits of it already:
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well, I will resolve, to pray, hear, &c. More then I have done, that if there be a God, and there be any reward for his service, I may have something in the Bank, and a comming;
well, I will resolve, to pray, hear, etc. More then I have done, that if there be a God, and there be any reward for his service, I may have something in the Bank, and a coming;
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yet perceiving (as before was said) what others, have got thereby, are hereby brought, to do something for God, thinking, that if there be a God, and it be not in vain to serve him, that something may come in, in an evill day;
yet perceiving (as before was said) what Others, have god thereby, Are hereby brought, to do something for God, thinking, that if there be a God, and it be not in vain to serve him, that something may come in, in an evil day;
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being so simple as not to consider, that God will be served aright for the manner, as well as for the matter: neither will they venture much for God, to part with all for the Pearle, but onely venture so farre, as to provide for themselves,
being so simple as not to Consider, that God will be served aright for the manner, as well as for the matter: neither will they venture much for God, to part with all for the Pearl, but only venture so Far, as to provide for themselves,
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so long as this profession, and service, will maintaine them; but if it comes to this, that they must maintaine their service, and they cannot professe,
so long as this profession, and service, will maintain them; but if it comes to this, that they must maintain their service, and they cannot profess,
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whereas, did they believe otherwise, and the truth of those promises of God, for his bountifull rewarding of such as are his servants, it would make them fruitfull, and painfull in his service.
whereas, did they believe otherwise, and the truth of those promises of God, for his bountiful rewarding of such as Are his Servants, it would make them fruitful, and painful in his service.
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Thirdly, It informes us, of the ground, of so much Apostacy, and backsliding from God, why so many of his disciples, and servants go away, and fall off daily;
Thirdly, It informs us, of the ground, of so much Apostasy, and backsliding from God, why so many of his Disciples, and Servants go away, and fallen off daily;
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and will weare it no longer, nor follow him any further, but are now for a new Master, and that such a one as the times will serve them to follow, and serve without danger.
and will wear it no longer, nor follow him any further, but Are now for a new Master, and that such a one as the times will serve them to follow, and serve without danger.
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The ground hereof, is clearly this, they thinke to mend themselves, and to take a course, that will be more profitable, then this service would be, if they should continue it.
The ground hereof, is clearly this, they think to mend themselves, and to take a course, that will be more profitable, then this service would be, if they should continue it.
so, had people hearts, and faith to beieeve the truth of Gods promises, and the profitablenesse of his service, all the world could not be able to hire them out of it,
so, had people hearts, and faith to beieeve the truth of God's promises, and the profitableness of his service, all the world could not be able to hire them out of it,
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But I would earnestly desire these people, that are backesliders from God, to consider, how wonderfully they provoke the Lord to displeasure, who thus turne their backs upon him, and give over his service:
But I would earnestly desire these people, that Are backsliders from God, to Consider, how wonderfully they provoke the Lord to displeasure, who thus turn their backs upon him, and give over his service:
of which see, Iude, 15. for God shall come one day to execute judgement upon ungodly men, not onely for all their ungodly deeds, but for all their hard speeches [ also ] which they have spoken against him.
of which see, Iude, 15. for God shall come one day to execute judgement upon ungodly men, not only for all their ungodly Deeds, but for all their hard Speeches [ also ] which they have spoken against him.
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but howsoever, it is a desperate signe of a carnall heart, and a black brand set upon the wicked, by the hand of the spirit of God, whereby all the world may know them to be wicked, whereever they find it;
but howsoever, it is a desperate Signen of a carnal heart, and a black brand Set upon the wicked, by the hand of the Spirit of God, whereby all the world may know them to be wicked, wherever they find it;
let them be otherwise, never so faire, and formall, yet if they finde this in themselves, it may be conviction enough unto them, that their hearts are carnall, and their conditions desperate.
let them be otherwise, never so fair, and formal, yet if they find this in themselves, it may be conviction enough unto them, that their hearts Are carnal, and their conditions desperate.
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If any body should goe, and raise a report upon you that are Masters, and give great wages, that you gave your servants no wages; would you take it well at their hands? Yet thus doe you report of Gods service;
If any body should go, and raise a report upon you that Are Masters, and give great wages, that you gave your Servants no wages; would you take it well At their hands? Yet thus do you report of God's service;
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at least by your practice; by your omitting of that which God commands, and by your committing of that which God forbids, you proclaime, the service of God, to be nothing worth.
At least by your practice; by your omitting of that which God commands, and by your committing of that which God forbids, you proclaim, the service of God, to be nothing worth.
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But suppose one should aske you, how you can tel that it is in vaine to serve God? you never tryed to purpose, what it was to serve him in sincerity. If a man should go and report (as before) that you made your servants work for nothing, you would say, how can you tell that, seeing you never tryed my service? so may I say to such as complaine of the service of God, to be a vaine service, how can you tel it is so, seeing you never made tryall of it, upon your own experience? and therefore you are guilty of speaking evill of the things which you understand not.
But suppose one should ask you, how you can tell that it is in vain to serve God? you never tried to purpose, what it was to serve him in sincerity. If a man should go and report (as before) that you made your Servants work for nothing, you would say, how can you tell that, seeing you never tried my service? so may I say to such as complain of the service of God, to be a vain service, how can you tell it is so, seeing you never made trial of it, upon your own experience? and Therefore you Are guilty of speaking evil of the things which you understand not.
The other is, that indiscernable difference [ in themselves, ] betweene serving, and not serving of God, performing, and omitting the duties of Gods service.
The other is, that indiscernible difference [ in themselves, ] between serving, and not serving of God, performing, and omitting the duties of God's service.
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First then, the soul saith, what should I do serving of God, or waiting upon the Lord any longer? I have spent a great deale of time, and taken a great deal of paines, that way;
First then, the soul Says, what should I do serving of God, or waiting upon the Lord any longer? I have spent a great deal of time, and taken a great deal of pains, that Way;
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for there I might have done, or got some good for the body, but here I got no good, either for body, or soule; there I might have done some good to others, but here no body hath been the better for me,
for there I might have done, or god Some good for the body, but Here I god no good, either for body, or soul; there I might have done Some good to Others, but Here no body hath been the better for me,
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Some, in which the Lord, and master himself hath the chiefest hand, he being especially the Agent, and we patients: as hearing the word, receiving the sacrament, and duties of that nature.
some, in which the Lord, and master himself hath the chiefest hand, he being especially the Agent, and we patients: as hearing the word, receiving the sacrament, and duties of that nature.
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Now its true, for the first, if a soul gets no good at them [ it selfe, ] at the word, at the sacrament and the rest of that kind, That service, is like to be in vaine altogether. But for the latter, it will not hold, viz. in sufferings for Christ, and the like,
Now its true, for the First, if a soul gets no good At them [ it self, ] At the word, At the sacrament and the rest of that kind, That service, is like to be in vain altogether. But for the latter, it will not hold, viz. in sufferings for christ, and the like,
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though a man may seeme to have lost, not his labour onely, but much other wayes, in his estate, credit, liberty, and the like, (in so much, that he may suffer the spoyling of all his goods, and himselfe dye in the Gaole,) yet this service may not be in vaine;
though a man may seem to have lost, not his labour only, but much other ways, in his estate, credit, liberty, and the like, (in so much, that he may suffer the spoiling of all his goods, and himself die in the Gaol,) yet this service may not be in vain;
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so doth one Christian for another. For these duties, are properly compar'd to sowing of seed: and Christ saith, one soweth, Joh. 4.37. and another reapeth.
so does one Christian for Another. For these duties, Are properly compared to sowing of seed: and christ Says, one Soweth, John 4.37. and Another reapeth.
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And I doubt not, but many a christian, and parent, hath prayers hanging upon Gods file in heaven, unanswered, (for their Children and the Church of God) though made long agoe;
And I doubt not, but many a christian, and parent, hath Prayers hanging upon God's file in heaven, unanswered, (for their Children and the Church of God) though made long ago;
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But yet as Ahasuerus, call'd for the Records after a certaine time, and finding there, such a piece of service done by Mordecai, not yet rewarded, he forthwith gave him wages for his work, and bountifully rewarded him:
But yet as Ahasuerus, called for the Records After a certain time, and finding there, such a piece of service done by Mordecai, not yet rewarded, he forthwith gave him wages for his work, and bountifully rewarded him:
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So the Lord (in his due time ) will look over his files, (as I may so speak) and finding the parents prayers (made for the childe ) and the Christians, prayers (made for the Church of God) hanging still unanswered, he will undoubtedly return them an answer in a time accepted.
So the Lord (in his due time) will look over his files, (as I may so speak) and finding the Parents Prayers (made for the child) and the Christians, Prayers (made for the Church of God) hanging still unanswered, he will undoubtedly return them an answer in a time accepted.
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or live to see others the better for it, shall he therefore conclude, It is a vaine service; or the work a vaine work? When a man hath beene at paines,
or live to see Others the better for it, shall he Therefore conclude, It is a vain service; or the work a vain work? When a man hath been At pains,
& cost in tilling, & sowing of his ground, though hee doth not live to the harvest, to reape the crop himselfe, yet wil he not account his labour lost, because he can make his will of it;
& cost in tilling, & sowing of his ground, though he does not live to the harvest, to reap the crop himself, yet will he not account his labour lost, Because he can make his will of it;
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Secondly, I answer, that the Lord doth not alwayes pay his servants wages for the work they doe him, [ in ready mony ] (as they use to say,) but many times by way of exchange, giving of them something in liew, yet alwayes for the best unto them.
Secondly, I answer, that the Lord does not always pay his Servants wages for the work they do him, [ in ready money ] (as they use to say,) but many times by Way of exchange, giving of them something in liew, yet always for the best unto them.
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Even as you pay your workmen, when they have wrought with you, and done you service, you doe not pay them (it may be) in ready mony, gold, silver, and the like;
Even as you pay your workmen, when they have wrought with you, and done you service, you do not pay them (it may be) in ready money, gold, silver, and the like;
We find how Moses speaks to the people of the Lord in this manner; who led thee through that great, and terrible wildernesse, wherein were siery Serpents, and Scorpions,
We find how Moses speaks to the people of the Lord in this manner; who led thee through that great, and terrible Wilderness, wherein were siery Serpents, and Scorpions,
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It may be, before this Message came from the Lord to this people, they began to repent them in part, of what they had done, in following of Moses, and putting themselves upon so many hardships,
It may be, before this Message Come from the Lord to this people, they began to Repent them in part, of what they had done, in following of Moses, and putting themselves upon so many hardships,
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So then, it's clear that a soul in obeying God, and in doing him service, may bee led through a wildernesse, where it may meet with serpents, scorpions, drought,
So then, it's clear that a soul in obeying God, and in doing him service, may be led through a Wilderness, where it may meet with Serpents, scorpions, drought,
and a great deale of hardship, and be much disappointed in its expectation, and desires: And yet the Lord, may intend it good at the last, and plentifully reward it,
and a great deal of hardship, and be much disappointed in its expectation, and Desires: And yet the Lord, may intend it good At the last, and plentifully reward it,
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Have you never heard it rumor'd and reported, very commonly, and confidently, that such, or such a ship hath been quite cast away and lost; and yet that ship hath come home afterwards richly laden. So tis oft' in Prayer, and other duties;
Have you never herd it rumoured and reported, very commonly, and confidently, that such, or such a ship hath been quite cast away and lost; and yet that ship hath come home afterwards richly laden. So this oft in Prayer, and other duties;
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The second ground of this Feare followes, to be answered: Namely; That indiscernable difference that is in themselves, betweene their serving, and not serving of God:
The second ground of this fear follows, to be answered: Namely; That indiscernible difference that is in themselves, between their serving, and not serving of God:
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That when the Lord shall goe into thy Chamber, or Closet; at the usuall time of Prayer, with his eare open to the Prayer, that thou hadst need to make him, that (then) thou shouldest not be there;
That when the Lord shall go into thy Chamber, or Closet; At the usual time of Prayer, with his ear open to the Prayer, that thou Hadst need to make him, that (then) thou Shouldst not be there;
and the like; (as you conceive:) But is it [ alwayes ] thus? are you never answered in the joy of your soules? does the Lord never give you a good look,
and the like; (as you conceive:) But is it [ always ] thus? Are you never answered in the joy of your Souls? does the Lord never give you a good look,
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And it is all one, whether the Lord doth give the soul what it would have presently, or strength to persevere in his wayes, till he doth meet, and answer it.
And it is all one, whither the Lord does give the soul what it would have presently, or strength to persevere in his ways, till he does meet, and answer it.
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Secondly, that even those outward, and common mercies (which they have, who doe not serve the Lord but are carelesse therein) may bee the fruit of [ others ] serving the Lord,
Secondly, that even those outward, and Common Mercies (which they have, who do not serve the Lord but Are careless therein) may be the fruit of [ Others ] serving the Lord,
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thou art an husband, and shouldst (as Saint Peter speaks) dwell with thy wife as a man of knowledge, and be a patterne for the whole family in serving the Lord;
thou art an husband, and Shouldst (as Saint Peter speaks) dwell with thy wife as a man of knowledge, and be a pattern for the Whole family in serving the Lord;
Those things which God gives as a reward for this, are within the vaile; which the eye of sence never saw, which the heart of man cannot possibly conceive of. And therefore,
Those things which God gives as a reward for this, Are within the veil; which the eye of sense never saw, which the heart of man cannot possibly conceive of. And Therefore,
yet being the Lord reserves a better reward for thee till afterward, complaine not. You know that men of great estates, set servants on work, of divers kinds;
yet being the Lord reserves a better reward for thee till afterwards, complain not. You know that men of great estates, Set Servants on work, of diverse Kinds;
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Now, shall this servant go, and complaine, that hee serves his Master in vaine, because he hath not such potty-payments as others have? His Master, may justly take this ill at his hand. So it is here;
Now, shall this servant go, and complain, that he serves his Master in vain, Because he hath not such potty-payments as Others have? His Master, may justly take this ill At his hand. So it is Here;
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There you shall find, For those that feared the Lord and spake often one to another, there was a book of remembrance written, they made up as his Iewels, were &c. God putting a manifest difference between them that serve him, and that serve him not.
There you shall find, For those that feared the Lord and spoke often one to Another, there was a book of remembrance written, they made up as his Jewels, were etc. God putting a manifest difference between them that serve him, and that serve him not.
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To this I answer, that there is a wide difference, between those thoughts that are in the hearts of the godly, about the vanity of Gods service, and those that are in the hearts of the wicked; which is especially, shewed in these particulars, which being opened, will afford a full answer to this objection.
To this I answer, that there is a wide difference, between those thoughts that Are in the hearts of the godly, about the vanity of God's service, and those that Are in the hearts of the wicked; which is especially, showed in these particulars, which being opened, will afford a full answer to this objection.
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And which also may serve for markes of tryall to discover, which are carnall hearts, and which are gracious; which is the next thing to be shewed, and then proceed.
And which also may serve for marks of trial to discover, which Are carnal hearts, and which Are gracious; which is the next thing to be showed, and then proceed.
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Whereas a carnall heart, is willing to admit of this, as a pretence for his sloth, that the service of God is in vain; that so, with the more peace and quiet, he may sit still,
Whereas a carnal heart, is willing to admit of this, as a pretence for his sloth, that the service of God is in vain; that so, with the more peace and quiet, he may fit still,
Fourthly there is difference in the effect of these thoughts. For in the hearts of the Godly they are soone followed (if not attended for the present) with much sorrow and selfe-shaming,
Fourthly there is difference in the Effect of these thoughts. For in the hearts of the Godly they Are soon followed (if not attended for the present) with much sorrow and selfe-shaming,
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First to the wicked; to warne them, ever hereafter, to take heede of this sinne, of censuring the service of God, for a vayne service; Or them of Folly, or losing their Labour, which keepe this service, or worke hard in it.
First to the wicked; to warn them, ever hereafter, to take heed of this sin, of censuring the service of God, for a vain service; Or them of Folly, or losing their Labour, which keep this service, or work hard in it.
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Because a tradesman (out of his bad husbandry) doth not thrive in his trade, shall he goe and condemne the trade it selfe? or censure those of folly, that drive such a trade, as that is.
Because a tradesman (out of his bad Husbandry) does not thrive in his trade, shall he go and condemn the trade it self? or censure those of folly, that drive such a trade, as that is.
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whereas the fault is not in the ordinances, but in themselves; they prepare not their hearts to seeke the Lord, they serve him not for matter, Manner, measure, end, as they should doe, which if they did, they might soone finde it were not in vaine to serve God.
whereas the fault is not in the ordinances, but in themselves; they prepare not their hearts to seek the Lord, they serve him not for matter, Manner, measure, end, as they should do, which if they did, they might soon find it were not in vain to serve God.
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Secondly, it is for Caution, and warning, unto the people of God, that they take heed how they harbour such thoughts as these are, of the service of God.
Secondly, it is for Caution, and warning, unto the people of God, that they take heed how they harbour such thoughts as these Are, of the service of God.
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If the Devill can but fasten such thoughts upon any of you, as to make you thinke or feare, that the service of God is in vayne, he will easily prevaile with you, either wholly to forsake it,
If the devil can but fasten such thoughts upon any of you, as to make you think or Fear, that the service of God is in vain, he will Easily prevail with you, either wholly to forsake it,
and perswaded that no physitian, or physicke, can doe him good: that man is in the high way to death; for either, he will not meddle at al with meanes,
and persuaded that no Physician, or physic, can do him good: that man is in the high Way to death; for either, he will not meddle At all with means,
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It seemes then, that, that, which is of great worth, and will at length be very profitable, is in danger to be cast away by the people of God, as vaine, and nothing worth.
It seems then, that, that, which is of great worth, and will At length be very profitable, is in danger to be cast away by the people of God, as vain, and nothing worth.
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and that out of the pride of your hearts, because you cannot finde a ground of your holding fast of a confidence [ in your selves ] but must live upon free grace;
and that out of the pride of your hearts, Because you cannot find a ground of your holding fast of a confidence [ in your selves ] but must live upon free grace;
and have whole loaves, therefore you will scorne crummes, and cast away pieces: If thus you doe in stead of pitty, you shal deserve blame. And as little as this confidence, & waiting upon God, seemes worth, which you slight,
and have Whole loaves, Therefore you will scorn crumbs, and cast away Pieces: If thus you do in stead of pity, you shall deserve blame. And as little as this confidence, & waiting upon God, seems worth, which you slight,
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whilst we blame others, for saying it is in vaine, we should be those, that should make it vaine to our selves, this would prove hard, and sad in conclusion.
while we blame Others, for saying it is in vain, we should be those, that should make it vain to our selves, this would prove hard, and sad in conclusion.
in a word when those that take their fill in the pleasures of sin, that cast off the feare of the almighty, Joh. 21.14. saying depart from us, for we desire not the Knowledge of thy wayes;
in a word when those that take their fill in the pleasures of since, that cast off the Fear of the almighty, John 21.14. saying depart from us, for we desire not the Knowledge of thy ways;
Where you shall finde, that many, who have beene in Christs company, and stood in Christs roome, and done Christs worke, shall yet be disclaimed by him,
Where you shall find, that many, who have been in Christ company, and stood in Christ room, and done Christ work, shall yet be disclaimed by him,
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Which that it may not do, I shall desire to lay downe some directions in way, of prevention, which being followed, will undoubtedly make our worke, and labour in the service of the Lord profitable unto us;
Which that it may not do, I shall desire to lay down Some directions in Way, of prevention, which being followed, will undoubtedly make our work, and labour in the service of the Lord profitable unto us;
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but, without which, could we doe never so much, and that (in shew) never so well, yet should we be accounted but evill servants; and this is all we shall have at Gods hand at last, to lye downe in sorow.
but, without which, could we do never so much, and that (in show) never so well, yet should we be accounted but evil Servants; and this is all we shall have At God's hand At last, to lie down in sorrow.
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The first thing that a soule must doe, that would not have the service of the Lord prove in vaine to him, is, To get into Covenant with God, and to be at agreement with him, for whom we do work:
The First thing that a soul must do, that would not have the service of the Lord prove in vain to him, is, To get into Covenant with God, and to be At agreement with him, for whom we do work:
and of such service as it is, and shall be able, to doe for him; to assist him in his undertakings, to overlooke his fayling, and to reward his endeavours.
and of such service as it is, and shall be able, to do for him; to assist him in his undertakings, to overlook his failing, and to reward his endeavours.
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or that thou shouldst take my Covenant in thy mouth? where had you any commission to meddle with my worke? It was an answer which they gave, in the 20 of Mat. 6 verse why they stood so long idle because no man had hyred them, as if they should say, we had as good doe nothing, as to worke before we are hyred:
or that thou Shouldst take my Covenant in thy Mouth? where had you any commission to meddle with my work? It was an answer which they gave, in the 20 of Mathew 6 verse why they stood so long idle Because no man had hired them, as if they should say, we had as good do nothing, as to work before we Are hired:
and it is most certainly true here, that till a soule be agreed (in the sence before mentioned) with God, It shall have no reward for the work it does, but loseth al its labour;
and it is most Certainly true Here, that till a soul be agreed (in the sense before mentioned) with God, It shall have no reward for the work it does, but loses all its labour;
but labour for high and pretious thoughts, of the duties of this service, and of the ordinances of God, which thou commest to be a partaker of, that thou may'st looke upon the service of God,
but labour for high and precious thoughts, of the duties of this service, and of the ordinances of God, which thou Comest to be a partaker of, that thou Mayest look upon the service of God,
as honourable, and much desirable service, and the parts, and duties of this service, as very profitable, & as those means, which the Lord hath ordained for thy great good. To look upon prayer,
as honourable, and much desirable service, and the parts, and duties of this service, as very profitable, & as those means, which the Lord hath ordained for thy great good. To look upon prayer,
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and that because they know not the worth, and pretiousnesse of them, and never found, or got any great good by them, when as the ground thereof, is, in themselves;
and that Because they know not the worth, and Preciousness of them, and never found, or god any great good by them, when as the ground thereof, is, in themselves;
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And this faithfulnesse is to be shewed, in these five things Carefulnesse, Faithfulnesse in Gods service to be shewed in 5. things. Carefulnesse. Diligence, sinceritie, Beliefe, and Perseverance.
And this faithfulness is to be showed, in these five things Carefulness, Faithfulness in God's service to be showed in 5. things. Carefulness. Diligence, sincerity, Belief, and Perseverance.
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for that part of Gods service that thou neglectest, may be that, in the doing whereof, the Lord may intend to shew thee much mercy, and to give thee a reward for that, and other service together.
for that part of God's service that thou neglectest, may be that, in the doing whereof, the Lord may intend to show thee much mercy, and to give thee a reward for that, and other service together.
for as God meets one in some dutie, rather then in other-some, so, that may be that very dutie that God may intend to Communicate more mercie to thee in, then any other. So the like may be said of sufferings, for the Lord hath let out, more of himselfe sometimes in a prison, then any other way.
for as God meets one in Some duty, rather then in Othersome, so, that may be that very duty that God may intend to Communicate more mercy to thee in, then any other. So the like may be said of sufferings, for the Lord hath let out, more of himself sometime in a prison, then any other Way.
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if it be not a duty, meddle not with it, doe it not at all; but if it be a duty & a duty to God, what exactnesse in the doing of it can be sufficient? and therefore doe such a duty, with thy might, pray with thy might, heare with thy might, stand for God with thy might, and so for any other duty.
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The Lord would have servants looke through their [ earthly ] masters in the service they doe for them, and and to have an eye, to Christ in what they doe, who is the chiefe Master of all:
The Lord would have Servants look through their [ earthly ] Masters in the service they do for them, and and to have an eye, to christ in what they do, who is the chief Master of all:
but, much more then, ought he to be especially eyed, and aymed at in those actions, which are immediately done unto himselfe; true, the eye of man, cannot pierce the heart, to diserne, the intention of that, but the Lords doth:
but, much more then, ought he to be especially eyed, and aimed At in those actions, which Are immediately done unto himself; true, the eye of man, cannot pierce the heart, to discern, the intention of that, but the lords does:
For however a servant may be accounted faithfull, when as he doth not purely looke at his Master, in the service he doth, (for his Master, cannot see his heart) yet he cannot be,
For however a servant may be accounted faithful, when as he does not purely look At his Master, in the service he does, (for his Master, cannot see his heart) yet he cannot be,
even to me? are you sure you did it to me? that you looked purely at me &c. The want of this makes void, and vaine, our worke, and prevents that reward, that else we might have;
even to me? Are you sure you did it to me? that you looked purely At me etc. The want of this makes void, and vain, our work, and prevents that reward, that Else we might have;
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The fourth branch of this faithfulnesse, required, in the service of God, to make it profitable, is Beleeving: which is, that when the soule hath proved it selfe to be in covenant, with God, (according to the first direction,) that then it stirres up it selfe, to exercise faith in the beleeving, Applying,
The fourth branch of this faithfulness, required, in the service of God, to make it profitable, is Believing: which is, that when the soul hath proved it self to be in Covenant, with God, (according to the First direction,) that then it stirs up it self, to exercise faith in the believing, Applying,
The Apostle shewes the absolute necessity of faith, even in the exercise of it, to be in those that approach nigh to God, in any service of his, as in prayer;
The Apostle shows the absolute necessity of faith, even in the exercise of it, to be in those that approach High to God, in any service of his, as in prayer;
— Saint Iames shewes, that such an one, as doth not pray in faith, without wavering, must not looke to receive any thing, as wages for his worke, from the Lord, though he may receive much from man, rewards, and applause &c. — Yet from the Lord, he must looke for none; if he doe, he is but deceived, and so shall bee.
— Saint James shows, that such an one, as does not pray in faith, without wavering, must not look to receive any thing, as wages for his work, from the Lord, though he may receive much from man, rewards, and applause etc. — Yet from the Lord, he must look for none; if he do, he is but deceived, and so shall be.
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The Lord saith, to them that come to him, as he said as he said to those blind men what? doe you come to me for sight? according as you beleeve, so shall you speed, &c.
The Lord Says, to them that come to him, as he said as he said to those blind men what? do you come to me for sighed? according as you believe, so shall you speed, etc.
I am preswaded, that if these men, had come to our Saviour in an ordinary, formall way, led by the example of others, (that because they saw others that were blind,
I am persuaded, that if these men, had come to our Saviour in an ordinary, formal Way, led by the Exampl of Others, (that Because they saw Others that were blind,
yet this is not enough unlesse he doth, stirre up this gift, and grace, so, as to have the use and exercise of it, even in the time of working, and doing God service;
yet this is not enough unless he does, stir up this gift, and grace, so, as to have the use and exercise of it, even in the time of working, and doing God service;
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for the full and set time, of the Lord; payment, is not yet come. I wish, that well knowne place, in Mat. 24 13, were as wel considered of, as knowen;
for the full and Set time, of the Lord; payment, is not yet come. I wish, that well known place, in Mathew 24 13, were as well considered of, as known;
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In which words, amongst many things considerable, there be especially two, for our present purpose, the condition of the promise, and the promise, it selfe.
In which words, among many things considerable, there be especially two, for our present purpose, the condition of the promise, and the promise, it self.
Perseverance is the dutie required, in all the parts of Gods service, and the Lord is not tyed, to give any reward, or make payment, till this dutie, or condition be performed:
Perseverance is the duty required, in all the parts of God's service, and the Lord is not tied, to give any reward, or make payment, till this duty, or condition be performed:
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and doe much incourage it in the wayes and worke of God: &c. — But you must know, that this is an over-plus of his love, which though he doth sometimes bestow,
and do much encourage it in the ways and work of God: etc. — But you must know, that this is an overplus of his love, which though he does sometime bestow,
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hath he any cause, to say, that the service of God is a vaine service, that shall have this at the last? how little soever, he hath for the present, he knoweth not what salvation is, that thinks it will not:
hath he any cause, to say, that the service of God is a vain service, that shall have this At the last? how little soever, he hath for the present, he Knoweth not what salvation is, that thinks it will not:
surely if thou wert as sore a labourer as ever wrought for God, and shouldst beare the burthen and heate of the day, yet shouldst all thy dayes, eat in darknesse, and never have good looke from God,
surely if thou Wertenberg as soar a labourer as ever wrought for God, and Shouldst bear the burden and heat of the day, yet Shouldst all thy days, eat in darkness, and never have good look from God,
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And now give me leave in the Closure of all, to speake to you, as David spake to the people 1 Chro. 29.5. Who now is willing [ among you ] to consecrate his service this day unto the Lord? shall I helpe the Lord to never a servant more by this dayes worke? Believe it Friends, you'l never meet with a better Master;
And now give me leave in the Closure of all, to speak to you, as David spoke to the people 1 Chro 29.5. Who now is willing [ among you ] to consecrate his service this day unto the Lord? shall I help the Lord to never a servant more by this days work? Believe it Friends, You'll never meet with a better Master;
It's held (indeed) as a discour tesie in the world, and a poynt of dishonesty, to wish or procure away a servant from one master to another. But I wish with al my heart, I could this day, procure some of the worlds, the Devills or sinn's servants to become the true and faithfull servants of the most high God.
It's held (indeed) as a discour tesie in the world, and a point of dishonesty, to wish or procure away a servant from one master to Another. But I wish with all my heart, I could this day, procure Some of the world's, the Devils or sin's Servants to become the true and faithful Servants of the most high God.
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For I was even wearying my self in a way of vanity, I was serving the worst master, and doing the worst work in the world, I was about to receive the worst wages that ever poore creature received:
For I was even wearying my self in a Way of vanity, I was serving the worst master, and doing the worst work in the world, I was about to receive the worst wages that ever poor creature received:
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for the wages of sin is death And therefore blessed, and for ever blessed, be that God that hath sent forth a messenger to stop me in that way, to let me see the vanity of that old service, in which formerly I tooke so much delight and to perswade my heart to delight in that new service of the Lord, which formerly I judged as vaine, and fruitlesse.
for the wages of since is death And Therefore blessed, and for ever blessed, be that God that hath sent forth a Messenger to stop me in that Way, to let me see the vanity of that old service, in which formerly I took so much delight and to persuade my heart to delight in that new service of the Lord, which formerly I judged as vain, and fruitless.
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Well friends be perswaded this day, (and the Lord perswade you) to dwell in the tents of Shem. The Lord perswade you to accept of his reasonable service, be not afraid of it, there is all the reason in the world you should serve him.
Well Friends be persuaded this day, (and the Lord persuade you) to dwell in the tents of Shem. The Lord persuade you to accept of his reasonable service, be not afraid of it, there is all the reason in the world you should serve him.
Tis a way that is every where spoken against, Goe amongst them that have much meanes of knowledge, and much knowledge by the meanes, and they speake against it there, are any of the Rulers, of the scribes,
This a Way that is every where spoken against, Go among them that have much means of knowledge, and much knowledge by the means, and they speak against it there, Are any of the Rulers, of the Scribes,
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As he makes a gracious profer to entertaine you, be content to accept of it with all thankefulnesse, take Gods Festing penny, receive his earnest, subscribe to the indentures of his Covenant;
As he makes a gracious proffer to entertain you, be content to accept of it with all thankfulness, take God's Feasting penny, receive his earnest, subscribe to the indentures of his Covenant;
And this was that which David preferred above the Chiefe flower in his Crowne even to be call'd the servant of the Lord, rather then a Lord of servants. Let this be the utmost ambition of each gracious soule, that it may say as he did, Psal. 116.16. Oh Lord, truly I am thy servant, I am thy servant, and the sonne, of thy handmayd; thou hast loosed my bonds.
And this was that which David preferred above the Chief flower in his Crown even to be called the servant of the Lord, rather then a Lord of Servants. Let this be the utmost ambition of each gracious soul, that it may say as he did, Psalm 116.16. O Lord, truly I am thy servant, I am thy servant, and the son, of thy handmaid; thou hast loosed my bonds.
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To every such faithfull servant shall that gracious promise of our great Lord, and Master, made good, Ioh: 12.26 If any man serve me, let him follow me,
To every such faithful servant shall that gracious promise of our great Lord, and Master, made good, John: 12.26 If any man serve me, let him follow me,
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What say yee; (before I goe hence) what answer shall I returne to him that sent me? shall I returne the same answer the people gave to Ioshua (the Lord perswade your hearts to the same height of resolution) God forbid that we should forsake the Lord, to serve other Gods.
What say ye; (before I go hence) what answer shall I return to him that sent me? shall I return the same answer the people gave to Ioshua (the Lord persuade your hearts to the same height of resolution) God forbid that we should forsake the Lord, to serve other God's
