if it were only Letter, it would kill us frail and weak Greatures, exacting Duty, And requiring Obedience of us, that are Impotent, yea dead Creatures;
if it were only letter, it would kill us frail and weak Creatures, exacting Duty, And requiring obedience of us, that Are Impotent, yea dead Creatures;
The effectual Workings of the Spirit, are called, the Law of the Spirit, and this Law of the Spirit of Life is said to make free from the Law of sin and death, Rom. 8.2.
The effectual Workings of the Spirit, Are called, the Law of the Spirit, and this Law of the Spirit of Life is said to make free from the Law of since and death, Rom. 8.2.
The words afford us Three Doctrines. 1st. That there is a New Testament. 2dly, That Gospel Officers are Ministers of this New Testament. 3dly, That it is God that doth make Men able Ministers of the New Testament. 1. Doctrine, that there is a New Testament.
The words afford us Three Doctrines. 1st. That there is a New Testament. 2dly, That Gospel Officers Are Ministers of this New Testament. 3dly, That it is God that does make Men able Ministers of the New Testament. 1. Doctrine, that there is a New Testament.
First, The Old Testament was made with one Nation, in the day that the Lord took Israel by the hand, to lead them out of the Land of Egypt; but it is God's design, by Christ,
First, The Old Testament was made with one nation, in the day that the Lord took Israel by the hand, to led them out of the Land of Egypt; but it is God's Design, by christ,
and the New Testament, to gather together into one all the Children of God that are scattered abroad, John 6.52. Christ Preacheth now not onely to the Jews that were nigh, but also to the Gentiles that were afar off, Ephes. 2.17. 2. The First Testament had Moses for â Mediator, Gal. 5.19. The Law was given by Moses, but Grace and Truth comes by Jesus Christ, 1 John 17. Jesus is the Madiator of the New Testament, Heb. 9.15.
and the New Testament, to gather together into one all the Children of God that Are scattered abroad, John 6.52. christ Preacheth now not only to the jews that were High, but also to the Gentiles that were afar off, Ephesians 2.17. 2. The First Testament had Moses for â Mediator, Gal. 5.19. The Law was given by Moses, but Grace and Truth comes by jesus christ, 1 John 17. jesus is the Mediator of the New Testament, Hebrew 9.15.
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but now the Kingdom of God is clearly discovered, and is Preached as come, Luke 7.16. I ourthly. The Old Testament, and the Ceremonial Law made nothing perfect, Heb. 7.19. but did introduce the Hope of a better Priest, and of a more Noble Sacrifice;
but now the Kingdom of God is clearly discovered, and is Preached as come, Lycia 7.16. I ourthly. The Old Testament, and the Ceremonial Law made nothing perfect, Hebrew 7.19. but did introduce the Hope of a better Priest, and of a more Noble Sacrifice;
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On the day of Atonement there was a remembrance of all the Sins committed that year, which did shew the weakness and imperfection of those Sacrifices, in that there was a Remembrance again made of Sins.
On the day of Atonement there was a remembrance of all the Sins committed that year, which did show the weakness and imperfection of those Sacrifices, in that there was a Remembrance again made of Sins.
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and God on the account of it made that Promise, Your Sins and Iniquities I will Remember no more, Heb. 10.17, 18. Fifthly. The Old Testament was confirmed by the Blood of Beasts;
and God on the account of it made that Promise, Your Sins and Iniquities I will remember no more, Hebrew 10.17, 18. Fifthly. The Old Testament was confirmed by the Blood of Beasts;
Moses killed Sacrifices and took the Blood of them, and sprinkled it on the People; saying, behold the Blood of the Covenant that God hath made with you:
Moses killed Sacrifices and took the Blood of them, and sprinkled it on the People; saying, behold the Blood of the Covenant that God hath made with you:
Christs Blood is the Blood of Sprinkling, and the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant, Heb. 12.24. Heb. 13.20. Sixthly. The Old Testament was weak and faulty;
Christ Blood is the Blood of Sprinkling, and the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant, Hebrew 12.24. Hebrew 13.20. Sixthly. The Old Testament was weak and faulty;
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and the Soul is Renewed and Transformed, to walk with, and live to God. 7thly. The Old Testament waxed old, and did vanish away, but the New Testament remains, abides and is Everlasting, Heb. 13.20. the Blood of Christ is still fresh, and therefore his Testament is still new.
and the Soul is Renewed and Transformed, to walk with, and live to God. 7thly. The Old Testament waxed old, and did vanish away, but the New Testament remains, abides and is Everlasting, Hebrew 13.20. the Blood of christ is still fresh, and Therefore his Testament is still new.
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His Sacrifice is of an Everlasting Virtue, and the way made by it to the true Holy of Holies is living, and still new, Heb. 10.19. and the Covenant, and Testament built on this Everlasting Sacrifice, must need be Everlasting.
His Sacrifice is of an Everlasting Virtue, and the Way made by it to the true Holy of Holies is living, and still new, Hebrew 10.19. and the Covenant, and Testament built on this Everlasting Sacrifice, must need be Everlasting.
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This is God's last speaking to the World, and it shall never give place to any other Covenant, Heb. 7.1. This is a better Covenant, or Testament, established on better Promises, than the Covenant of Works was, Heb. 8.6. yea, the Promises of the New Testament are clearer, and exhibit more grace, than the Promises of the Old Testament.
This is God's last speaking to the World, and it shall never give place to any other Covenant, Hebrew 7.1. This is a better Covenant, or Testament, established on better Promises, than the Covenant of Works was, Hebrew 8.6. yea, the Promises of the New Testament Are clearer, and exhibit more grace, than the Promises of the Old Testament.
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and had Natural Strength to conceive, and bare a Son, Gal. 4.24, 25. with Isa. 54.1. but the New Testament is set forth by Sarah that was barren, and was made fruitful by a supernatural power, Acts 1.11.
and had Natural Strength to conceive, and bore a Son, Gal. 4.24, 25. with Isaiah 54.1. but the New Testament is Set forth by Sarah that was barren, and was made fruitful by a supernatural power, Acts 1.11.
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He procured it, and gave force to it by his Sufferings and Death, Luke 22.29. Christ speaks of himself as bequeathing, and acting as a Testator, NONLATINALPHABET, I bequeath, I dispose unto you a Kingdom.
He procured it, and gave force to it by his Sufferings and Death, Lycia 22.29. christ speaks of himself as bequeathing, and acting as a Testator,, I Bequeath, I dispose unto you a Kingdom.
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The Father is said to dispose a Kingdom to the Son, the Son to us. The Father hath made Christ heir of all things, Heb. 1.2. He hath given him a Name above every Name, that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow.
The Father is said to dispose a Kingdom to the Son, the Son to us. The Father hath made christ heir of all things, Hebrew 1.2. He hath given him a Name above every Name, that At the Name of jesus every knee should bow.
But in this God hath an eye, and a respect to the Humiliation, and Sufferings, and Death of Christ, because he became obedient to the Death of the Cross;
But in this God hath an eye, and a respect to the Humiliation, and Sufferings, and Death of christ, Because he became obedient to the Death of the Cross;
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the Graces Christ bestows may be compared to Money, and Goods: The Glory he bequeathes, is set forth by an Eternal House, 2 Cor. 5.1. with Heb. 9.15. and an Everlasting Inheritance.
the Graces christ bestows may be compared to Money, and Goods: The Glory he Bequeathes, is Set forth by an Eternal House, 2 Cor. 5.1. with Hebrew 9.15. and an Everlasting Inheritance.
it spreads into the understanding, and it is rooted and prevails in the Will. The Soul is poor, blind, dead, and all its Faculties are perverted and disorderly;
it spreads into the understanding, and it is rooted and prevails in the Will. The Soul is poor, blind, dead, and all its Faculties Are perverted and disorderly;
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without this new Heart, without the Law of God written in the Mind, and Will: How full, large and comprehensive is Christs Testament? It doth not only make Heirs,
without this new Heart, without the Law of God written in the Mind, and Will: How full, large and comprehensive is Christ Testament? It does not only make Heirs,
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but also raises up Children, which no other Testament doth or can do. True Believers are Children of the Promise, Rom. 9.8. Isaac was born of the free and powerful Promise of God:
but also raises up Children, which no other Testament does or can do. True Believers Are Children of the Promise, Rom. 9.8. Isaac was born of the free and powerful Promise of God:
This was the word of Promise, At this time I will come and Sarah shall have a Son, Rom. 9.9. God would make an effectual visit, he would put forth his Power in an excellent and extraordinary way, and so Sarah should conceive (though barren) and Isaac, tho' old be born.
This was the word of Promise, At this time I will come and Sarah shall have a Son, Rom. 9.9. God would make an effectual visit, he would put forth his Power in an excellent and extraordinary Way, and so Sarah should conceive (though barren) and Isaac, though old be born.
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The Civil Law gives this description of an Heir, that he is vocatus ad hereditatem; one that is called to the Inheritance by the Testament of a dead Man, Vid pacium: If Christ had not died as a Testator, there would have been no Inheritance to be enjoyed,
The Civil Law gives this description of an Heir, that he is Vocatus ad hereditatem; one that is called to the Inheritance by the Testament of a dead Man, Vid pacium: If christ had not died as a Testator, there would have been no Inheritance to be enjoyed,
the blind desolate Heathen World shall be called, and converted, The desolate Cities shall be inhabited, Isa. 54.3. And the desolate Heritages shall be inherited, Isa. 49.8.
the blind desolate Heathen World shall be called, and converted, The desolate Cities shall be inhabited, Isaiah 54.3. And the desolate Heritages shall be inherited, Isaiah 49.8.
For the clearer explication of things I shall shew, 1. Who are the Heirs. 2. What they are Heirs of. 3. How they became Heirs. 1. Who are Heirs? I Answer, The Sons, the Children of God;
For the clearer explication of things I shall show, 1. Who Are the Heirs. 2. What they Are Heirs of. 3. How they became Heirs. 1. Who Are Heirs? I Answer, The Sons, the Children of God;
there are some that are predistinated to the Adoption of Children, Ephes. 1.5. Christ is to gather together into one, that is, into one Kingdom, City, Family, Body, the Children of God that are scattered abroad, John 11.52. These Sons, these Children shall be Heirs, the Inheritance is limited and restrained unto them;
there Are Some that Are predistinated to the Adoption of Children, Ephesians 1.5. christ is to gather together into one, that is, into one Kingdom, city, Family, Body, the Children of God that Are scattered abroad, John 11.52. These Sons, these Children shall be Heirs, the Inheritance is limited and restrained unto them;
That supplement, but it shall be given to them, should be wholly left out, and the words be thus rendred, To sit at my right hand and my left is not mine to give,
That supplement, but it shall be given to them, should be wholly left out, and the words be thus rendered, To fit At my right hand and my left is not mine to give,
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2. What are Christs People Heirs of? I Answer, 1. Of the Kingdom, Tit. 2.5. 2. Of the World, Rom. 4.13. 1. They are Heirs of the Kingdom, they shall have a Mansion in God's House, John 14.2, 3. They shall have a Lot and Inheritance in the Heavenly Kingdom, in Emmanuels Land and Country, Dan. 12. last. Col. 1.12. They shall sit in the Throne with Christ, and Reign in Life for evermore, Rev. 3.21. Rom. 5.17. 2. They are Heirs of the World.
2. What Are Christ People Heirs of? I Answer, 1. Of the Kingdom, Tit. 2.5. 2. Of the World, Rom. 4.13. 1. They Are Heirs of the Kingdom, they shall have a Mansion in God's House, John 14.2, 3. They shall have a Lot and Inheritance in the Heavenly Kingdom, in Emmanuels Land and Country, Dan. 12. last. Col. 1.12. They shall fit in the Throne with christ, and Reign in Life for evermore, Rev. 3.21. Rom. 5.17. 2. They Are Heirs of the World.
the main of Gods Covenant is wrapt up in this, Matth. 6.33. yet Earthly and outward things are Promised as an advantage, these shall be added to God's Children to supply their wants.
the main of God's Covenant is wrapped up in this, Matthew 6.33. yet Earthly and outward things Are Promised as an advantage, these shall be added to God's Children to supply their Wants.
The Children of Israel had need of a Passage to Canaan, the Country that God had given them, Moses sent to Sihon to desire a passage through his Country unto Canaan, Deut. 2.26, 27, 28, 30. but he refused to let Israel pass through his Land,
The Children of Israel had need of a Passage to Canaan, the Country that God had given them, Moses sent to Sihon to desire a passage through his Country unto Canaan, Deuteronomy 2.26, 27, 28, 30. but he refused to let Israel pass through his Land,
as it is a passage to the Heavenly Canaan, that is their proper Country, Heb. 11.15, 16. 3. How do Christians become Heirs? I answer, By being effectually called.
as it is a passage to the Heavenly Canaan, that is their proper Country, Hebrew 11.15, 16. 3. How doe Christians become Heirs? I answer, By being effectually called.
None but such shall partake of the Eternal Inheritance, Heb. 9.15. When Christ doth not only seek after straying Souls, but doth apprehend them, Phil. 3.12. Paul saith he was apprehended of Christ.
None but such shall partake of the Eternal Inheritance, Hebrew 9.15. When christ does not only seek After straying Souls, but does apprehend them, Philip 3.12. Paul Says he was apprehended of christ.
When God bestows a new Heart, and a new Spirit, then is the call effectual, Ezek. 36.26. Fourthly. Where there is a Testament, there must be a Sanction, Confirmation and Establishment of it, Heb. 9.15. Where there is a Testament, there must of necessity be the death of the Testator, Heb. 9.16.17.
When God bestows a new Heart, and a new Spirit, then is the call effectual, Ezekiel 36.26. Fourthly. Where there is a Testament, there must be a Sanction, Confirmation and Establishment of it, Hebrew 9.15. Where there is a Testament, there must of necessity be the death of the Testator, Hebrew 9.16.17.
How sweet are these words, where there is a Testament, there must be the Death of the Testator? The Law speaks at another rate, where there is a Crime, the Criminal must be punished:
How sweet Are these words, where there is a Testament, there must be the Death of the Testator? The Law speaks At Another rate, where there is a Crime, the Criminal must be punished:
but here is a New Testament established by the Blood of Jesus Christ; This is my Blood of the New Testament, Matth. 26.28. This Cup is the New Testament in my Blood, 1 Cor. 11.25. Jeremiah did speak of God's making a New Covenant, or Testament, Jer. 31.31. but there is no mention made, or discovery given of the Blood, that this New Covenant was to be confirmed by;
but Here is a New Testament established by the Blood of jesus christ; This is my Blood of the New Testament, Matthew 26.28. This Cup is the New Testament in my Blood, 1 Cor. 11.25. Jeremiah did speak of God's making a New Covenant, or Testament, Jer. 31.31. but there is no mention made, or discovery given of the Blood, that this New Covenant was to be confirmed by;
God did put the threatenings, and Curse of the Law in force by cutting off Christ, Zech. 13.7. Isa. 53.8. That he might put the Promises in force, fulfill them to us, and bestow the Eternal Inheritance on us.
God did put the threatenings, and Curse of the Law in force by cutting off christ, Zechariah 13.7. Isaiah 53.8. That he might put the Promises in force, fulfil them to us, and bestow the Eternal Inheritance on us.
and this Promise is grounded on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, who is now no more to return to Corruption, Acts 13.33, 34. As Christ died as a Testator,
and this Promise is grounded on the Resurrection of jesus christ, who is now no more to return to Corruption, Acts 13.33, 34. As christ died as a Testator,
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1. Jesus Christ executes his Prophetical Office, No Man hath seen God, but the only begotten that is in the Bosom of the Father hath declared him to us, 1 John 18. Luke 1.7, 8. Isa. 9.6. Mal. 3. last.
1. jesus christ executes his Prophetical Office, No Man hath seen God, but the only begotten that is in the Bosom of the Father hath declared him to us, 1 John 18. Luke 1.7, 8. Isaiah 9.6. Malachi 3. last.
and the Corn-floor should not feed us, Hos. 9.2. That God should return, and take away his Corn, Wool, and Flax from us, Hos. 2.9. and that the things that God hath given us, shall pass away from us, Jer. 8.13. God might, by the Execution of his Threatnings, have impoverished and destroy'd us;
and the Corn-floor should not feed us, Hos. 9.2. That God should return, and take away his Corn, Wool, and Flax from us, Hos. 2.9. and that the things that God hath given us, shall pass away from us, Jer. 8.13. God might, by the Execution of his Threatenings, have impoverished and destroyed us;
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and Perdition, for any defect, failure, or default in our Obedience? And what Grace is this, that a New Testament should be made, that forgives the Guilty,
and Perdition, for any defect, failure, or default in our obedience? And what Grace is this, that a New Testament should be made, that forgives the Guilty,
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and gives to the Poor? The Law was given by Moses; but Grace and Truth came by Jesus Christ, John 1.17. 3. Consider how dear it cost Jesus Christ to be a Testator. 1. He was obliged to put on our Humane Nature, that he might have a Body to offer up, a Life to lay down, Blood to shed, a Soul to pour out to the Death. 2. Jesus Christ must be a Surety, Heb. 7.22. or else he could not have been a Testator:
and gives to the Poor? The Law was given by Moses; but Grace and Truth Come by jesus christ, John 1.17. 3. Consider how dear it cost jesus christ to be a Testator. 1. He was obliged to put on our Humane Nature, that he might have a Body to offer up, a Life to lay down, Blood to shed, a Soul to pour out to the Death. 2. jesus christ must be a Surety, Hebrew 7.22. or Else he could not have been a Testator:
all Spiritual Good Things must come swiming to us in the Blood of Jesus Christ. 3. That Jesus Christ should empty himself to fill us, impoverish himself to inrich us.
all Spiritual Good Things must come swimming to us in the Blood of jesus christ. 3. That jesus christ should empty himself to fill us, impoverish himself to enrich us.
yet, for our sakes, he became poor, that we, through his Poverty, might be Rich, 2 Cor. 8, 9. The Lord of Heaven and Earth, the Heir of all things, was in a meaner and lower condition than Birds and Foxes.
yet, for our sakes, he became poor, that we, through his Poverty, might be Rich, 2 Cor. 8, 9. The Lord of Heaven and Earth, the Heir of all things, was in a meaner and lower condition than Birds and Foxes.
The Birds of the Air have Nests, and Foxes have Holes, but the Son of Man hath not where to lay his Head, Luke 9.58. The Curse took hold of him, that the Blessing might flow to us.
The Birds of the Air have Nests, and Foxes have Holes, but the Son of Man hath not where to lay his Head, Lycia 9.58. The Curse took hold of him, that the Blessing might flow to us.
and there is a powerful and effectual way to execute Christ's Testament. The Holy Ghost fulfills the Promises, and bestowes the Legacies of this Testament.
and there is a powerful and effectual Way to execute Christ's Testament. The Holy Ghost fulfils thee Promises, and bestows the Legacies of this Testament.
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but lay hold of the Riches of Christ for Eternity, Ephes. 8. O prize and secure your Interest in this Testament, for, 1. It mainly and principally respects the Soul, and Eternity:
but lay hold of the Riches of christ for Eternity, Ephesians 8. O prize and secure your Interest in this Testament, for, 1. It mainly and principally respects the Soul, and Eternity:
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God gives himself as our God, Father, and Portion, Jer. 31.33. and Jesus Christ bestowes himself, as a Head, Husband, and Saviour, 2 Cor. 12. Ephes. 5.23. That you may have benefit by this New Testament, I would Counsel and Advise these Two things, 1. O be Married to Jesus Christ the Testator, Rom. 7.4.
God gives himself as our God, Father, and Portion, Jer. 31.33. and jesus christ bestows himself, as a Head, Husband, and Saviour, 2 Cor. 12. Ephesians 5.23. That you may have benefit by this New Testament, I would Counsel and advice these Two things, 1. O be Married to jesus christ the Testator, Rom. 7.4.
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O be Grateful, be Thankful to the Testator, that hath established this New Testament; give your selves to Christ, 2 Cor. 5.5. and serve him, Psal. 22.30. Yield your selves to God, as those that are alive from the dead, Rom. 13. Offer your selves to God as living Sacrifices, Rom. 12. Turn to Christ, Acts 11.21. Run to Christ, Isa. 55.15. Live to him, 2 Cor. 5.15.54. Be his Portion, and Possession, Isa. 53.12. Psal. 2.8.
Oh be Grateful, be Thankful to the Testator, that hath established this New Testament; give your selves to christ, 2 Cor. 5.5. and serve him, Psalm 22.30. Yield your selves to God, as those that Are alive from the dead, Rom. 13. Offer your selves to God as living Sacrifices, Rom. 12. Turn to christ, Acts 11.21. Run to christ, Isaiah 55.15. Live to him, 2 Cor. 5.15.54. Be his Portion, and Possession, Isaiah 53.12. Psalm 2.8.
and as those that are enabled thereunto by Regeneration. We are Redeemed to be First-Fruits, we are Begotten to be First-Fruits, Rev. 14.4. James 1.18. 2d. Doctrine. Gospel Officers are Ministers of the New Testament;
and as those that Are enabled thereunto by Regeneration. We Are Redeemed to be First-Fruits, we Are Begotten to be First-Fruits, Rev. 14.4. James 1.18. 2d. Doctrine. Gospel Officers Are Ministers of the New Testament;
and glad Tidings of Reconciliation in their Mouths, and the Testament of the Son of God in their Hands. 1. They are to reveal to the World this Great Secret, this deep,
and glad Tidings of Reconciliation in their Mouths, and the Testament of the Son of God in their Hands. 1. They Are to reveal to the World this Great Secret, this deep,
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This is spoken of as a great Mercy, that God will Reveal this Secret, and shew his Covenant unto any. 2. Christ's Officers are to open, explain, and expound this Testament;
This is spoken of as a great Mercy, that God will Reveal this Secret, and show his Covenant unto any. 2. Christ's Officers Are to open, explain, and expound this Testament;
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it is so Rich, Full, and Comprehensive, that Ministers may Study. Meditate, Contemplate on it all their days, and Preach it throughout their whole Life.
it is so Rich, Full, and Comprehensive, that Ministers may Study. Meditate, Contemplate on it all their days, and Preach it throughout their Whole Life.
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This is the Eminent and Noble Employment of Ministers to Preach to the World the unsearchable Riches of Christ, 2 Cant. 3. 2 Cor. 2.14. They are to give forth the Savour of Christ's Ointments, to pour out his Name as Ointment;
This is the Eminent and Noble Employment of Ministers to Preach to the World the unsearchable Riches of christ, 2 Cant 3. 2 Cor. 2.14. They Are to give forth the Savour of Christ's Ointments, to pour out his Name as Ointment;
As it is eminent Grace in God to shew us this Covenant, Psal. 25.14. so it is our main, and most important duty to lay hold on this Covenant, on this Testament, Isa. 56.4.6.
As it is eminent Grace in God to show us this Covenant, Psalm 25.14. so it is our main, and most important duty to lay hold on this Covenant, on this Testament, Isaiah 56.4.6.
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The invisible World is more discovered. 2. This Covenant and Testament is ordered in all things, 2 Sam. 23.5. it is so wisely ordered, as that it meets with all our Objections, and may silence them:
The invisible World is more discovered. 2. This Covenant and Testament is ordered in all things, 2 Sam. 23.5. it is so wisely ordered, as that it meets with all our Objections, and may silence them:
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It is so ordered that there is a Legacy suited to all the Noble, and Principal faculties of our Souls. 1. God Promises concerning his Elect People, that they shall all know him from the greatest to the least, Isa. 31.34.
It is so ordered that there is a Legacy suited to all the Noble, and Principal faculties of our Souls. 1. God Promises Concerning his Elect People, that they shall all know him from the greatest to the least, Isaiah 31.34.
but now the Son of God hath bled, and his Testament is established by his own death, Heb. •. 15. 4. What can we look for, if we are not interested in this Testament? A day of Wrath, Vengeance and Destruction will be our portion.
but now the Son of God hath bled, and his Testament is established by his own death, Hebrew •. 15. 4. What can we look for, if we Are not interested in this Testament? A day of Wrath, Vengeance and Destruction will be our portion.
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They are to beseech Men through the Mediator, to be Reconciled to God, and to woo Men to be Espoused to Christ, 2 Col. 13. They are to set forth the free Grace of God in forgiving giving all Trespasses,
They Are to beseech Men through the Mediator, to be Reconciled to God, and to woo Men to be Espoused to christ, 2 Col. 13. They Are to Set forth the free Grace of God in forgiving giving all Trespasses,
1. This should encourage Ministers to Preach; the Gospel cannot be wholly Preached in vain: Jesus Christ must have Sons to bear up his Name, Psal. 72.17. and Heirs to possess his Goods, and Inheritance:
1. This should encourage Ministers to Preach; the Gospel cannot be wholly Preached in vain: jesus christ must have Sons to bear up his Name, Psalm 72.17. and Heirs to possess his Goods, and Inheritance:
God's Promises to Christ must be fulfilled, and executed, that he shall have the Heathen for his Inheritance, the utmost parts of the Earth for his Possession.
God's Promises to christ must be fulfilled, and executed, that he shall have the Heathen for his Inheritance, the utmost parts of the Earth for his Possession.
All King's must fall down before him, as Worshippers, all Nations must serve him, Psal. 72.10, 11. When Ministers Preach the Gospel, the Hand of the Lord is with them, Acts 11.21.
All King's must fallen down before him, as Worshippers, all nations must serve him, Psalm 72.10, 11. When Ministers Preach the Gospel, the Hand of the Lord is with them, Acts 11.21.
And when they Teach, the Spirit writes an Epistle, and powerfully impresses the Doctrine of the Gospel on Mens Souls, the Wilderness must be manured, and Sowed:
And when they Teach, the Spirit writes an Epistle, and powerfully impresses the Doctrine of the Gospel on Men's Souls, the Wilderness must be manured, and Sowed:
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The Meal of Men must be Levened, Christ will come forth as a deliverer and turn. Men from Ungodliness, Rom. 11.26. He will Circumcise the Heart to love him, and Baptize with the Spirit, make Men free from the Law of Sin and Death, 2 Col. 11. Matth. 3.9. Rom. 8.2. Psal. 110.3. and render them a willing People in the day of his Power, Isa. 9.6.
The Meal of Men must be Leavened, christ will come forth as a deliverer and turn. Men from Ungodliness, Rom. 11.26. He will Circumcise the Heart to love him, and Baptise with the Spirit, make Men free from the Law of since and Death, 2 Col. 11. Matthew 3.9. Rom. 8.2. Psalm 110.3. and render them a willing People in the day of his Power, Isaiah 9.6.
It is a writing tha• alters the Table, and turns a Heart of Stone in•• a Heart of Flesh, 2 Cor. 3.3. The Gospel is 〈 ◊ 〉 Glass that changes the Spectators, and transform• them into the glorious Image of God, 2 Cor. 〈 ◊ 〉 last.
It is a writing tha• alters the Table, and turns a Heart of Stone in•• a Heart of Flesh, 2 Cor. 3.3. The Gospel is 〈 ◊ 〉 Glass that changes the Spectators, and transform• them into the glorious Image of God, 2 Cor. 〈 ◊ 〉 last.
The Holy Ghost is as a Tongue of fire o• them, so that they do not speak cold words, b•• they throw Coals into the bosomes of Sinners, an• cast chaines of light and love about Souls, Cant. 6, 7. Isa. 45.14. They sow, but God makes t•• Seed to take root and grow, 2 Cor. 3.6, 7. Min•sters do call Sinners to come out of their Priso• but Christ opens the door, Acts 16.14. They b• Sinners to rise and come out of their Graves, Ep• 5.1. but it is Christ that breathes Life into the• Though Christs Ministers are many times poo• yet they make many Rich, 2 Cor. 6.10. Th•• are Deacons of Christs Testament:
The Holy Ghost is as a Tongue of fire o• them, so that they do not speak cold words, b•• they throw Coals into the bosoms of Sinners, an• cast chains of Light and love about Souls, Cant 6, 7. Isaiah 45.14. They sow, but God makes t•• Seed to take root and grow, 2 Cor. 3.6, 7. Min•sters do call Sinners to come out of their Priso• but christ Opens the door, Acts 16.14. They b• Sinners to rise and come out of their Graves, Ep• 5.1. but it is christ that breathes Life into the• Though Christ Ministers Are many times poo• yet they make many Rich, 2 Cor. 6.10. Th•• Are Deacons of Christ Testament:
They a•• hands by which Jesus Christ gives forth his Almes and distributes Spiritual Gifts. O come and hear the Gospel, this may be the day of your Visitation.
They a•• hands by which jesus christ gives forth his Alms and distributes Spiritual Gifts. O come and hear the Gospel, this may be the day of your Visitation.
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and this cannot be in vain, for •hen God so lifts up his hand to the Gentiles, •hat they presently bring Zions Sons in their arms, •nd carry her daughters on their shoulders, that •hey may be joined with, and to the Church.
and this cannot be in vain, for •hen God so lifts up his hand to the Gentiles, •hat they presently bring Zions Sons in their arms, •nd carry her daughters on their shoulders, that •hey may be joined with, and to the Church.
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Christ by the Gospel opens blind Eyes, Isa. 42.7. •sal. 110.3. Psal. 47.3. And by this Rod of •is strength he subdues disobedient, and Rebellious souls:
christ by the Gospel Opens blind Eyes, Isaiah 42.7. •sal. 110.3. Psalm 47.3. And by this Rod of •is strength he subdues disobedient, and Rebellious Souls:
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and discern, the Fulness, and Glory of this Testament, Luke 24.45. Christ takes away the vail from the Heart, unstops the deaf Ear, and takes away the Heart of stone.
and discern, the Fullness, and Glory of this Testament, Lycia 24.45. christ Takes away the Vail from the Heart, unstops the deaf Ear, and Takes away the Heart of stone.
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Though Ministers may seem but poor contemptable men, yet they bring Treasure in Earthen Vessels, 2 Cor. 4.7. There is a hidden Treasure, and a Pearl of price to be found in the dispensation of the Gospel.
Though Ministers may seem but poor contemptible men, yet they bring Treasure in Earthen Vessels, 2 Cor. 4.7. There is a hidden Treasure, and a Pearl of price to be found in the Dispensation of the Gospel.
so that the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and the deaf shall hearken to the word of Life, Isa. 53.1. John 5.25. Isa. 29.18. 3d. Doctrine. It is God that makes Men able Ministers of the New Testament. 1st.
so that the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and the deaf shall harken to the word of Life, Isaiah 53.1. John 5.25. Isaiah 29.18. 3d. Doctrine. It is God that makes Men able Ministers of the New Testament. 1st.
and compel them to come unto the Feast, Judes Epistle 23. Luke 14.23. It is God the Father that must qualify for this noble and hard work. 2dly. The Son of God makes able Ministers of the New Testament, Eph. 4.11, 12. He gave Gifts to Men, Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers:
and compel them to come unto the Feast, Jude's Epistle 23. Lycia 14.23. It is God the Father that must qualify for this noble and hard work. 2dly. The Son of God makes able Ministers of the New Testament, Ephesians 4.11, 12. He gave Gifts to Men, Apostles, prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers:
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Christ gave them from Heaven, when he ascended up on high, and poured down the Spirit from on high, Psal. 68.18. with Isa. 32.15. By the Holy Ghost he furnished them with Light, Life, Zeal for the discharge of their Office. 3dly. The Holy Ghost gives the inward call, and fits Men with Gifts and Graces for the fulfilling of their Ministry:
christ gave them from Heaven, when he ascended up on high, and poured down the Spirit from on high, Psalm 68.18. with Isaiah 32.15. By the Holy Ghost he furnished them with Light, Life, Zeal for the discharge of their Office. 3dly. The Holy Ghost gives the inward call, and fits Men with Gifts and Graces for the fulfilling of their Ministry:
The Holy Ghost is said to make overseers of the Church, Acts 20, 28. 1. Question. Wherein doth this ability to be Ministers of the New Testament consist? What is requisite furniture to make Men able Ministers.
The Holy Ghost is said to make Overseers of the Church, Acts 20, 28. 1. Question. Wherein does this ability to be Ministers of the New Testament consist? What is requisite furniture to make Men able Ministers.
Answer. 1. They must have the word of Knowledge, and of Wisdom, 2 Cor. 12.8. The word of Knowledge is a skill to open, explain and vindicate the great Principles of the Gospel, the very Foundations of our Holy Religion.
Answer. 1. They must have the word of Knowledge, and of Wisdom, 2 Cor. 12.8. The word of Knowledge is a skill to open, explain and vindicate the great Principles of the Gospel, the very Foundations of our Holy Religion.
When Ministers themselves taste that the Lord is gracious to them, 1 Pet. 2.3. that he hath Reconciled them to himself, 2 Cor. 5.18. when they have been cast down, and raised up:
When Ministers themselves taste that the Lord is gracious to them, 1 Pet. 2.3. that he hath Reconciled them to himself, 2 Cor. 5.18. when they have been cast down, and raised up:
Christ awakens the pitty of his Disciples when he bids them to go to the lost Sheep of the House of Israel, Matth. 10.6. Jeremiah saith, if the Jews would not hear him, his Soul should weep in secret places, his Eyes should run down with Tears, Jer. 13.17. Paul served God with many Tears, and ceased not night and day to warn the Ephesians with Tears, Acts 20.19, 31. He tells the Philippians with with Tears, that there were some among them, that were Enemies to the Cross of Christ, Phil. 3.18.
christ awakens the pity of his Disciples when he bids them to go to the lost Sheep of the House of Israel, Matthew 10.6. Jeremiah Says, if the jews would not hear him, his Soul should weep in secret places, his Eyes should run down with Tears, Jer. 13.17. Paul served God with many Tears, and ceased not night and day to warn the Ephesians with Tears, Acts 20.19, 31. He tells the Philippians with with Tears, that there were Some among them, that were Enemies to the Cross of christ, Philip 3.18.
And he wrote a Letter to the Corinthians with many Tears, 2 Cor. 2.9. 5. This ability consists in great Self-denial, 2 Cor. 12.15. I will very gladly spend and be spent for you, though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved:
And he wrote a letter to the Corinthians with many Tears, 2 Cor. 2.9. 5. This ability consists in great Self-denial, 2 Cor. 12.15. I will very gladly spend and be spent for you, though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved:
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I (if I am offered on the service, and Sacrifice of your Faith I therein rejoyce, NONLATINALPHABET If my blood be poured out as a Drink-offering to promote the Service,
I (if I am offered on the service, and Sacrifice of your Faith I therein rejoice, If my blood be poured out as a Drink-offering to promote the Service,
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Lamps must have Oil to feed them, else they will go out; but faithful Ministers are compared to Stars, Rev. 2.1. These will shine, though they have no supplies, or contributions from below.
Lamps must have Oil to feed them, Else they will go out; but faithful Ministers Are compared to Stars, Rev. 2.1. These will shine, though they have no supplies, or contributions from below.
The World is very ungrateful to Christs laborious Servants, and afford them but a slender, and starving Maintenance, yet they do not cease to Preach, and shine to the World.
The World is very ungrateful to Christ laborious Servants, and afford them but a slender, and starving Maintenance, yet they do not cease to Preach, and shine to the World.
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Paul did evidence by his fervent Preaching, and his importunate pleading with them, that he was fully assured of the Truth, Excellency and Importance of the Gospel.
Paul did evidence by his fervent Preaching, and his importunate pleading with them, that he was Fully assured of the Truth, Excellency and Importance of the Gospel.
7. The ability of Ministers consists in their boldness and courage to suffer, and Patience in sufferings, 1 Thes. 2.2. Paul saith, after we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the Gospel of God with much contention.
7. The ability of Ministers consists in their boldness and courage to suffer, and Patience in sufferings, 1 Thebes 2.2. Paul Says, After we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated At Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the Gospel of God with much contention.
and strong boldness that the Apostles should divide the World, and take every own his share of it, to manure for God, to conquer for Christ, to build a House,
and strong boldness that the Apostles should divide the World, and take every own his share of it, to manure for God, to conquer for christ, to built a House,
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and Temple of God upon, 2 Cor. 10.13, 4.15. The Apostle speaks of this measure, and NONLATINALPHABET, the measure of the Rule, that God had divided unto us;
and Temple of God upon, 2 Cor. 10.13, 4.15. The Apostle speaks of this measure, and, the measure of the Rule, that God had divided unto us;
And the Patience of the Apostles was invincible, in all their Tribulations they rejoyced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name sake, Acts 5.41. Paul rejoyced if he was offered on the Service and Sacrifice of the Philippians Faith, Phil. 2.17.
And the Patience of the Apostles was invincible, in all their Tribulations they rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name sake, Acts 5.41. Paul rejoiced if he was offered on the Service and Sacrifice of the Philippians Faith, Philip 2.17.
and the Ministry that he had received of the Lord Jesus to testify the Gospel of the Grace of God, Acts 20.24. I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem, for the Name of the Lord Jesus, Acts 21.13. Paul and others did glory in Tribulations.
and the Ministry that he had received of the Lord jesus to testify the Gospel of the Grace of God, Acts 20.24. I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die At Jerusalem, for the Name of the Lord jesus, Acts 21.13. Paul and Others did glory in Tribulations.
Gospel-officers are said not only to have eyes before, that is, to look to God, and behind to look after the Flock committed to them, Rev. 4.6. but they are also said to have eyes within, Rev. 5.8. to look to themselves, and to watch over their own Souls.
Gospel officers Are said not only to have eyes before, that is, to look to God, and behind to look After the Flock committed to them, Rev. 4.6. but they Are also said to have eyes within, Rev. 5.8. to look to themselves, and to watch over their own Souls.
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God is witness, and ye also, how Holily, justly and unblameably we behaved our selves among you that believe, 1 Thes. 2.10. 9. Ministers should be diligent, and laborious.
God is witness, and you also, how Holily, justly and unblamably we behaved our selves among you that believe, 1 Thebes 2.10. 9. Ministers should be diligent, and laborious.
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I kept back nothing that was profitable to you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly from house to house by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night,
I kept back nothing that was profitable to you, but have showed you, and have taught you publicly from house to house by the Molle of three Years I ceased not to warn every one night,
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and day with Tears, Acts 20.20.31. 2 Tim. 4.2. Luk. 14.23. They should be instant, and pressing on Souls in Season, and out of Season, and compel guests to come into Christ feast.
and day with Tears, Acts 20.20.31. 2 Tim. 4.2. Luk. 14.23. They should be instant, and pressing on Souls in Season, and out of Season, and compel guests to come into christ feast.
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Paul desires the Prayers of the Ephesians, that Utterance might be given to him, that he might open his Mouth boldly, to make known the Mystery of the Gospel:
Paul Desires the Prayers of the Ephesians, that Utterance might be given to him, that he might open his Mouth boldly, to make known the Mystery of the Gospel:
and Soules to God, and earnestly beg him to fulfil his Promise to us, that he will give Pastors according to his own heart, to feed his Flock with knowledge and understanding, Jer. 3.15.
and Souls to God, and earnestly beg him to fulfil his Promise to us, that he will give Pastors according to his own heart, to feed his Flock with knowledge and understanding, Jer. 3.15.
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And this is wonderful, that Christ's Ministers should overcome, and Triumph, by spreading abroad the Sweet Savour of the Knowledge of God, that they should conquer by a Perfume.
And this is wondered, that Christ's Ministers should overcome, and Triumph, by spreading abroad the Sweet Savour of the Knowledge of God, that they should conquer by a Perfume.
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How earnest is the Sun in running of its Race? How swift are the Stars in their daily motions, to give Light to the VVorld, even so should Ministers be.
How earnest is the Sun in running of its Raze? How swift Are the Stars in their daily motions, to give Light to the World, even so should Ministers be.
but Burning Lights, 2 Cor. 4.6. God must shine into their hearts, to enable them to give forth the Light of the Knowledge of the Glory of God to others, Matth. 3.11. this will make Ministers shining Lights:
but Burning Lights, 2 Cor. 4.6. God must shine into their hearts, to enable them to give forth the Light of the Knowledge of the Glory of God to Others, Matthew 3.11. this will make Ministers shining Lights:
This phrase, out of his Belly, is to be observed, he that hath drank of Christ's Spiritual VVaters, out of his Belly shall flow Rivers of Living VVaters;
This phrase, out of his Belly, is to be observed, he that hath drank of Christ's Spiritual Waters, out of his Belly shall flow rivers of Living Waters;
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O how earnest, and importunate, should Christians be at the Throne of Grace, that God would furnish the Church with a skilful and active Ministry. Aaron was to have Golden Bells,
O how earnest, and importunate, should Christians be At the Throne of Grace, that God would furnish the Church with a skilful and active Ministry. Aaron was to have Golden Bells',
and Pomegranates on the Hem of his Garment round about, Exod. 28.33, 24, 35. The Pomegranates might point at the Sweet Savour of Christ's Death and Sacrifice.
and Pomegranates on the Hem of his Garment round about, Exod 28.33, 24, 35. The Pomegranates might point At the Sweet Savour of Christ's Death and Sacrifice.
Justin Martyr doth apply these Bells to the Apostles, and Gospel Ministers, in his Dialogue with Tryphis the Jew. These do depend on the Garment of Christ,
Justin Martyr does apply these Bells' to the Apostles, and Gospel Ministers, in his Dialogue with Tryphis the Jew. These do depend on the Garment of christ,
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Solomon made a Molten Sea, that contained a great quantity of Water, and it was put upon Twelve Oxen, three of which looked to each of the Quarters of the World:
Solomon made a Melted Sea, that contained a great quantity of Water, and it was put upon Twelve Oxen, three of which looked to each of the Quarters of the World:
and the Twelve Apostles, as so many Spiritual Oxen, were to bare, and carry this Sea of Blood into the several parts of the World, by the Preaching of the Gospel, that Soules might be washed in this Spiritual Sea, the Great Trumpet was to be blown, Isa. 27. last.
and the Twelve Apostles, as so many Spiritual Oxen, were to bore, and carry this Sea of Blood into the several parts of the World, by the Preaching of the Gospel, that Souls might be washed in this Spiritual Sea, the Great Trumpet was to be blown, Isaiah 27. last.
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the Spiritual Jubilee was to be Proclaim'd, and, Who should do this but the Ministers of the Gospel? Christ was to be lifted up, Isa. 49.22. Isa. 11.10. Isa. 53.1. 2 Cor. 2.14.
the Spiritual Jubilee was to be Proclaimed, and, Who should do this but the Ministers of the Gospel? christ was to be lifted up, Isaiah 49.22. Isaiah 11.10. Isaiah 53.1. 2 Cor. 2.14.
They are to Hew Sinners out of the Common Quarry they are in, to Fish and draw them out of the Dead Sea, Ezek. 17.10, 11. to cut them out of the Wild Olive, not to be Burnt, but to be Grafted;
They Are to Hew Sinners out of the Common Quarry they Are in, to Fish and draw them out of the Dead Sea, Ezekiel 17.10, 11. to Cut them out of the Wild Olive, not to be Burned, but to be Grafted;
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they are to out the Navel of Sinners, Ezek. 16.4. and to separate them from Old Adam. They are to beget Men in Christ, 1 Cor. 4.15. they are to Ingraft Men into Christ, and to Espouse them to Christ, 2 Cor. 11.2. They are to encourage the Dejected and Disconsolate.
they Are to out the Navel of Sinners, Ezekiel 16.4. and to separate them from Old Adam. They Are to beget Men in christ, 1 Cor. 4.15. they Are to Ingraft Men into christ, and to Espouse them to christ, 2 Cor. 11.2. They Are to encourage the Dejected and Disconsolate.
In this sense the Breasts of the Church are as the Clusters of the Vine, they contain excellent Wine of Consolation, Isa. 66.11. Soules may suck, and be satisfied with the Breasts of her Consolation, Cant. 7.8. They are to strengthen the weak hands, to confirm the Feeble Knees;
In this sense the Breasts of the Church Are as the Clusters of the Vine, they contain excellent Wine of Consolation, Isaiah 66.11. Souls may suck, and be satisfied with the Breasts of her Consolation, Cant 7.8. They Are to strengthen the weak hands, to confirm the Feeble Knees;
The Breasts of the Church are as Towers, Cant. 8.10. The same Hebrew Word is used to fignifie a Pulpit, NONLATINALPHABET, Migdal. The Pulpits of Ministers are the Churches Breasts, whereby Soules are Fed and Nourished.
The Breasts of the Church Are as Towers, Cant 8.10. The same Hebrew Word is used to signify a Pulpit,, Migdal. The Pulpits of Ministers Are the Churches Breasts, whereby Souls Are Fed and Nourished.
Not only their Lips, but their Souls must Preach. Therefore it is put in the Feminine Gender, Cokeleth, Eccles. 1.1. So Psal. 68.11. They that Publish it, is also put in the Feminine Gender, to intimate, it is Souls that must Preach.
Not only their Lips, but their Souls must Preach. Therefore it is put in the Faemin Gender, Cokeleth, Eccles. 1.1. So Psalm 68.11. They that Publish it, is also put in the Faemin Gender, to intimate, it is Souls that must Preach.
Temptations, Afflictions, Soul-Troubles, and Distresses of every particular Christian, to Watch over the Members of the Church, to care for them, to Instruct, Warn, Reprove, to deny themselves, to spend, and be spent for Christ:
Temptations, Afflictions, Soul-Troubles, and Distresses of every particular Christian, to Watch over the Members of the Church, to care for them, to Instruct, Warn, Reprove, to deny themselves, to spend, and be spent for christ:
O what a Presence, Assistance, and Powerful Influence of the Spirit doth this Require; to fit, and enable Ministers for the full Discharge of their Office:
Oh what a Presence, Assistance, and Powerful Influence of the Spirit does this Require; to fit, and enable Ministers for the full Discharge of their Office:
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And be earnest to rescue Souls from the Power of Darkness, and to Translate them into the Kingdom of God's dear Son. That they may be Pens in the Hand of the Spirit, 2 Cor. 3.3. to Write the Doctrine of the Gospel in the Mindes and Hearts of Men, that their Mouthes may be a Sword in the hand of the Spirit, to wound the Old Man to Death, Ephes. 6.17. Jer. 23.29.
And be earnest to rescue Souls from the Power of Darkness, and to Translate them into the Kingdom of God's dear Son. That they may be Pens in the Hand of the Spirit, 2 Cor. 3.3. to Write the Doctrine of the Gospel in the Minds and Hearts of Men, that their Mouths may be a Sword in the hand of the Spirit, to wound the Old Man to Death, Ephesians 6.17. Jer. 23.29.
