The preaching of Christ and the prison of God, as the certain portion of them that reject Christ's word opened in several sermons on 1 Peter III. 19 / by Samuel Tomlyns ...
IN these words we may observe, 1. A Subject, He. The Person spoken of is called Christ in the 18th. Verse, Though he was put to death in the Flesh, yet he was quickned by the Spirit.
IN these words we may observe, 1. A Subject, He. The Person spoken of is called christ in the 18th. Verse, Though he was put to death in the Flesh, yet he was quickened by the Spirit.
His Humane Nature rendred him obnoxious to Death, but his Divine Nature made him Victorious over it. 2. We have something affirmed and asserted of this Subject, viz. That he went by it, that is, by his Divine Nature, and preached.
His Humane Nature rendered him obnoxious to Death, but his Divine Nature made him Victorious over it. 2. We have something affirmed and asserted of this Subject, viz. That he went by it, that is, by his Divine Nature, and preached.
Where the Son of God preaches, thither he comes, and there he is Spiritually present; where the Gospel is dispensed, there is a special Presence of the Son of God. In Ephes. 2.17. it is said, He came and preached Peace to those that were far off, and to them that are nigh.
Where the Son of God Preaches, thither he comes, and there he is Spiritually present; where the Gospel is dispensed, there is a special Presence of the Son of God. In Ephesians 2.17. it is said, He Come and preached Peace to those that were Far off, and to them that Are High.
Those that were Prisoners in the days of Peter, were living, and at Liberty in the days of Noah. The Papists would impose and obtrude this sense on Peter 's words,
Those that were Prisoners in the days of Peter, were living, and At Liberty in the days of Noah. The Papists would impose and obtrude this sense on Peter is words,
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as if the Soul of Jesus Christ being separated from the Body, did go and Preach to some of the Fathers of the Old Testament, that were not (as they say) yet admitted into Heaven,
as if the Soul of jesus christ being separated from the Body, did go and Preach to Some of the Father's of the Old Testament, that were not (as they say) yet admitted into Heaven,
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For, 1. If Spirit signifies here the Soul of Christ, and quickned imports his Resurrection, then Jesus Christ must Preach to these Spirits not while his Body was dead,
For, 1. If Spirit signifies Here the Soul of christ, and quickened imports his Resurrection, then jesus christ must Preach to these Spirits not while his Body was dead,
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Verse signifies Christ's Divine Nature, and it was not in this, or by this that he preached to the Spirits of the Old Testament after their Souls were separated from their Bodies. 3. Those that Christ preached to lived,
Verse signifies Christ's Divine Nature, and it was not in this, or by this that he preached to the Spirits of the Old Testament After their Souls were separated from their Bodies. 3. Those that christ preached to lived,
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for their continued and obstinate Disobedience, they whose Nature was not changed on Earth, their Condition could not be altered in Hell. 4. If the Soul of Christ had preached to Souls in the Prison of Hell, what Reason can be assigned why he should Preach rather to those that were disobedient in the days of Noah, than to those that were disobedient in the days of Abraham, Moses, or in the after-times of the Prophets? This one Argument may shame this Notion,
for their continued and obstinate Disobedience, they whose Nature was not changed on Earth, their Condition could not be altered in Hell. 4. If the Soul of christ had preached to Souls in the Prison of Hell, what Reason can be assigned why he should Preach rather to those that were disobedient in the days of Noah, than to those that were disobedient in the days of Abraham, Moses, or in the Aftertimes of the prophets? This one Argument may shame this Notion,
Before I come to the main Doctrines that the words afford, I shall observe several other great Truths that the words do offer to us. 1. That the Scripture is a most Excellent and Divine Book, in that it gives us such a true Account,
Before I come to the main Doctrines that the words afford, I shall observe several other great Truths that the words do offer to us. 1. That the Scripture is a most Excellent and Divine Book, in that it gives us such a true Account,
As it tells us what is the Condition of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all the Holy Prophets, that they are in the Palaces and Kingdom of God, Luke 13.28. so it informs us what is become of the Sinners of the Old World;
As it tells us what is the Condition of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all the Holy prophets, that they Are in the Palaces and Kingdom of God, Lycia 13.28. so it informs us what is become of the Sinners of the Old World;
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and for their Unbelief and Impenitency, may be cast into God's Prison, and perish everlastingly. The Gospel is to some the savour of death unto death, 2 Cor. 2.16.
and for their Unbelief and Impenitency, may be cast into God's Prison, and perish everlastingly. The Gospel is to Some the savour of death unto death, 2 Cor. 2.16.
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but he imprisoned and punished their Souls. God drowned their Spirits in Destruction and Perdition, 1 Tim. 6.9. Sin is committed against an Infinite Majesty, and cannot be sufficiently punished or satisfied for in a Finite Time, by a Finite Creature.
but he imprisoned and punished their Souls. God drowned their Spirits in Destruction and Perdition, 1 Tim. 6.9. since is committed against an Infinite Majesty, and cannot be sufficiently punished or satisfied for in a Finite Time, by a Finite Creature.
So in the Text the Son of God is said to Preach to those that were disobedient in the days of Noah. The Gospel was preached to them that formerly lived,
So in the Text the Son of God is said to Preach to those that were disobedient in the days of Noah. The Gospel was preached to them that formerly lived,
He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not, John 1.10. He was in the World, and that to Teach and Instruct the Souls of Men.
He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not, John 1.10. He was in the World, and that to Teach and Instruct the Souls of Men.
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And Christ, in pursuance of his Commission and Instructions, went about preaching the glad tidings of the Kingdom of God, Luke 8.1. Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their Synagogues, and preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom, Matth. 4.23.
And christ, in pursuance of his Commission and Instructions, went about preaching the glad tidings of the Kingdom of God, Lycia 8.1. jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their Synagogues, and preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom, Matthew 4.23.
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Take heed, saith the Apostle, Heb. 12.25. See that ye refuse not him that speaketh — we shall not escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from Heaven.
Take heed, Says the Apostle, Hebrew 12.25. See that you refuse not him that speaks — we shall not escape, if we turn away from him that speaks from Heaven.
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Paul saith, That Christ came to Ephesus, Preaching Peace to them that were afar off, Ephes. 2.17. Jesus Christ was then ascended to Heaven, yet even then he came to Ephesus, and preached Peace.
Paul Says, That christ Come to Ephesus, Preaching Peace to them that were afar off, Ephesians 2.17. jesus christ was then ascended to Heaven, yet even then he Come to Ephesus, and preached Peace.
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Thus you see that the Son of God preached by Instruments, and by his Ambassadors before and since his Incarnation as he preached immediately when he was here in the World.
Thus you see that the Son of God preached by Instruments, and by his ambassadors before and since his Incarnation as he preached immediately when he was Here in the World.
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A Witness that reports what he hath heard and seen, is surely to be credited, and such a Witness is Jesus Christ, Isa. 55.4. Rev. 3.14. He was to bring forth Judgment to the Gentiles, Isa. 42.1. The Doctrine of the Gospel is God's Judgment concerning a way of Relief, Reconciliation, and Salvation for Sinners.
A Witness that reports what he hath herd and seen, is surely to be credited, and such a Witness is jesus christ, Isaiah 55.4. Rev. 3.14. He was to bring forth Judgement to the Gentiles, Isaiah 42.1. The Doctrine of the Gospel is God's Judgement Concerning a Way of Relief, Reconciliation, and Salvation for Sinners.
2. None but the Son of God can give sufficient Authority and Efficacy to the Word. 1. The Son gives Authority to the Gospel, he that Preaches out of the bosom of the Father, John 1.18. He that speaks from the Throne of Majesty and Glory , is to be regarded.
2. None but the Son of God can give sufficient authority and Efficacy to the Word. 1. The Son gives authority to the Gospel, he that Preaches out of the bosom of the Father, John 1.18. He that speaks from the Throne of Majesty and Glory, is to be regarded.
The Word ought, and is to be received as the Word of God, 1 Thess. 2.13. It is to be entertained as a Law from his Mouth, Job 22.22. What the Son Preaches is stamped with a Divine Authority.
The Word ought, and is to be received as the Word of God, 1 Thess 2.13. It is to be entertained as a Law from his Mouth, Job 22.22. What the Son Preaches is stamped with a Divine authority.
Jesus Christ did not write the Gospel with his own Hand in any Paper or Book, he intended and reserved a more Noble Writing to himself, which is most becoming of him, and peculiar to him.
jesus christ did not write the Gospel with his own Hand in any Paper or Book, he intended and reserved a more Noble Writing to himself, which is most becoming of him, and peculiar to him.
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and he writes not Letters, Syllables, bare Words or Sentences, but he writes Divine Truths, Supernatural Mysteries, Spiritual Principles, Dispositions,
and he writes not Letters, Syllables, bore Words or Sentences, but he writes Divine Truths, Supernatural Mysteres, Spiritual Principles, Dispositions,
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the word translated Ignorant, is NONLATINALPHABET Ideots, and those by the Graecians are called NONLATINALPHABET, Ideots, that have a very low Talent of Reason, a scanty measure of Understanding at utmost, fitting them to manage their own Private Affairs,
the word translated Ignorant, is Idiots, and those by the Greeks Are called, Idiots, that have a very low Talon of Reason, a scanty measure of Understanding At utmost, fitting them to manage their own Private Affairs,
and important Matters of his Kingdom, and accomplish such great and Noble things by them? The Son of God did speak in them, 2 Cor. 13.3. and work with them, Mark 16.20. so that they proselyted a world of Enemies, and discipled Barbarous Nations to the Faith of Christ.
and important Matters of his Kingdom, and accomplish such great and Noble things by them? The Son of God did speak in them, 2 Cor. 13.3. and work with them, Mark 16.20. so that they proselyted a world of Enemies, and discipled Barbarous nations to the Faith of christ.
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The word of the Cross, signified by the Living Water that came out from the side of the Altar, Ezek. 47.1, 2. flowing out into the salt and dead Sea of the World, did heal these brackish, unpleasant, and unwholsom Waters.
The word of the Cross, signified by the Living Water that Come out from the side of the Altar, Ezekiel 47.1, 2. flowing out into the salt and dead Sea of the World, did heal these brackish, unpleasant, and unwholesome Waters.
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Had not he interposed between guilty Creatures and an angry God, we could have heard nothing else from Heaven but denunciations of Vengeance, threatnings of Punishment, and messages of Death.
Had not he interposed between guilty Creatures and an angry God, we could have herd nothing Else from Heaven but denunciations of Vengeance, threatenings of Punishment, and messages of Death.
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He that satisfied Justice, was fittest to discover Grace and Mercy. The Lord Jesus is styled the High-Priest, and Apostle of our Profession, Heb. 3.1. What he merited as an High-Priest, that he is meetest to reveal and declare as an Apostle.
He that satisfied justice, was Fittest to discover Grace and Mercy. The Lord jesus is styled the High-Priest, and Apostle of our Profession, Hebrew 3.1. What he merited as an High-Priest, that he is meetest to reveal and declare as an Apostle.
We may see infinite Wisdom in this: He that makes Peace by the Blood of his Cross, Col. 1.20. He speaks Peace, Zech. 9.10. He preaches Peace, Ephes. 2.17. He that paid the Ransom, Matth. 20.28. He preaches Deliverance to the Captives, and the opening of the Prison to them that are bound, Isa. 61.1. He that was taken from Prison and Judgment himself, Isa. 53.8. He calls Prisoners to come forth, Isa. 49.9. He bids those that are in Darkness to shew themselves in the Heavenly Sanctuary, and the Glorious Presence of God.
We may see infinite Wisdom in this: He that makes Peace by the Blood of his Cross, Col. 1.20. He speaks Peace, Zechariah 9.10. He Preaches Peace, Ephesians 2.17. He that paid the Ransom, Matthew 20.28. He Preaches Deliverance to the Captives, and the opening of the Prison to them that Are bound, Isaiah 61.1. He that was taken from Prison and Judgement himself, Isaiah 53.8. He calls Prisoners to come forth, Isaiah 49.9. He bids those that Are in Darkness to show themselves in the Heavenly Sanctuary, and the Glorious Presence of God.
He that was a Man of Sorrows, and acquainted with Grief, he is the Consolation of Israel, and comforts those that mourn, Isa. 53.3. with Isa. 61.2. He that became the Father's Servant himself, Isa. 42.1. Proclaims the Acceptable Year of the Lord, publishes a Spiritual Jubilee to us, for the release of our Souls, from the Servitude of Sin, from the Bondage of Satan.
He that was a Man of Sorrows, and acquainted with Grief, he is the Consolation of Israel, and comforts those that mourn, Isaiah 53.3. with Isaiah 61.2. He that became the Father's Servant himself, Isaiah 42.1. Proclaims the Acceptable Year of the Lord, publishes a Spiritual Jubilee to us, for the release of our Souls, from the Servitude of since, from the Bondage of Satan.
Man being fallen under the Wrath of God, the Curse of the Law, the Sentence of Death, none but a Mediator that was made Sin and a Curse for us, could bring us any good News, could publish any glad Tidings, that might be a Foundation for our Faith and Hope, relieve and revive our fainting and sinking Souls.
Man being fallen under the Wrath of God, the Curse of the Law, the Sentence of Death, none but a Mediator that was made since and a Curse for us, could bring us any good News, could publish any glad Tidings, that might be a Foundation for our Faith and Hope, relieve and revive our fainting and sinking Souls.
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But Jesus Christ Preaches good Tidings to those that are exceeding Poor; to such as have no good dwelling in them, Rom. 7.18. or good done by them, Rom. 3.12. Compare those two Expressions;
But jesus christ Preaches good Tidings to those that Are exceeding Poor; to such as have no good Dwelling in them, Rom. 7.18. or good done by them, Rom. 3.12. Compare those two Expressions;
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This is not an exacting, an obliging, a menacing, or threatning Righteousness, that is sufficiently declared in the Commands and Threatnings of the Law;
This is not an exacting, an obliging, a menacing, or threatening Righteousness, that is sufficiently declared in the Commands and Threatenings of the Law;
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a Righteousness prepared and brought by Christ, and freely given to us, Rom. 5.17. The Law can tell us of a Debt of Righteousness that we owe, but the Gospel acquaints us with a Gift of Righteousness that we may receive.
a Righteousness prepared and brought by christ, and freely given to us, Rom. 5.17. The Law can tell us of a Debt of Righteousness that we owe, but the Gospel acquaints us with a Gift of Righteousness that we may receive.
And it is the empty hand of Faith that receives this Gift, the hand of a Leper, the hand of a Beggar, the weak, trembling, Palsie hand may receive a Rich Gift, a Jewel of inestimable Price.
And it is the empty hand of Faith that receives this Gift, the hand of a Leper, the hand of a Beggar, the weak, trembling, Palsy hand may receive a Rich Gift, a Jewel of inestimable Price.
and so it is all our Salvation, and promises all the Good we need; and so it is all that we desire, 2 Sam. 23.5. It is ordered so as to meet with all our Objections, and silence them;
and so it is all our Salvation, and promises all the Good we need; and so it is all that we desire, 2 Sam. 23.5. It is ordered so as to meet with all our Objections, and silence them;
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to quash our Fears, and to supply our Wants. The Son of God commands us to believe his Gospel, Mark 1.15. To look to him for Salvation, to fly to him as a City of Refuge, to get under his shadow, that he may protect and secure us from the scorching Wrath of the Almighty.
to quash our Fears, and to supply our Wants. The Son of God commands us to believe his Gospel, Mark 1.15. To look to him for Salvation, to fly to him as a city of Refuge, to get under his shadow, that he may Pact and secure us from the scorching Wrath of the Almighty.
God was then about to erect that Kingdom that was foretold, Dan. 2.44. Daniel did Prophesie, That the God of Heaven would set up a Kingdom, and so it might be said to be the Kingdom of Heaven.
God was then about to erect that Kingdom that was foretold, Dan. 2.44. daniel did Prophesy, That the God of Heaven would Set up a Kingdom, and so it might be said to be the Kingdom of Heaven.
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They shall be placed in Christ's Throne, and feasted at his Table in Heaven, Rev. 3.21. Luke 22.29, 30. Christ requires Men to Repent of their low, base, hard, reproachful thoughts of God;
They shall be placed in Christ's Throne, and feasted At his Table in Heaven, Rev. 3.21. Lycia 22.29, 30. christ requires Men to repent of their low, base, hard, reproachful thoughts of God;
to Repent of their Enmity, Whoredoms, and Rebellions against God. Doth God shew himself as Love, 1 John 4.8. I, and shall not Men Repent of their Hatred of God? Is he willing to lay aside his Just and Righteous Enmity against us? And shall we not lay aside our wicked Enmity against him? Jesus Christ may very reasonably require us to Repent, seeing God doth change his Dispensations towards us;
to repent of their Enmity, Whoredoms, and Rebellions against God. Does God show himself as Love, 1 John 4.8. I, and shall not Men repent of their Hatred of God? Is he willing to lay aside his Just and Righteous Enmity against us? And shall we not lay aside our wicked Enmity against him? jesus christ may very reasonably require us to repent, seeing God does change his Dispensations towards us;
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and shall our Rebellious Hand be loose and at liberty to fight against God? Jesus Christ calls us to deny our selves, Mat. 16.24. — Man fell from God into himself;
and shall our Rebellious Hand be lose and At liberty to fight against God? jesus christ calls us to deny our selves, Mathew 16.24. — Man fell from God into himself;
he whose goings forth from the Father were from Everlasting, yet but as yesterday came forth from Bethlehem, Micah 5.2. The Ancient of Days became an Infant of Days;
he whose goings forth from the Father were from Everlasting, yet but as yesterday Come forth from Bethlehem, micah 5.2. The Ancient of Days became an Infant of Days;
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he that bears up all things, was carried in Arms; he that knew no sin, was made sin, and God blessed for ever, Rom. 9.5. Was made a curse, Gal. 3.13.
he that bears up all things, was carried in Arms; he that knew no since, was made since, and God blessed for ever, Rom. 9.5. Was made a curse, Gal. 3.13.
and shall we be proud, disobedient, and rebellious? 3. The Son of God preached Peace, Ephes. 2.17. His Gospel is a Gospel of Peace, Ephes. 6.15. His Covenant a Covenant of Peace, Isa. 54.10. In the days of his Flesh he preached Peace, Acts 10.36.
and shall we be proud, disobedient, and rebellious? 3. The Son of God preached Peace, Ephesians 2.17. His Gospel is a Gospel of Peace, Ephesians 6.15. His Covenant a Covenant of Peace, Isaiah 54.10. In the days of his Flesh he preached Peace, Acts 10.36.
His own Father did wage War with him, that he might make Peace with us, Zech. 13.7. He called the Sword of his Justice to awake, smite, and wound his own Son:
His own Father did wage War with him, that he might make Peace with us, Zechariah 13.7. He called the Sword of his justice to awake, smite, and wound his own Son:
Christ saves from sin, Matth. 1.21. And he saves from wrath, Rom. 5.9. And by his own Sufferings he was delivered up to Death, Rom. 8.32. that he might deliver us from the Wrath to come, 1 Thess. 1. last. He fell into the hands of God as an angry Judge, that we might not fall into the Bottomless-pit.
christ saves from since, Matthew 1.21. And he saves from wrath, Rom. 5.9. And by his own Sufferings he was Delivered up to Death, Rom. 8.32. that he might deliver us from the Wrath to come, 1 Thess 1. last. He fell into the hands of God as an angry Judge, that we might not fallen into the Bottomless-pit.
that Cloud did not feel the burning Beams of the Sun, but Jesus Christ had a tender sense and feeling of the Wrath of God, that for our sakes he was liable to.
that Cloud did not feel the burning Beams of the Sun, but jesus christ had a tender sense and feeling of the Wrath of God, that for our sakes he was liable to.
5. Jesus Christ preached the Kingdom of God, Matth. 4.23. He went about Preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom, and declaring the glad Tidings of the Kingdom of God, Luke 8.1. Jesus Christ doth not only Preach to us Salvation from the greatest Evil, but also the Enjoyment of the highest Good. The Apostle, 2 Tim. 2.10. saith, The Elect shall obtain the Salvation that is in Christ, together with everlasting Glory.
5. jesus christ preached the Kingdom of God, Matthew 4.23. He went about Preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom, and declaring the glad Tidings of the Kingdom of God, Lycia 8.1. jesus christ does not only Preach to us Salvation from the greatest Evil, but also the Enjoyment of the highest Good. The Apostle, 2 Tim. 2.10. Says, The Elect shall obtain the Salvation that is in christ, together with everlasting Glory.
The Eternal Inheritance is a Legacy of Christ's Testament, Heb. 9.15. Christ that is Heir of all things, Heb. 1.2. takes us to be Coheirs with himself, Rom. 8.17. Those that serve God shall Reign, Rev. 22.3.5.
The Eternal Inheritance is a Legacy of Christ's Testament, Hebrew 9.15. christ that is Heir of all things, Hebrew 1.2. Takes us to be Coheirs with himself, Rom. 8.17. Those that serve God shall Reign, Rev. 22.3.5.
As the Blood of Christ keeps destroying Justice out, so it gives us boldness to enter into the Heavenly Sanctuary, Heb. 10.19. 6. The Cross of Christ is preached, 1 Cor. 1.19.23. as the Meritorious cause of all Good.
As the Blood of christ keeps destroying justice out, so it gives us boldness to enter into the Heavenly Sanctuary, Hebrew 10.19. 6. The Cross of christ is preached, 1 Cor. 1.19.23. as the Meritorious cause of all Good.
Christ's Poverty enriches us, his Abasement Exalts us, his Infamy is our Glory: He is a Priest of good things, Heb. 9.11. he merits and procures them by his Sacrifice.
Christ's Poverty Enriches us, his Abasement Exalts us, his Infamy is our Glory: He is a Priest of good things, Hebrew 9.11. he merits and procures them by his Sacrifice.
The Death and Testament of Jesus Christ is the very Foundation of our hopes of, and of our call to the Everlasting Inheritance, Heb. 9.15. In the Civil Law , he that is an Heir is said to be Vocatus ad haereditatem, and that by the Testament of the Deceased. This much illustrates Spiritual things;
The Death and Testament of jesus christ is the very Foundation of our hope's of, and of our call to the Everlasting Inheritance, Hebrew 9.15. In the Civil Law, he that is an Heir is said to be Vocatus ad haereditatem, and that by the Testament of the Deceased. This much illustrates Spiritual things;
Christ was to be a Light to the Gentiles, and to be Gods Salvation to the ends of the Earth, Isa. 49.6. The Son of God is the true Universal Bishop, 1 Pet. 2. last. The whole World is his Diocess.
christ was to be a Light to the Gentiles, and to be God's Salvation to the ends of the Earth, Isaiah 49.6. The Son of God is the true Universal Bishop, 1 Pet. 2. last. The Whole World is his Diocese.
but in the Sea of the wide World. Mat. 13.47. The Kingdom of Heaven is like unto a Net cast into the Sea. It is observable what the Son of God saith, Psal. 40.9. I have preached Righteousness in the great Congregation.
but in the Sea of the wide World. Mathew 13.47. The Kingdom of Heaven is like unto a Net cast into the Sea. It is observable what the Son of God Says, Psalm 40.9. I have preached Righteousness in the great Congregation.
He did not come only to call the Jews, to raise up Jacob, and to restore Israel, Isa. 49.4, 5. but he was to gather the Kingdoms of the Earth, Psal. 102.22. To gather all Nations, Jer. 3.17. To call and bring home Sheep, that were not of the Fold of the Jewish Church, John 10.16. The Son of God preached to the Heathen, Zech. 9.10. caused Barbarous People, and the Inhabitants of Wildernesses to bow to his Sceptre, and to submit to his Authority. Psal. 72.9. They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him, and his Enemies shall lick the dust;
He did not come only to call the jews, to raise up Jacob, and to restore Israel, Isaiah 49.4, 5. but he was to gather the Kingdoms of the Earth, Psalm 102.22. To gather all nations, Jer. 3.17. To call and bring home Sheep, that were not of the Fold of the Jewish Church, John 10.16. The Son of God preached to the Heathen, Zechariah 9.10. caused Barbarous People, and the Inhabitants of Wildernesses to bow to his Sceptre, and to submit to his authority. Psalm 72.9. They that dwell in the Wilderness shall bow before him, and his Enemies shall lick the dust;
And the Son of God preached with such Authority, Efficacy, and Success, that those that knew him not before, did at his call run to him, Isa. 55.5. And fly as the Clouds, and Doves to their windows, Isa. 60.8.
And the Son of God preached with such authority, Efficacy, and Success, that those that knew him not before, did At his call run to him, Isaiah 55.5. And fly as the Clouds, and Dove to their windows, Isaiah 60.8.
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So now the Gentiles should wait on the Son of God, listen to his Doctrine, and receive his Law: Isa. 51.5. The Isles shall wait upon me. And Isa. 42.4. The Isles shall wait for his Law.
So now the Gentiles should wait on the Son of God, listen to his Doctrine, and receive his Law: Isaiah 51.5. The Isles shall wait upon me. And Isaiah 42.4. The Isles shall wait for his Law.
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But their waiting and expectation was in vain, Ehud had killed Eglon the King of Moab, Judg. 3.21, 22, and a dead Man could not open the Door to his waiting Servants without.
But their waiting and expectation was in vain, Ehud had killed Eglon the King of Moab, Judges 3.21, 22, and a dead Man could not open the Door to his waiting Servants without.
when the poor Sinner is a Captive under the Law of Sin and Death? This was the great Encouragement that Christ gave his Apostles to go forth into the World and Teach all Nations, That he was, and would be with them to the end of the World, Matth. 28 19, 20. He that had all Power both in Heaven and Earth, could make way for his own Word,
when the poor Sinner is a Captive under the Law of since and Death? This was the great Encouragement that christ gave his Apostles to go forth into the World and Teach all nations, That he was, and would be with them to the end of the World, Matthew 28 19, 20. He that had all Power both in Heaven and Earth, could make Way for his own Word,
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but such an aid of Grace we need as will Lord it in our Will, and effectually incline it to yield and submit to Christ. Ezek. 20.37. I will cause them to pass under the Rod, I will bring them into the bond of the Covenant.
but such an aid of Grace we need as will Lord it in our Will, and effectually incline it to yield and submit to christ. Ezekiel 20.37. I will cause them to pass under the Rod, I will bring them into the bound of the Covenant.
Blessed is he whom thou choosest, and causest to draw nigh, Psal. 65.4. Christ can so influence the Will, as to undertake it shall, and cause it to comply.
Blessed is he whom thou choosest, and causest to draw High, Psalm 65.4. christ can so influence the Will, as to undertake it shall, and cause it to comply.
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He could undertake that the Gentiles, though deaf, Isa. 29.18. yea, though dead, John 5.25. should hear his Voice, and be joyned with his Flock, and gathered into his Fold.
He could undertake that the Gentiles, though deaf, Isaiah 29.18. yea, though dead, John 5.25. should hear his Voice, and be joined with his Flock, and gathered into his Fold.
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God bids Moses to smite the Rock, and it should give forth Water for the Thirsty Israelites to drink, Exod. 17 6. But would the Rock yield Water if Moses alone had been there,
God bids Moses to smite the Rock, and it should give forth Water for the Thirsty Israelites to drink, Exod 17 6. But would the Rock yield Water if Moses alone had been there,
and turned the Flint into a Fountain of Waters, Psal. 114. last. So in vain would Christ's Ministers smite on the Rocky Hearts of Men to draw Penitential Tears from thence,
and turned the Flint into a Fountain of Waters, Psalm 114. last. So in vain would Christ's Ministers smite on the Rocky Hearts of Men to draw Penitential Tears from thence,
and that he should not walk in the way of that People, Isa. 8.11. The Lord speaks with a strong Hand when he levels Mountains of Opposition, conquers Enmity,
and that he should not walk in the Way of that People, Isaiah 8.11. The Lord speaks with a strong Hand when he levels Mountains of Opposition, conquers Enmity,
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why she should rise and open to him, but he put in his Hand by the hole of the Door, he touched her Heart, he stirred her Affections, he moved her Bowels towards him,
why she should rise and open to him, but he put in his Hand by the hold of the Door, he touched her Heart, he stirred her Affections, he moved her Bowels towards him,
but Christ speaks in them, 2 Cor. 13.3. And they do not act alone, but the Lord Christ works with them, Mark 16.20. Use 3. Doth the Son of God Preach as well by Instruments, as when he Preaches immediately in his own Person? Then, 1. Be convinced, that whoever Preaches, that you have to do with the Son of God;
but christ speaks in them, 2 Cor. 13.3. And they do not act alone, but the Lord christ works with them, Mark 16.20. Use 3. Does the Son of God Preach as well by Instruments, as when he Preaches immediately in his own Person? Then, 1. Be convinced, that whoever Preaches, that you have to do with the Son of God;
and impute sin to those that would not lay aside Excuses, neglect their little petty Affairs and Concerns in the World, to hear the Son of God Incarnate? And yet when the Son of God Preaches by Instruments,
and impute since to those that would not lay aside Excuses, neglect their little Petty Affairs and Concerns in the World, to hear the Son of God Incarnate? And yet when the Son of God Preaches by Instruments,
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how ingenious are Persons to invent Pretences to neglect and hinder themselves from hearing Christ speaking by his Ambassadors? They will not, with the Eunuch , cause the Chariot of their Trade and Worldly Business to stand still, to attend on an Ordinance of God,
how ingenious Are Persons to invent Pretences to neglect and hinder themselves from hearing christ speaking by his ambassadors? They will not, with the Eunuch, cause the Chariot of their Trade and Worldly Business to stand still, to attend on an Ordinance of God,
But how few now will step without their Doors to hear the Son of God Preaching by his Servants? It is said in Prov. 8.33, 34. That they are blessed that do hear Wisdom, watch daily at her Gates,
But how few now will step without their Doors to hear the Son of God Preaching by his Servants? It is said in Curae 8.33, 34. That they Are blessed that do hear Wisdom, watch daily At her Gates,
and put them near to the Mouth of the Speaker? So we should with the greatest care attend to Christ's Word, Isa. 55.2. We should hearken diligently to Ch••st, and eat that which is good.
and put them near to the Mouth of the Speaker? So we should with the greatest care attend to Christ's Word, Isaiah 55.2. We should harken diligently to Ch••st, and eat that which is good.
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Take heed of a sleepy Ear, a drousie Mind, a Heart wandring and roving. Will you bring Bodies only into God's Presence? Will you leave Carcasses before him,
Take heed of a sleepy Ear, a drowsy Mind, a Heart wandering and roving. Will you bring Bodies only into God's Presence? Will you leave Carcases before him,
4. We should readily receive the Word of the Son of God, as the good Ground is said to drink in the Rain and Dew that cometh oft upon it, Heb. 6.17. O, how should you drink in the Word of Jesus Christ!
4. We should readily receive the Word of the Son of God, as the good Ground is said to drink in the Rain and Due that comes oft upon it, Hebrew 6.17. O, how should you drink in the Word of jesus christ!
We must entertain the Word, as coming immediately from the Mouth of Christ; and you must let it into your Hearts. Psal. 119.20. My Soul breaketh for the longings it hath to thy righteous Judgments at all times.
We must entertain the Word, as coming immediately from the Mouth of christ; and you must let it into your Hearts. Psalm 119.20. My Soul breaks for the longings it hath to thy righteous Judgments At all times.
So our Souls should even break for the Longings we have after the Rain of Christ's Word. Matth. 11.12. The Kingdom of Heaven suffered violence, and the violent took it by force;
So our Souls should even break for the Longings we have After the Rain of Christ's Word. Matthew 11.12. The Kingdom of Heaven suffered violence, and the violent took it by force;
If Bread were thrown among the Hungry, if Pieces of Gold and Silver were thrown among the Poor, O how would starving and perishing Poor catch at this Bread,
If Bred were thrown among the Hungry, if Pieces of Gold and Silver were thrown among the Poor, Oh how would starving and perishing Poor catch At this Bred,
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on the other hand, we reject Jesus Christ, if we receive not his Word, John 12.48. The Natural Man receiveth not, entertaineth not the things of the Spirit, 1 Cor. 2.14. NONLATINALPHABET. Though Men do exercise Hospitality, and take in Natural and Moral Truth, yet how is the door of the Heart shut against those supernatural Doctrines and Mysteries that the Spirit revealeth? There is no room, no Lodging or Entertainment for these wonderful and Divine Truths.
on the other hand, we reject jesus christ, if we receive not his Word, John 12.48. The Natural Man receives not, entertaineth not the things of the Spirit, 1 Cor. 2.14.. Though Men do exercise Hospitality, and take in Natural and Moral Truth, yet how is the door of the Heart shut against those supernatural Doctrines and Mysteres that the Spirit Revealeth? There is no room, no Lodging or Entertainment for these wondered and Divine Truths.
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We must believe them, that they may work effectually in us, 1 Thess. 2.13. The Word of the Gospel must be a Mold to shape and fashion our Souls. Rom. 6.17. You have obeyed from the heart that mold of Doctrine, into which ye were delivered;
We must believe them, that they may work effectually in us, 1 Thess 2.13. The Word of the Gospel must be a Mould to shape and fashion our Souls. Rom. 6.17. You have obeyed from the heart that mould of Doctrine, into which you were Delivered;
The Gospel of Christ is elegantly compared to a Mold, into which the Hearts of Men as melted running Metal are delivered, that they may be fashioned aright, and conformed to the Word;
The Gospel of christ is elegantly compared to a Mould, into which the Hearts of Men as melted running Metal Are Delivered, that they may be fashioned aright, and conformed to the Word;
that they may be Holy, Spiritual, and Heavenly, as the Word is. The Gospel must leven all the Powers and Faculties of your Souls, Mat. 13.33. and so give them a new taste and relish;
that they may be Holy, Spiritual, and Heavenly, as the Word is. The Gospel must leven all the Powers and Faculties of your Souls, Mathew 13.33. and so give them a new taste and relish;
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so the Gospel heightens, ennobles, and advances all the Faculties of the Soul to better and more excellent Operations than otherwise they would rise to, or bring forth.
so the Gospel heightens, ennobles, and advances all the Faculties of the Soul to better and more excellent Operations than otherwise they would rise to, or bring forth.
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We must steadily look into this Spiritual Glass, and behold the Glory of Christ in it, 2 Cor. 3. last. So by beholding the Glory of the Lord, we shall be changed and transformed into the same Image.
We must steadily look into this Spiritual Glass, and behold the Glory of christ in it, 2 Cor. 3. last. So by beholding the Glory of the Lord, we shall be changed and transformed into the same Image.
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that when he hath wounded, he may heal you; when he hath cast you down, he may raise you up. Isa. 2.4. It it said of Christ, That he shall Judge among the Nations, and Rebuke many People.
that when he hath wounded, he may heal you; when he hath cast you down, he may raise you up. Isaiah 2.4. It it said of christ, That he shall Judge among the nations, and Rebuke many People.
who is so fit to advise us how to fly from the Wrath to come, to escape the Corruption that is in the World through Lust? Who is so meet to Teach and Direct us how we may come out of Debt,
who is so fit to Advice us how to fly from the Wrath to come, to escape the Corruption that is in the World through Lust? Who is so meet to Teach and Direct us how we may come out of Debt,
and get out of Prison, as Infinite Wisdom? Who can so well Instruct us how our Consciences may be purged, the fore-skin of our Hearts cut off, our Diseases healed, our Guilt and Filth purged away,
and get out of Prison, as Infinite Wisdom? Who can so well Instruct us how our Consciences may be purged, the foreskin of our Hearts Cut off, our Diseases healed, our Gilded and Filth purged away,
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as the Wisdom of God? Shall we exalt our vain Minds, and our foolish Understandings in Opposition to the Counsels and Dictates of Wisdom? We are entangled in a Wilderness of Woe, we are in a Labyrinth of Iniquity and Guilt,
as the Wisdom of God? Shall we exalt our vain Minds, and our foolish Understandings in Opposition to the Counsels and Dictates of Wisdom? We Are entangled in a Wilderness of Woe, we Are in a Labyrinth of Iniquity and Gilded,
We knew not how God should be Just, and yet justifie the Ungodly; how his Righteousness should be glorified in Punishing, and yet his Mercy magnified in Pardoning;
We knew not how God should be Just, and yet justify the Ungodly; how his Righteousness should be glorified in Punishing, and yet his Mercy magnified in Pardoning;
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2. The Son that Preacheth is Love it self. Cant. 3.5. The Church chargeth the Daughters of Jerusalem not to stir up, nor awake NONLATINALPHABET that Love.
2. The Son that Preacheth is Love it self. Cant 3.5. The Church charges the Daughters of Jerusalem not to stir up, nor awake that Love.
O, will you not listen to him that is Love it self? If he had not been Love it self, he could never have stooped so low, have drank so bitter a Cup, have endured so heavy a Burden, have exposed himself to so dreadful a Storm.
O, will you not listen to him that is Love it self? If he had not been Love it self, he could never have stooped so low, have drank so bitter a Cup, have endured so heavy a Burden, have exposed himself to so dreadful a Storm.
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And in order to all this, he that made all things, was made Flesh, John 1.1, 2.14. He shewed himself to be Love, that as a Head he would choose and take a Body below;
And in order to all this, he that made all things, was made Flesh, John 1.1, 2.14. He showed himself to be Love, that as a Head he would choose and take a Body below;
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that Nobility should wooe Vileness and Baseness? That Riches should court Poverty? And Beauty be enamoured with Deformity? O! is it not wonderful Love, that the Heir of all things should make Addresses to those that had nothing,
that Nobilt should woo Vileness and Baseness? That Riches should court Poverty? And Beauty be enamoured with Deformity? OH! is it not wondered Love, that the Heir of all things should make Addresses to those that had nothing,
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If the Son of God were not Love, would he have dyed to open a Fountain to wash us, to provide a Remedy to heal us, Isa. 53.5. By his stripes are we healed? If he had nor been Love, would he have been a Sacrifice, 1 Cor. 5.7, 8. that we might have a Feast on his Altar? Heb. 13.10.
If the Son of God were not Love, would he have died to open a Fountain to wash us, to provide a Remedy to heal us, Isaiah 53.5. By his stripes Are we healed? If he had nor been Love, would he have been a Sacrifice, 1 Cor. 5.7, 8. that we might have a Feast on his Altar? Hebrew 13.10.
If Jesus Christ were not Love, would he cast his Net to draw us out of a dead Sea? Would he speak to raise us out of a Spiritual Grave? Would he call us out of a dark and doleful Prison? Isa. 49.9.
If jesus christ were not Love, would he cast his Net to draw us out of a dead Sea? Would he speak to raise us out of a Spiritual Grave? Would he call us out of a dark and doleful Prison? Isaiah 49.9.
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and to build them up as a House and Temple for God? 1 Pet. 2, 4, 5. Would he enclose and take us within the Walls of the Spiritual Jerusalem? Jer. 31.38, 39, 40. Jer•miah Prophesies of a Jerusalem that should be built to the Lord, that is, for him to dwell in;
and to built them up as a House and Temple for God? 1 Pet. 2, 4, 5. Would he enclose and take us within the Walls of the Spiritual Jerusalem? Jer. 31.38, 39, 40. Jer•miah prophecies of a Jerusalem that should be built to the Lord, that is, for him to dwell in;
the Name of this City is Jebovah Shammah, Ezek. 48. last. It is an Honourable and Glorious Name, that Jehovah is there, that his special Presence is to be found and enjoyed in this City.
the Name of this city is jehovah Shammah, Ezekiel 48. last. It is an Honourable and Glorious Name, that Jehovah is there, that his special Presence is to be found and enjoyed in this city.
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It is farther said, that this City shall be Holy to the Lord; that is, consecrated and devoted to God, and that it should never be pluckt up, nor thrown down;
It is farther said, that this city shall be Holy to the Lord; that is, consecrated and devoted to God, and that it should never be plucked up, nor thrown down;
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and of the Ashes was to be inclosed within the Walls of this Spiritual Jerusalem. We Gentiles were as Spiritual Lepers, Ulcers and Scabs were upon us, we had even Plague-sores on our Hearts;
and of the Ashes was to be enclosed within the Walls of this Spiritual Jerusalem. We Gentiles were as Spiritual Lepers, Ulcers and Scabs were upon us, we had even Plague-sores on our Hearts;
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And that though the Gentiles were in themselves unclean Creatures, as wild Beasts, and polluted creeping things, Acts 10.11, 12, 13, 14. yet they should be transformed into Sheep,
And that though the Gentiles were in themselves unclean Creatures, as wild Beasts, and polluted creeping things, Acts 10.11, 12, 13, 14. yet they should be transformed into Sheep,
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and increase the number of its Citizens? And what Love hath the Son of God expressed, that he Preaches to call the Gentiles, to make them Fellow-Citizens with the Saints, Members of God's Family,
and increase the number of its Citizens? And what Love hath the Son of God expressed, that he Preaches to call the Gentiles, to make them Fellow-Citizens with the Saints, Members of God's Family,
He sits on a Throne above, and speaks from his Heavenly Glory, Heb. 12.25. 1. Will you not listen to him speaking to you from Heaven, whose Blood must speak for you in Heaven,
He sits on a Throne above, and speaks from his Heavenly Glory, Hebrew 12.25. 1. Will you not listen to him speaking to you from Heaven, whose Blood must speak for you in Heaven,
or else you must perish everlastingly? Heb. 12.24. 2. Will you not regard his Voice, that can call you out of the World when he pleaseth? If he saith, Return, ye Sons of men, Psal. 90.3. we can continue in the Body, we can stay on Earth no longer.
or Else you must perish everlastingly? Hebrew 12.24. 2. Will you not regard his Voice, that can call you out of the World when he Pleases? If he Says, Return, you Sons of men, Psalm 90.3. we can continue in the Body, we can stay on Earth no longer.
Job saith to God, Thou wilt call, and I will answer, thou wilt have a desire to the work of thy hands, Job 14.13.15. O, what Authority and Power hath the Son of God, that can make the dead to hear and obey? 4. Will you not listen to him that will give the last and perfecting call to Saints? Mat. 25.34. Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World.
Job Says to God, Thou wilt call, and I will answer, thou wilt have a desire to the work of thy hands, Job 14.13.15. O, what authority and Power hath the Son of God, that can make the dead to hear and obey? 4. Will you not listen to him that will give the last and perfecting call to Saints? Mathew 25.34. Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World.
and the very Ground of the Eternal Sentence of Men and Women? Christ saith, The Word that I have spoken shall Judge you at the last day, John 12.49. Men shall be sentenced to Life or Death, be adjudged to Heaven or Hell, as they receive or reject Christ's Word.
and the very Ground of the Eternal Sentence of Men and Women? christ Says, The Word that I have spoken shall Judge you At the last day, John 12.49. Men shall be sentenced to Life or Death, be adjudged to Heaven or Hell, as they receive or reject Christ's Word.
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6. Consider the Matter that Christ Preacheth. He speaks excellent things, Prov. 8.6. Wonderful things. Psal. 119.18. Open thou my Eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy Law.
6. Consider the Matter that christ Preacheth. He speaks excellent things, Curae 8.6. Wondered things. Psalm 119.18. Open thou my Eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy Law.
The Apostles filled with Christ's Spirit, did Preach the Mighty Works of God, Acts 2.11. Jesus did Preach the Mysteries of the Kingdom of God, Matth. 13.11. He revealed the deep things of God, 1 Cor. 2.10, 11. And did declare the Wisdom of God hid in a Mystery, 1 Cor. 2.7. and manifest the Name of the Father, John 17.6.26. There is a Name of the Father, that the World would never, could never have known, had not the Son declared it.
The Apostles filled with Christ's Spirit, did Preach the Mighty Works of God, Acts 2.11. jesus did Preach the Mysteres of the Kingdom of God, Matthew 13.11. He revealed the deep things of God, 1 Cor. 2.10, 11. And did declare the Wisdom of God hid in a Mystery, 1 Cor. 2.7. and manifest the Name of the Father, John 17.6.26. There is a Name of the Father, that the World would never, could never have known, had not the Son declared it.
But if Men break his Laws, cast off his Yoke, reject his Authority, the Law denounceth Wrath and Vengeance, threatens Sinners with Perdition and Destruction.
But if Men break his Laws, cast off his Yoke, reject his authority, the Law Denounceth Wrath and Vengeance, threatens Sinners with Perdition and Destruction.
and provide a Satisfaction for his own Justice, and pay himself out of the Blood of his own Son. And how deep a Mystery is this, that the God that might have required us to be Sacrifices to his Revenging Justice, should call his own Son to make his Soul an Offering,
and provide a Satisfaction for his own justice, and pay himself out of the Blood of his own Son. And how deep a Mystery is this, that the God that might have required us to be Sacrifices to his Revenging justice, should call his own Son to make his Soul an Offering,
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how welcome should this Discovery of the Father be to us? O, how greatly should it affect and rejoyce our Souls? This Declaration of the Name of God is, 1. As a retreshing Rain,
how welcome should this Discovery of the Father be to us? O, how greatly should it affect and rejoice our Souls? This Declaration of the Name of God is, 1. As a retreshing Rain,
As a Dew from the Lord, as the showers upon the Grass, M•cah 5 7. 2. This Declaration of the Name of God is as comfortable, chearing, directing Light to the dark World.
As a Due from the Lord, as the showers upon the Grass, M•cah 5 7. 2. This Declaration of the Name of God is as comfortable, cheering, directing Light to the dark World.
and when his Name is declared as Gracious and Merciful, then his Glory is declared to the World, Isa. 66.18, 19. In knowing God's Name, Men do see his Glory;
and when his Name is declared as Gracious and Merciful, then his Glory is declared to the World, Isaiah 66.18, 19. In knowing God's Name, Men do see his Glory;
3. It is this Name of God that is as a sweet Persume to refresh and revive fainting Sinners. 2 Cor. 2.14. Thanks be to God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
3. It is this Name of God that is as a sweet Presume to refresh and revive fainting Sinners. 2 Cor. 2.14. Thanks be to God, which always Causes us to triumph in christ, and makes manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
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Thus the Apostle did Conquer, and Triumph by speaking forth the Glorious Grace of God, by shedding abroad the sweet Savour of his Knowledge, by discovering how willing God is to be reconciled to Enemies, and receive Prodigals.
Thus the Apostle did Conquer, and Triumph by speaking forth the Glorious Grace of God, by shedding abroad the sweet Savour of his Knowledge, by discovering how willing God is to be reconciled to Enemies, and receive Prodigals.
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4. This Discovery of God is the very Bread and Food of our Souls; Isa. 55.2. Hearken diligently unto me, and eat you that which is good, and let your Soul delight in fatness.
4. This Discovery of God is the very Bred and Food of our Souls; Isaiah 55.2. Harken diligently unto me, and eat you that which is good, and let your Soul delight in fatness.
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Here are not only Fat things, Isa. 25.6. but Fatness it self; not only Good things, but Goodness it self. Psal. 65.4. We shall be satisfied with the Goodness of thy House, even of thy Holy Temple.
Here Are not only Fat things, Isaiah 25.6. but Fatness it self; not only Good things, but goodness it self. Psalm 65.4. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy House, even of thy Holy Temple.
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If the Gospel be hid from us, the Veil is not on Christ's Face, but on our Hearts, 2 Cor. 3.15. The Veil before the most Holy Place is rent, Life and Immortality is brought to light.
If the Gospel be hid from us, the Veil is not on Christ's Face, but on our Hearts, 2 Cor. 3.15. The Veil before the most Holy Place is rend, Life and Immortality is brought to Light.
We are plainly taught in what Name we must be justified , and call upon God ; on what Arm we must trust, Isa. 51.4. In what Beloved we must be accepted, Ephes. 1.6. In whose Blood we must wash our Robes white, Rev. 7.14. In what Seed we must be blessed, Gal. 3.8.
We Are plainly taught in what Name we must be justified, and call upon God; on what Arm we must trust, Isaiah 51.4. In what beloved we must be accepted, Ephesians 1.6. In whose Blood we must wash our Robes white, Rev. 7.14. In what Seed we must be blessed, Gal. 3.8.
The Patriarchs saw the Promises afar off, but the Watchmen of the Gospel are said to see Eye to Eye, Isa. 52.8. They behold the things that were future, now to be accomplished, come, and performed.
The Patriarchs saw the Promises afar off, but the Watchmen of the Gospel Are said to see Eye to Eye, Isaiah 52.8. They behold the things that were future, now to be accomplished, come, and performed.
these Glad Tydings are now published to us, that our God who served below, now Reigneth above, Isa. 52.7. 4. The Son of God Preacheth the most Excellent Things as sure Mercies, and to be obtained in a Righteous way; Isa. 55.3. I will give you the sure Mercies of David;
these Glad Tidings Are now published to us, that our God who served below, now Reigneth above, Isaiah 52.7. 4. The Son of God Preacheth the most Excellent Things as sure mercies, and to be obtained in a Righteous Way; Isaiah 55.3. I will give you the sure mercies of David;
If a Man's Testament be established by his Death, there is no disannulling of it, or adding to it, Gal. 3.15. Christ's Testament cannot be frustrated, it must be executed:
If a Man's Testament be established by his Death, there is no Disannulling of it, or adding to it, Gal. 3.15. Christ's Testament cannot be frustrated, it must be executed:
Jesus Christ bequeaths nothing but what he purchased by his own Blood. The Lord Jesus is the Mediator of the New Testament, Heb. 9.15. not only as he dyed to Ratifie it, but as he lives, and continually Intercedes with the Father in Heaven for the fulfilling and executing of his Testament.
jesus christ Bequeathes nothing but what he purchased by his own Blood. The Lord jesus is the Mediator of the New Testament, Hebrew 9.15. not only as he died to Ratify it, but as he lives, and continually Intercedes with the Father in Heaven for the fulfilling and executing of his Testament.
But in the Testament of Christ a new Heart, a new Spirit, and the Holy Ghost to sanctifie and quicken, are bequeathed, Ezek. 36.26, 27. Those that are savingly renewed, are regenerated by vertue of this Promise,
But in the Testament of christ a new Heart, a new Spirit, and the Holy Ghost to sanctify and quicken, Are bequeathed, Ezekiel 36.26, 27. Those that Are savingly renewed, Are regenerated by virtue of this Promise,
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and so are styled, The Children of Promise, Gal. 4.28. We Brethren, as Isaac was, are Children of Promise, as Isaac was born by vertue of God's Promise; Rom. 9.9. At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a Son. So Saints now are Children of Promise, they are born again by vertue of this Promise;
and so Are styled, The Children of Promise, Gal. 4.28. We Brothers, as Isaac was, Are Children of Promise, as Isaac was born by virtue of God's Promise; Rom. 9.9. At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a Son. So Saints now Are Children of Promise, they Are born again by virtue of this Promise;
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and believe soundly and deeply what he Preacheth. 1. Believe it is the Voice of the Son of God that you hear; Heb. 3.7. To day if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
and believe soundly and deeply what he Preacheth. 1. Believe it is the Voice of the Son of God that you hear; Hebrew 3.7. To day if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
And Jesus Christ speaks in them, 2 Cor. 13.3. 2. Believe soundly and sincerely what Christ Preacheth; Rom. 10.10. With the heart Man believeth unto Righteousness. Acts 8.37. If thou believest with all thy heart.
And jesus christ speaks in them, 2 Cor. 13.3. 2. Believe soundly and sincerely what christ Preacheth; Rom. 10.10. With the heart Man Believeth unto Righteousness. Acts 8.37. If thou Believest with all thy heart.
You should believe so as to be sure, and fully perswaded in your own Minds; John 6.69. We believe, and are sure that thou art Christ, the Son of the Living God.
You should believe so as to be sure, and Fully persuaded in your own Minds; John 6.69. We believe, and Are sure that thou art christ, the Son of the Living God.
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Let us draw near with a true Heart, in full assurance of Faith, Heb. 10.22. We may confidently relye on the Word, and we may boldly lean on the Arm of the Son of God.
Let us draw near with a true Heart, in full assurance of Faith, Hebrew 10.22. We may confidently rely on the Word, and we may boldly lean on the Arm of the Son of God.
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Jesus Christ came into the World to save Sinners, 1 Tim. 1.15. It is a Faithful Saying, the Understanding may acquiesce in it;
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that jesus christ Come into the World to save Sinners, 1 Tim. 1.15. It is a Faithful Saying, the Understanding may acquiesce in it;
and it is worthy of all Acceptation, therefore the Will may embrace it. 2. Make Particular Application of Christ's Word and Doctrine to your own Souls.
and it is worthy of all Acceptation, Therefore the Will may embrace it. 2. Make Particular Application of Christ's Word and Doctrine to your own Souls.
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Account that Christ as truly Addresseth himself to you, as if he did from Heaven call you by Name, and apply himself to you; John 10.3. He calleth his own Sheep by Name.
Account that christ as truly Addresseth himself to you, as if he did from Heaven call you by Name, and apply himself to you; John 10.3. He calls his own Sheep by Name.
So we should Account, that the Word of the Son of God hath a particular Aspect on us, that it directs our Hearts into the Love of God, that it guides our Feet into the ways of Peace;
So we should Account, that the Word of the Son of God hath a particular Aspect on us, that it directs our Hearts into the Love of God, that it guides our Feet into the ways of Peace;
and what is spoken, is spoken for our Practice. 3. Obey the Son of God, hear his voice presently, Heb. 3.7. To day if you will hear his voice harden not your Hearts;
and what is spoken, is spoken for our Practice. 3. Obey the Son of God, hear his voice presently, Hebrew 3.7. To day if you will hear his voice harden not your Hearts;
and delayed not to keep his Commandments, Psal. 119.59, 60. The Gentiles when they were Enlightned, Convinced, Converted, they Exhort, they Incourage one another, Zech. 8.21.
and delayed not to keep his commandments, Psalm 119.59, 60. The Gentiles when they were Enlightened, Convinced, Converted, they Exhort, they Encourage one Another, Zechariah 8.21.
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those that are sensible of their Duty and Danger, cannot defer, or put off the great concernment of their Souls any longer Isa. 49.17. it is said to Zion, Thy Children shall make hast, that is, to joyn themselves to Christ and his Church:
those that Are sensible of their Duty and Danger, cannot defer, or put off the great concernment of their Souls any longer Isaiah 49.17. it is said to Zion, Thy Children shall make haste, that is, to join themselves to christ and his Church:
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it is said, The Gentiles should as waters Flow to the Mountain of the Lords House, Isa. 2.23. Tho Waters they do run downwards naturally, yet the Nature and motion of the Heathen Nations should be so chang'd, that they should run upwards, ascend the holy Hill of God, the Nations should flow unto it.
it is said, The Gentiles should as waters Flow to the Mountain of the lords House, Isaiah 2.23. Tho Waters they do run downwards naturally, yet the Nature and motion of the Heathen nations should be so changed, that they should run upward, ascend the holy Hill of God, the nations should flow unto it.
and for the Holy one of Israel, for he hath Glorified thee. 3. It is said, that the Converted Gentiles should fly to the Church, Isa 60.8. Who are these that fly as a Cloud, and as the Doves to their Windows:
and for the Holy one of Israel, for he hath Glorified thee. 3. It is said, that the Converted Gentiles should fly to the Church, Isaiah 60.8. Who Are these that fly as a Cloud, and as the Dove to their Windows:
so convinced, and awakened Spirits will fly from the wrath that is to come, and will fly for refuge to take hold of the hope set before them, Matt. 3.7. Heb. 6.18.
so convinced, and awakened Spirits will fly from the wrath that is to come, and will fly for refuge to take hold of the hope Set before them, Matt. 3.7. Hebrew 6.18.
Are your Souls sick? Are your wounds bleeding? Are your Consciences burdened? Are your Hearts broken? And can you delay turning to Jesus Christ presently? O! consider how great that Person is that speaks to you, it is the Prince of Life, the King of Glory,
are your Souls sick? are your wounds bleeding? are your Consciences burdened? are your Hearts broken? And can you Delay turning to jesus christ presently? OH! Consider how great that Person is that speaks to you, it is the Prince of Life, the King of Glory,
Are they unnecessary, or inconsiderable things, that you should delay to mind them till hereafter? Is it not great mercy that the Son of God will open his Mouth? He might have kept silence towards us,
are they unnecessary, or inconsiderable things, that you should Delay to mind them till hereafter? Is it not great mercy that the Son of God will open his Mouth? He might have kept silence towards us,
and abuse Christs Kindness? Will you break off the Treaty of Peace, and reject the offers of Mercy? If you delay, Jesus Christ may withdraw, he may utterly depart from you, the Bridegroom may no more woo you;
and abuse Christ Kindness? Will you break off the Treaty of Peace, and reject the offers of Mercy? If you Delay, jesus christ may withdraw, he may utterly depart from you, the Bridegroom may no more woo you;
O! consider if you delay, and put Christ off, Sickness may suddenly seize you, Death may in a moment snatch you away, your Flower may soon Fade, your Lamp of Life be quickly blown out,
OH! Consider if you Delay, and put christ off, Sickness may suddenly seize you, Death may in a moment snatch you away, your Flower may soon Fade, your Lamp of Life be quickly blown out,
an Apoplexy may surprize you, your Reason may be Clouded, your Understanding darkned, your Speech may fail you, some sudden accident (that you never thought of) may cut off your Life in an instant;
an Apoplexy may surprise you, your Reason may be Clouded, your Understanding darkened, your Speech may fail you, Some sudden accident (that you never Thought of) may Cut off your Life in an instant;
and all your purposes to Believe, Repent, and turn to God? Will not Satan then catch away the Soul to Hell? Will you not then fall into the Hands of the Living God? Will you not be the objects of his Eternal Frowns and Fury? Will you not then too late understand your Folly and Madness in puting off Jesus Christ? O! will not Conscience then twit, upbraid, reproach you? what did you think it was too soon to be Cured of your Diseases? Was it too soon to have your Bonds,
and all your Purposes to Believe, repent, and turn to God? Will not Satan then catch away the Soul to Hell? Will you not then fallen into the Hands of the Living God? Will you not be the objects of his Eternal Frowns and Fury? Will you not then too late understand your Folly and Madness in putting off jesus christ? OH! will not Conscience then twit, upbraid, reproach you? what did you think it was too soon to be Cured of your Diseases? Was it too soon to have your Bonds,
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and Satans snares broken? Was it too soon to be made wise? Too soon to be set at liberty? Too soon to be Pardoned? Too soon to return from your wanderings,
and Satan snares broken? Was it too soon to be made wise? Too soon to be Set At liberty? Too soon to be Pardoned? Too soon to return from your wanderings,
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and get into the way of Salvation and Eternal Life? How did Satan blind your Eyes? How did Sin charm and bewitch your Souls? You that once thought it too soon, do now understand and feel that it is too late:
and get into the Way of Salvation and Eternal Life? How did Satan blind your Eyes? How did since charm and bewitch your Souls? You that once Thought it too soon, do now understand and feel that it is too late:
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They that would not fear the Threatnings of Gods Mouth, shall feel the Blows of his Hand, Is it not better to hear now the sweet noise of the Bridegroom,
They that would not Fear the Threatenings of God's Mouth, shall feel the Blows of his Hand, Is it not better to hear now the sweet noise of the Bridegroom,
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They tell sinners they need not rise early, and soon set out in the way to Heaven? That it is best first to Comfort their Hearts with the Pleasures and Enjoyments of the World:
They tell Sinners they need not rise early, and soon Set out in the Way to Heaven? That it is best First to Comfort their Hearts with the Pleasures and Enjoyments of the World:
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and vainly Consume the Morning of their Lives, they afterwards insinnate, desire and demand the whole Day of Life to be spent in Estrangement from God, in the service of vile Affections and base Lusts;
and vainly Consume the Morning of their Lives, they afterwards insinnate, desire and demand the Whole Day of Life to be spent in Estrangement from God, in the service of vile Affections and base Lustiest;
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while thy Heart is more Fortified with prejudice and enmity against God, and Christ; O! therefore soon stretch out thy Hands to Christ, Psal. 68.31. Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands to God;
while thy Heart is more Fortified with prejudice and enmity against God, and christ; OH! Therefore soon stretch out thy Hands to christ, Psalm 68.31. Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands to God;
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THree things here are to be spoken to, and insisted on. 1. That God hath 2 Prison 2. That the Souls of wicked Men when they go out of the Body, shall be cast into this Prison. 3. I shall shew how Dreadful and Terrible this Prison is.
THree things Here Are to be spoken to, and insisted on. 1. That God hath 2 Prison 2. That the Souls of wicked Men when they go out of the Body, shall be cast into this Prison. 3. I shall show how Dreadful and Terrible this Prison is.
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Earthly Princes have places of Durance and Restraint for such as offend them, and Transgress their Laws, Gen. 1.2, 3. two of the Officers of Pharaoh offended the King of Egypt; their Lord was wroth with them,
Earthly Princes have places of Durance and Restraint for such as offend them, and Transgress their Laws, Gen. 1.2, 3. two of the Officers of Pharaoh offended the King of Egypt; their Lord was wroth with them,
and to punish delinquents in? Should Sinners that do their own wills, fulfil the Devils Lusts, Rebel against Gods Laws, still be at liberty to Contract more Guilt,
and to Punish delinquents in? Should Sinners that do their own wills, fulfil the Devils Lustiest, Rebel against God's Laws, still be At liberty to Contract more Gilded,
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and provoke more wrath? if Iniquity were for ever joyn'd with Impu•ity, would not the Majesty of God be still affronted, his Laws trod under foot, his threatnings derided and scorn'd? Tho sinners own God in word,
and provoke more wrath? if Iniquity were for ever joined with Impu•ity, would not the Majesty of God be still affronted, his Laws trod under foot, his threatenings derided and scorned? Tho Sinners own God in word,
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and may not God righteously shut up those Spirits of Men, that have so unrighteously imprisoned, bound, held under that great and primary Truth, that there is a God,
and may not God righteously shut up those Spirits of Men, that have so unrighteously imprisoned, bound, held under that great and primary Truth, that there is a God,
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and have lived as if there were none, as if there were no Omnisciency to observe their Sins, no Holy, Just Being to Loath and hate them, no Omnipotent Arm to Punish them:
and have lived as if there were none, as if there were no Omnisciency to observe their Sins, no Holy, Just Being to Loath and hate them, no Omnipotent Arm to punish them:
What Portion of God is there from above? And what inheritance of the Almighty from on high? Is not Destruction to the Wicked? And a strong punishment to the Workers of Iniquity? God will magnify his Righteousness in feeding Sinners with the Fruits of their own ways,
What Portion of God is there from above? And what inheritance of the Almighty from on high? Is not Destruction to the Wicked? And a strong punishment to the Workers of Iniquity? God will magnify his Righteousness in feeding Sinners with the Fruits of their own ways,
They shall be the mark of Revenging Justice, they shall be Vessels of wrath, and Vessels for Dishonour, Rom. 9.21, 22. How dreadful is this for God to Illustrate his Justice,
They shall be the mark of Revenging justice, they shall be Vessels of wrath, and Vessels for Dishonour, Rom. 9.21, 22. How dreadful is this for God to Illustrate his justice,
and Magnify his Wrath in their Eternal Misery? How Terrible is it for God to get him Honour, by Wounding Eternally the Heads and Hearts of Sinners, to Exalt himself by throwing them down into the bottomless Pit, in striking and suppressing them, in consuming and preserving them at once, to continue a bare stock of being, that he may Graft Eternal Torments on? Will not this be exceedingly dishonourable,
and Magnify his Wrath in their Eternal Misery? How Terrible is it for God to get him Honour, by Wounding Eternally the Heads and Hearts of Sinners, to Exalt himself by throwing them down into the bottomless Pit, in striking and suppressing them, in consuming and preserving them At once, to continue a bore stock of being, that he may Grafted Eternal Torments on? Will not this be exceedingly dishonourable,
but necessitated their great Land-lord to Distrain on them, and make distress, and take up their Souls and Bodies both in Execution? Will not this be an Everlasting reproach, that they Robbed God of his Honour and Glory,
but necessitated their great Landlord to Distrain on them, and make distress, and take up their Souls and Bodies both in Execution? Will not this be an Everlasting reproach, that they Robbed God of his Honour and Glory,
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and obliged him to make Reprizals on them? That they would give him no Glory as they ought, Jer. 13.16. but left God to get Honour on them as he could.
and obliged him to make Reprisals on them? That they would give him no Glory as they ought, Jer. 13.16. but left God to get Honour on them as he could.
all the Lamps whereby they did drive away the Darkness and Terror of their Night, shall be put out, their Cisterns shall be broken, their Paradise of Earthly Pleasures and Delights shall be utterly and eternally blasted, the Breasts of Creatures shall be withdrawn from their Mouths,
all the Lamps whereby they did drive away the Darkness and Terror of their Night, shall be put out, their Cisterns shall be broken, their Paradise of Earthly Pleasures and Delights shall be utterly and eternally blasted, the Breasts of Creatures shall be withdrawn from their Mouths,
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to remember the good things that they received from God, perverted, and turned against God; that they fed their Lusts with what should have fuelled their Love;
to Remember the good things that they received from God, perverted, and turned against God; that they fed their Lustiest with what should have fueled their Love;
Abraham minds him of the pain of Loss, and so augments his misery, Luke 16.24, 25. Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy Life time receivedst thy good things;
Abraham minds him of the pain of Loss, and so augments his misery, Lycia 16.24, 25. Abraham said, Son, Remember that thou in thy Life time Received thy good things;
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as if Abraham should say, Thou hadst all those good things which thou didst esteem and value, that thou didst desire and delight in, that thou didst love and doat on;
as if Abraham should say, Thou Hadst all those good things which thou didst esteem and valve, that thou didst desire and delight in, that thou didst love and dote on;
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he withholds spiritual and eternal Mercies, that thou didst never desire, but always despise, and snarches away Temporal Enjoyment, which thou didst ever Idolize.
he withholds spiritual and Eternal mercies, that thou didst never desire, but always despise, and snarches away Temporal Enjoyment, which thou didst ever Idolise.
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that Cup is reached out to them, that they have the greatest detestation of; they shall be filled with their own ways, Prov. 14.14. Eat the Fruit of their own doings, and Drink the Wine of the Wrath of the Almighty, Job 21.20. Rev. 14.10.
that Cup is reached out to them, that they have the greatest detestation of; they shall be filled with their own ways, Curae 14.14. Eat the Fruit of their own doings, and Drink the Wine of the Wrath of the Almighty, Job 21.20. Rev. 14.10.
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The first step towards his Recovery was to come to himself, Luke 15.13, 14, 17. So it will be the Sinners Punishment to dwell at home, to be confined to himself, to have his Thoughts Eternally fixed on his own Folly and Iniquity, to consider of the wrong steps he took, the corrupt fruit he brought forth, the debts he contracted, the seeds of misery he sowed, the Eternal Wrath he provoked, that tho he was admonished of his sin, and warned of his danger;
The First step towards his Recovery was to come to himself, Lycia 15.13, 14, 17. So it will be the Sinners Punishment to dwell At home, to be confined to himself, to have his Thoughts Eternally fixed on his own Folly and Iniquity, to Consider of the wrong steps he took, the corrupt fruit he brought forth, the debts he contracted, the seeds of misery he sowed, the Eternal Wrath he provoked, that though he was admonished of his since, and warned of his danger;
Sometimes Magistrates do Command Offenders to keep their own homes, and Imprison them in their own Houses, that they are not to step out, or stir abroad:
Sometime Magistrates do Command Offenders to keep their own homes, and Imprison them in their own Houses, that they Are not to step out, or stir abroad:
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God threatens the House of Israel, that they should take their Inheritance in themselves, Ezek. 22.26. this will be Eminently and Signally fulfilled in another World;
God threatens the House of Israel, that they should take their Inheritance in themselves, Ezekiel 22.26. this will be Eminently and Signally fulfilled in Another World;
their own backslidings shall reprove them; their own wickedness shall lash them to Eternity; their Accusations, their Upbraidings, their Reproaches shall be from within;
their own backslidings shall reprove them; their own wickedness shall lash them to Eternity; their Accusations, their Upbraidings, their Reproaches shall be from within;
This is a dreadful word, I will set in order before you, NONLATINALPHABET, the word hath two Senses in the Old Testament, that are pertinent in this place, to set in order a Cause that is to be Argued, or Pleaded, Job 13.18. Behold now I have ordered my Cause;
This is a dreadful word, I will Set in order before you,, the word hath two Senses in the Old Testament, that Are pertinent in this place, to Set in order a Cause that is to be Argued, or Pleaded, Job 13.18. Behold now I have ordered my Cause;
and shame their Faces. 2. The word Signifies to order a Battel, 2 Sam. 10.9, 10. Joab did put his Army in Aray, every Troop and Company hath their ground appointed, every Soldier his place fixed in which he is to Fight;
and shame their Faces. 2. The word Signifies to order a Battle, 2 Sam. 10.9, 10. Joab did put his Army in Array, every Troop and Company hath their ground appointed, every Soldier his place fixed in which he is to Fight;
It is dreadful when God draws together Troops of Childish Sins, Legions of Youthful Lusts, Brigades or Battalians of Transgressions committed in Riper Years,
It is dreadful when God draws together Troops of Childish Sins, Legions of Youthful Lustiest, Brigades or Battalions of Transgressions committed in Riper years,
and bring them to the remembrance of a Guilty Creature, when they shall be so set in order, that the sinner cannot but behold them, cannot but think on them, cannot turn away his Eye from this Formidable,
and bring them to the remembrance of a Guilty Creature, when they shall be so Set in order, that the sinner cannot but behold them, cannot but think on them, cannot turn away his Eye from this Formidable,
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It is threatned as a dreadful Evil to Zedekiah, that his Eyes should behold the Eyes of the King of Babylon, Isa 32.4. Zedekiah had dealt perfidiously and treacherously with the King of Babylon; he had broken his Oath with him and rebelled against him:
It is threatened as a dreadful Evil to Zedekiah, that his Eyes should behold the Eyes of the King of Babylon, Isaiah 32.4. Zedekiah had dealt perfidiously and treacherously with the King of Babylon; he had broken his Oath with him and rebelled against him:
But have not sinners done worse? have they not broken repeated Promises, and falsified their Covenant with God? have they not back-sliden from him with a perpetual back-sliding? have they not held fast their deceitfulness,
But have not Sinners done Worse? have they not broken repeated Promises, and falsified their Covenant with God? have they not Backslidden from him with a perpetual backsliding? have they not held fast their deceitfulness,
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and refused to return to him, Jer. 8.5. have they not been hardened in their Enmity, and persisted to run astray, and to go a whoring from God, Psal. 73.27.
and refused to return to him, Jer. 8.5. have they not been hardened in their Enmity, and persisted to run astray, and to go a whoring from God, Psalm 73.27.
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God is not in all their thoughts, they banish God as much as is possible, out of their minds, they forget him as much as they can, they cannot think of God but as a Law Giver, that forbids their Lusts, and Actions; and as a Judg that holds them guilty,
God is not in all their thoughts, they banish God as much as is possible, out of their minds, they forget him as much as they can, they cannot think of God but as a Law Giver, that forbids their Lustiest, and Actions; and as a Judge that holds them guilty,
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therefore they say to God himself, and to the Thoughts of God, Depart from us, Job 12.14, 15. they would not suffer such Thoughts to break in upon them, to lodg or stay with them,
Therefore they say to God himself, and to the Thoughts of God, Depart from us, Job 12.14, 15. they would not suffer such Thoughts to break in upon them, to lodge or stay with them,
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yet tho it be so greivous to sinners to remember God, to have their Thoughts fixed, to have their Minds dwell on God; yet they must behold, they must Converse with this Angry God for ever.
yet though it be so grievous to Sinners to Remember God, to have their Thoughts fixed, to have their Minds dwell on God; yet they must behold, they must Converse with this Angry God for ever.
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Sinners now have their divertisements, they drink deep draughts of the Pleasures of Sin, of the Wine of Sensual Delights, that they may forget their Misery,
Sinners now have their divertisements, they drink deep draughts of the Pleasures of since, of the Wine of Sensual Delights, that they may forget their Misery,
When sinners lye down among Thorns of Terrours, and in Sheets of Flames; when they make their Bed in Hell, Behold God is there! Psal. 139.3. This is an awakening, a dreadful Behold.
When Sinners lie down among Thorns of Terrors, and in Sheets of Flames; when they make their Bed in Hell, Behold God is there! Psalm 139.3. This is an awakening, a dreadful Behold.
and of Misery, Acts 25. The filthy Sodomites, after their Bodies were burnt with a Temporal Fire, their Souls were Tormented in Eternal Fames, Judes Epistle 7. He that wandereth out of the way of understanding, shall remain in the Congregation of the Dead; in the Hebrew it is NONLATINALPHABET;
and of Misery, Acts 25. The filthy Sodomites, After their Bodies were burned with a Temporal Fire, their Souls were Tormented in Eternal Fames, Jude's Epistle 7. He that wandereth out of the Way of understanding, shall remain in the Congregation of the Dead; in the Hebrew it is;
the word signifies Giants; some have thought that Hell is called the Congregation of the Giants; there were Giants before the Flood, Gen 6.4. as they were of High Stature in Body, so they were no Dwarss in Sin and Wickedness;
the word signifies Giants; Some have Thought that Hell is called the Congregation of the Giants; there were Giants before the Flood, Gen 6.4. as they were of High Stature in Body, so they were no Dwarss in since and Wickedness;
I shall endeavour to Demonstrate to you, that it must needs be so, That the Souls of wicked Men when they go out of the Body, do pass into a Prison: For,
I shall endeavour to Demonstrate to you, that it must needs be so, That the Souls of wicked Men when they go out of the Body, do pass into a Prison: For,
Sinners reckon their Tongues to be their own, Psal. 12.4. Our Lips are our own, Who is Lord over us? Therefore they will Talk, and speak as they please.
Sinners reckon their Tongues to be their own, Psalm 12.4. Our Lips Are our own, Who is Lord over us? Therefore they will Talk, and speak as they please.
they did break off from Gods Temple, they thought it Bondage and Slavery to be tied to Worship in Gods House, they would Offer their Sacrifice in their own Tent. The Prodigal thought himself not a Freeman while he was under his Fathers Eye and Government;
they did break off from God's Temple, they Thought it Bondage and Slavery to be tied to Worship in God's House, they would Offer their Sacrifice in their own Tent. The Prodigal Thought himself not a Freeman while he was under his Father's Eye and Government;
so he gathered together all that his Father gave him, and departed into a far Country, Luke 15.12, 13, 14. There he lived according to his own Lusts, and liking;
so he gathered together all that his Father gave him, and departed into a Far Country, Lycia 15.12, 13, 14. There he lived according to his own Lustiest, and liking;
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So Sinners carry it as if they were not under Gods Eye, or Subject to his Authority, Jer. 5.5. It is said of the great Men, That they altogether broke the Yoke, and burst the Bonds. So Psal. 2.23.
So Sinners carry it as if they were not under God's Eye, or Subject to his authority, Jer. 5.5. It is said of the great Men, That they altogether broke the Yoke, and burst the Bonds. So Psalm 2.23.
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yet they took up such wrong Notions, such hard Thoughts of him, as if he came to chain and fetter them, to yoke and enslave them, to spoil them of the Pleasure,
yet they took up such wrong Notions, such hard Thoughts of him, as if he Come to chain and fetter them, to yoke and enslave them, to spoil them of the Pleasure,
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Our first Parents thought to change their Tenure, and of Tenants to become absolute Lords; They denied God that little Quit Rent that he reserved to himself,
Our First Parents Thought to change their Tenure, and of Tenants to become absolute lords; They denied God that little Quit Rend that he reserved to himself,
their degenerate Children have all like sheep, gone astray, and have turned aside into their own way, Isa 53.6. yea, they love to wander, Jer. 14.18. They choose their own ways, and their Soul delights in their Abominations, Isa. 66.3. They think God a poor Master that can do little for them, Job 22.14, 15. Job 22.17. What can the Almighty do for them? They account him a hard Master, that requires too much of them, Matt. 25.24.
their degenerate Children have all like sheep, gone astray, and have turned aside into their own Way, Isaiah 53.6. yea, they love to wander, Jer. 14.18. They choose their own ways, and their Soul delights in their Abominations, Isaiah 66.3. They think God a poor Master that can do little for them, Job 22.14, 15. Job 22.17. What can the Almighty do for them? They account him a hard Master, that requires too much of them, Matt. 25.24.
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tho it tend to Destruction, Matt. 7.13. They cannot Endure the Girdle of Gods Covenant, or the Bond of his Laws; and therefore how just a Punishment is it that those should be cast into Gods Prison, that have cast off his Yoke? How Righteous is God in punishing sinful Carnal Liberty, with Eternal Bondage and Confinement.
though it tend to Destruction, Matt. 7.13. They cannot Endure the Girdle of God's Covenant, or the Bound of his Laws; and Therefore how just a Punishment is it that those should be cast into God's Prison, that have cast off his Yoke? How Righteous is God in punishing sinful Carnal Liberty, with Eternal Bondage and Confinement.
he robb'd God of his Trust, of his Love, of his Religious Worship; He alienated himself from God, he withdrew and estranged all the Creatures from God.
he robbed God of his Trust, of his Love, of his Religious Worship; He alienated himself from God, he withdrew and estranged all the Creatures from God.
In this respect God may charge the whole World, as of Old he did charge the whole Nation of the Jews, Mal. 3.1. Ye have robbed me in Tyths and Offerings.
In this respect God may charge the Whole World, as of Old he did charge the Whole nation of the jews, Malachi 3.1. You have robbed me in Tithes and Offerings.
O how many Thieves are there in the World, that rob God both of the Seventh of their Time, in profaning of his Sabbath, and of the Tenth of their Goods? They care not how little they expend to maintain God's Service, and to uphold his Worship in the World;
Oh how many Thieves Are there in the World, that rob God both of the Seventh of their Time, in profaning of his Sabbath, and of the Tenth of their Goods? They care not how little they expend to maintain God's Service, and to uphold his Worship in the World;
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How many Families rob God of his Worship every day? There is no praying to him, no calling upon him, Psal. 14.4. Jer. 10. last. All their Life is the sowing of Mammon, the pleasing themselves, the gratifying their own Lusts and Vile Affections;
How many Families rob God of his Worship every day? There is no praying to him, no calling upon him, Psalm 14.4. Jer. 10. last. All their Life is the sowing of Mammon, the pleasing themselves, the gratifying their own Lustiest and Vile Affections;
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The Apostle seems to me to glance at, and have respect to those words of God recorded by Moses, Gen. 16.5. the Lord saw that the Imaginations of the Thoughts of Man's Heart were only evil continually.
The Apostle seems to me to glance At, and have respect to those words of God recorded by Moses, Gen. 16.5. the Lord saw that the Imaginations of the Thoughts of Man's Heart were only evil continually.
God made so many Servants above, and below to minister to Man, yet this proud ungrateful Creature withdraws his Service from God, denies Obedience to his Maker:
God made so many Servants above, and below to minister to Man, yet this proud ungrateful Creature withdraws his Service from God, Denies obedience to his Maker:
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Princes have Prisons for Thieves and Rebels against them, and shall not the King of the whole World have a Prison for those that rob him, and rebel against him.
Princes have Prisons for Thieves and Rebels against them, and shall not the King of the Whole World have a Prison for those that rob him, and rebel against him.
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they are good for our selves, in the keeping of them is great reward, Psal. 19.11. The Apostle commends the Law, and saith, the Command is Holy, Just and Good.
they Are good for our selves, in the keeping of them is great reward, Psalm 19.11. The Apostle commends the Law, and Says, the Command is Holy, Just and Good.
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When we yeild God his Right, we reap Benefit to our selves, just as the Trees that serve us in bringing forth Fruit, do also serve themselves in bringing forth a Stone or Kernel, to continue their own Kind.
When we yield God his Right, we reap Benefit to our selves, just as the Trees that serve us in bringing forth Fruit, do also serve themselves in bringing forth a Stone or Kernel, to continue their own Kind.
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As a Rebellious Son was by God's Law to be stoned to Death, Deut. 21.20, 21. so a Woman guilty of Adultery, and the Adulterer, were both to be put to death, by God's Command, Levit. 20.10. Judah gave Sentence against Tamar for her Whoredom;
As a Rebellious Son was by God's Law to be stoned to Death, Deuteronomy 21.20, 21. so a Woman guilty of Adultery, and the Adulterer, were both to be put to death, by God's Command, Levit. 20.10. Judah gave Sentence against Tamar for her Whoredom;
so God may charge unconverted Men and Women, that they live in Spiritual Adultery, that the object they most love and doat on, is not their Lawful Embraces;
so God may charge unconverted Men and Women, that they live in Spiritual Adultery, that the Object they most love and dote on, is not their Lawful Embraces;
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For this Spiritual Whoredom men deserve to be cast into Gods Prison; if God be broken by their whorish Heart, Ezek 6.9. then surely they are worthy to be wounded, and broken for it.
For this Spiritual Whoredom men deserve to be cast into God's Prison; if God be broken by their whorish Heart, Ezekiel 6.9. then surely they Are worthy to be wounded, and broken for it.
but for default in the Payment of this Debt, there arises another Debut, we owe God Glory to be raised out of our Sufferings, Eternal Misery and Torments;
but for default in the Payment of this Debt, there arises Another Debut, we owe God Glory to be raised out of our Sufferings, Eternal Misery and Torments;
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3. Sinners are now already in Prison, they are called Prisoners, Isa. 24.6. Isa. 49.9. they are Styled Captives, Isa. 61.1. they are said to be taken Captive by the Devil at his will, and to be held in his Snare;
3. Sinners Are now already in Prison, they Are called Prisoners, Isaiah 24.6. Isaiah 49.9. they Are Styled Captives, Isaiah 61.1. they Are said to be taken Captive by the devil At his will, and to be held in his Snare;
they are in the Bond of Iniquity, Acts 8.23. The Sins of Men do take them, and their iniquities do hold them, Prov. 5.22. we read that Paul and Silas were cast into the inner Prison, Acts 16.24. This Expression of the Inner Prison, implies the Prison was divided into two parts;
they Are in the Bound of Iniquity, Acts 8.23. The Sins of Men do take them, and their iniquities do hold them, Curae 5.22. we read that Paul and Silas were cast into the inner Prison, Acts 16.24. This Expression of the Inner Prison, Implies the Prison was divided into two parts;
his outer Prison is in this World, his inner Prison is in Hell; here sinners are in the outer Prison, they are bound, Isa 61.1. they are held, Rom. 7.6. They are taken captive, 2 Tim. 2 last.
his outer Prison is in this World, his inner Prison is in Hell; Here Sinners Are in the outer Prison, they Are bound, Isaiah 61.1. they Are held, Rom. 7.6. They Are taken captive, 2 Tim. 2 last.
They are shut up under sin, Gal. 3.22. Loaden with Dead Works, Heb. 9.14. Guilty before God, Rom. 3.19. And Condemned, John 3.18. He that believes not is Condemned already;
They Are shut up under since, Gal. 3.22. Loaded with Dead Works, Hebrew 9.14. Guilty before God, Rom. 3.19. And Condemned, John 3.18. He that believes not is Condemned already;
But how was Jesus Christ in Prison? I answer, 1. The great sorrow that was in, the amazing fear that was on Christs Spirit, was as a Prison about his Soul, Matt. 36.37, 38. he was sorrowful,
But how was jesus christ in Prison? I answer, 1. The great sorrow that was in, the amazing Fear that was on Christ Spirit, was as a Prison about his Soul, Matt. 36.37, 38. he was sorrowful,
and very heavy, he said, My Soul is sorrowful to the Death. He was sore amaz'd, Mark 14.33. taking a prospect of the dreadful storm that did hang over him, the deep and bitter Cup reach'd out to him.
and very heavy, he said, My Soul is sorrowful to the Death. He was soar amazed, Mark 14.33. taking a prospect of the dreadful storm that did hang over him, the deep and bitter Cup reached out to him.
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or overwhelm him. 2. Jesus fell into the hands of his Enemies, they seized on him, led him him away to Annas and Caiaphas, they held him under their power for several hours, till they Condemned and Executed him, John 18.12, 13. the Captain and band of Soldiers took Christ, bound him,
or overwhelm him. 2. jesus fell into the hands of his Enemies, they seized on him, led him him away to Annas and Caiaphas, they held him under their power for several hours, till they Condemned and Executed him, John 18.12, 13. the Captain and band of Soldiers took christ, bound him,
but such was the dignity of his person, the value of his Blood, the satisfactory, nature of his Suffering, that his Captivity was short, his Imprisonment lasted but a little while;
but such was the dignity of his person, the valve of his Blood, the satisfactory, nature of his Suffering, that his Captivity was short, his Imprisonment lasted but a little while;
the Lightening of Gods Threatning, is not without a Thunderbolt of Execution and Vengeance, Psal. 9.17. The wicked shall be turned into Hell, and all the Nations that forget God;
the Lightning of God's Threatening, is not without a Thunderbolt of Execution and Vengeance, Psalm 9.17. The wicked shall be turned into Hell, and all the nations that forget God;
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God hath not only said it, but also sworn it, That he will never forget any of the deeds of impenitent Sinners, Amos 8.7. the Lord hath Sworn by the Excellency of Jacob, that is, by himself, that is Jacobs Excellency, surely I will never forget any of their Works.
God hath not only said it, but also sworn it, That he will never forget any of the Deeds of impenitent Sinners, Amos 8.7. the Lord hath Sworn by the Excellency of Jacob, that is, by himself, that is Jacobs Excellency, surely I will never forget any of their Works.
If we confirm not Gods Command by doing it, Deut. 27. last. God will confirm his threatning by executing it, Dan. 9.12. 6. The Spirits of Sinners departed out of the Body must be shut up in Gods Prison;
If we confirm not God's Command by doing it, Deuteronomy 27. last. God will confirm his threatening by executing it, Dan. 9.12. 6. The Spirits of Sinners departed out of the Body must be shut up in God's Prison;
NONLATINALPHABET, they shall require, and demand thy Soul of thee, they that shall require it, will not be denied, will not be rejected and sent empty away, they will take hold of guilty Creatures, drag them to the highest Tribunal,
, they shall require, and demand thy Soul of thee, they that shall require it, will not be denied, will not be rejected and sent empty away, they will take hold of guilty Creatures, drag them to the highest Tribunal,
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and sent into outer darkness, Matt. 25.30. Sinners now are in darkness, yea, they are said to be darkness, Ephes. 5.8. but this expression points at the inward darkness of the minds of Sinners;
and sent into outer darkness, Matt. 25.30. Sinners now Are in darkness, yea, they Are said to be darkness, Ephesians 5.8. but this expression points At the inward darkness of the minds of Sinners;
but there is besides this inward darkness, an outer darkness, when sinners shall be removed at the greatest distance from God the Father of Lights, James 1.17. They shall be eternally separated, and cut off from the Communion with God;
but there is beside this inward darkness, an outer darkness, when Sinners shall be removed At the greatest distance from God the Father of Lights, James 1.17. They shall be eternally separated, and Cut off from the Communion with God;
but wicked men shall go to the generation of their ungodly Fathers, they shall never see the Light, Psal. 49.9. The mist of darkness is their portion, 2 Pet. 2.17.
but wicked men shall go to the generation of their ungodly Father's, they shall never see the Light, Psalm 49.9. The missed of darkness is their portion, 2 Pet. 2.17.
yea, the blackness of Darkness is reserved for them as an eternal inheritance, Judes Epist. the 13th v. what Terrour is there in this expression, The blackness of darkness. Neither Creatures that Shine as a Candle to them,
yea, the blackness of Darkness is reserved for them as an Eternal inheritance, Jude's Epistle the 13th v. what Terror is there in this expression, The blackness of darkness. Neither Creatures that Shine as a Candle to them,
and of those that were in the Ship with him, Acts. 17.20. That no small Tempest laid on them, and that neither the Sun nor the Stars for many days appeared to them.
and of those that were in the Ship with him, Acts. 17.20. That no small Tempest laid on them, and that neither the Sun nor the Stars for many days appeared to them.
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they will be shut out from Gods gracious presence, and also shut up from the Creatures, they shall neither have Beams from Heaven, nor Lamps from Earth, they shall leave all their Idols behind them in the world;
they will be shut out from God's gracious presence, and also shut up from the Creatures, they shall neither have Beams from Heaven, nor Lamps from Earth, they shall leave all their Idols behind them in the world;
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2. This prison is a strong prison, there is no breaking out of it, no Filing off the Chains of the Damned or Forcing open the doors, the Judg himself by the arm of his own Omnisciency is the Keeper of this Prison;
2. This prison is a strong prison, there is no breaking out of it, no Filing off the Chains of the Damned or Forcing open the doors, the Judge himself by the arm of his own Omnisciency is the Keeper of this Prison;
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God challengeth all creatures, who shall deliver out of my hand, Deut. 32.39. if he do tare in pieces, and deliver up the body to the first, and the Soul to the Second Death; there will be none to rescue or deliver, Ps. 50.22. when God shuts up, there is no opening, Job 12.14.
God Challengeth all creatures, who shall deliver out of my hand, Deuteronomy 32.39. if he do tear in Pieces, and deliver up the body to the First, and the Soul to the Second Death; there will be none to rescue or deliver, Ps. 50.22. when God shuts up, there is no opening, Job 12.14.
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Tho there may be millions of Prisoners in Hell, yet this Evidences their weakness, and evinces Gods strength, that this huge and vast multitude cannot wrest themselves ou• of the Hand of the Judg, or break his Prison;
Tho there may be millions of Prisoners in Hell, yet this Evidences their weakness, and evinces God's strength, that this huge and vast multitude cannot wrest themselves ou• of the Hand of the Judge, or break his Prison;
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there is an unalterable, an eternal separation between the blessed and the damned; it is not to be thought that any of the Saints will pity the Damned, will relent towards them, or melt over them;
there is an unalterable, an Eternal separation between the blessed and the damned; it is not to be Thought that any of the Saints will pity the Damned, will relent towards them, or melt over them;
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they could not get to the Damned, their Kindness could not reach them or affect them, all Communicatition with them is obstructed, all passages are shut up, these tormented Creatures are inaccessible, Saints can carry no water to cool their Tongues, can bring them no Cordials to revive their Souls;
they could not get to the Damned, their Kindness could not reach them or affect them, all Communicatition with them is obstructed, all passages Are shut up, these tormented Creatures Are inaccessible, Saints can carry no water to cool their Tongues, can bring them no Cordials to revive their Souls;
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but these oppressed men should at last be Visited, and releived by the gracious Kingdom of Je••s Christ, that should give liberty to their Souls, freedom to their Consciences. But those that God apprehends,
but these oppressed men should At last be Visited, and relieved by the gracious Kingdom of Je••s christ, that should give liberty to their Souls, freedom to their Consciences. But those that God apprehends,
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and shuts up in his Prison shall never be visited, and recover their Liberty. Jeremiah was by the Fury of his Adversaries cast into a deep and miery Dungeon,
and shuts up in his Prison shall never be visited, and recover their Liberty. Jeremiah was by the Fury of his Adversaries cast into a deep and miery Dungeon,
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Ebed-melech and others did let down Cords into his Dungeon, drew him up, and saved his life, Jer. 38.10, 11, 12, 13. But no Beam of Hope shall shine, no Cord of a Promise shall be let down to the Damned to draw them up out of their Dungeon.
Ebed-melech and Others did let down Cords into his Dungeon, drew him up, and saved his life, Jer. 38.10, 11, 12, 13. But no Beam of Hope shall shine, no Cord of a Promise shall be let down to the Damned to draw them up out of their Dungeon.
It was an Act of Oppression, Cruelty and Tyranny in the King of Babylon, that he opened not the House of his Prisoners, Isaiah 14.17. but this is an Act of Pure and High Justice in God, that he will never open the House of his Prisoners;
It was an Act of Oppression, Cruelty and Tyranny in the King of Babylon, that he opened not the House of his Prisoners, Isaiah 14.17. but this is an Act of Pure and High justice in God, that he will never open the House of his Prisoners;
the guilt of sin still cleaves to them, and the wrath of God will still abide on them, John 9. last, John 3. last, sin is said to remain, and so wrath doth abide.
the guilt of since still cleaves to them, and the wrath of God will still abide on them, John 9. last, John 3. last, since is said to remain, and so wrath does abide.
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Repentance in Hell will be without any Fruit; their Grief without Relief; their Groans, Cries, Petitions will not prevail, can obtain nothing at the Hand of God;
Repentance in Hell will be without any Fruit; their Grief without Relief; their Groans, Cries, Petitions will not prevail, can obtain nothing At the Hand of God;
The suffering Jews complain, and say, that God had hedged them about, and they could not get out, Lam. 3.7. so the damned in Hell are so hedged in by their own guilt, and the just wrath of God, that they can never get out:
The suffering jews complain, and say, that God had hedged them about, and they could not get out, Lam. 3.7. so the damned in Hell Are so hedged in by their own guilt, and the just wrath of God, that they can never get out:
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Dives complains he was tormented in that Flame, Luke 16.24. and would have his Brethren warned, that they might not come into that place of Torments, Luke 16.25. God will exact his debts of, and execute his threatnings on sinners:
Dives complains he was tormented in that Flame, Lycia 16.24. and would have his Brothers warned, that they might not come into that place of Torments, Lycia 16.25. God will exact his debts of, and execute his threatenings on Sinners:
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Sinners in Hell shall not obtain the least ease, refreshment or mitigation of their Torments. God will deal with sinners, as they did with Jesus Christ;
Sinners in Hell shall not obtain the least ease, refreshment or mitigation of their Torments. God will deal with Sinners, as they did with jesus christ;
when once they are shut up in his Prison, as the wicked Jews, Priests and Scribes upbraided Christ with his words and works, Mat. 27.40, 41, 42, 43. that he said he would build the Temple, that he asserted himself to be the Son of God, that he saved others;
when once they Are shut up in his Prison, as the wicked jews, Priests and Scribes upbraided christ with his words and works, Mathew 27.40, 41, 42, 43. that he said he would built the Temple, that he asserted himself to be the Son of God, that he saved Others;
the iniquity of their Heels will compass them about, the reward of their Hand will be given to them: Isaiah 3.10. they shall feed on the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own inventions; Prov. 1.31.
the iniquity of their Heels will compass them about, the reward of their Hand will be given to them: Isaiah 3.10. they shall feed on the fruit of their own Way, and be filled with their own Inventions; Curae 1.31.
they know that then their Crimes will be remembred, accusations will be formed, Witnesses will appear against them, they will be Condemned and Executed:
they know that then their Crimes will be remembered, accusations will be formed, Witnesses will appear against them, they will be Condemned and Executed:
their Bodies shall rise that they may fall into the Lake of Fire, that they may feel Torments, that they be obnoxious to punishment from the Revenging Hand of God;
their Bodies shall rise that they may fallen into the Lake of Fire, that they may feel Torments, that they be obnoxious to punishment from the Revenging Hand of God;
and was rejected by them. 2. They that behold what happiness others enjoy, and they are eternally deprived of. 1. Sinners shall call to mind what means of Grace they once enjoyed, what tenders of Salvation were made to them;
and was rejected by them. 2. They that behold what happiness Others enjoy, and they Are eternally deprived of. 1. Sinners shall call to mind what means of Grace they once enjoyed, what tenders of Salvation were made to them;
even so it hath been since, those that have been in the Church, and under the sound of the Word, have heard tidings that should have affected their Spirits, gladded their Hearts yea, even ravished their Souls;
even so it hath been since, those that have been in the Church, and under the found of the Word, have herd tidings that should have affected their Spirits, gladded their Hearts yea, even ravished their Souls;
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that Prisoners in this World may be set free, Captives released, Wounds may be healed, Diseases cured, Sinners may be justified in the Name of the Lord Jesus, filthy Souls may be cleansed, Conscience may be purged from dead works;
that Prisoners in this World may be Set free, Captives released, Wounds may be healed, Diseases cured, Sinners may be justified in the Name of the Lord jesus, filthy Souls may be cleansed, Conscience may be purged from dead works;
They make light of all the Travel of Christs Soul, of the Purchase of his Blood, of the Legacies of his Testament, Matt. 22.5. they consider not that their Diseases threaten them with Eternal Death;
They make Light of all the Travel of Christ Soul, of the Purchase of his Blood, of the Legacies of his Testament, Matt. 22.5. they Consider not that their Diseases threaten them with Eternal Death;
that the weight of their Guilt will sink them down into the Bottomless Pit; that the shame of their Nakedness will expose them to everlasting Contempt and Abhorrency;
that the weight of their Gilded will sink them down into the Bottomless Pit; that the shame of their Nakedness will expose them to everlasting Contempt and Abhorrency;
he stretched out his Hands filled with pretious and inestimable Gifts, but they did not stretch out the hand of Faith to receive Christ, and his Benefits:
he stretched out his Hands filled with precious and inestimable Gifts, but they did not stretch out the hand of Faith to receive christ, and his Benefits:
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They would not look to Christ that they might be saved, Isaiah 45.22. They turned from the Captain of Salvation to a Murtherer, from a merciful Shepherd to a cruel and devouring Lion;
They would not look to christ that they might be saved, Isaiah 45.22. They turned from the Captain of Salvation to a Murderer, from a merciful Shepherd to a cruel and devouring lion;
that the Treaty of Peace is broken off, never to be revived any more; that the Ladder that joined Earth and Heaven together is taken away, is drawn up,
that the Treaty of Peace is broken off, never to be revived any more; that the Ladder that joined Earth and Heaven together is taken away, is drawn up,
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and himself Famished, Luk. 16.19, 20, 21, 22, 24. O how will this Disquiet and Torment Sinners to see Saints bathing themselves in the Fountain of Life,
and himself Famished, Luk. 16.19, 20, 21, 22, 24. O how will this Disquiet and Torment Sinners to see Saints bathing themselves in the Fountain of Life,
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You drink but the Top of the Cup of Gods Fury, the dregs of it yet remain to be sucked into your Souls in another World, Psal. 75.8. God lets fall but some drops of his Displeasure here, the most dreadful storm is yet behind, Psal. 11.6. God now doth but Skirmish with Sinners in this World, he will join Battel, and come to a close fight with them in another World. O Sinners!
You drink but the Top of the Cup of God's Fury, the dregs of it yet remain to be sucked into your Souls in Another World, Psalm 75.8. God lets fallen but Some drops of his Displeasure Here, the most dreadful storm is yet behind, Psalm 11.6. God now does but Skirmish with Sinners in this World, he will join Battle, and come to a close fight with them in Another World. O Sinners!
will you choose the way to Gods Prison, will you take the Road that leads to the Lake of Fire and Brimstone? you foolishly run into the Devils snares,
will you choose the Way to God's Prison, will you take the Road that leads to the Lake of Fire and Brimstone? you foolishly run into the Devils snares,
and prepare witnesses for your Condemnation? Jer. 14.7. Mens Iniquities testifie against them. The more Sins they commit, the more Witnesses they raise up against themselves.
and prepare Witnesses for your Condemnation? Jer. 14.7. Men's Iniquities testify against them. The more Sins they commit, the more Witnesses they raise up against themselves.
Will you heap up fuel for your Eternal burning? Will you daily purchase for your selves a place in this Eternal Prison? Will you yield your depraved Wills, your vile Affections as so many Chains given into the Devils hand to lead you by unto this dreadful Prison? Will you Barter,
Will you heap up fuel for your Eternal burning? Will you daily purchase for your selves a place in this Eternal Prison? Will you yield your depraved Wills, your vile Affections as so many Chains given into the Devils hand to led you by unto this dreadful Prison? Will you Barter,
O Sinners will you not consider, will you not rouse up your selves, and start out of your deep Sleep? there may be but a step between you and this Eternal Prison.
Oh Sinners will you not Consider, will you not rouse up your selves, and start out of your deep Sleep? there may be but a step between you and this Eternal Prison.
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Will you delay at the brink of the Pit? will you sleep at the Door of the Prison? Will you not stop your selves before it be too late? Will you stay in the Devils snare, till he takes up his snare? Amos 3.5.
Will you Delay At the brink of the Pit? will you sleep At the Door of the Prison? Will you not stop your selves before it be too late? Will you stay in the Devils snare, till he Takes up his snare? Amos 3.5.
seizes on the prey he hath caught, and carries it away to Hell? As the Lord liveth, there is a place of Misery, there is a dreadful Prison, and place of Torments.
seizes on the prey he hath caught, and carries it away to Hell? As the Lord lives, there is a place of Misery, there is a dreadful Prison, and place of Torments.
Do not go on to despise or question it, till God confutes your unbelief, and punishes your Atheism, by the woful, painful feeling of that, which you would not believe or fear.
Do not go on to despise or question it, till God confutes your unbelief, and Punishes your Atheism, by the woeful, painful feeling of that, which you would not believe or Fear.
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God hath a reckoning with them; Judgments are travelling towards them, Hos. 5.1. Vengeance is ready to take hold of them, those that now will bear no Yoak, will be restrained by no bounds, must shortly be laid fast in the Eternal Prison:
God hath a reckoning with them; Judgments Are traveling towards them, Hos. 5.1. Vengeance is ready to take hold of them, those that now will bear no Yoke, will be restrained by no bounds, must shortly be laid fast in the Eternal Prison:
Consider well of it, are you in a perishing way? Psal. 1. last. or in the way Everlasting, Psal. 139. last? Put these following Questions to your Souls.
Consider well of it, Are you in a perishing Way? Psalm 1. last. or in the Way Everlasting, Psalm 139. last? Put these following Questions to your Souls.
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Inquire therefore, did you ever come to your selves, take up true Notions, or form a right Judgment concerning your lost, deplorable and miserable Estate? Luk. 15.17.
Inquire Therefore, did you ever come to your selves, take up true Notions, or from a right Judgement Concerning your lost, deplorable and miserable Estate? Luk. 15.17.
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and then he took up this fixed Resolution, I will arise and go to my Father, Luk. 15.18, 19, 20, 21. If Men did come to themselves, they would leave Sin as a bad and hard Master,
and then he took up this fixed Resolution, I will arise and go to my Father, Luk. 15.18, 19, 20, 21. If Men did come to themselves, they would leave since as a bad and hard Master,
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Sinners are drunken with false Notions, with wrong Conceptions, and ungrounded Imaginations concerning themselves, the goodness of their own Estate, the sweetness of the Pleasures of Sin, the worth of the Riches of the World.
Sinners Are drunken with false Notions, with wrong Conceptions, and ungrounded Imaginations Concerning themselves, the Goodness of their own Estate, the sweetness of the Pleasures of since, the worth of the Riches of the World.
Are the Scales of Ignorance fallen off from your Eyes, is the Veil drawn off from your Hearts? Act. 12.7, 9. A Light shined into Peters Prison, and then he was raised, and called out of it; so here.
are the Scales of Ignorance fallen off from your Eyes, is the Veil drawn off from your Hearts? Act. 12.7, 9. A Light shined into Peter's Prison, and then he was raised, and called out of it; so Here.
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2. Are you come to Jesus the Mediator of the New Testament, and to the Blood of sprinkling, that speaks better things than the Blood of Abel? Heb. 12.24. Are you come into his Righteousness? Psal. 69.27.
2. are you come to jesus the Mediator of the New Testament, and to the Blood of sprinkling, that speaks better things than the Blood of Abel? Hebrew 12.24. are you come into his Righteousness? Psalm 69.27.
That is an observable Phrase, to come into the Righteousness of the Messiah; Believers come into it as their Garment that must cloath and cover them, their Fortress and City of Refuge, that must secure them from the Curse of the Law, and Revenging Justice.
That is an observable Phrase, to come into the Righteousness of the Messiah; Believers come into it as their Garment that must cloth and cover them, their Fortress and city of Refuge, that must secure them from the Curse of the Law, and Revenging justice.
and shall never come into Condemnation, John 5.20. These things are linked with, and depend on each other, coming into Christs Righteousness secures us from coming into Condemnation;
and shall never come into Condemnation, John 5.20. These things Are linked with, and depend on each other, coming into Christ Righteousness secures us from coming into Condemnation;
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have you fled by Faith to the Mediator and his Blood, so that you have received the Atonement that he made, Rom. 5.11? Do you apply the Reconciliation that Christ hath made to your selves? 2 Cor. 5.18. All things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ.
have you fled by Faith to the Mediator and his Blood, so that you have received the Atonement that he made, Rom. 5.11? Do you apply the Reconciliation that christ hath made to your selves? 2 Cor. 5.18. All things Are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by jesus christ.
3. Are you made Free from the Law of Sin and Death? Rom. 8.2. The Law of the Spirit of Life which is in Christ Jesus, hath made me free from the Law of Sin and Death.
3. are you made Free from the Law of since and Death? Rom. 8.2. The Law of the Spirit of Life which is in christ jesus, hath made me free from the Law of since and Death.
have we ever experienced this mighty Law of the Spirit? hath it broke our Fetters and Chains, mortified our Lusts, enlarged our Hearts? Psal. 119.32. Then will I run the way of thy Commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my Heart.
have we ever experienced this mighty Law of the Spirit? hath it broke our Fetters and Chains, mortified our Lustiest, enlarged our Hearts? Psalm 119.32. Then will I run the Way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my Heart.
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and was called to come in to Pharaoh, it is said he changed his Raiment, Gen. 41.14. Prison Garments were not fit to be worn by a Man called unto Liberty, and in the presence of a King.
and was called to come in to Pharaoh, it is said he changed his Raiment, Gen. 41.14. Prison Garments were not fit to be worn by a Man called unto Liberty, and in the presence of a King.
O therefore consider, whether you have put off the old Man, and his Deeds, Col. 3.9. and have crucified the Flesh with its Affections and Lusts, Gal. 5.24. Have you put on the Lord Jesus? Rom. 13. last.
O Therefore Consider, whither you have put off the old Man, and his deeds, Col. 3.9. and have Crucified the Flesh with its Affections and Lustiest, Gal. 5.24. Have you put on the Lord jesus? Rom. 13. last.
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That she shall be brought unto the King in Raiment of Needle work, Psal. 45.13, 14. and it is said, verse 15. That she and the Virgins her Companions with Joy shall enter into the Kings Palace.
That she shall be brought unto the King in Raiment of Needle work, Psalm 45.13, 14. and it is said, verse 15. That she and the Virgins her Sodales with Joy shall enter into the Kings Palace.
Dives would have his Brethren warned that they might not come into that place of Torment, Luk. 16.28. and shall not we much more desire this for our selves, and regard Gods warnings that we may not come into this Prison? Two things here I shall endavour: (1.) To give you some Motives, to stir you up to avoid this Prison. (2.) I shall give you some Directions how you may be preserved from this Prison.
Dives would have his Brothers warned that they might not come into that place of Torment, Luk. 16.28. and shall not we much more desire this for our selves, and regard God's Warnings that we may not come into this Prison? Two things Here I shall endeavour: (1.) To give you Some Motives, to stir you up to avoid this Prison. (2.) I shall give you Some Directions how you may be preserved from this Prison.
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As Jesus when he stood in the place of Sinners, and aswered Gods Justice for their iniquities, he was deserted by all his three Disciples that he took to be with him in his Agony, who fell asleep;
As jesus when he stood in the place of Sinners, and answered God's justice for their iniquities, he was deserted by all his three Disciples that he took to be with him in his Agony, who fell asleep;
this will be an Eternal Disgrace to the Prisoners, that a patient Creditor was put to arrest them, that a long-suffering God was necessitated to apprehend and shut them up:
this will be an Eternal Disgrace to the Prisoners, that a patient Creditor was put to arrest them, that a long-suffering God was necessitated to apprehend and shut them up:
We have shewed the Power of our Enmity against God, and he may shew the Power of his Wrath against us, Psal 90.11. We are Children of Wrath by Nature, Eph. 2.3. so Hell is our Inheritance and Patrimony:
We have showed the Power of our Enmity against God, and he may show the Power of his Wrath against us, Psalm 90.11. We Are Children of Wrath by Nature, Ephesians 2.3. so Hell is our Inheritance and Patrimony:
then surely it is but a just Recompense for Christ to say at last, Go ye Cursed into everlasting Fire prepared for the Devil and his Angels, Matth. 25 41. (2.) I shall now proceed to some Directions, how you may escape this Prison.
then surely it is but a just Recompense for christ to say At last, Go you Cursed into everlasting Fire prepared for the devil and his Angels, Matthew 25 41. (2.) I shall now proceed to Some Directions, how you may escape this Prison.
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they have pressed him with their Iniquities as a Cart is pressld under the sheaves, and he must ease himself, Isa. 1.24. Ah, I will ease me of my Enemies, and avenge me of my Adversaries.
they have pressed him with their Iniquities as a Cart is pressld under the sheaves, and he must ease himself, Isaiah 1.24. Ah, I will ease me of my Enemies, and avenge me of my Adversaries.
Sinners rise up proudly against God, Psal. 138.21. Am I not grieved with those that rise up against thee? and God must humble and abase them: Psal. 73.29. Thou settest them in slippery places, thou castest them down into destruction.
Sinners rise up proudly against God, Psalm 138.21. Am I not grieved with those that rise up against thee? and God must humble and abase them: Psalm 73.29. Thou settest them in slippery places, thou Chastest them down into destruction.
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Ungodly men break God's Yoak, Jer. 5.5. and therefore must be broken with that Rod of Iron that is in Christ's hand, Psal. 2.9. God will draw near to them in Justice, Mal. 3.5. I will come near to you to Judgment, that are gone far from God as to Obedience: Psal. 73.27. Lo those that are far from thee shall perish.
Ungodly men break God's Yoke, Jer. 5.5. and Therefore must be broken with that Rod of Iron that is in Christ's hand, Psalm 2.9. God will draw near to them in justice, Malachi 3.5. I will come near to you to Judgement, that Are gone Far from God as to obedience: Psalm 73.27. Lo those that Are Far from thee shall perish.
and and so have you not begun your Hell on Earth? have you not executed a great and grievous part of the Eternal Punishment on your selves, by neglecting Converse with God,
and and so have you not begun your Hell on Earth? have you not executed a great and grievous part of the Eternal Punishment on your selves, by neglecting Converse with God,
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3. Submit to the Spirit of God when it becomes a Spirit of Bondage to your Souls, Rom. 5.15. It is then a Spirit of Bondage, when it arrests the Conscience with a deep heavy sense of Sin;
3. Submit to the Spirit of God when it becomes a Spirit of Bondage to your Souls, Rom. 5.15. It is then a Spirit of Bondage, when it arrests the Conscience with a deep heavy sense of since;
For they that are in the flesh, cannot please God, Rom. 8.8. The Sacrifice of the Wicked, that is, his best Religious Service, is an Abomination to the Lord:
For they that Are in the Flesh, cannot please God, Rom. 8.8. The Sacrifice of the Wicked, that is, his best Religious Service, is an Abomination to the Lord:
And the Prayer of the Wicked, that is, all his common Actions, are also an Abomination to the Lord, Prov. 15.8, 9. If the Sacrifice and the Way of the Wicked be an Abomination,
And the Prayer of the Wicked, that is, all his Common Actions, Are also an Abomination to the Lord, Curae 15.8, 9. If the Sacrifice and the Way of the Wicked be an Abomination,
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but all this is to humble their proud Minds, and break their hard Hearts, that they may sue to Free Grace to remit their Debt, break their Chains, heal their Disease, and save their Souls.
but all this is to humble their proud Minds, and break their hard Hearts, that they may sue to Free Grace to remit their Debt, break their Chains, heal their Disease, and save their Souls.
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and so have Justification and Salvation as an Alms of Mercy. 4. Listen to Christs Voice, that calls you out of the spiritual Prison, Isa. 49.9. That thou mayst say to the Prisoners, Go forth;
and so have Justification and Salvation as an Alms of Mercy. 4. Listen to Christ Voice, that calls you out of the spiritual Prison, Isaiah 49.9. That thou Mayest say to the Prisoners, Go forth;
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You need he should speak with a strong hand, Isa. 8.11. Look to Jesus Christ to open the door of Gods Prison, Isa. 61.1. and also to open the door of your hard heart. Acts 16.14. God opened the Heart of Lydia.
You need he should speak with a strong hand, Isaiah 8.11. Look to jesus christ to open the door of God's Prison, Isaiah 61.1. and also to open the door of your hard heart. Acts 16.14. God opened the Heart of Lydia.
and you be brought out of darkness and the Prison-house, Isa. 42.7. You need to be sprinkled with the Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, to keep destroying Justice out:
and you be brought out of darkness and the Prison house, Isaiah 42.7. You need to be sprinkled with the Blood of the Lord jesus christ, to keep destroying justice out:
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The Blood of the Paschal Lamb sprinkled on the Doorposts of the Israelites, was a Sign to the destroying Angel that he was not to break into that House,
The Blood of the Paschal Lamb sprinkled on the Doorposts of the Israelites, was a Signen to the destroying Angel that he was not to break into that House,
Calvin on the Place, thinks that there is an allusion to the Blood of the Paschal Lamb sprinkled on the Israelities Doors, that was a Sign they should be safe:
calvin on the Place, thinks that there is an allusion to the Blood of the Paschal Lamb sprinkled on the Israelites Doors, that was a Signen they should be safe:
but find Mercy with the Lord: O therefore apply your selves by Faith to Jesus Christ as a Redeemer, Isa. 59.20. that you may be Ransomed by the Blood he hath shed, by the Price he hath paid;
but find Mercy with the Lord: Oh Therefore apply your selves by Faith to jesus christ as a Redeemer, Isaiah 59.20. that you may be Ransomed by the Blood he hath shed, by the Price he hath paid;
If Jesus Christ be a refining Fire to you in this World, Mal. 3.2, 3, 4. God will not be a Consuming Fire to you in the world to come, Heb. 12. last.
If jesus christ be a refining Fire to you in this World, Malachi 3.2, 3, 4. God will not be a Consuming Fire to you in the world to come, Hebrew 12. last.
O wash your Hearts from Wickedness, put away the evil of your doings, escape that Corruption that is in the World through Lust, Jer. 4.14. Isa. 1.16, 17. 2 Pet. 1.4. Break and shake off the bond of Iniquity, Acts 8.23. Get out of the Snare of the Devil, 2 Tim. 2. last.
Oh wash your Hearts from Wickedness, put away the evil of your doings, escape that Corruption that is in the World through Lust, Jer. 4.14. Isaiah 1.16, 17. 2 Pet. 1.4. Break and shake off the bound of Iniquity, Acts 8.23. Get out of the Snare of the devil, 2 Tim. 2. last.
so do you pluck away the Fuel of this Fire by Repentance and continual Mortification; suffer in your Flesh, in your corrupt Nature here, 1 Pet. 4.1. that you may not suffer in your Soul for ever hereafter;
so do you pluck away the Fuel of this Fire by Repentance and continual Mortification; suffer in your Flesh, in your corrupt Nature Here, 1 Pet. 4.1. that you may not suffer in your Soul for ever hereafter;
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Cry to God, Lord turn away mine Eyes from beholding Vanity, Psal. 119.37. Keep your Hearts with all diligence, Prov. 4.23. suppress vain thoughts that spring up;
Cry to God, Lord turn away mine Eyes from beholding Vanity, Psalm 119.37. Keep your Hearts with all diligence, Curae 4.23. suppress vain thoughts that spring up;
this Womb would still conceive, and bring forth Fruit to death; there is a Law in us, Rom. 7.21. that Satan hath enacted, Members that he hath made; Col. 3.5. Lusts that he hath kindled, 1 Joh. 2.15, 16. Our daily Work therefore must be to contend with our corrupt Wills and vile Affections;
this Womb would still conceive, and bring forth Fruit to death; there is a Law in us, Rom. 7.21. that Satan hath enacted, Members that he hath made; Col. 3.5. Lustiest that he hath kindled, 1 John 2.15, 16. Our daily Work Therefore must be to contend with our corrupt Wills and vile Affections;
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to fight against sin, to conflict with and overcome our selves: He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second Death, Rev. 2.11. You must restrain your Tongues, and set a Watch before the door of your Lips;
to fight against since, to conflict with and overcome our selves: He that Overcometh shall not be hurt of the second Death, Rev. 2.11. You must restrain your Tongues, and Set a Watch before the door of your Lips;
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We must also refrain our Feet from the ways of Sin and Death, Psal. 119.101. I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy Word.
We must also refrain our Feet from the ways of since and Death, Psalm 119.101. I have refrained my feet from every evil Way, that I might keep thy Word.
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By the Word of thy Lips I have kept my self from the Path of the destroyer, Psal. 17.4. Wicked men take Liberty to themselves to say or do what they please: Jer. 14.10. They love to wander, they have not refrained their Feet:
By the Word of thy Lips I have kept my self from the Path of the destroyer, Psalm 17.4. Wicked men take Liberty to themselves to say or do what they please: Jer. 14.10. They love to wander, they have not refrained their Feet:
and the Flood of the Wrath of God be at Liberty to overwhelm and swallow you up for ever? Abridge your selves, deny carnal Liberty to your Flesh and it's Lusts:
and the Flood of the Wrath of God be At Liberty to overwhelm and swallow you up for ever? Abridge your selves, deny carnal Liberty to your Flesh and it's Lustiest:
When the Son of God was Incarnate, then Wisdom cried without, Prov. 1.20. And the first-born of Gods new Family declared his Name to his Brethren, Ps. 22.22. Then the Church found him without, Cant. 8.1. That is, come forth into our Nature.
When the Son of God was Incarnate, then Wisdom cried without, Curae 1.20. And the firstborn of God's new Family declared his Name to his Brothers, Ps. 22.22. Then the Church found him without, Cant 8.1. That is, come forth into our Nature.
