An exhortation unto reformation amplified, by a discourse concerning the parts and progress of that work, according to the word of God, delivered in a sermon preached in the audience of the General Assembly of the Massachusets colony, at Boston in New-England, May 27, 1674, being the day of election there / by Samvel Torrey ...
GOD who at sundry times, and in divers manners spake in times past to the fathers by the Prophets, hath in these last dayes spoken unto us by his Son. This Book, wherein we finde our Text, it hath this peculiar unto it, that it bears the Style and Inscription of this great Prophet, the Lord Jesus Christ himself, Chap. 1.1. The Revelation of Jesus Christ.
GOD who At sundry times, and in diverse manners spoke in times passed to the Father's by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son. This Book, wherein we find our Text, it hath this peculiar unto it, that it bears the Style and Inscription of this great Prophet, the Lord jesus christ himself, Chap. 1.1. The Revelation of jesus christ.
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And indeed it bears a very lively impression of his Image (as it were) in the Frontispiece of it, drawn out to the Life by a twofold description of him, in his Person, Office and Work, Chap. 1. ver. 5, 6, 7, 8. & ver. 13, 14, 15, 16 — as also throughout the whole Book, respecting both the Matter of it,
And indeed it bears a very lively impression of his Image (as it were) in the Frontispiece of it, drawn out to the Life by a twofold description of him, in his Person, Office and Work, Chap. 1. ver. 5, 6, 7, 8. & for. 13, 14, 15, 16 — as also throughout the Whole Book, respecting both the Matter of it,
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It is the last great and general Prophesie, which doth compleat the Canon of Holy Writ, intimated Chap. 22.18. Therefore blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this Prophesie, &c. Chap. 1.3. John, the beloved and bosome Disciple, and last Apostle, is the Minister of this Revelation, Chap. 1. ver. 1. therefore the Dedication of it is from John, unto the Seven Churches in Asia, Chap. 1. v. 4. John to the Seven Churches in Asia.
It is the last great and general Prophesy, which does complete the Canon of Holy Writ, intimated Chap. 22.18. Therefore blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this Prophesy, etc. Chap. 1.3. John, the Beloved and bosom Disciple, and last Apostle, is the Minister of this Revelation, Chap. 1. ver. 1. Therefore the Dedication of it is from John, unto the Seven Churches in Asia, Chap. 1. v. 4. John to the Seven Churches in Asia.
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This general or indefinite Dedication, makes way for the particular Inscription of an Epistle unto the several Angels of those Churches, in the 2d and 3d Chapters.
This general or indefinite Dedication, makes Way for the particular Inscription of an Epistle unto the several Angels of those Churches, in the 2d and 3d Chapters.
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Our Text lyes in the first of these Epistles, inscribed, Ʋnto the Angel of the Church of Ephesus, Chap. 2.1. I shall not detain you with any discourse concerning the Scituation of the City, or Typical Relation of the Church of Ephesus; nor stay upon an Artificial Resolution of the Context, by an Analytical Exposition of the Epistle; which are vulgar with Expositors.
Our Text lies in the First of these Epistles, inscribed, Ʋnto the Angel of the Church of Ephesus, Chap. 2.1. I shall not detain you with any discourse Concerning the Situation of the city, or Typical Relation of the Church of Ephesus; nor stay upon an Artificial Resolution of the Context, by an Analytical Exposition of the Epistle; which Are Vulgar with Expositors.
it lyes in that part of the Epistle which is Narrative. The words (as to Mode of expression) they are Monitory, and withall highly Imperative or Commanding.
it lies in that part of the Epistle which is Narrative. The words (as to Mode of expression) they Are Monitory, and withal highly Imperative or Commanding.
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The duty commanded, it is to labour (according to direction given) unto a full and through Restitution from that Declension and Defection in Religion, which that Church was fallen into.
The duty commanded, it is to labour (according to direction given) unto a full and through Restitution from that Declension and Defection in Religion, which that Church was fallen into.
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it is often used in Scripture to express a conscience and conviction of sin, Ezek. 16.61, 63. — from whence thou art fallen, or elapsed, slidden, backslidden; plainly signifying, Backsliding and Apostacy.
it is often used in Scripture to express a conscience and conviction of since, Ezekiel 16.61, 63. — from whence thou art fallen, or elapsed, slidden, backslidden; plainly signifying, Backsliding and Apostasy.
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It is as if our Lord Jesus Christ should have said unto this Angel and Church of Ephesus, Although thou hast been commendable (and I have commended thee) for thy strong and stedfast perseverance, by the great labour of thy Faith and Patience, in the sincere, pure,
It is as if our Lord jesus christ should have said unto this Angel and Church of Ephesus, Although thou hast been commendable (and I have commended thee) for thy strong and steadfast perseverance, by the great labour of thy Faith and Patience, in the sincere, pure,
and powerful Profession of the Gospel, respecting both Doctrine and Worship, with extraordinary Zeal against Heresie and Apostacy, Hereticks and Apostates,
and powerful Profession of the Gospel, respecting both Doctrine and Worship, with extraordinary Zeal against Heresy and Apostasy, Heretics and Apostates,
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and to retrive thy pristine and primitive Profession and practise of Religion, unto its former internal and spiritual Life and Power, from which it is chiefly that thou art fallen,
and to retrieve thy pristine and primitive Profession and practice of Religion, unto its former internal and spiritual Life and Power, from which it is chiefly that thou art fallen,
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Doct. That it is the present, and most important Duty and Concernment of any Collapsing or Back-sliding Church or Churches, to labour (under an Awakening, Convincing sight and sense (or under an Awakening Conviction) of their Declension and Defection) unto a full and through Restitution from it, by Repentance and Reformation.
Doct. That it is the present, and most important Duty and Concernment of any Collapsing or Backsliding Church or Churches, to labour (under an Awakening, Convincing sighed and sense (or under an Awakening Conviction) of their Declension and Defection) unto a full and through Restitution from it, by Repentance and Reformation.
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It is enough to say, That it is the work and duty of any Church or Churches, which are in the like declining and decaying estate, which this Church of Ephesus was in, to Remember from whence they are fallen, to repent,
It is enough to say, That it is the work and duty of any Church or Churches, which Are in the like declining and decaying estate, which this Church of Ephesus was in, to remember from whence they Are fallen, to Repent,
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He proposeth it also as a most important duty and concernment, as that upon which depended their very Being and Standing as a Candlestick amongst the Candlesticks,
He Proposeth it also as a most important duty and concernment, as that upon which depended their very Being and Standing as a Candlestick among the Candlesticks,
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He proposeth it as a work and duty which they had yet great advantage and encouragement to labour in, under the powerful exercise of his Kingly and Prophetical Office;
He Proposeth it as a work and duty which they had yet great advantage and encouragement to labour in, under the powerful exercise of his Kingly and Prophetical Office;
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and therefore he represents himself unto this declining Church (for their encouragement) as walking amidst the golden Candlesticks, and bolding the Stars in his right hand;
and Therefore he represents himself unto this declining Church (for their encouragement) as walking amid the golden Candlesticks, and bolding the Stars in his right hand;
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that is, in his full and whole Sufficiency to uphold his Church, in its Constitution, and in the pure and powerful Administration both of Doctrine and Worship;
that is, in his full and Whole Sufficiency to uphold his Church, in its Constitution, and in the pure and powerful Administration both of Doctrine and Worship;
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and finally moving of them hereunto, by a great and most gracious Promise of perseverance in case of obedience, ver. 7. To him that overcometh, I will give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.
and finally moving of them hereunto, by a great and most gracious Promise of perseverance in case of Obedience, ver. 7. To him that Overcometh, I will give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.
And this is also the great work and duty, which God did propound and press by all his Prophets, upon the Church of old, in their declining and decaying state, which for many Ages together they were in.
And this is also the great work and duty, which God did propound and press by all his prophets, upon the Church of old, in their declining and decaying state, which for many Ages together they were in.
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It was Gods great work by the Ministry of those great Prophets, whose Prophesies are recorded in Scripture, to convince them of their Back-slidings and Apostacy, and to perswade them to return by Repentance and Reformation. The general word of the Lord by those Prophets, it was Turn, O backsliding children;
It was God's great work by the Ministry of those great prophets, whose prophecies Are recorded in Scripture, to convince them of their Backslidings and Apostasy, and to persuade them to return by Repentance and Reformation. The general word of the Lord by those prophets, it was Turn, Oh backsliding children;
Turn ye, turn ye, for why will ye die? &c. Jer. 3.12, 14, 22. & 4.1. & 18.11. Ezek 14.6. & 33.11. Hos. 12.6. & 14.1. It was the great work of those Prophets, to bring back this people unto God: 2 Chron. 24.19. Yet he sent Prophets to them, to bring them again to the Lord.
Turn you, turn you, for why will you die? etc. Jer. 3.12, 14, 22. & 4.1. & 18.11. Ezekiel 14.6. & 33.11. Hos. 12.6. & 14.1. It was the great work of those prophets, to bring back this people unto God: 2 Chronicles 24.19. Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again to the Lord.
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unto whom the former Prophets cried, Turn ye now — Observe, Repentance and Reformation it was the general cry of the Prophets to that backsliding people:
unto whom the former prophets cried, Turn you now — Observe, Repentance and Reformation it was the general cry of the prophets to that backsliding people:
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but it being of undeniable, and therefore of unquestionable verity, I shall take leave (for brevity's sake) to pretermit what might or ought to be spoken for the more full Proof and Explication thereof, and proceed unto Application.
but it being of undeniable, and Therefore of unquestionable verity, I shall take leave (for brevity's sake) to pretermit what might or ought to be spoken for the more full Proof and Explication thereof, and proceed unto Application.
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Wherein, I shall apply my self unto the Churches, and unto the People of New-England, so far (at least) as they may be spoken unto in one General Assembly; and I shall address my self unto You,
Wherein, I shall apply my self unto the Churches, and unto the People of New england, so Far (At least) as they may be spoken unto in one General Assembly; and I shall address my self unto You,
Let this be an Awakening Watch-word from our Lord Jesus Christ, unto these slumbering Churches in this Midnight of deep Security, wherein the generality both of Christians and Churches, are disposing,
Let this be an Awakening Watchword from our Lord jesus christ, unto these slumbering Churches in this Midnight of deep Security, wherein the generality both of Christians and Churches, Are disposing,
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yea, although it be the voice of their Beloved: as the Spouse, Cant. 5.2, 3. I sleep, but my heart waketh, it is the voice of my Beloved that knocketh — I have put off my coat,
yea, although it be the voice of their beloved: as the Spouse, Cant 5.2, 3. I sleep, but my heart waketh, it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh — I have put off my coat,
when God in just Judgement is pouring out of a spirit of deep sleep, and closing the eyes of men, as Isa. 29.10. and giving a spirit of slumber, Rom. 11.8. No doubt but this Church of Ephesus was deeply secure, under her deep declension:
when God in just Judgement is pouring out of a Spirit of deep sleep, and closing the eyes of men, as Isaiah 29.10. and giving a Spirit of slumber, Rom. 11.8. No doubt but this Church of Ephesus was deeply secure, under her deep declension:
whilst the wise Virgins lamps wanted trimming, and the foolish Virgins lamps were gone out, they all slumbered and slept, Mat. 25.5. as Christians or Churches decline, so they grow secure, and fall asleep.
while the wise Virgins lamps wanted trimming, and the foolish Virgins lamps were gone out, they all slumbered and slept, Mathew 25.5. as Christians or Churches decline, so they grow secure, and fallen asleep.
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the Prophets did prophesie Peace, and the people did promise themselves peace, untill they had consummated both their Apostacy and Misery, Jer. 4.10. & 6.14. & 8.11. Ezek. 13.10, 16. Truly thus it is (too much) with us, the more sinful we grow, the more secure;
the prophets did prophesy Peace, and the people did promise themselves peace, until they had consummated both their Apostasy and Misery, Jer. 4.10. & 6.14. & 8.11. Ezekiel 13.10, 16. Truly thus it is (too much) with us, the more sinful we grow, the more secure;
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Hence, although we hear all kinde of Awakening Voices, and see many Awakening Sights; though the voice of God doth Cry by his Word, as Zech. 1.4. yea though it doth Roar by his Works, Amos 3.8. yet we are not awakened:
Hence, although we hear all kind of Awakening Voices, and see many Awakening Sights; though the voice of God does Cry by his Word, as Zechariah 1.4. yea though it does Roar by his Works, Amos 3.8. yet we Are not awakened:
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though our own wickedness doth correct us, and our backslidings reprove us, that we are forced to see and acknowledge, that it is an evil thing and bitter, that we have forsaken the Lord our God,
though our own wickedness does correct us, and our backslidings reprove us, that we Are forced to see and acknowledge, that it is an evil thing and bitter, that we have forsaken the Lord our God,
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and that his fear is not in us, Jer. 2.19. though we begin to labour and to languish under the sad and lamentable effects and consequences of our sins;
and that his Fear is not in us, Jer. 2.19. though we begin to labour and to languish under the sad and lamentable effects and consequences of our Sins;
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yea, although we our selves, in our most solemn Addresses unto Heaven, do complain and cry out unto God of our sins, iniquities, Backslidings and Apostacies,
yea, although we our selves, in our most solemn Addresses unto Heaven, do complain and cry out unto God of our Sins, iniquities, Backslidings and Apostasies,
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Security, it is a great hinderance, both unto Repentance and Reformation, therefore Christ doth propose this as the first part of the work, Remember from whence thou art fallen.
Security, it is a great hindrance, both unto Repentance and Reformation, Therefore christ does propose this as the First part of the work, remember from whence thou art fallen.
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God hath made it the work of divers of his faithful Servants, whom he hath of late sent and set to speak upon this Occasion in this general Assembly, to Awaken,
God hath made it the work of diverse of his faithful Servants, whom he hath of late sent and Set to speak upon this Occasion in this general Assembly, to Awaken,
and to Couvince, to Plead with us in a way of Conviction, to Cry aloud, not to spare, to lift their voices like a Trumpet, to shew New-England their transgressions, and this people their sins, Isa. 58.2.
and to Couvince, to Plead with us in a Way of Conviction, to Cry aloud, not to spare, to lift their voices like a Trumpet, to show New england their transgressions, and this people their Sins, Isaiah 58.2.
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Exhort. II. Repent. So remember from whence thou art fallen, as to Repent. It must be a Penitential Remembrance, such a remembrance as doth both move, and lead to Repentance. Ezek. 16.61. Then shalt thou remember thy wayes, and be ashamed:
Exhort. II repent. So Remember from whence thou art fallen, as to repent. It must be a Penitential Remembrance, such a remembrance as does both move, and led to Repentance. Ezekiel 16.61. Then shalt thou Remember thy ways, and be ashamed:
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ver. 63. That thou mayest remember, and be confounded, and never open thy mouth any more, because of thy shame: so Ezek. 6.9. & 20 43. When and where there is such an awakening, convincing Remembrance, there will be Repentance.
ver. 63. That thou Mayest Remember, and be confounded, and never open thy Mouth any more, Because of thy shame: so Ezekiel 6.9. & 20 43. When and where there is such an awakening, convincing Remembrance, there will be Repentance.
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God calls for heart-breaking, heart-rending Repentance, Jol 2.12. Rend your hearts, and not your garments. God expects to hear New-England (as Ephraim ) bemoaning himself, Jer. 31.19.
God calls for Heartbreaking, heartrending Repentance, Jol 2.12. Rend your hearts, and not your garments. God expects to hear New england (as Ephraim) bemoaning himself, Jer. 31.19.
and therefore our Lord Jesus Christ layes the burthen of all the work upon Repentance, in the Text, Except thou repent. Exhort. III. Do the first works. So remember from whence thou art fallen, and repent, as to do the first works;
and Therefore our Lord jesus christ lays the burden of all the work upon Repentance, in the Text, Except thou Repent. Exhort. III. Do the First works. So Remember from whence thou art fallen, and Repent, as to do the First works;
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because we have been Originally a Reforming, and a Reformed people a people separated and set apart by God, to be the Subject of a very great and glorious Work of Reformation.
Because we have been Originally a Reforming, and a Reformed people a people separated and Set apart by God, to be the Subject of a very great and glorious Work of Reformation.
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Reformation hath been the design of New-England, and therefore Reformation it is the Profession of New-England. This work of Reformation, it hath been (especially by this Generation) (not onely) much neglected,
Reformation hath been the Design of New england, and Therefore Reformation it is the Profession of New england. This work of Reformation, it hath been (especially by this Generation) (not only) much neglected,
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There hath been, and there is a general Complaint and Cry for want of Reformation, it is generally confessed and acknowledged, that there is an absolute necessity of a speedy, thorough Reformation,
There hath been, and there is a general Complaint and Cry for want of Reformation, it is generally confessed and acknowledged, that there is an absolute necessity of a speedy, thorough Reformation,
and truly, without speedy Reformation, our defection is likely to prove irreparable, and irrecoverable, sin and sinners growing every day more and more incorrigible,
and truly, without speedy Reformation, our defection is likely to prove irreparable, and irrecoverable, since and Sinners growing every day more and more incorrigible,
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unto a spirit, frame, and way of Back-sliding and Apostacy, if we do not speedly reform. Has. 4.16. Ephraine back slideth, like a back-sliding-heifer — Ephraim is joyned to Idols, let him alone. Psal. 81.11. So be gave them up to their own harts lusts. Deut. 32.20. I will hide my face from them;
unto a Spirit, frame, and Way of Backsliding and Apostasy, if we do not speedy reform. Has. 4.16. Ephraine back slideth, like a back-sliding-heifer — Ephraim is joined to Idols, let him alone. Psalm 81.11. So be gave them up to their own hearts Lustiest. Deuteronomy 32.20. I will hide my face from them;
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(q.d.) I will have no more to do with them in a way of grace and mercy, I will leave them to themselves, to finish their Apostacy, to fill up the measure of their iniquity, I will see what miserable, lamentable end they will bring themselves unto:
(Q.d) I will have no more to do with them in a Way of grace and mercy, I will leave them to themselves, to finish their Apostasy, to fill up the measure of their iniquity, I will see what miserable, lamentable end they will bring themselves unto:
and therefore, that which God is yet calling for, looking for, (yea to speak after the manner of men) that which God is longing for, it is out Reformation, as Jer. 13.27. O Jerusalem, wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once be? These Considerations may move our Attention unto this Exhortation.
and Therefore, that which God is yet calling for, looking for, (yea to speak After the manner of men) that which God is longing for, it is out Reformation, as Jer. 13.27. Oh Jerusalem, wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once be? These Considerations may move our Attention unto this Exhortation.
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God expects not onely that we should do our first works, but that our last works should be more then our first, which was the Commendation of the Church of Thyatira, Rev. 2.19. I shall therefore propose some general duties to be laboured in, in order unto Reformation;
God expects not only that we should do our First works, but that our last works should be more then our First, which was the Commendation of the Church of Thyatira, Rev. 2.19. I shall Therefore propose Some general duties to be laboured in, in order unto Reformation;
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and renew his Covenant with his people, upon terms of Reformation, he doth first take away the corrupt, hard, impenitent, unbelieving, backsliding, apostatizing heart,
and renew his Covenant with his people, upon terms of Reformation, he does First take away the corrupt, hard, impenitent, unbelieving, backsliding, apostatizing heart,
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and gives them a new heart, and a new spirit, Jer. 31.33. & 32.39. Ezek. 11.19. & 36.26. The foundation of the work of Reformation, it must be laid in a new heart, because the original of our defection and Apostacy, it is in the heart:
and gives them a new heart, and a new Spirit, Jer. 31.33. & 32.39. Ezekiel 11.19. & 36.26. The Foundation of the work of Reformation, it must be laid in a new heart, Because the original of our defection and Apostasy, it is in the heart:
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and therefore God everywhere complaineth of that backsliding people, that they had an uncircumcised heart, Jer. 9.26. a whorish heart, Ezek. 6.9. that their heart was set upon their iniquity, Hos. 4.8.
and Therefore God everywhere Complaineth of that backsliding people, that they had an uncircumcised heart, Jer. 9.26. a whorish heart, Ezekiel 6.9. that their heart was Set upon their iniquity, Hos. 4.8.
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there is a Spirit of Profaneness, a Spirit of Pride, a Spirit of Worldliness, a Spirit of Sensuality, a Spirit of Gainsaying and Rebellion, a Spirit of Libertinism, a Spirit of Carnality, Formality, Hypocrisie,
there is a Spirit of Profaneness, a Spirit of Pride, a Spirit of Worldliness, a Spirit of Sensuality, a Spirit of Gainsaying and Rebellion, a Spirit of Libertinism, a Spirit of Carnality, Formality, Hypocrisy,
though we do promise and vow Reformation unto God. Deut. 5.29. This people have well said, O that there were such an heart in them ▪ (q.d.) the great thing which this people want is an heart:
though we do promise and Voelli Reformation unto God. Deuteronomy 5.29. This people have well said, Oh that there were such an heart in them ▪ (Q.d) the great thing which this people want is an heart:
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and therefore restitution from this Spiritual Declension, it is in the first most strict and proper sense, Doing of our first works, commended in the Text:
and Therefore restitution from this Spiritual Declension, it is in the First most strict and proper sense, Doing of our First works, commended in the Text:
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hence little of the life and activity of grace, hardly enough to evidence the sincerity of it, clearly and comfortably, either to themselves or others;
hence little of the life and activity of grace, hardly enough to evidence the sincerity of it, clearly and comfortably, either to themselves or Others;
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much Carnality, Formality, Hypocrisie in the Worship of God, both in publick, private, and in seeret, in all their Converse and Communion both with God and Saints, their Souls languishing under a Spiritual Consumption,
much Carnality, Formality, Hypocrisy in the Worship of God, both in public, private, and in secret, in all their Converse and Communion both with God and Saints, their Souls languishing under a Spiritual Consumption,
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hence great unprofitableness and unfruitfulness under all Ordinances, sin more unmortified then ever, their hearts and lives deeply corrupted with the sins of the Times,
hence great unprofitableness and unfruitfulness under all Ordinances, since more unmortified then ever, their hearts and lives deeply corrupted with the Sins of the Times,
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and all this appearing upon some of those, whose first life, love, sincerity, purity and eminency in grace and godliness, was sometimes a Beauty unto these Churches.
and all this appearing upon Some of those, whose First life, love, sincerity, purity and eminency in grace and godliness, was sometime a Beauty unto these Churches.
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How are the faces the Countenance, the Conversation of many Christians changed? O Christians, what shall we say? what shall we do? what will become of us? yea, what will become of Religion in this next succeeding generation? If you live and die under your declensions,
How Are the faces the Countenance, the Conversation of many Christians changed? O Christians, what shall we say? what shall we do? what will become of us? yea, what will become of Religion in this next succeeding generation? If you live and die under your declensions,
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O Christians, It is your Spiritual Declension that is the main root of the degeneracy of this Noble Vine, Jer. 2.21. It is your leaving of your first love, which doth make way for the removal of the Candlestick;
O Christians, It is your Spiritual Declension that is the main root of the degeneracy of this Noble Vine, Jer. 2.21. It is your leaving of your First love, which does make Way for the removal of the Candlestick;
your Spiritual declension will lead the way unto, and lay the foundation for, the general and total defection of these Churches in succeeding generations:
your Spiritual declension will led the Way unto, and lay the Foundation for, the general and total defection of these Churches in succeeding generations:
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so the work of Reformation it must be begun by your restitution. It is impossible that ever these Churches should be restored unto their first Spiritual prosperity,
so the work of Reformation it must be begun by your restitution. It is impossible that ever these Churches should be restored unto their First Spiritual Prosperity,
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and flourishing state, unless Christians do first recover their first love, life, sincerity, fervency, purity, activity, eminency in the exercise of grace,
and flourishing state, unless Christians do First recover their First love, life, sincerity, fervency, purity, activity, eminency in the exercise of grace,
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and thereby leave Religion decaying and dying, and these Churches, and this Generation, your poor Posterity, sinking under a general and total defection? Sure, in vain,
and thereby leave Religion decaying and dying, and these Churches, and this Generation, your poor Posterity, sinking under a general and total defection? Sure, in vain,
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This is the most full and proper sense of those words, Ezek. 18.31. Make ye a new heart, and new spirit, for why will ye die? so Ezek. 33.11. Turn ye, turn ye, for why will ye die? It is a Call to the unconverted:
This is the most full and proper sense of those words, Ezekiel 18.31. Make you a new heart, and new Spirit, for why will you die? so Ezekiel 33.11. Turn you, turn you, for why will you die? It is a Call to the unconverted:
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and actually pour out abundance of converting grace, and so revive and renew the work of Conversion. So Ezek. 36.26. A new heart will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you;
and actually pour out abundance of converting grace, and so revive and renew the work of Conversion. So Ezekiel 36.26. A new heart will I give you, and a new Spirit will I put within you;
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— Let me be hold to say, If ever these Churches be throughly recovered, it will be, it must be by such a dispensation of converting grace, unto an unconverted generation.
— Let me be hold to say, If ever these Churches be thoroughly recovered, it will be, it must be by such a Dispensation of converting grace, unto an unconverted generation.
It is Unregeneracy, that is the radical and total degeneracy of any generation, whereby it is wholly turned into the degenerate plant of a strange Vine, unto the Lord.
It is Unregeneracy, that is the radical and total degeneracy of any generation, whereby it is wholly turned into the degenerate plant of a strange Vine, unto the Lord.
It is a most sad and lamentable sign, that these Churches, and Religion, are falling into an irreparable, irrecoverable decay, That there are so many of the generation growing up under the Ministry of the Word,
It is a most sad and lamentable Signen, that these Churches, and Religion, Are falling into an irreparable, irrecoverable decay, That there Are so many of the generation growing up under the Ministry of the Word,
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and the improvement of all means of grace, in their Ʋnregeneracy, under the prevailing power of Spiritual Apostacy and (as we have cause to fear) under a dreadful dispensation of divine Justice, by Spiritual Plagues and Judgements, being justly given up by God,
and the improvement of all means of grace, in their Ʋnregeneracy, under the prevailing power of Spiritual Apostasy and (as we have cause to Fear) under a dreadful Dispensation of divine justice, by Spiritual Plagues and Judgments, being justly given up by God,
although we have cause, with thankfulness, to acknowledge the Presence and Power of the Spirit of God (so far) with his Ministry, that there is yet some fruit of their labour appearing in the work of Conversion; but alas!
although we have cause, with thankfulness, to acknowledge the Presence and Power of the Spirit of God (so Far) with his Ministry, that there is yet Some fruit of their labour appearing in the work of Conversion; but alas!
O how few such Converts are there, as do evidence their Conversion by a powerful, practical Profession of Religion? Multitudes there are growing up in their Ignorance, Atheism, Unbelief,
O how few such Converts Are there, as do evidence their Conversion by a powerful, practical Profession of Religion? Multitudes there Are growing up in their Ignorance, Atheism, Unbelief,
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Truly, unless God is infinite Mercy revive and uphold the work of Conversion, there will be no hope, we shall perish under this our Spiritual Apostacy, which is begun:
Truly, unless God is infinite Mercy revive and uphold the work of Conversion, there will be no hope, we shall perish under this our Spiritual Apostasy, which is begun:
and bemoan themselves before God under their Unregeneracy, Impanitency, Unbelief, then there would be hope in our end, Jer. 31.17, 18. There is hope in thine end, saith the Lord — It follows, I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus — Turn thou me, and I shall be turned:
and bemoan themselves before God under their Unregeneracy, Impanitency, Unbelief, then there would be hope in our end, Jer. 31.17, 18. There is hope in thine end, Says the Lord — It follows, I have surely herd Ephraim bemoaning himself thus — Turn thou me, and I shall be turned:
the onely hope which was, and which yet remains in the End of this people, it ariseth from the reviving of the work of Conversion amongst them; this shall be their resurrection.
the only hope which was, and which yet remains in the End of this people, it arises from the reviving of the work of Conversion among them; this shall be their resurrection.
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and through the Lord Jesus Christ, as the onely Mediator thereof, together with all the Means both of the visible and Spiritual dispensation thereof, in a way of holy Communion with God and Saints.
and through the Lord jesus christ, as the only Mediator thereof, together with all the Means both of the visible and Spiritual Dispensation thereof, in a Way of holy Communion with God and Saints.
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Hence also we reade, that the people of God have alwayes perfected the work of Reformation, by renewing their Covenant with God, 2 Kings 11.17. & 23.3.
Hence also we read, that the people of God have always perfected the work of Reformation, by renewing their Covenant with God, 2 Kings 11.17. & 23.3.
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and separated them unto himself, in a more peculiar manner, as a people with whom he did particularly, & as it were personally renew his Covenant, and more amply and explicitly confirm it, that in renewing of it, he might more fully reveal it,
and separated them unto himself, in a more peculiar manner, as a people with whom he did particularly, & as it were personally renew his Covenant, and more amply and explicitly confirm it, that in renewing of it, he might more Fully reveal it,
We cannot say when, where, or with whom, God hath in more special grace and favour renewed his Covenant, that they might be a special people unto himself, above all people,
We cannot say when, where, or with whom, God hath in more special grace and favour renewed his Covenant, that they might be a special people unto himself, above all people,
1. It is the work of sincere Christians, who are actually and personally in Covenant with God, (who yet have (by the omission of Covenant-duties, and by the commission of Covenant-breaking sins) walked loosely, remissly, unconstantly, unsteadfastly,
1. It is the work of sincere Christians, who Are actually and personally in Covenant with God, (who yet have (by the omission of Covenant duties, and by the commission of Covenant-breaking Sins) walked loosely, remissly, unconstantly, unsteadfastly,
and in all respects very unworthily, under Gods holy Covenant) to renew your Covenant with God, by the renewed stipulation of your Souls unto God, under the Soul-binding Obligations of the Covenant.
and in all respects very unworthily, under God's holy Covenant) to renew your Covenant with God, by the renewed stipulation of your Souls unto God, under the Soul-binding Obligations of the Covenant.
To renew your Covenant-Engagements unto God, under the renewed sense, experience, power and efficacy of New-Covenant grace, by which you have had the experimental knowledge of Gods Covenant, in the saving Mystery and Sufficiency of it,
To renew your Covenant-Engagements unto God, under the renewed sense, experience, power and efficacy of New-covenant grace, by which you have had the experimental knowledge of God's Covenant, in the Saving Mystery and Sufficiency of it,
The secret of the Lord is with those that fear him, and he will shew them his Covenant, and whereby God doth put his Covenant, write his Covenant in your hearts, Jer, 31.33 — Thus renew your Covenant by Faith, with an holy resolution, to cleave unto God fully and firmly, to walk with God closely and constantly, in his holy Covenant, with fear and reverence, holily, humbly, chearfully, joyfully, thankfully, faithfully,
The secret of the Lord is with those that Fear him, and he will show them his Covenant, and whereby God does put his Covenant, write his Covenant in your hearts, Jer, 31.33 — Thus renew your Covenant by Faith, with an holy resolution, to cleave unto God Fully and firmly, to walk with God closely and constantly, in his holy Covenant, with Fear and Reverence, holily, humbly, cheerfully, joyfully, thankfully, faithfully,
Gods Covenant, it must be thus renewed with his Church, in every Age of it, in order unto the continuation and succession of it, from generation to generation.
God's Covenant, it must be thus renewed with his Church, in every Age of it, in order unto the continuation and succession of it, from generation to generation.
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And thus to renew the Covenant, is the proper work of this Generation, of those who are the Children of the Covenant, that is, to lay hold upon the Covenant, by believing in the Lord Jesus Christ,
And thus to renew the Covenant, is the proper work of this Generation, of those who Are the Children of the Covenant, that is, to lay hold upon the Covenant, by believing in the Lord jesus christ,
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Thus to lay hold on Gods Covenant, and actually, personally, and professedly to Enter into Covenant with God, is the Foundation of your being and standing before God as his people,
Thus to lay hold on God's Covenant, and actually, personally, and professedly to Enter into Covenant with God, is the Foundation of your being and standing before God as his people,
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how do they profane, poliute, neglect, reject, contemn Gods holy Covenant, as profane Esau did, Gen. 25.32. What profit shall this Birthright do me? — Thus Esau despised his Birthright.
how do they profane, poliute, neglect, reject, contemn God's holy Covenant, as profane Esau did, Gen. 25.32. What profit shall this Birthright do me? — Thus Esau despised his Birthright.
Know then, all you who are the Children of the Govenant, that it is by your taking hold upon the Covenant, that the Covenant is established and confirmed unto you as your Covenant,
Know then, all you who Are the Children of the Covenant, that it is by your taking hold upon the Covenant, that the Covenant is established and confirmed unto you as your Covenant,
yet if you do pollute, profane, neglect, reject, despise, contemn Gods Covenant, and not lay hold upon it, God will certainly take away his Covenant from you:
yet if you do pollute, profane, neglect, reject, despise, contemn God's Covenant, and not lay hold upon it, God will Certainly take away his Covenant from you:
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What hast thou to do to declare my Statutes, or that thou shouldst take my Covenant into thy mouth? You ought highly to prize and esteem your visible right and interest unto,
What hast thou to do to declare my Statutes, or that thou Shouldst take my Covenant into thy Mouth? You ought highly to prize and esteem your visible right and Interest unto,
but yet think not to say within your selves, We have Abraham to our father, for God is able of the very stones to raise up Children unto Abraham. And the Ax will be laid to the root of the tree,
but yet think not to say within your selves, We have Abraham to our father, for God is able of the very stones to raise up Children unto Abraham. And the Ax will be laid to the root of the tree,
How we may keep God with us? Surely it lyes much, yea most, and almost onely in you, to retain the gracious Presence of God in these Churches, by taking hold upon him by his Covenant. If you reject the Covenant, you reject God,
How we may keep God with us? Surely it lies much, yea most, and almost only in you, to retain the gracious Presence of God in these Churches, by taking hold upon him by his Covenant. If you reject the Covenant, you reject God,
If you should go on generally and totally to neglect and reject Gods Covenant, God will at last break the staves of Beauty and Bands, that is, break his Covenant,
If you should go on generally and totally to neglect and reject God's Covenant, God will At last break the staves of Beauty and Bans, that is, break his Covenant,
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but yet let me say, God hath not yet visibly and signally owned us, by renewing and confirming his Covenant with us, in such a way of special grace and favour,
but yet let me say, God hath not yet visibly and signally owned us, by renewing and confirming his Covenant with us, in such a Way of special grace and favour,
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After we have made us a new Heart, and renewed our Covenant, our next great work in a way of Reformation, it is to recover the Worship of God from those decayes which it is fallen into.
After we have made us a new Heart, and renewed our Covenant, our next great work in a Way of Reformation, it is to recover the Worship of God from those decays which it is fallen into.
and here our main work is, to recover our selves from that decay which we are fallen into, respecting the internal, spiritual power and purity of Worship.
and Here our main work is, to recover our selves from that decay which we Are fallen into, respecting the internal, spiritual power and purity of Worship.
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as a very dear and precious Interest, so as to prefer it above our chief joy, Psal. 137.6. O the luke-warmness of the love of the generality of Worshippers, to the Worship of God, is an evident sign of our declension therein.
as a very dear and precious Interest, so as to prefer it above our chief joy, Psalm 137.6. O the lukewarmness of the love of the generality of Worshippers, to the Worship of God, is an evident Signen of our declension therein.
by a constant, diligent, religious, and profitable Attention upon them, and improvement of them with intire love, peace and union, in a way of pure and holy Communion.
by a constant, diligent, religious, and profitable Attention upon them, and improvement of them with entire love, peace and Union, in a Way of pure and holy Communion.
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Labour also to uphold the Worship and Ordinances of God, by teaching of them diligently to your Children, Deut. 6.7. Train up your Children in the House of God, unto the Worship of God, that they may be prepared to uphold the Worship and Ordinances of God in their places; in their generation.
Labour also to uphold the Worship and Ordinances of God, by teaching of them diligently to your Children, Deuteronomy 6.7. Train up your Children in the House of God, unto the Worship of God, that they may be prepared to uphold the Worship and Ordinances of God in their places; in their generation.
especially by our Pride, Wantonness, cannot Confidence in our visible Liberties and Priviledges carnal ease and rest, Carnality, Formality, Hypocrisie, Spiritual Idolatry in the Worship of God, our manifold both gross and more spiritual Profanations and Pollutions of the House, Worship and Ordinances of God.
especially by our Pride, Wantonness, cannot Confidence in our visible Liberties and Privileges carnal ease and rest, Carnality, Formality, Hypocrisy, Spiritual Idolatry in the Worship of God, our manifold both gross and more spiritual Profanations and Pollutions of the House, Worship and Ordinances of God.
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and Ordinances of God, Jer. 7.10, 12. But that which is yet most sadly signal, it is, that there is not likely to be a people fit to uphold such pure Churches.
and Ordinances of God, Jer. 7.10, 12. But that which is yet most sadly signal, it is, that there is not likely to be a people fit to uphold such pure Churches.
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and if we look upon the sad face of the Rising generation, and see how much of Ignorance, Atheism, Profaneness, Disobedience, Rebellion and Irreligion doth already appear in the Conntenance of it;
and if we look upon the sad face of the Rising generation, and see how much of Ignorance, Atheism, Profaneness, Disobedience, Rebellion and Irreligion does already appear in the Countenance of it;
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what an ungracious, irreligious generation there is likely to arise among us, unless God in infinite mercy work a great and wonderful change, our hearts may well tremble to think what will become of the Worship and Ordinances of God in the next Age. Many there are hopeful; but alas!
what an ungracious, irreligious generation there is likely to arise among us, unless God in infinite mercy work a great and wondered change, our hearts may well tremble to think what will become of the Worship and Ordinances of God in the next Age. Many there Are hopeful; but alas!
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Here is a second generation arisen, and a third and fourth generation arising apace, and truly we have cause to fear, that every generation will be less hopefull then other,
Here is a second generation arisen, and a third and fourth generation arising apace, and truly we have cause to Fear, that every generation will be less hopeful then other,
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untill at last, that wofull Saying be verified of us, which is spoken Judg. 2.10. And there arose another generation after them, which knew not the Lord.
until At last, that woeful Saying be verified of us, which is spoken Judges 2.10. And there arose Another generation After them, which knew not the Lord.
O unless God work graciously to save these degenerating generations, there will be small hope of the long continuance of the pure Worship and Ordinances of God here:
O unless God work graciously to save these degenerating generations, there will be small hope of the long Continuance of the pure Worship and Ordinances of God Here:
a sad sign that our House will be e're long left unto us desolate. O how much then are we concerned to labour (as much as in us lyeth) by all means to uphold and maintain the Worship and Ordinances of God in their spiritual power and purity, least the Glory should depart from this Israel, and the Light of the Gospel be again utterly extinguished in this Western World.
a sad Signen that our House will be ever long left unto us desolate. Oh how much then Are we concerned to labour (as much as in us lies) by all means to uphold and maintain the Worship and Ordinances of God in their spiritual power and purity, least the Glory should depart from this Israel, and the Light of the Gospel be again utterly extinguished in this Western World.
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3. We must uphold and maintain our first love unto, and zeal for the external purity (which through the grace of God is yet continued unto us) in the Worship of God.
3. We must uphold and maintain our First love unto, and zeal for the external purity (which through the grace of God is yet continued unto us) in the Worship of God.
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The voice of Christ unto these New-England Churches, is as unto the Church of Thyatira, Rev. 2.25. That which thou hast already, hold fast untill I come.
The voice of christ unto these New england Churches, is as unto the Church of Thyatira, Rev. 2.25. That which thou hast already, hold fast until I come.
preserve the primitive purity of these Churches, according to their Reformed Constitution by Divine Institution; that is, pure instituted Churches: purity in the Constitution of Churches, is the ground-work of pure Worship.
preserve the primitive purity of these Churches, according to their Reformed Constitution by Divine Institution; that is, pure instituted Churches: purity in the Constitution of Churches, is the groundwork of pure Worship.
Preserve a pure Ministry, constituted exactly according to Gospel-order, respecting all the Offices of it, the Power, the Investiture, the Exercise, the whole Work and Service of it;
Preserve a pure Ministry, constituted exactly according to Gospel order, respecting all the Offices of it, the Power, the Investiture, the Exercise, the Whole Work and Service of it;
the Crystalline purity of the waters of the Sanctuary, which are, as they arise and flow from the Fountain of Divine Institution, clear as Crystal, Rev. 22.1. Preserve purity of Administration, respecting both the Power, Subject, and Order of Administration.
the Crystalline purity of the waters of the Sanctuary, which Are, as they arise and flow from the Fountain of Divine Institution, clear as Crystal, Rev. 22.1. Preserve purity of Administration, respecting both the Power, Subject, and Order of Administration.
Preserve pure and holy Order in the Administration of every Ordinance, 1 Cor. 14.40. This holy Order is the Beauty of Churches, Col. 2.5. Disorder, it is a general Corruption in Worship;
Preserve pure and holy Order in the Administration of every Ordinance, 1 Cor. 14.40. This holy Order is the Beauty of Churches, Col. 2.5. Disorder, it is a general Corruption in Worship;
it corrupteth both Churches, Ordinances, and Administrations, and so it makes the House of God like a Den of Thieves, Mat. 20.13 — O Christians, this purity of Worship, it hath been the Eminency and Excellency of these Churches, not yet lost as to the external Form of it.
it corrupteth both Churches, Ordinances, and Administrations, and so it makes the House of God like a Den of Thieves, Mathew 20.13 — Oh Christians, this purity of Worship, it hath been the Eminency and Excellency of these Churches, not yet lost as to the external From of it.
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It was Gods design and work, not only to set up his Worship in New-England, but to set it up in the purity of it, by a purging, refining Reformation. God did therefore qualifie his Reformers with extraordinary Humility, Sincerity,
It was God's Design and work, not only to Set up his Worship in New england, but to Set it up in the purity of it, by a purging, refining Reformation. God did Therefore qualify his Reformers with extraordinary Humility, Sincerity,
O how much then are we engaged to preserve purity of Worship? Purity, it is the Excellency of Worship, it is the Beauty and glory of Churches, it is that which maketh Churches shine,
O how much then Are we engaged to preserve purity of Worship? Purity, it is the Excellency of Worship, it is the Beauty and glory of Churches, it is that which makes Churches shine,
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as golden Candlesticks; it makes Churches the Beauty of Holiness, Psal. 29.2. & 110.3. It makes the Church to appear in her Spiritual Beauty, in her ornaments, as a Spiritual Bride adorned and trimmed for her heavenly Bridegroom.
as golden Candlesticks; it makes Churches the Beauty of Holiness, Psalm 29.2. & 110.3. It makes the Church to appear in her Spiritual Beauty, in her Ornament, as a Spiritual Bride adorned and trimmed for her heavenly Bridegroom.
unto the Power, Authority, Rule and Government of Christ, as it is Regularly, Ministerially exercised and administred in his Church, in the Administration of all his O dinances.
unto the Power, authority, Rule and Government of christ, as it is Regularly, Ministerially exercised and administered in his Church, in the Administration of all his O dinances.
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It is our Spiritual and Heart-Apostacy, from internal, spiritual power and purity of Worship, that is the deep and most dangerous defection of these Churches in Worship.
It is our Spiritual and Heart-Apostacy, from internal, spiritual power and purity of Worship, that is the deep and most dangerous defection of these Churches in Worship.
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but persist in our spiritual Apostacy from it, whatever our pretended, professed zeal for visible and external purity of Worship may be, we shall let go,
but persist in our spiritual Apostasy from it, whatever our pretended, professed zeal for visible and external purity of Worship may be, we shall let go,
Surely, it hath been heretofore, and almost hereunto, the Commendation of these Churches, that they have been sincerely, fervently, stedfastly zealous against all kindes and degrees of Will-worship.
Surely, it hath been heretofore, and almost hereunto, the Commendation of these Churches, that they have been sincerely, fervently, steadfastly zealous against all Kinds and Degrees of Will worship.
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It was the Commendation of this Church of Ephesus, in her declining state, Rev. 2.2, 6 — how thou canst not bear them that are evil — Yet this thou hast — God grant that these Churches may never lose this part of their Commendation;
It was the Commendation of this Church of Ephesus, in her declining state, Rev. 2.2, 6 — how thou Canst not bear them that Are evil — Yet this thou hast — God grant that these Churches may never loose this part of their Commendation;
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that our Lord Jesus may never have occasion against us, to reprove us, and threaten us for our carelesness, negligence, sinful Connivance and Indulgence in this point,
that our Lord jesus may never have occasion against us, to reprove us, and threaten us for our carelessness, negligence, sinful Connivance and Indulgence in this point,
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thus the Church of Laod cea deeply corrupted with corrup. Worship, and knew it not, Rev. 3.7. O these Churches in this declining, scure, lukewarm frame, are in great danger of it;
thus the Church of Laod cea deeply corrupted with corrup. Worship, and knew it not, Rev. 3.7. O these Churches in this declining, scure, lukewarm frame, Are in great danger of it;
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let us therefore remember and receive the Apostles Exhortation, Gal. 5.1. Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made you free, and be not again intangled with the yoke of bondage.
let us Therefore Remember and receive the Apostles Exhortation, Gal. 5.1. Stand fast Therefore in the liberty wherewith christ hath made you free, and be not again entangled with the yoke of bondage.
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How far the heart of New-England is corrupted with this spirit of Will-worship, with prae-dispositions and inclinations thereunto, would (we may fear) too soon and sadly appear, under a temptation thereunto.
How Far the heart of New england is corrupted with this Spirit of Will worship, with prae-dispositions and inclinations thereunto, would (we may Fear) too soon and sadly appear, under a temptation thereunto.
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and the diverse spirit and disposition of people that he hath to deal withall; he hath many Antichrists, 1 Joh. 2.17. there is a divers working of the spirit of Antichrist, 1 Joh. 4.3. This spirit worketh by the power of Satan, in a Mystery of Iniquity, 2 Thess. 2.7.
and the diverse Spirit and disposition of people that he hath to deal withal; he hath many Antichrists, 1 John 2.17. there is a diverse working of the Spirit of Antichrist, 1 John 4.3. This Spirit works by the power of Satan, in a Mystery of Iniquity, 2 Thess 2.7.
It hath been alwayes Satans design, to introduce corrupt Worship into these Churches, under the most specious and spiritual Forms of it, by a direct contrary Extreme unto gross Ceremony and Superstition;
It hath been always Satan Design, to introduce corrupt Worship into these Churches, under the most specious and spiritual Forms of it, by a Direct contrary Extreme unto gross Ceremony and Superstition;
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there is the Temptation of false Teachers, corrupting the Doctrine of Worship, and teaching of Will-worship, Mat. 15.9. Teaching for doctrines the Commandments of men: Rev. 2.20. — to teach, and to seduce — There is the Temptation of corrupt Communion, tempting Communion, Col. 2.18. Let no man beguile you, &c. There is the Temptation of Division and Dissention, tending to drive dividing Parties into Extremes, in those matters of Worship which they contend about, 1 Cor. 3.4, 17. The Interest of a Party, it is a very great and strong Temptation:
there is the Temptation of false Teachers, corrupting the Doctrine of Worship, and teaching of Will worship, Mathew 15.9. Teaching for doctrines the commandments of men: Rev. 2.20. — to teach, and to seduce — There is the Temptation of corrupt Communion, tempting Communion, Col. 2.18. Let no man beguile you, etc. There is the Temptation of Division and Dissension, tending to drive dividing Parties into Extremes, in those matters of Worship which they contend about, 1 Cor. 3.4, 17. The Interest of a Party, it is a very great and strong Temptation:
and also that men of corrupt Spirits, Principles and Practises, scandalous, corrupters, and broachers of corrupt Worship, open and professed Enemies unto pure Churches, Worship and Ordinances, are arisen unto so high a degree of bold Presumption among us;
and also that men of corrupt Spirits, Principles and Practises, scandalous, corrupters, and broachers of corrupt Worship, open and professed Enemies unto pure Churches, Worship and Ordinances, Are arisen unto so high a degree of bold Presumption among us;
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and against clear light held forth, and manifestly under the Prevailing Power of a Spirit of Errour, with malignity, in open opposition to the Truth, the true Churches, worship and ordinances of Christ;
and against clear Light held forth, and manifestly under the Prevailing Power of a Spirit of Error, with malignity, in open opposition to the Truth, the true Churches, worship and ordinances of christ;
I say, I take it to be unquestionable, That such transgression it is Intolerable. Such I take to be the transgression of those who do grosly and scandalously profane any of the holy Ordinances of Christ, in the Administration of them, presuming to offer strange fire: but much more of those who do both professedly and practically deny most,
I say, I take it to be unquestionable, That such Transgression it is Intolerable. Such I take to be the Transgression of those who do grossly and scandalously profane any of the holy Ordinances of christ, in the Administration of them, presuming to offer strange fire: but much more of those who do both professedly and practically deny most,
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Now I say, if such Transgressors and Transgressions should (after the long labour and patience of these Churches, in a strong and stedfast encounter and conflict with this Temptation) at last prevail to break open a door unto corrupt worship, by Teaching, Seducing, Tempting and Enticing others unto corrupt Communion with them, according to the Doctrine of Balaam, to cast a stumbling block before the people of the Lord, as Rev. 2.14. I say, if this should come to pass, our case would be exceeding dangerous;
Now I say, if such Transgressors and Transgressions should (After the long labour and patience of these Churches, in a strong and steadfast encounter and conflict with this Temptation) At last prevail to break open a door unto corrupt worship, by Teaching, Seducing, Tempting and Enticing Others unto corrupt Communion with them, according to the Doctrine of balaam, to cast a stumbling block before the people of the Lord, as Rev. 2.14. I say, if this should come to pass, our case would be exceeding dangerous;
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especially this coming upon us in our declining and languishing state, when we have lost so much of our first life and love, that we have soarcely strength enough left, to reinforce our former Zeal and Courage in the Encounter,
especially this coming upon us in our declining and languishing state, when we have lost so much of our First life and love, that we have soarcely strength enough left, to reinforce our former Zeal and Courage in the Encounter,
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yea, and at such a time when the Generation is lamentably exposed, by the sins of the Times, (which are all tempting unto a Compliance with such a Temptation) and are (too much) without grace to resist it;
yea, and At such a time when the Generation is lamentably exposed, by the Sins of the Times, (which Are all tempting unto a Compliance with such a Temptation) and Are (too much) without grace to resist it;
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it will be such Pollution as will not be purged away without fire, the guilt and filth of corrupt worship, is not purged away without the fire and the fornace.
it will be such Pollution as will not be purged away without fire, the guilt and filth of corrupt worship, is not purged away without the fire and the furnace.
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And that which is most Perillous, it is the universal diffusion of the Corruption and Contagion of corrupt worship, by the subtile and insensible infusion and influence of a Spirit of Libertinism: a Spirit and Principle (it is) of all other, most dangerous and destructive unto Pure Churches,
And that which is most Perilous, it is the universal diffusion of the Corruption and Contagion of corrupt worship, by the subtle and insensible infusion and influence of a Spirit of Libertinism: a Spirit and Principle (it is) of all other, most dangerous and destructive unto Pure Churches,
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for all false worships, (although they seem, in themselves, to be contrary Extremes) yet they all agree in this Principle of Libertinism, and will break in at that door.
for all false worships, (although they seem, in themselves, to be contrary Extremes) yet they all agree in this Principle of Libertinism, and will break in At that door.
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See at large Ezck. 22. beginning. Although Libertinism doth promise much Liberty, yet it bringeth into bondage to Corruption, 2 Pet. 2.19. It doth gender altogether unto bondage.
See At large Ezekiel 22. beginning. Although Libertinism does promise much Liberty, yet it brings into bondage to Corruption, 2 Pet. 2.19. It does gender altogether unto bondage.
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and so against all corrupt worship, which hath been the common destruction of Reformed Churches, and will most certainly be of these Churches, if it should break in upon us.
and so against all corrupt worship, which hath been the Common destruction of Reformed Churches, and will most Certainly be of these Churches, if it should break in upon us.
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If we admit of will-worship, we shall lose all the glorious work of Reformation which our Fathers laboured in, (which consisted chiefly in Separation from corrupt Worship ) we shall at once reze the Foundation,
If we admit of Will worship, we shall loose all the glorious work of Reformation which our Father's laboured in, (which consisted chiefly in Separation from corrupt Worship) we shall At once reze the Foundation,
If we admit of will-worship, New-England will become the shame and scandal of Religion, and of all Reformed Churches, the Reproach of the Christian world, the Scorn and Triumph of Antichrist,
If we admit of Will worship, New england will become the shame and scandal of Religion, and of all Reformed Churches, the Reproach of the Christian world, the Scorn and Triumph of Antichrist,
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4. Labour unto the promotion and progress of the work of Reformation, by the full and faithful discharge of duty to the Children of the Covenant, multiplying and growing up under the Covenant in those Churches;
4. Labour unto the promotion and progress of the work of Reformation, by the full and faithful discharge of duty to the Children of the Covenant, multiplying and growing up under the Covenant in those Churches;
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and the guilt of them doth lye heavily upon Churches, with this heavy aggravation, that they are committed through the neglect of duty towards them, by the due exercise of Discipline. If yet there be any hope in Israel concerning this thing, (as it is spoken of a very difficult Point of Reformation ) Ezra 10.2.
and the guilt of them does lie heavily upon Churches, with this heavy aggravation, that they Are committed through the neglect of duty towards them, by the due exercise of Discipline. If yet there be any hope in Israel Concerning this thing, (as it is spoken of a very difficult Point of Reformation) Ezra 10.2.
for such Parents to consider, that their Children are Children of the Covenant, and in this fense Gods Children, as Ezek. 16.20, 21. and the Children of the Promise, Acts 2.39, and so under a special Promise of saving grace and blessing:
for such Parents to Consider, that their Children Are Children of the Covenant, and in this fence God's Children, as Ezekiel 16.20, 21. and the Children of the Promise, Acts 2.39, and so under a special Promise of Saving grace and blessing:
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on the one hand, it is a very sad and lamentable consideration, unto any Religiou• ••ent, to consider, that his Children should (through his neglect 〈 ◊ 〉 ••ucation) be instrumental, by their Profaneness and wickedness, 〈 ◊ 〉 corrput, pollute and defile the Church of God.
on the one hand, it is a very sad and lamentable consideration, unto any Religiou• ••ent, to Consider, that his Children should (through his neglect 〈 ◊ 〉 ••ucation) be instrumental, by their Profaneness and wickedness, 〈 ◊ 〉 corrput, pollute and defile the Church of God.
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The corruption of Churches doth begin in Families, and it there be no hope of Family Reformation, there is no hope of Church Reformation. It is indeed sad to consider,
The corruption of Churches does begin in Families, and it there be no hope of Family Reformation, there is no hope of Church Reformation. It is indeed sad to Consider,
But that which I chiefly intend, in this Particular, is Publick Eaucation, (if I may so call it) Surely Churches do owe much duty unto the Children of the Covenant, commonly styled, The Children of the Church:
But that which I chiefly intend, in this Particular, is Public Eaucation, (if I may so call it) Surely Churches do owe much duty unto the Children of the Covenant, commonly styled, The Children of the Church:
they are doubtless the Subject of the especial care and industry of the Presbytery, to be watched over, warned, instructed, admonished, both Privately and Publickly.
they Are doubtless the Subject of the especial care and industry of the Presbytery, to be watched over, warned, instructed, admonished, both Privately and Publicly.
Churches also are to own them, and acknowledge them, visibly, as they do gradually grow up unto maturity and capacity unto Church-watch and Priviledges.
Churches also Are to own them, and acknowledge them, visibly, as they do gradually grow up unto maturity and capacity unto Church-watch and Privileges.
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they must needs be under his Rule and Government, which is no way rightly administred, but by the regular exercise of Discipline in Instituted Churches.
they must needs be under his Rule and Government, which is no Way rightly administered, but by the regular exercise of Discipline in Instituted Churches.
O they have been very unhappy Controversies to these Churches, whereby the vigorous exercise of Discipline unto these, hath been so long demurred and delayed, that very many of them are grown up unto such an height and strength in Profaneness, that they have even broken,
O they have been very unhappy Controversies to these Churches, whereby the vigorous exercise of Discipline unto these, hath been so long demurred and delayed, that very many of them Are grown up unto such an height and strength in Profaneness, that they have even broken,
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and incurable by Discipline. And truly, this neglect is grown so great and general (at least) in some Churches, that there is very little hope of the recovery of the vigorous, effectual exercise of Discipline toward them.
and incurable by Discipline. And truly, this neglect is grown so great and general (At least) in Some Churches, that there is very little hope of the recovery of the vigorous, effectual exercise of Discipline towards them.
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Let me say, The Progress of the Covenant, the Propagation of Churches, the Preservation of Churches under their deepest defection, in their lowest condition, it must be by the succession of an holy Seed, Isa. 6.13. So the holy Seed shall be the substance thereof.
Let me say, The Progress of the Covenant, the Propagation of Churches, the Preservation of Churches under their Deepest defection, in their lowest condition, it must be by the succession of an holy Seed, Isaiah 6.13. So the holy Seed shall be the substance thereof.
There is a Spirit and Principle of Liberty in the hearts of all sincere Christians, whom Christ hath made free indeed, Joh. 8.36. Where the Spirit of God is, there is liberty, 2 Cor. 3.17. There is a very large and necessary use and exercise of this Spirit and Principle of Liberty, in our whole Christian Conversation, especially in all our religious converse with God and men, Gal. 5.13. For Brethren, ye have been called unto liberty.
There is a Spirit and Principle of Liberty in the hearts of all sincere Christians, whom christ hath made free indeed, John 8.36. Where the Spirit of God is, there is liberty, 2 Cor. 3.17. There is a very large and necessary use and exercise of this Spirit and Principle of Liberty, in our Whole Christian Conversation, especially in all our religious converse with God and men, Gal. 5.13. For Brothers, you have been called unto liberty.
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there is a compleat directory for the exercise of our Christian Liberty in the Word of God, which is the perfect law of liberty, Jam. 1.25. Our habitual conformity to this Law of Liberty, is the chief Principle of Liberty;
there is a complete directory for the exercise of our Christian Liberty in the Word of God, which is the perfect law of liberty, Jam. 1.25. Our habitual conformity to this Law of Liberty, is the chief Principle of Liberty;
This Liberty is alwayes acted under the Power and Authority of Divine Truth, Joh. 8.22. Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Jam. 2.12. So speak, and so do — judged by the law of liberty.
This Liberty is always acted under the Power and authority of Divine Truth, John 8.22. You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Jam. 2.12. So speak, and so do — judged by the law of liberty.
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This Christian Liberty doth not give men leave to believe, Profess and Practise what they will, (as Libertines do vainly suppose) and from thence plead for a Licentious Liberty of Conscience,
This Christian Liberty does not give men leave to believe, Profess and Practise what they will, (as Libertines do vainly suppose) and from thence plead for a Licentious Liberty of Conscience,
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as the proper Subject of this Liberty. Those we must hold, keep, and stand fust in, Gal. 5.1. Stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made you free.
as the proper Subject of this Liberty. Those we must hold, keep, and stand fust in, Gal. 5.1. Stand fast in the liberty wherewith christ hath made you free.
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And we must be careful to exercise our Christian Liberty in a way of Gospel-order; Liberty and Order are inseparable, in the conversation of a Christian:
And we must be careful to exercise our Christian Liberty in a Way of Gospel order; Liberty and Order Are inseparable, in the Conversation of a Christian:
We must also exercise and improve our Christian Liberty in a way of full subjection unto the Power, Rule and Government of Christ Ministerially exercised in his Church, in the Administration of all his ordinances,
We must also exercise and improve our Christian Liberty in a Way of full subjection unto the Power, Rule and Government of christ Ministerially exercised in his Church, in the Administration of all his ordinances,
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Those who rise up in a way of opposition unto, or rebellion against the Power of Christ, regularly exercised in his Church, under pretence of the defence of their Liberty, are no true friends to true Liberty.
Those who rise up in a Way of opposition unto, or rebellion against the Power of christ, regularly exercised in his Church, under pretence of the defence of their Liberty, Are no true Friends to true Liberty.
It is a very sinful, shameful abuse of Christian Liberty, to make it an occasion to the flesh, to make it subservient to Libertinism, to Licentiousness, to carnal Reason and Policy, to worldly Designs and Ends, to the lusts of the flesh, the lusts of men, in fomenting Divisions & Contentions,
It is a very sinful, shameful abuse of Christian Liberty, to make it an occasion to the Flesh, to make it subservient to Libertinism, to Licentiousness, to carnal Reason and Policy, to worldly Designs and Ends, to the Lustiest of the Flesh, the Lustiest of men, in fomenting Divisions & Contentions,
and of making it a cloak of maliciousness, 1 Pet. 2.16 — Surely it is a great part of our work of Reformation, to Reform these Abuses of our Christian Liberty.
and of making it a cloak of maliciousness, 1 Pet. 2.16 — Surely it is a great part of our work of Reformation, to Reform these Abuses of our Christian Liberty.
an incurable wound, concerning which we may take up our Lamentation, and say, Jer. 8.20, 21, 22. The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not healed:
an incurable wound, Concerning which we may take up our Lamentation, and say, Jer. 8.20, 21, 22. The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we Are not healed:
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Is there no Balm in Gilead? is there no Physician there? why then is not the hurt of the daughter of my people recovered? O are our Divisions become judicial,
Is there no Balm in Gilead? is there no physician there? why then is not the hurt of the daughter of my people recovered? Oh Are our Divisions become judicial,
and so incurable? If so, our state is truly lamentable, as Jer. 16.5. Thus saith the Lord, Enter not into the house of mourning, neither go to lament, nor bemoan them;
and so incurable? If so, our state is truly lamentable, as Jer. 16.5. Thus Says the Lord, Enter not into the house of mourning, neither go to lament, nor bemoan them;
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O let the remembrance of the sweetness and blessedness of our first Love, Peace and Union, convince and humble us under the sin of our Envyings, Strifes, Debates, Divisions, Contentions and Emulations, &c. It was the sad state of the Church of Corinth, that although they were lamentably distressed and distracted with Divisions,
Oh let the remembrance of the sweetness and blessedness of our First Love, Peace and union, convince and humble us under the since of our Envyings, Strifes, Debates, Divisions, Contentions and Emulations, etc. It was the sad state of the Church of Corinth, that although they were lamentably distressed and distracted with Divisions,
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that is, that Interest upon which this People, and these Churches were first founded, as to their Religious Constitution, which is God and Religion: this is the onely uniting Interest, our very hearts and Souls will cleave and unite most intirely, in Love, with Peace and Union, in our God and our Religion;
that is, that Interest upon which this People, and these Churches were First founded, as to their Religious Constitution, which is God and Religion: this is the only uniting Interest, our very hearts and Souls will cleave and unite most entirely, in Love, with Peace and union, in our God and our Religion;
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this Interest will make a people of one heart, and of one Soul, Jer. 32.39. — They shall be my people, and I will be their God, and I will give them one heart and one way, to fear me.
this Interest will make a people of one heart, and of one Soul, Jer. 32.39. — They shall be my people, and I will be their God, and I will give them one heart and one Way, to Fear me.
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Observe, when a people do cleave close to God and his Covenant, and so unto Religion, they have one heart and one way, that is, sweet and perfect Unity and Amity.
Observe, when a people do cleave close to God and his Covenant, and so unto Religion, they have one heart and one Way, that is, sweet and perfect Unity and Amity.
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O this is our great mischief and misery, and the very original of our defection, that we have much forsaken our proper New-England Interest; we have committed these two great evils, Jer. 2.13. Forsaken our God, and hewn out Cisterns:
O this is our great mischief and misery, and the very original of our defection, that we have much forsaken our proper New england Interest; we have committed these two great evils, Jer. 2.13. Forsaken our God, and hewn out Cisterns:
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I do not mean onely, nor so much, in seeking and prosecuting the things of the World, (although that be enough to denominate us notoriously Worldly) but our turning our very Religion it self into a Worldly Interest, by making of it the subject of Carnal Confidences, resting, trusting,
I do not mean only, nor so much, in seeking and prosecuting the things of the World, (although that be enough to denominate us notoriously Worldly) but our turning our very Religion it self into a Worldly Interest, by making of it the Subject of Carnal Confidences, resting, trusting,
and boasting in it, and also by making of it the subject of Carnal Contentions, and so setting Religion against it self, and the Professors of it one against another,
and boasting in it, and also by making of it the Subject of Carnal Contentions, and so setting Religion against it self, and the Professors of it one against Another,
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and so making of it subservient unto worldly designs, yea unto worldly lusts, and thereby making it, in our Profession and Practise of it, a meer Worldly Religion;
and so making of it subservient unto worldly designs, yea unto worldly Lustiest, and thereby making it, in our Profession and practice of it, a mere Worldly Religion;
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yea, too many do too much make their professed Confidence in God himself, a worldly Interest & subservient to their worldly lusts, as they Mic. 3.11. — Yet will they lean upon the Lord, and say, Is not the Lord in the midst of us? none evil can come unto us.
yea, too many do too much make their professed Confidence in God himself, a worldly Interest & subservient to their worldly Lustiest, as they Mic. 3.11. — Yet will they lean upon the Lord, and say, Is not the Lord in the midst of us? none evil can come unto us.
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and all our Divisions are carnal and worldly, 1 Cor. 3.3. Jam. 4.3 — Whatever pretences of a Religious Zeal, the Fomentors of Division may make, it is a Worldly Spirit that foments all Divisions;
and all our Divisions Are carnal and worldly, 1 Cor. 3.3. Jam. 4.3 — Whatever pretences of a Religious Zeal, the Fomenters of Division may make, it is a Worldly Spirit that foments all Divisions;
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And therefore if we can relinquish our worldly Interest, and retrive our own onely true and proper Interest, which is our God and Religion, set and settle our hearts again upon God and Religion, this would heal all our Divisions, and reform all.
And Therefore if we can relinquish our worldly Interest, and retrieve our own only true and proper Interest, which is our God and Religion, Set and settle our hearts again upon God and Religion, this would heal all our Divisions, and reform all.
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so a change of Interest again, would consummate our Reformation. It is the Prescription which God gives unto that Backsliding people for their recovery, Hos. 14.2.3.
so a change of Interest again, would consummate our Reformation. It is the Prescription which God gives unto that Backsliding people for their recovery, Hos. 14.2.3.
This Government, and so this Magistracy, it was through the most wife and merciful Providence of God, constituted unto a more direct subserviency unto the Work of Reformation, as the great and main design of it, in the intentions both of God,
This Government, and so this Magistracy, it was through the most wife and merciful Providence of God, constituted unto a more Direct subserviency unto the Work of Reformation, as the great and main Design of it, in the intentions both of God,
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Therefore God Spirited our first Magistracy unto this Work of Reformation, and prospered that glorious Work unto a very happy progress, under their Civil Conduct of this Religious and Reforming people.
Therefore God Spirited our First Magistracy unto this Work of Reformation, and prospered that glorious Work unto a very happy progress, under their Civil Conduct of this Religious and Reforming people.
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And now the Place, the Power, the whole Betrustment of this Reforming Magistracy, it is by our Annual Election, and so by a Providential Succession, devolving upon You,
And now the Place, the Power, the Whole Betrustment of this Reforming Magistracy, it is by our Annual Election, and so by a Providential Succession, devolving upon You,
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and although the work be much declined, it shall be again revived, and the Topstone thereof shall be brought forth with Shoutings and Acclamations of Grace, unto the glory of God.
and although the work be much declined, it shall be again revived, and the Topstone thereof shall be brought forth with Shoutings and Acclamations of Grace, unto the glory of God.
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and that which addeth true Glory unto its Greatness, That he hath made Civil Magistrates, Reformers. Seldome hath there been any great Work of Reformation wrought, either in the Church of old,
and that which adds true Glory unto its Greatness, That he hath made Civil Magistrates, Reformers. Seldom hath there been any great Work of Reformation wrought, either in the Church of old,
The Church on earth will be in the height and top of its prosperity, when the Mountain of the Lords House shall be exalted in the tops of the Mountains;
The Church on earth will be in the height and top of its Prosperity, when the Mountain of the lords House shall be exalted in the tops of the Mountains;
when Kings shall be her Nursing-fathers, and Queens her Nursing-mothers. You have the most encouraging Examples of the most Illustrious Refor mers before you:
when Kings shall be her Nursing fathers, and Queen's her Nursing mothers. You have the most encouraging Examples of the most Illustrious Refor mers before you:
You are to labour with a very immorigerous, rebellious, backsliding generation, under an extraordinary juncture of Provocations and Temptations, Difficulties and Dangers.
You Are to labour with a very immorigerous, rebellious, backsliding generation, under an extraordinary juncture of Provocations and Temptations, Difficulties and Dangers.
O so much the more I am imboldened in the Name of the Lord, with an humble importunity, to beseech your Care, Constancy, Courage and Faithfulness in this your great Duty,
O so much the more I am emboldened in the Name of the Lord, with an humble importunity, to beseech your Care, Constancy, Courage and Faithfulness in this your great Duty,
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that is, for the promotion and preservation of that which is the main Interest of God and his people here, which is Religion. You are to Rule not onely over Men, but Christians, not onely over People, but the People of God: therefore you are to Rule,
that is, for the promotion and preservation of that which is the main Interest of God and his people Here, which is Religion. You Are to Rule not only over Men, but Christians, not only over People, but the People of God: Therefore you Are to Rule,
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as in the fear of God, so in a more peculiar manner from God, and for God, that God may Rule by you, that you may be the Ministers of God for our good.
as in the Fear of God, so in a more peculiar manner from God, and for God, that God may Rule by you, that you may be the Ministers of God for our good.
he hath set you as a part of the Defence upon the Glory, God doth therefore expect, that you should fully Assert and Exert all that Power which he hath committed to you, to be improved for the publick Weal of his people, especially in and about matters of Religion, which is the greatest concernment of our publick Weal.
he hath Set you as a part of the Defence upon the Glory, God does Therefore expect, that you should Fully Assert and Exert all that Power which he hath committed to you, to be improved for the public Weal of his people, especially in and about matters of Religion, which is the greatest concernment of our public Weal.
Courage and Faithfulness therein, is the peculiar Excellency of a Christian Magistracy, the regular exercise thereof, will be the Strength and Glory of your Government,
Courage and Faithfulness therein, is the peculiar Excellency of a Christian Magistracy, the regular exercise thereof, will be the Strength and Glory of your Government,
It will be your Commendation, which was holy Davids, as he was eminently a Type of Christ in the Work of Reformation, that the Zeal of Gods house had consumed him.
It will be your Commendation, which was holy Davids, as he was eminently a Type of christ in the Work of Reformation, that the Zeal of God's house had consumed him.
The hearts of the sober, faithful, peaceable, and religious people of the Land, are towards the Governours of Israel, who offer themselves willingly to the help of the Lord in the Work of Reformation, in this time of general defection.
The hearts of the Sobrium, faithful, peaceable, and religious people of the Land, Are towards the Governors of Israel, who offer themselves willingly to the help of the Lord in the Work of Reformation, in this time of general defection.
And surely, this is the greatest Trust that we repose in you, and therefore the highest hope, expectation, confidence and dependance that we place upon you,
And surely, this is the greatest Trust that we repose in you, and Therefore the highest hope, expectation, confidence and dependence that we place upon you,
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as our Rulers, Governours, Leaders, Publick Benefactors and Fathers, That you will by the utmost improvement of your Power and Interest, advance and establish the true, pure and holy Worship of God, (and so far as it concerneth you) not suffer these Churches, no not this People, to be corrupted, no not this Land, to be polluted and defiled with Will-worship.
as our Rulers, Governors, Leaders, Public Benefactors and Father's, That you will by the utmost improvement of your Power and Interest, advance and establish the true, pure and holy Worship of God, (and so Far as it concerns you) not suffer these Churches, no not this People, to be corrupted, no not this Land, to be polluted and defiled with Will worship.
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And therefore our Prayers for you shall ever be, That he that is the Light of Israel, will be a Light unto you, that you may be as the Light of Israel unto us.
And Therefore our Prayers for you shall ever be, That he that is the Light of Israel, will be a Light unto you, that you may be as the Light of Israel unto us.
that you may receive a large portion of that Spirit, which resteth upon Him, even a Spirit of Wisdome and Ʋnderstanding, a Spirit of Counsel and of Might, a Spirit of Knowledge,
that you may receive a large portion of that Spirit, which rests upon Him, even a Spirit of Wisdom and Ʋnderstanding, a Spirit of Counsel and of Might, a Spirit of Knowledge,
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And that in your measure also, Righteousness may be the girdle of your loins, and Faithfulness the girdle of your reins, that so you may feed and lead this people, both in the skilfulness of your hand, and the integrity of your hearts. We also shall pray, That you may be kept,
And that in your measure also, Righteousness may be the girdle of your loins, and Faithfulness the girdle of your reins, that so you may feed and led this people, both in the skilfulness of your hand, and the integrity of your hearts. We also shall pray, That you may be kept,
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that God may never be provoked by our sins, to suffer you to fall, as once he did holy David, that he might punish Israel. We wish you all the blessings which those who are just, ruling in the fear of God, may expect;
that God may never be provoked by our Sins, to suffer you to fallen, as once he did holy David, that he might Punish Israel. We wish you all the blessings which those who Are just, ruling in the Fear of God, may expect;
that the Anniversary Revolution of this Government by our Annuall Election, may be unto us as the rising Sun, by which we may receive Influences of Divine Blessing, which may cause us to grow up as the tender grass, by the clear shining after rain;
that the Anniversary Revolution of this Government by our Annual Election, may be unto us as the rising Sun, by which we may receive Influences of Divine Blessing, which may cause us to grow up as the tender grass, by the clear shining After rain;
that we may enjoy Prosperity and Tranquility under this Magistracy, and that there may be a peaceful and prosperous Succession of it from Generation to Generation;
that we may enjoy Prosperity and Tranquillity under this Magistracy, and that there may be a peaceful and prosperous Succession of it from Generation to Generation;
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that God continuing unto us our Judges as at the first, and our Counsellers as at the beginning, we may remain to be a City of Righteousness, and a faithful City.
that God Continuing unto us our Judges as At the First, and our Counsellers as At the beginning, we may remain to be a city of Righteousness, and a faithful city.
and some diminution of their joy and comfort, from a prae-apprehension, yea from some present appearance of the sad signs of the defection of these Churches, before their departure.
and Some diminution of their joy and Comfort, from a prae-apprehension, yea from Some present appearance of the sad Signs of the defection of these Churches, before their departure.
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That Ministry, those Ministers, they are generally departed; (some few (here and there one, onely) of that Ancient Old England-Ministry, remaining with us,
That Ministry, those Ministers, they Are generally departed; (Some few (Here and there one, only) of that Ancient Old England-Ministry, remaining with us,
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as the Crown and Ornament of our New-England-Presbytery. ) And truly, the remembrance of the departure of that Ministry, with the signal Circumstances,
as the Crown and Ornament of our New-England-Presbytery.) And truly, the remembrance of the departure of that Ministry, with the signal circumstances,
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they being divers of them carried away (as it were) in Chariots of sire: I mean, by an Anticipation of their translation, in the ordinary course of Nature,
they being diverse of them carried away (as it were) in Chariots of sire: I mean, by an Anticipation of their Translation, in the ordinary course of Nature,
They have a living Memory, and a lasting Monument in every godly heart, who hath experienced the converting, quickning, comforting presence and power of the Spirit in their Ministration.
They have a living Memory, and a lasting Monument in every godly heart, who hath experienced the converting, quickening, comforting presence and power of the Spirit in their Ministration.
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The Burthen of the Work of the Ministry, and so of this great Work of Reformation in these Churches, it now resteth upon you, who are the present standing Ministry, this New-England Ministry, which is Coaevall and Coaetaneous with this New-England Generation; Amongst whom, I am not worthy to be mentioned as one (though with the utmost expression of diminution,
The Burden of the Work of the Ministry, and so of this great Work of Reformation in these Churches, it now rests upon you, who Are the present standing Ministry, this New england Ministry, which is Coaevall and Coetaneous with this New england Generation; among whom, I am not worthy to be mentioned as one (though with the utmost expression of diminution,
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as less then the least of those whom God hath called forth to take a part of this Ministry) and therefore most unmeet and unworthy thus to speak unto you:
as less then the least of those whom God hath called forth to take a part of this Ministry) and Therefore most unmeet and unworthy thus to speak unto you:
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that is, a Ministry of the same Constitution, Spirit, Principles, Minde, Judgement and Practise, in all things pertaining to the Work of the Ministry in these Churches;
that is, a Ministry of the same Constitution, Spirit, Principles, Mind, Judgement and practice, in all things pertaining to the Work of the Ministry in these Churches;
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More especially, God expecteth that you should promote the Work of Reformation, in your several Churches and Congregations, by the regular and thorough exercise of the Power of Christ (committed unto you) in the Administration of Doctrine and Worship, which is the great Trust and Charge committed unto you to keep, 1 Tim. 6.20. This is the Rod of his strength out of Zion, whereby his people are made a willing people in the day of his power, Psal. 110.2, 3. Exalt Christ, by the due exercise of his Power in his Name;
More especially, God Expects that you should promote the Work of Reformation, in your several Churches and Congregations, by the regular and thorough exercise of the Power of christ (committed unto you) in the Administration of Doctrine and Worship, which is the great Trust and Charge committed unto you to keep, 1 Tim. 6.20. This is the Rod of his strength out of Zion, whereby his people Are made a willing people in the day of his power, Psalm 110.2, 3. Exalt christ, by the due exercise of his Power in his Name;
They are the Generation, which you are called to labour with and for, amongst whom you hope to have the fruit of your Labours in the Work of the Ministry,
They Are the Generation, which you Are called to labour with and for, among whom you hope to have the fruit of your Labours in the Work of the Ministry,
O what Account will be given of them, if many, or the generality of them, should perish, under the neglect of the due exercise of the Ministerial Power of Christ towards them, in any of the Churches? Most of all the Work of Reformation, dependeth upon the faithful and successful Labours of this Ministry, in the work of Conversion;
O what Account will be given of them, if many, or the generality of them, should perish, under the neglect of the due exercise of the Ministerial Power of christ towards them, in any of the Churches? Most of all the Work of Reformation, dependeth upon the faithful and successful Labours of this Ministry, in the work of Conversion;
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but if God suffer it to be a Judicial Ministry, a Ministry sent in Judgement, to make the heart of this people fat — then there will be no hope, the Generation will grow sick at heart, under Spiritual Plagues and Judgements, under a savour of death, by this Ministry,
but if God suffer it to be a Judicial Ministry, a Ministry sent in Judgement, to make the heart of this people fat — then there will be no hope, the Generation will grow sick At heart, under Spiritual Plagues and Judgments, under a savour of death, by this Ministry,
And therefore, how are all such, who have the Charge of Souls in such a dangerous time, amongst a declining people, concerned to Labour, to Pray, to Preach, to be instant in season, out of season, in private, in publick, to spend their Souls, to bend the strength of their Ministerial Labours,
And Therefore, how Are all such, who have the Charge of Souls in such a dangerous time, among a declining people, concerned to Labour, to Pray, to Preach, to be instant in season, out of season, in private, in public, to spend their Souls, to bend the strength of their Ministerial Labours,
and dolefully lament the loss of their labour; so Isaiah, Isa 49.4. Jeremiah, Jer. 6.10. yea, our Lord Jesus Christ himself, Mat. 23.37. O Jerusalem, — how often would I have gathered thy Children — Truly, it is a most doleful discouragement to the present Ministry, in many Congregations, to see so many Souls fatting, hearts hardning, immortal Souls dying and perishing under their hand, Care and Charge;
and dolefully lament the loss of their labour; so Isaiah, Isaiah 49.4. Jeremiah, Jer. 6.10. yea, our Lord jesus christ himself, Mathew 23.37. Oh Jerusalem, — how often would I have gathered thy Children — Truly, it is a most doleful discouragement to the present Ministry, in many Congregations, to see so many Souls fatting, hearts hardening, immortal Souls dying and perishing under their hand, Care and Charge;
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and so our house be left unto us desolate, as Mat. 23.38, 39. The Prosperity of these Churches, dependeth much upon the success of the Labours of this present Ministry:
and so our house be left unto us desolate, as Mathew 23.38, 39. The Prosperity of these Churches, dependeth much upon the success of the Labours of this present Ministry:
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and therefore, the hopes, desires, and prayers of all the faithful people of God in these Churches are, That you may alwayes remain as Stars in the right hand of Jesus Christ, fixed in your Orb, full of Light, Regular in all your Motions, Powerfull in all your Influences, shining in all your Appearances, with the Splendor and Lustre of his Spirit and Grace, in whose hand you are:
and Therefore, the hope's, Desires, and Prayers of all the faithful people of God in these Churches Are, That you may always remain as Stars in the right hand of jesus christ, fixed in your Orb, full of Light, Regular in all your Motions, Powerful in all your Influences, shining in all your Appearances, with the Splendour and Lustre of his Spirit and Grace, in whose hand you Are:
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And that there may be no such Wandering Stars, spoken of Jude v. 13. whose Erratick Motions should disturb the Coelestial Order and Harmony of our Ecclesiastical Heaven. III. I propose this Exhortation also unto All the People of the Land, who are present;
And that there may be no such Wandering Stars, spoken of U^de v. 13. whose Erratic Motions should disturb the Celestial Order and Harmony of our Ecclesiastical Heaven. III. I propose this Exhortation also unto All the People of the Land, who Are present;
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as you may reade 2 Kings 23.3. 2 Chron. 29.36. & 34.30. the Text saith there, All, small and great: So Ezra 109. Neh. 8.1. — All the the people as one man;
as you may read 2 Kings 23.3. 2 Chronicles 29.36. & 34.30. the Text Says there, All, small and great: So Ezra 109. Neh 8.1. — All the the people as one man;
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Every one, that hath a Soul to save, or hath any care of his Salvation, is concerned in this Work of Reformation, of what degree, rank or order whatsoever;
Every one, that hath a Soul to save, or hath any care of his Salvation, is concerned in this Work of Reformation, of what degree, rank or order whatsoever;
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every one must labour, in his own person, in his proper place, by the utmost improvement of his power, interest and influence, to help forward the work;
every one must labour, in his own person, in his proper place, by the utmost improvement of his power, Interest and influence, to help forward the work;
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The Work of Reformation, it must run through all our hearts and wayes, in every Station and Relation, in every Calling and Imployment, through all matters both Civil and Religious, in all our converse with God and man.
The Work of Reformation, it must run through all our hearts and ways, in every Station and Relation, in every Calling and Employment, through all matters both Civil and Religious, in all our converse with God and man.
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and to uphold dividing Parties and Interests, unto the shaking of very Foundations. So also do all corrupt Worshippers, and corrupters of the Worship of God.
and to uphold dividing Parties and Interests, unto the shaking of very Foundations. So also do all corrupt Worshippers, and corrupters of the Worship of God.
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and hinderers of the Work of Reformation. As for such who turn aside unto their crooked wayes, the Lord shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity:
and hinderers of the Work of Reformation. As for such who turn aside unto their crooked ways, the Lord shall led them forth with the workers of iniquity:
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but peace shall be upon Israel, Psal. 125.5. 2. Let all the Friends, Lovers, Well-wishers, Well-willers unto the Publick Good and Prosperity of these Churches, up and be doing in the Work of Reformation.
but peace shall be upon Israel, Psalm 125.5. 2. Let all the Friends, Lovers, Wellwishers, Well-willers unto the Public Good and Prosperity of these Churches, up and be doing in the Work of Reformation.
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and prosperous progress of the Work of Reformation; and so of the House of God, of the Churches here in their first glory, Hag. 2.3. You have also seen and observed, the gradual declension and defection of these Churches;
and prosperous progress of the Work of Reformation; and so of the House of God, of the Churches Here in their First glory, Hag. 2.3. You have also seen and observed, the gradual declension and defection of these Churches;
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and therefore you cannot chuse but be most sadly and sorrowfully sensible of our present necessity of Reformation. O then be moved to do what in you lyeth, by your Faith, Prayer, Life and Example, to revive the Work of Reformation again before you die.
and Therefore you cannot choose but be most sadly and sorrowfully sensible of our present necessity of Reformation. Oh then be moved to do what in you lies, by your Faith, Prayer, Life and Exampl, to revive the Work of Reformation again before you die.
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You also who are the present standing Generation, the next and immediate Successors unto those first Reformers, who have been actually betrusted with Church-Order, Ordinances,
You also who Are the present standing Generation, the next and immediate Successors unto those First Reformers, who have been actually betrusted with Church order, Ordinances,
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O be you moved to stand up strongly unto the work under that Charge, and all those solemn Obligations and Engagements which God hath laid upon you, the weight and burthen of the Work lyeth upon you:
Oh be you moved to stand up strongly unto the work under that Charge, and all those solemn Obligations and Engagements which God hath laid upon you, the weight and burden of the Work lies upon you:
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let him not leave us, nor forsake us, that he may incline our hearts unto him, to walk in his wayes, &c. And you who are of the Rising Generation, Adult Youth,
let him not leave us, nor forsake us, that he may incline our hearts unto him, to walk in his ways, etc. And you who Are of the Rising Generation, Adult Youth,
You are they who are likely to out-live Joshua, and all the Elders of Israel that out-lived Joshua — and all that Generation, as it is said of them, Judg. 2.7, 8, 9. You cannot (many of you) remember the works which God wrought for your forefathers — You have never seen these Churches in their first Beauty and Glory,
You Are they who Are likely to outlive joshua, and all the Elders of Israel that outlived joshua — and all that Generation, as it is said of them, Judges 2.7, 8, 9. You cannot (many of you) Remember the works which God wrought for your Forefathers — You have never seen these Churches in their First Beauty and Glory,
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yet we must never despair of Reformation, as that people seemed to do, Ezek. 33.10. If our transgressions and our iniquities be upon us, and we pine away in them,
yet we must never despair of Reformation, as that people seemed to do, Ezekiel 33.10. If our transgressions and our iniquities be upon us, and we pine away in them,
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And therefore God doth instantly give them an encouraging call to Repentance and Reformation, Ver. 11. Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked,
And Therefore God does instantly give them an encouraging call to Repentance and Reformation, Ver. 11. Say unto them, As I live, Says the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked,
witness our Saviours mournful, doleful Lamentation, which he wept out over Jerusalem, Luke 19.42. If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things of thy peace;
witness our Saviors mournful, doleful Lamentation, which he wept out over Jerusalem, Lycia 19.42. If thou Hadst known, even thou, At least in this thy day, the things of thy peace;
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and be strong all ye people of the Land, saith the Lord, and work, for I am with you, saith the Lord of Hosts, according to the word that I Covenanted with you,
and be strong all the people of the Land, Says the Lord, and work, for I am with you, Says the Lord of Hosts, according to the word that I Covenanted with you,
So let Magistracy, Ministry and People be strengthned, and encouraged to this Work, believing and hoping that Gods Spirit remaineth among us, according to the Covenant which he made with his people,
So let Magistracy, Ministry and People be strengthened, and encouraged to this Work, believing and hoping that God's Spirit remains among us, according to the Covenant which he made with his people,
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Observe, they cried out, passionately, affectionately, So must we do; (q.d.) we are a lost, undone people, there is no hope, no help for us without Reformation:
Observe, they cried out, passionately, affectionately, So must we do; (Q.d) we Are a lost, undone people, there is no hope, no help for us without Reformation:
We have been ready to return (by way of retortion) unto this great Exhortation, as that people, Mal. 3.7. Even from the dayes of your fathers, ye are gone away from mine Ordinances, and have not kept them:
We have been ready to return (by Way of retortion) unto this great Exhortation, as that people, Malachi 3.7. Even from the days of your Father's, you Are gone away from mine Ordinances, and have not kept them:
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It is observable, in all these seven Epistles unto the Churches, Christ calls for an understanding attention, Let him that hath an ear to hear, hear, &c. There is much wisdome and prudence requisite unto the Work of Reformation: Hos. 14.9. Who is wise, he shall understand these things;
It is observable, in all these seven Epistles unto the Churches, christ calls for an understanding attention, Let him that hath an ear to hear, hear, etc. There is much Wisdom and prudence requisite unto the Work of Reformation: Hos. 14.9. Who is wise, he shall understand these things;
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prudent, he shall know them? for the wayes of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them — O! a want of this wisdome and prudence, is one great hinderance:
prudent, he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord Are right, and the just shall walk in them — OH! a want of this Wisdom and prudence, is one great hindrance:
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and if ever we do hope, or intend to make thorough work in Reformation, we must recover Order, the Beauty, the Harmony, the Peace and Tranquility, the Regularity, the Purity and Simplicity, the Power and Efficacy, Life and Spirit of Order, Gospel-order, the Order which Christ hath set and appointed in his Church.
and if ever we do hope, or intend to make through work in Reformation, we must recover Order, the Beauty, the Harmony, the Peace and Tranquillity, the Regularity, the Purity and Simplicity, the Power and Efficacy, Life and Spirit of Order, Gospel order, the Order which christ hath Set and appointed in his Church.
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yet if we pursue it not in due Order, it will all come to nothing, 1 Chron. 15.13 — because we sought him not in the due Order — Surely, there is no case so difficult among us,
yet if we pursue it not in due Order, it will all come to nothing, 1 Chronicles 15.13 — Because we sought him not in the due Order — Surely, there is no case so difficult among us,
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It is a sign, that there is a glorious work of Reformation near, when Gods people do love the stones, and favour the dust of Zion, Psal. 102.14. 6. We must labour in it, under a sense of our own utter insufficiency to Reform, renouncing all our own carnal Confidences, and disclaiming our own wisdomes and wills, wherein we have too long laboured in vain;
It is a Signen, that there is a glorious work of Reformation near, when God's people do love the stones, and favour the dust of Zion, Psalm 102.14. 6. We must labour in it, under a sense of our own utter insufficiency to Reform, renouncing all our own carnal Confidences, and disclaiming our own wisdoms and wills, wherein we have too long laboured in vain;
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but bemoan our selves before God, as a hopeless and helpless people, as Ephraim did, Jer. 31.18. and the Church, Jer. 3.22, 23 — Behold we come unto thee, for thou art the Lord our God.
but bemoan our selves before God, as a hopeless and helpless people, as Ephraim did, Jer. 31.18. and the Church, Jer. 3.22, 23 — Behold we come unto thee, for thou art the Lord our God.
Truly, in vain is salvation hoped for, from the hills, or from the multitude of mountains, — for shame hath devoured the labours of our hands from our youth — We lie dwon in our shame,
Truly, in vain is salvation hoped for, from the hills, or from the multitude of Mountains, — for shame hath devoured the labours of our hands from our youth — We lie dwon in our shame,
So Jer. 30.15, 17. Why criest thou for thine affliction? thy sorrow is incurable — for I will restore health unto thee, I will heal thee of thy wounds — We must therefore make our Prayer to God, Turn thou us, and we shall be turned, Jer. 31.18. Heal thou us, and we shall be healed, Jer. 17.14. 7. We must labour in this Work by Faith.
So Jer. 30.15, 17. Why Christ thou for thine affliction? thy sorrow is incurable — for I will restore health unto thee, I will heal thee of thy wounds — We must Therefore make our Prayer to God, Turn thou us, and we shall be turned, Jer. 31.18. Heal thou us, and we shall be healed, Jer. 17.14. 7. We must labour in this Work by Faith.
Those who will be (at least) Publick Reformers, must have a mighty power of Faith, 2 Chron. 15.8. He took courage, and put away the abominable Idols.
Those who will be (At least) Public Reformers, must have a mighty power of Faith, 2 Chronicles 15.8. He took courage, and put away the abominable Idols.
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There must be the dependance of Faith, Hos. 6.1, 2, 3. Come, let us return to the Lord — he will heal us — he will binde us up — he will revive us — he will raise us up,
There must be the dependence of Faith, Hos. 6.1, 2, 3. Come, let us return to the Lord — he will heal us — he will bind us up — he will revive us — he will raise us up,
after the manner of men.) Gods compassions are moving, his bowels are sounding, his repentings are kindling, his heart is turning within him, towards New-England, towards this poor Generation;
After the manner of men.) God's compassions Are moving, his bowels Are sounding, his repentings Are kindling, his heart is turning within him, towards New england, towards this poor Generation;
though he hath many times, and many wayes spoken against us, yet he doth earnestly remember us still; he remembreth the kindness of our youth — when New-England was Holiness to the Lord, Jer. 2.2, 3. Thus saith the Lord, I remember thee, (or as in the Margin.) For thy sake I remember;
though he hath many times, and many ways spoken against us, yet he does earnestly Remember us still; he Remember the kindness of our youth — when New england was Holiness to the Lord, Jer. 2.2, 3. Thus Says the Lord, I Remember thee, (or as in the Margin.) For thy sake I Remember;
though we have forgotten that first love and kindness unto God, yet for our sakes God doth remember the love and kindness which our Fathers bare unto him;
though we have forgotten that First love and kindness unto God, yet for our sakes God does Remember the love and kindness which our Father's bore unto him;
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and the remembrance of it, hath hither unto stayed the hand of his divine Justice: So that he is even ready to fay of us, as of them, Hos. 11.8. How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? — Surely God sheweth himself even loth to give us up.
and the remembrance of it, hath hither unto stayed the hand of his divine justice: So that he is even ready to faith of us, as of them, Hos. 11.8. How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? — Surely God shows himself even loath to give us up.
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And therefore after all our backslidings, unworthy, sinful, shameful carriages, evil requitals, high provocations of him, whereby we have so much grieved and wearied him;
And Therefore After all our backslidings, unworthy, sinful, shameful carriages, evil requitals, high provocations of him, whereby we have so much grieved and wearied him;
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O back sliding children, I will heal your back-slidings, Jer. 3.12, 22. Yea let me say further, It is our Lord Jesus Christ himself that calls, it is he that stands at the doors of these Churches, and knocks, as Rev. 3.20. that he may return, come in, and replenish these Churches with a fulness of his Presence, by his Spirit and Grace.
Oh back sliding children, I will heal your backslidings, Jer. 3.12, 22. Yea let me say further, It is our Lord jesus christ himself that calls, it is he that Stands At the doors of these Churches, and knocks, as Rev. 3.20. that he may return, come in, and replenish these Churches with a fullness of his Presence, by his Spirit and Grace.
It is the voice of our Beloved that knocked, saying, Open unto me, my Love, &c. as Cant. 5.4. O it is Christ, who is solliciting for the renewing of our first love unto him as our Beloved;
It is the voice of our beloved that knocked, saying, Open unto me, my Love, etc. as Cant 5.4. O it is christ, who is soliciting for the renewing of our First love unto him as our beloved;
and leaving such Impressions of his love upon the Souls of his sincere ones, as may move your bowels for him, that you may be throughly awakened to arise, and open unto him;
and leaving such Impressions of his love upon the Souls of his sincere ones, as may move your bowels for him, that you may be thoroughly awakened to arise, and open unto him;
and whether we will yet open unto our Beloved? Surely then, we have cause most seriously and solemnly to deliberate upon this question, Will we repent,
and whither we will yet open unto our beloved? Surely then, we have cause most seriously and solemnly to deliberate upon this question, Will we Repent,
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and do our first works, yea or no? Will New-England return and Reform, yea or no? What return shall we make? what answer shall we give him? what shall we say unto God? thus expostulating in a way of grace and mercy with us.
and do our First works, yea or no? Will New england return and Reform, yea or no? What return shall we make? what answer shall we give him? what shall we say unto God? thus expostulating in a Way of grace and mercy with us.
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unto the Heaven and Earth, and enter into a Controversie with us, as Isa. 1.2. Hear, O Heavens, and give ear, O Earth — Micah 6.3. — Hear, O Mountains, the Lords Controversie:
unto the Heaven and Earth, and enter into a Controversy with us, as Isaiah 1.2. Hear, Oh Heavens, and give ear, Oh Earth — micah 6.3. — Hear, Oh Mountains, the lords Controversy:
Truly, so may God plead with New-England, O my people, what have I done unto thee? Have I been unfaithful, insufficient, unkinde, unrighteous, ungracious, unmerciful unto you? Have I ever failed,
Truly, so may God plead with New england, Oh my people, what have I done unto thee? Have I been unfaithful, insufficient, unkind, unrighteous, ungracious, unmerciful unto you? Have I ever failed,
and set apart your Fathers, as a peculiar people to my self? Have not I nourished You, and brought you up as Children, brought you under my Covenant, setled you in the possession of my House, Worship and Ordinances, protected you in the enjoyment and improvement of all my precious and pleasant things, carried you as upon Eagles wings, pitied you, pardoned you, spared you,
and Set apart your Father's, as a peculiar people to my self? Have not I nourished You, and brought you up as Children, brought you under my Covenant, settled you in the possession of my House, Worship and Ordinances, protected you in the enjoyment and improvement of all my precious and pleasant things, carried you as upon Eagles wings, pitied you, pardoned you, spared you,
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and saved you, and superadded Peace, Plenty, and all temporal mercies? O foolish people and unwise, will you thus then requite the Lord your God? Be astonished, O Heavens at this,
and saved you, and superadded Peace, Plenty, and all temporal Mercies? O foolish people and unwise, will you thus then requite the Lord your God? Be astonished, Oh Heavens At this,
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and that in order unto the vindication of his Justice, proceeding unto the execution of his destroying and desolating Judgements, as Psal. 81.12. But my people would not hearken unto my voice, and Israel would have none of me: so I gave them up.
and that in order unto the vindication of his justice, proceeding unto the execution of his destroying and desolating Judgments, as Psalm 81.12. But my people would not harken unto my voice, and Israel would have none of me: so I gave them up.
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O how would God rejoice over poor returning New-England, and rest with Divine delight and Complacency in his love unto us? O what a blessed, glorious Change, would such a work of Reformation work in New-England? How would these Churches revive and flourish,
O how would God rejoice over poor returning New england, and rest with Divine delight and Complacency in his love unto us? O what a blessed, glorious Change, would such a work of Reformation work in New england? How would these Churches revive and flourish,
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the Worship and Ordinances of God be restored unto their Spiritual Power and Purity, and be accompanied in all Administrations, with a plentiful dispensation of Gods Spirit and Grace;
the Worship and Ordinances of God be restored unto their Spiritual Power and Purity, and be accompanied in all Administrations, with a plentiful Dispensation of God's Spirit and Grace;
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our Controversies issued, Contentions ended, our Breaches and Losses repaired, out Wounds and Sicknesses healed, Gods Covenant renewed and confirmed with us,
our Controversies issued, Contentions ended, our Breaches and Losses repaired, out Wounds and Sicknesses healed, God's Covenant renewed and confirmed with us,
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What a rejoicing would this be to the Churches of Christ? and what an advantage and advance to the Cause and Kingdome of Christ in the World? O if it please God to give us (in this our most hopeless and helpless estate) the valley of Achor for a door of hope, then shall N. E. sing as in the dayes of her youth, as in the day when God first brought her forth into this Wilderness, as Hos. 2.15.
What a rejoicing would this be to the Churches of christ? and what an advantage and advance to the Cause and Kingdom of christ in the World? O if it please God to give us (in this our most hopeless and helpless estate) the valley of Achor for a door of hope, then shall N. E. sing as in the days of her youth, as in the day when God First brought her forth into this Wilderness, as Hos. 2.15.
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Then shall all the lovers of Zion rejoice with us, and for us, with acclamations of Blessing, as Jer. 31.23. The Lord bless thee, O habitation of Justice, and mountain of Holiness.
Then shall all the lovers of Zion rejoice with us, and for us, with acclamations of Blessing, as Jer. 31.23. The Lord bless thee, Oh habitation of justice, and mountain of Holiness.
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