Things worth thinking on, or, Helps to piety being remains of some meditations, experiences, and sentences &c. never published till now : and now are as an addition to them which were formerly made publick: together with a sermon entituled The beauty of holines / by Ralph Venning ...
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I Shall not concern my self at this time to consider these words as relative (with respect or retrospection) to what precedes, but only as they are an entire Proposition of themselves, acquainting us with the most decent and becoming the most lovely and ravishing thing, the only true and everlasting Beauty in this World and that to come;
I Shall not concern my self At this time to Consider these words as relative (with respect or retrospection) to what precedes, but only as they Are an entire Proposition of themselves, acquainting us with the most decent and becoming the most lovely and ravishing thing, the only true and everlasting Beauty in this World and that to come;
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First, To shew what Holiness is. Secondly, That Holiness is an absolute and incomparable Beauty. Thirdly, That this Holiness becomes the House of God, and that for ever.
First, To show what Holiness is. Secondly, That Holiness is an absolute and incomparable Beauty. Thirdly, That this Holiness becomes the House of God, and that for ever.
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So perfect holiness hath no communion with, but casteth out all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, Eph. 1.4. S. Paul makes them Synonymous and equivalent expressions, to be holy and to be without blame: So 1 Thess. 3.13. he prays, that they may be unblameable in holiness. And again, Col. 1.22. holy, unblameable, and unreproveable, are in conjunction.
So perfect holiness hath no communion with, but Cast out all filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit, Ephesians 1.4. S. Paul makes them Synonymous and equivalent expressions, to be holy and to be without blame: So 1 Thess 3.13. he prays, that they may be unblameable in holiness. And again, Col. 1.22. holy, unblameable, and unreprovable, Are in conjunction.
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And as this is the description of the Church Christs Spouse, so 'tis of Christ the Churches Husband, the High Priest that died for her, that he was holy, harmless, undesiled,
And as this is the description of the Church Christ Spouse, so it's of christ the Churches Husband, the High Priest that died for her, that he was holy, harmless, undesiled,
We see then that holiness excludes uncleanness and all filthiness, is unblameable, without spot or blemish, undefiled, &c. and thus far 'tis amiable, and a most becoming thing. But
We see then that holiness excludes uncleanness and all filthiness, is unblameable, without spot or blemish, undefiled, etc. and thus Far it's amiable, and a most becoming thing. But
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which is not meerly or only a being separated, devoted and dedicated to God, but answering the end of such Dedication, which is to be conformable and acceptable to him;
which is not merely or only a being separated, devoted and dedicated to God, but answering the end of such Dedication, which is to be conformable and acceptable to him;
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Second thing to be treated of and represented to you, viz. the absolute and incomparable beauty of holiness: and that 1. positively considered, which will be evinced and demonstrated by six things.
Second thing to be treated of and represented to you, viz. the absolute and incomparable beauty of holiness: and that 1. positively considered, which will be evinced and demonstrated by six things.
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for to swear by his Holiness and by himself, is the same thing, as 'tis also to swear by his Great Name, Psal. 89.35. Heb. 6.13. Jer. 44.26. compared.
for to swear by his Holiness and by himself, is the same thing, as it's also to swear by his Great Name, Psalm 89.35. Hebrew 6.13. Jer. 44.26. compared.
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Well the• the Will of God being the Rule and measure of what's acceptable and pleasing, lovely and beautiful in his eyes, Holiness must be transcendently so,
Well the• the Will of God being the Rule and measure of what's acceptable and pleasing, lovely and beautiful in his eyes, Holiness must be transcendently so,
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If Apelles 's and Titian 's Peeces were so admirable, what are Gods! If the works of the first Creation were good exceedingly, Gen. 1.31. of which Man was one of the chief and holiness the chief excellency of Man;
If Apelles is and Titian is Pieces were so admirable, what Are God's! If the works of the First Creation were good exceedingly, Gen. 1.31. of which Man was one of the chief and holiness the chief excellency of Man;
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how much more the work of the new Creation, which doth mainly consist in holiness! He that hath wrought us to this self same thing is God, 2 Cor. 5.5. and he that sanctifies, or makes us holy, is the Lord, Exod. 31.13. We are his Workmanship created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained, that we should walk in them, Eph. 2.10. And put on the New-Man, which after God is created in righteousness, and true holiness.
how much more the work of the new Creation, which does mainly consist in holiness! He that hath wrought us to this self same thing is God, 2 Cor. 5.5. and he that Sanctifies, or makes us holy, is the Lord, Exod 31.13. We Are his Workmanship created in christ jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained, that we should walk in them, Ephesians 2.10. And put on the New-Man, which After God is created in righteousness, and true holiness.
We were at first created in Gods Image, and after Gods likeness, Gen. 1.26, 27. And the Apostle refers to this, Eph. 4.24. in NONLATINALPHABET Created after God, i. e.
We were At First created in God's Image, and After God's likeness, Gen. 1.26, 27. And the Apostle refers to this, Ephesians 4.24. in Created After God, i. e.
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Christ Jesus is the holy One, and we are to be conformed to the Image of him the Son of God, Rom. 8.29. both in being holy, and in suffering with him for being so, vers. 17. as well as in being glorified.
christ jesus is the holy One, and we Are to be conformed to the Image of him the Son of God, Rom. 8.29. both in being holy, and in suffering with him for being so, vers. 17. as well as in being glorified.
and I think the Apostle favours the expression, Eph. 4.18. speaking of the Gentiles, that they were alienated from the life of God, i. e. from holiness. And as to the workers of iniquity Christ Jesus professeth that he never knew them, Matth. 7.23. Sin hath so altered and disguised man from what he was when God made him, that God knows him not, owns him not for the man he made.
and I think the Apostle favours the expression, Ephesians 4.18. speaking of the Gentiles, that they were alienated from the life of God, i. e. from holiness. And as to the workers of iniquity christ jesus Professes that he never knew them, Matthew 7.23. since hath so altered and disguised man from what he was when God made him, that God knows him not, owns him not for the man he made.
which he may suspend and not exert, if so please him, and none can say unto him, Why dost thou thus? But the Holy Scriptures tell us, that there are some Attributes which admit of a cannot be otherwise;
which he may suspend and not exert, if so please him, and none can say unto him, Why dost thou thus? But the Holy Scriptures tell us, that there Are Some Attributes which admit of a cannot be otherwise;
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God, saith the Apostle, cannot lie, cannot deny himself, so cannot do wickedly: He is True, Just, Faithful, and Holy, and 'tis impossible he should be otherwise.
God, Says the Apostle, cannot lie, cannot deny himself, so cannot do wickedly: He is True, Just, Faithful, and Holy, and it's impossible he should be otherwise.
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Be pleas'd to compare 2 Pet. 1.4. whereby are given to us exceeding great (or, the greatest ) and precious promises, that by these you might be partakers of a Divine Nature, having escaped the pollution or corruption that is in the World through lust.
Be pleased to compare 2 Pet. 1.4. whereby Are given to us exceeding great (or, the greatest) and precious promises, that by these you might be partakers of a Divine Nature, having escaped the pollution or corruption that is in the World through lust.
and there's none greater to promise, as there was none greater to swear by, than himself:) Let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit (which is the same with the corruption spoken of by St. Peter) perfecting holiness, i. e.
and there's none greater to promise, as there was none greater to swear by, than himself:) Let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit (which is the same with the corruption spoken of by Saint Peter) perfecting holiness, i. e.
his Soveraignty would seem and look like Tyranny, but that 'tis holy; his Patience would look like an Indulgence and Toleration of sin (and so the World judge it, Mal. 2.17.) but that 'tis holy; his Love would look like respecting of persons,
his Sovereignty would seem and look like Tyranny, but that it's holy; his Patience would look like an Indulgence and Toleration of since (and so the World judge it, Malachi 2.17.) but that it's holy; his Love would look like respecting of Persons,
but that 'tis holy. Holiness is the ground of the Songs of Praise that are sung to his Glory in Earth and Heaven, Isa. 6.3. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Hosts, the whole Earth is full of his glory; which is repeated, Revel. 4.8. Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty, which was and is, and is to come.
but that it's holy. Holiness is the ground of the Songs of Praise that Are sung to his Glory in Earth and Heaven, Isaiah 6.3. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Hosts, the Whole Earth is full of his glory; which is repeated, Revel. 4.8. Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty, which was and is, and is to come.
as Glory and Beauty, Exod. 28.2. and 40. Job 40.10. Joy attends it, but to see it, Psal. 48.2. Praise attends it, as 'tis said of Absalom, 2 Sam. 14.25. Excellency, Isa. 13.19. Ornament, Ezek. 7.20. Renown, Ezek. 16.14, &c. But the Beauty of Holiness exceeds them all, and the rest is as a thing of naught where this is not.
as Glory and Beauty, Exod 28.2. and 40. Job 40.10. Joy attends it, but to see it, Psalm 48.2. Praise attends it, as it's said of Absalom, 2 Sam. 14.25. Excellency, Isaiah 13.19. Ornament, Ezekiel 7.20. Renown, Ezekiel 16.14, etc. But the Beauty of Holiness exceeds them all, and the rest is as a thing of nought where this is not.
For what? For a Beauty. Her own works (such as the Apostle speaks of, 1 Tim. 2.10. in the language of my Text, becoming Women professing Godliness.) Her good Works shall praise her in the Gate.
For what? For a Beauty. Her own works (such as the Apostle speaks of, 1 Tim. 2.10. in the language of my Text, becoming Women professing Godliness.) Her good Works shall praise her in the Gate.
All the other glorious beauty is but a fading flower, Isa. 28.14. but this is the lasting and abiding beauty, even for ever, as in the Text, as in 1 Pet. 1.24. with Isa. 40.6, 7. One rebuke of God, if he do but blow upon it, makes the most glaring beauty to consume like a moth, Psal. 39.11. yea of its self 'tis in a consumption and dying daily.
All the other glorious beauty is but a fading flower, Isaiah 28.14. but this is the lasting and abiding beauty, even for ever, as in the Text, as in 1 Pet. 1.24. with Isaiah 40.6, 7. One rebuke of God, if he do but blow upon it, makes the most glaring beauty to consume like a moth, Psalm 39.11. yea of its self it's in a consumption and dying daily.
though an Absalom among men, a very None-Such, or a Bathsheba among Women, who was very beautiful, 2 Sam. 11.2. The glory of young men is their strength, Prov. 20.29. What to do wickedly? no, but when such young men as St. John speaks of, 1 John 2.14. who were strong by the Word of God abiding in them, and overcame the evil and wicked one;
though an Absalom among men, a very Nonesuch, or a Bathsheba among Women, who was very beautiful, 2 Sam. 11.2. The glory of young men is their strength, Curae 20.29. What to do wickedly? no, but when such young men as Saint John speaks of, 1 John 2.14. who were strong by the Word of God abiding in them, and overcame the evil and wicked one;
Holy David was so taken with and inamoured of this beauty, which is the glory of God himself, that he begs nothing but this (or nothing like this) of God in prayer, Psal. 27.4. One thing have I desired of the Lord, and that will I seek after (his heart is fully set and resolved) that I may dwell in the House of the Lord all the dayes of my life;
Holy David was so taken with and enamoured of this beauty, which is the glory of God himself, that he begs nothing but this (or nothing like this) of God in prayer, Psalm 27.4. One thing have I desired of the Lord, and that will I seek After (his heart is Fully Set and resolved) that I may dwell in the House of the Lord all the days of my life;
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and let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, &c. The truth of it is, to see the glory and beauty of the Lord is a sight, not only worth praying,
and let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, etc. The truth of it is, to see the glory and beauty of the Lord is a sighed, not only worth praying,
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I perceive I have been engaged sooner than I was aware of in the second thing, the comparative consideration of holiness, and yet I must proceed and make further progress, to evidence this, that nothing is worthy to be compared with her,
I perceive I have been engaged sooner than I was aware of in the second thing, the comparative consideration of holiness, and yet I must proceed and make further progress, to evidence this, that nothing is worthy to be compared with her,
they despise and reject him, they hide their faces from him, and have no esteem for him; but say as Isa. 30.11. Cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us:
they despise and reject him, they hide their faces from him, and have no esteem for him; but say as Isaiah 30.11. Cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us:
but to save us with a great Salvation, from sin and wrath: and shall not this man rule over us? and be our Prince, who is our Saviour? Oh dis-ingenious, ingrateful, foolish people and unwise,
but to save us with a great Salvation, from since and wrath: and shall not this man Rule over us? and be our Prince, who is our Saviour? O disingenuous, ingrateful, foolish people and unwise,
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for he being to take a journey into this World, where he was to taste of death, dis-robed himself of his Majesty and Glory, becoming for a time not only little lower than the Angels,
for he being to take a journey into this World, where he was to taste of death, disrobed himself of his Majesty and Glory, becoming for a time not only little lower than the Angels,
And though it were manifest that he was God, yet without controversie, 'tis one of the great Misteries of Godliness, that he was God manifest in the flesh, 1 Tim. 3.16. Being thus clad in his travelling cloths, he was not known nor taken to be for what he was.
And though it were manifest that he was God, yet without controversy, it's one of the great Mysteres of Godliness, that he was God manifest in the Flesh, 1 Tim. 3.16. Being thus clad in his traveling clothes, he was not known nor taken to be for what he was.
This humbling of himself should indear him to us, as it did unto his Father, who declared from Heaven that he was his Son, in whom he was well pleas'd, even now in this humane dresse, and while about the dispatch of this Worlds concerning affairs:
This humbling of himself should endear him to us, as it did unto his Father, who declared from Heaven that he was his Son, in whom he was well pleased, even now in this humane dress, and while about the dispatch of this World's Concerning affairs:
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But I pray what is this sin, that men are so much lovers of it? Is there any beauty or comliness why it should be desired? Ah no! As I would not, I need not call it out of its Name,
But I pray what is this since, that men Are so much lovers of it? Is there any beauty or comeliness why it should be desired? Ah no! As I would not, I need not call it out of its Name,
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and yet, as if that were not significant enough, the Apostle, Rom. 7.13. adds an exceeding to it, to denote its hyperbolical and inexpressible vileness.
and yet, as if that were not significant enough, the Apostle, Rom. 7.13. adds an exceeding to it, to denote its hyperbolical and inexpressible vileness.
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'Tis nothing but NONLATINALPHABET, Unlawfulness, Illegality, Disorder, Confusion, Filthiness, Corruption, and every thing that admits of the name of bad and evil, of odious and abominable.
It's nothing but, Unlawfulness, Illegality, Disorder, Confusion, Filthiness, Corruption, and every thing that admits of the name of bad and evil, of odious and abominable.
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The face of it hath not one good feature, the aire of it is gastly, its complexion is so like Hell, that 'twould fright any one that hath not lost the eyes of his understanding:
The face of it hath not one good feature, the air of it is ghastly, its complexion is so like Hell, that 'twould fright any one that hath not lost the eyes of his understanding:
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Mean or measure it hath none, 'tis altogether indecent and unsatiable, and is never quiet till it have sent men to Hell, no nor there doth it leave them, but in its upbraids and torments is a continual fury and gnawing worme,
Mean or measure it hath none, it's altogether indecent and unsatiable, and is never quiet till it have sent men to Hell, not nor there does it leave them, but in its upbraids and torments is a continual fury and gnawing worm,
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all the auxiliary Artifices that can be used, cannot straiten it, nor make it handsome. It's so ashamed of it self, that it dares not appear in its own colours, nor own its Name:
all the auxiliary Artifices that can be used, cannot straiten it, nor make it handsome. It's so ashamed of it self, that it dares not appear in its own colours, nor own its Name:
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If Pride were not new-named Decency; Wantonness, Affability and Complasance; Covetousness, Frugality; Prodigality, Generosity, &c. And if Godliness were not nick-named Hypocrisie;
If Pride were not new-named Decency; Wantonness, Affability and Complasance; Covetousness, Frugality; Prodigality, Generosity, etc. And if Godliness were not nicknamed Hypocrisy;
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I mean not such as is over nice and ceremoniously formal (that's luscious) but a gentile graceful demeanor, joyn'd with an ingenious affability and becoming condescendingness; ah how winning is this!
I mean not such as is over Nicaenae and ceremoniously formal (that's luscious) but a gentile graceful demeanour, joined with an ingenious affability and becoming condescendingness; ah how winning is this!
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3. Holiness excells, if compared with the charming and captivating beauty of faces. Alas, what is it to be fair as Absolom, and celebrated as he beyond all others,
3. Holiness excels, if compared with the charming and captivating beauty of faces. Alas, what is it to be fair as Absalom, and celebrated as he beyond all Others,
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'Tis said of Tyre that she was perfect in beauty, but being lifted up because of her beauty, God cast her down because of her being lifted up, Ezek. 28.17. for God had purposed to stain the pride of her glory, as was foretold, Isa. 23.9. Bathsheba was very beautiful to look upon, but her sin was more her shame, than that her praise.
It's said of Tyre that she was perfect in beauty, but being lifted up Because of her beauty, God cast her down Because of her being lifted up, Ezekiel 28.17. for God had purposed to stain the pride of her glory, as was foretold, Isaiah 23.9. Bathsheba was very beautiful to look upon, but her since was more her shame, than that her praise.
4. The Artificial beauty (which is short of the Natural) must therefore of necessity fall short of this which is Supernatural. The Ornaments of Gold and Silver, Garnishings with Precious Stones for Beauty, as 2 Chron. 3.6.
4. The Artificial beauty (which is short of the Natural) must Therefore of necessity fallen short of this which is Supernatural. The Ornament of Gold and Silver, Garnishings with Precious Stones for Beauty, as 2 Chronicles 3.6.
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Modish garbs and dresses, which often bewitch and dazle the beholders eyes, and hath many times more beauty than the wearer, is infinitely short of the beauty of holiness. And therefore the glory of the Kings Daughter, Psal. 45.13, 14. is not given to her clothing,
Modish garbs and Dresses, which often bewitch and dazzle the beholders eyes, and hath many times more beauty than the wearer, is infinitely short of the beauty of holiness. And Therefore the glory of the Kings Daughter, Psalm 45.13, 14. is not given to her clothing,
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though of wrought gold, nor to her rayment, though of curious Needle-work, but to her inner beauty, which is holiness, she was all glorious within, viz. pure in heart; and her beauty is in forgetting her fathers house,
though of wrought gold, nor to her raiment, though of curious Needlework, but to her inner beauty, which is holiness, she was all glorious within, viz. pure in heart; and her beauty is in forgetting her Father's house,
or pearls, or costly array, but modesty, shamefastness, sobriety, and good works, which becometh women professing Godliness, 1 Tim. 2.9, 10. That without this is nothing at all,
or Pearls, or costly array, but modesty, shamefastness, sobriety, and good works, which Becometh women professing Godliness, 1 Tim. 2.9, 10. That without this is nothing At all,
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And therefore to declare the thing as it is, and to dis-abuse this mistaken World, let me tell them that they do but mis-call and flatter these sublunary things,
And Therefore to declare the thing as it is, and to disabuse this mistaken World, let me tell them that they do but miscall and flatter these sublunary things,
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when they attribute to them, and adorn them with the fine words and specious titles, of beauty and bravery, delight and delicacy, pleasure and prettiness, honour and happiness;
when they attribute to them, and adorn them with the fine words and specious titles, of beauty and bravery, delight and delicacy, pleasure and prettiness, honour and happiness;
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The rosiness of the most orient beauty, the whistling of the most silken bravery, the chinking of white and yellow dust, alias gold and silver, the sparkling glories, which tempt and captivate, the amorous, the proud, the covetous, the ambitious sons of men, will one day appear to be but the cheat of imagination;
The rosiness of the most orient beauty, the whistling of the most silken bravery, the chinking of white and yellow dust, alias gold and silver, the sparkling Glories, which tempt and captivate, the Amoros, the proud, the covetous, the ambitious Sons of men, will one day appear to be but the cheat of imagination;
A complexional or a constitutional meekness, &c. may be no vertue (which is a conquest over opposition.) Philosophical Vertue, which they place in obeying and conforming to the Placits of wise men and dictates of Reason,
A complexional or a constitutional meekness, etc. may be no virtue (which is a conquest over opposition.) Philosophical Virtue, which they place in obeying and conforming to the Placits of wise men and dictates of Reason,
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but the sweetest innocency and most glorious acts, if not the result and effect of union with Christ and the love of God, will profit nothing, 1 Cor. 13.1, 2, 3. Though such persons may seem too good to go to Hell,
but the Sweetest innocency and most glorious acts, if not the result and Effect of Union with christ and the love of God, will profit nothing, 1 Cor. 13.1, 2, 3. Though such Persons may seem too good to go to Hell,
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They had so obtain'd upon the credulous and easily deluded Vulgar, that they also thought them Gods darlings and favourites, in so much that 'twas Proverbial among the many, That if but two went to Heaven, the one would be a Pharisee.
They had so obtained upon the credulous and Easily deluded vulgar, that they also Thought them God's darlings and favourites, in so much that 'twas Proverbial among the many, That if but two went to Heaven, the one would be a Pharisee.
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Our Saviour acknowledgeth, that to weak and dim-sighted eyes they did appear beautiful, but to him who had an all-seeing eye, they were the most errant Hypocrites in the world, a Generation of Vipers, that could not without a miracle escape the damnation of Hell.
Our Saviour acknowledgeth, that to weak and dimsighted eyes they did appear beautiful, but to him who had an All-seeing eye, they were the most errant Hypocrites in the world, a Generation of Vipers, that could not without a miracle escape the damnation of Hell.
And therefore he tells his Disciples and all others most assuredly, Matth. 5.20. That except their Righteousness exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees, they can in no case enter into the Kingdome of Heaven;
And Therefore he tells his Disciples and all Others most assuredly, Matthew 5.20. That except their Righteousness exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees, they can in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven;
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And what they do, 'tis in hypocrisie, For all their works they do to be seen of men. 2. Of all the Sects (for there were many) they were the most precise, strict, and exquisite.
And what they do, it's in hypocrisy, For all their works they do to be seen of men. 2. Of all the Sects (for there were many) they were the most precise, strict, and exquisite.
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and on great and just causes. For, First, 'Twas but external and in appearance. They were like whited or painted Sepulchres, which appear beautiful outward;
and on great and just Causes. For, First, 'Twas but external and in appearance. They were like whited or painted Sepulchres, which appear beautiful outward;
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but were like them within too, for they were rotten and filthy, full of hypocrisie and iniquity, Matth. 23.27, 28. And therefore our Saviour saith unto them, Luke 15. Ye are they which justifie your selves before men, but God knows your hearts;
but were like them within too, for they were rotten and filthy, full of hypocrisy and iniquity, Matthew 23.27, 28. And Therefore our Saviour Says unto them, Lycia 15. You Are they which justify your selves before men, but God knows your hearts;
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Secondly, 'Twas but their own Righteousness, which is of the Law, not that which is through the Faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by Faith.
Secondly, 'Twas but their own Righteousness, which is of the Law, not that which is through the Faith of christ, the righteousness which is of God by Faith.
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Thus the same Apostle tells us, Phil. 3. Touching the Law, saith he, I was a Pharisee, vers. 5. and as to the righteousness which is in the Law, blameless, vers. 6. and yet counted this but loss and dung, v. 8. that he might win Christ,
Thus the same Apostle tells us, Philip 3. Touching the Law, Says he, I was a Pharisee, vers. 5. and as to the righteousness which is in the Law, blameless, vers. 6. and yet counted this but loss and dung, v. 8. that he might win christ,
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for without that, which infinitely exceeds the other of the Scribes and Pharisees, he believ'd what our Saviour said, That he could not enter into heaven, or be saved. Yet,
for without that, which infinitely exceeds the other of the Scribes and Pharisees, he believed what our Saviour said, That he could not enter into heaven, or be saved. Yet,
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Thirdly, The Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees was but according to the outside and Letter of the Law, as Matth. 5. our Saviour gives us to understand.
Thirdly, The Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees was but according to the outside and letter of the Law, as Matthew 5. our Saviour gives us to understand.
If they did not actually murther, or commit adultery, causless anger and lusting after a woman in their heart, were to them no transgressious of the Law.
If they did not actually murder, or commit adultery, causeless anger and lusting After a woman in their heart, were to them no transgressious of the Law.
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And therefore our Saviour reflects this upon them with a woe, in Matth. 23.25. Te make clean the outside of the Cup and the Platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.
And Therefore our Saviour reflects this upon them with a woe, in Matthew 23.25. To make clean the outside of the Cup and the Platter, but within they Are full of extortion and excess.
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as our Saviour taxeth them, Matth. 15.3. but then 'tis that we shall not be ashamed, when we have respect to all the Commandments of God, Psal. 119.6. and are like that renowned pair, Zachary and Elizabeth, Luke 1.6. who were both righteous in the sight of God, walking in all the Commandements and Ordinances of God without blame. Yea,
as our Saviour Taxes them, Matthew 15.3. but then it's that we shall not be ashamed, when we have respect to all the commandments of God, Psalm 119.6. and Are like that renowned pair, Zachary and Elizabeth, Lycia 1.6. who were both righteous in the sighed of God, walking in all the commandments and Ordinances of God without blame. Yea,
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I confess at such easie and cheap rates men may pass for blameless (as blasphemous and injurious Saul did) and be pretenders to, yea professors of perfection:
I confess At such easy and cheap rates men may pass for blameless (as blasphemous and injurious Saul did) and be pretenders to, yea professors of perfection:
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For this our Saviour takes them up roundly, and rebukes them cuttingly as they deserved, Matth. 15. and lets them know, that thereby they did worse than transgress,
For this our Saviour Takes them up roundly, and rebukes them cuttingly as they deserved, Matthew 15. and lets them know, that thereby they did Worse than transgress,
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and he that hath not the Son, hath not life, 1 John 5.12. He that believeth on the Son, hath everlasting life, and he that believeth not the Son, shall not see life;
and he that hath not the Son, hath not life, 1 John 5.12. He that Believeth on the Son, hath everlasting life, and he that Believeth not the Son, shall not see life;
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and for a pretence, that they might the more glibly swallow down and devour (the hard to be digested) Widows-houses, Matth. 23. Their prayers were but a shew, they sinned in the Name of the Lord,
and for a pretence, that they might the more glibly swallow down and devour (the hard to be digested) Widows-houses, Matthew 23. Their Prayers were but a show, they sinned in the Name of the Lord,
and super-errogating (I might say super-arrogant ) excellency: they do not only plead it with God, as an argument, Luke 18.12. but as a merit, Isa. 58.3. as if they deserved a Feast in Heaven, for their fasting on Earth.
and supererogating (I might say superarrogant) excellency: they do not only plead it with God, as an argument, Lycia 18.12. but as a merit, Isaiah 58.3. as if they deserved a Feast in Heaven, for their fasting on Earth.
To their Fasting and Prayer, they added Almes also: and that it might not be an unknown charity, (though God and the poor be the best witnesses and enough) they sounded a trumpet,
To their Fasting and Prayer, they added Alms also: and that it might not be an unknown charity, (though God and the poor be the best Witnesses and enough) they sounded a trumpet,
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and were not content that their left hand knew what their right hand did, unless it were also seen of men, which they minded much more than doing good, Matth. 6.1, 2. for they were extreamly covetous (which no pious man is charged with or sound guilty of in all the Scripture) yet as covetous as they were, they were more ambitious,
and were not content that their left hand knew what their right hand did, unless it were also seen of men, which they minded much more than doing good, Matthew 6.1, 2. for they were extremely covetous (which no pious man is charged with or found guilty of in all the Scripture) yet as covetous as they were, they were more ambitious,
than for the health of mens bodies, or the saving-health of mens souls, which is an undeniable evidence of their hypocrisie, Luke 13.15, 16, &c. yet to do them right,
than for the health of men's bodies, or the Saving-health of men's Souls, which is an undeniable evidence of their hypocrisy, Lycia 13.15, 16, etc. yet to do them right,
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and to give these Devils their due, they took great pains to make Proselites, for they compass Sea and Land ( Satans-walk, as the late learned Bishop Hall calls it, on this very place and occasion) not to convert men to God,
and to give these Devils their endue, they took great pains to make Proselytes, for they compass Sea and Land (Satans-walk, as the late learned Bishop Hall calls it, on this very place and occasion) not to convert men to God,
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Civility, Gentility, Morality, Pharisaical Righteousess, the greatest and all the beauty that is in the World, will never admit any person to a sight of God without holiness; and they that miss that sight, miss Happiness.
Civility, Gentility, Morality, Pharisaical Righteousness, the greatest and all the beauty that is in the World, will never admit any person to a sighed of God without holiness; and they that miss that sighed, miss Happiness.
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There are some captious and trifling objections, which this blind and therefore peevish and quarrelsome World make against holiness; but I shall not trouble you with them, they being clear and invincible arguments, that though they may have seen her (in transitu) in her humane dresse here below among men (which is disadvantageous to her, being nothing so glorious as that she is cloth'd with and wears above with God and Angels) yet that they never view'd her with intellectual or believing eyes,
There Are Some captious and trifling objections, which this blind and Therefore peevish and quarrelsome World make against holiness; but I shall not trouble you with them, they being clear and invincible Arguments, that though they may have seen her (in transitu) in her humane dress Here below among men (which is disadvantageous to her, being nothing so glorious as that she is clothed with and wears above with God and Angels) yet that they never viewed her with intellectual or believing eyes,
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nor ever had the happiness of her ennobling heavenly and happyfying conversation, for then they would undoubtedly be transported and rapt with her admirable and transcending Beauty, which would not only oblige and warrant,
nor ever had the happiness of her ennobling heavenly and happyfying Conversation, for then they would undoubtedly be transported and rapt with her admirable and transcending Beauty, which would not only oblige and warrant,
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but inspire and enable them to cry out with the Queen of Sheba concerning the wisdom and glory of Solomon, 1 Kings 10.6, &c. It was a true report, that I heard of thine Acts and of thy Wisdome,
but inspire and enable them to cry out with the Queen of Sheba Concerning the Wisdom and glory of Solomon, 1 Kings 10.6, etc. It was a true report, that I herd of thine Acts and of thy Wisdom,
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I see it is now high time to take into our thoughts the third thing which I promised to treat of and entertain you a little with, which is, that this lovely thing, The beauty of holiness, becometh the House of God, and that for ever.
I see it is now high time to take into our thoughts the third thing which I promised to Treat of and entertain you a little with, which is, that this lovely thing, The beauty of holiness, Becometh the House of God, and that for ever.
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Some would raise this House of God as high as Heaven, which is indeed called the House of God, John 14.2. and the beauty of this House is holiness, Isa. 57.15. I dwell in the High and Holy Place;
some would raise this House of God as high as Heaven, which is indeed called the House of God, John 14.2. and the beauty of this House is holiness, Isaiah 57.15. I dwell in the High and Holy Place;
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and yet this high and holy God is graciously pleas'd to prefer the little low cottage, this country house, of an humble and broken heart, before that Throne of his;
and yet this high and holy God is graciously pleased to prefer the little low cottage, this country house, of an humble and broken heart, before that Throne of his;
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But as I remember, the Jews of Old and Latter Time do grant that this is one of the Psalms, which relates and belongs to the Messiah-Time, which our Divines do generally call the Gospel-Time or Dispensation.
But as I Remember, the jews of Old and Latter Time do grant that this is one of the Psalms, which relates and belongs to the Messiah-Time, which our Divines do generally call the Gospel time or Dispensation.
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Munster and Clarius (who often transcribes Munster word for word) express it thus, Per Domum ornatam & perpetuo perstituram, intellige fidelium Ecclesam;
Munster and Clarius (who often transcribes Munster word for word) express it thus, Per Domum ornatam & perpetuo perstituram, Understand Fidelium Ecclesam;
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And the Apostles, both St. Paul and St. Peter speak of the House and Temple of God in these expressions, 1 Cor. 3.16, 17. Know ye not that ye are the Temple of God? The Temple of God is holy, which Temple ye are, 1 Pet. 2.5. Ye also as lively stones are built up a spiritual house;
And the Apostles, both Saint Paul and Saint Peter speak of the House and Temple of God in these expressions, 1 Cor. 3.16, 17. Know you not that you Are the Temple of God? The Temple of God is holy, which Temple you Are, 1 Pet. 2.5. You also as lively stones Are built up a spiritual house;
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2. Holiness, all and all manner of holiness becomes all and every one of the houses of God: 'Tis their desire and delight, their beauty and comliness,
2. Holiness, all and all manner of holiness becomes all and every one of the houses of God: It's their desire and delight, their beauty and comeliness,
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as the word imports, and is so render'd by both Jewish and Christian Interpreters. Holiness of Doctrine and Worship, of heart and life, becomes the houses of God;
as the word imports, and is so rendered by both Jewish and Christian Interpreters. Holiness of Doctrine and Worship, of heart and life, becomes the houses of God;
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but we may allow them much more to be the Titles of Honour belonging to this Beauty of Holiness: This then is the Glory, the Joy, the Praise, the Excellency, the Diadem, the Crown, the Ornament, the Renown, the Perfection of Beauty.
but we may allow them much more to be the Titles of Honour belonging to this Beauty of Holiness: This then is the Glory, the Joy, the Praise, the Excellency, the Diadem, the Crown, the Ornament, the Renown, the Perfection of Beauty.
Only to indear the argument, and by that the thing, viz. Holiness, 'tis worthy of a remark, that the Pen-man of this Text utters it by way of admiration (O Lord!) which indeed speaks the unspeakableness of it: Oh how amiable! How lovely! How beautiful! How becoming is Holiness!
Only to endear the argument, and by that the thing, viz. Holiness, it's worthy of a remark, that the Penman of this Text utters it by Way of admiration (Oh Lord!) which indeed speaks the unspeakableness of it: O how amiable! How lovely! How beautiful! How becoming is Holiness!
And so in the New Testament, we may observe St. Peter speaking of it, with an admiration beyond what he could utter, 2 Pet. 3.11. What manner of persons ought ye to be, in all holy conversations and godlinesses!
And so in the New Testament, we may observe Saint Peter speaking of it, with an admiration beyond what he could utter, 2 Pet. 3.11. What manner of Persons ought you to be, in all holy conversations and Godlinesses!
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and that with an universality, all holy, &c. yea with admiration too NONLATINALPHABET, quanti-quales, What manner, &c. Having thus dispatcht these three things:
and that with an universality, all holy, etc. yea with admiration too, quanti-quales, What manner, etc. Having thus dispatched these three things:
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Our blessed Lord and Saviour had not patience (the Zeal of his Fathers House did so possess and eat him up) to behold the Temple, the House of Prayer and Holiness, to be turn'd into a Den of Thieves;
Our blessed Lord and Saviour had not patience (the Zeal of his Father's House did so possess and eat him up) to behold the Temple, the House of Prayer and Holiness, to be turned into a Den of Thieves;
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as lofty and scorning Pride, griping and sordid Covetousness, loathsome Lukewarmness, un-manning Drunkenness, beastial Ʋncleanness, &c. are the spots, which diminish and disparage the beauty of the House of God,
as lofty and scorning Pride, gripping and sordid Covetousness, loathsome Lukewarmness, unmanning drunkenness, bestial Ʋncleanness, etc. Are the spots, which diminish and disparage the beauty of the House of God,
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They that live in sin, whose practise and delight is to do wickedly, are so far from being the House of God, that they are but a Cage of unclean birds;
They that live in since, whose practice and delight is to do wickedly, Are so Far from being the House of God, that they Are but a Cage of unclean Birds;
and, as by the Jews of Old, the Name of God and Christ is evil spoken of by reason of these, Rom. 2.23, 24. who by their evil deeds give great occasion to the enemies of our best friend the Lord Jesus Christ to blaspheme his Name.
and, as by the jews of Old, the Name of God and christ is evil spoken of by reason of these, Rom. 2.23, 24. who by their evil Deeds give great occasion to the enemies of our best friend the Lord jesus christ to Blaspheme his Name.
The Christian Religion is Magnetical and attractive, 'tis of so pleasing an aspect, and happyfying a Nature and Influence, that did but the Professors of it make their Profession good, I should not doubt almost,
The Christian Religion is Magnetical and Attractive, it's of so pleasing an aspect, and happyfying a Nature and Influence, that did but the Professors of it make their Profession good, I should not doubt almost,
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and the almost all manner of wickedness that attends and adheres to many of their conversations, they are apt, though illogically enough, to say, this is,
and the almost all manner of wickedness that attends and adheres to many of their conversations, they Are apt, though illogically enough, to say, this is,
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And truly if the Professors of this excellent, lovely best, and only saving Religion, would but do themselves the right to consider of it, it were impossible but they would blush and be ashamed, that ever they should so much wrong Religion, by giving such occasion to reflect such undeserved reproaches on her:
And truly if the Professors of this excellent, lovely best, and only Saving Religion, would but do themselves the right to Consider of it, it were impossible but they would blush and be ashamed, that ever they should so much wrong Religion, by giving such occasion to reflect such undeserved Reproaches on her:
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2. Let me say to every House of God by way of dehortation, in St. Pauls words, which are of God, 2 Cor. 6.14, &c. Be ye not unequally yoaked with unbelievers;
2. Let me say to every House of God by Way of dehortation, in Saint Paul's words, which Are of God, 2 Cor. 6.14, etc. Be you not unequally yoked with unbelievers;
for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? and what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an Insidel? and what agreement hath the Temple of God with Idols? For ye are the Temple of the living God;
for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath Light with darkness? and what concord hath christ with Belial? or what part hath he that Believeth with an Insidel? and what agreement hath the Temple of God with Idols? For you Are the Temple of the living God;
Having therefore these Promises, Dearly Beloved, Let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Having Therefore these Promises, Dearly beloved, Let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the Fear of God.
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Who hath given us these exceeding great and precious promises, that by these you might be partakers of a divine Nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust, 2 Pet. 1.4.
Who hath given us these exceeding great and precious promises, that by these you might be partakers of a divine Nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust, 2 Pet. 1.4.
Methinks Protestants, if they remember the Name, should not incline to communion with Papists in their Idolatry, which was the ground of our separation from them.
Methinks Protestants, if they Remember the Name, should not incline to communion with Papists in their Idolatry, which was the ground of our separation from them.
but what is so in the sight of God; as the Apostle, Col. 1.22. 4. This by way of Exhortation to the House of God, be then really, zealously, and eternally holy;
but what is so in the sighed of God; as the Apostle, Col. 1.22. 4. This by Way of Exhortation to the House of God, be then really, zealously, and eternally holy;
We should be ambitious to be as holy, as Absalom was fair, and to have as glorious a Name as the Old Temple had, which was the beauty of the whole Earth,
We should be ambitious to be as holy, as Absalom was fair, and to have as glorious a Name as the Old Temple had, which was the beauty of the Whole Earth,
and of which it is said, That in it every one spake of his glory, or as 'tis in the Margine, every whit of it uttereth glory, viz. to God, whose due it is.
and of which it is said, That in it every one spoke of his glory, or as it's in the Margin, every whit of it utters glory, viz. to God, whose due it is.
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and not of Performances? of Consolation and not of Conversation Doctrine? Can we lend our ear to hear what God hath done for us? and shall we not give that the hearing which is to be done by us? Surely our design in being Christians should be like Gods, not only to save our selves, but to glorifie him.
and not of Performances? of Consolation and not of Conversation Doctrine? Can we lend our ear to hear what God hath done for us? and shall we not give that the hearing which is to be done by us? Surely our Design in being Christians should be like God's, not only to save our selves, but to Glorify him.
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1. The Lord of this House, the Pater-familias, the Father of this Family is holy; and as I have already made appear, 'tis his Name, his Work, his Will, his Image, his Nature, and Glory; therefore be ye also holy.
1. The Lord of this House, the Paterfamilias, the Father of this Family is holy; and as I have already made appear, it's his Name, his Work, his Will, his Image, his Nature, and Glory; Therefore be you also holy.
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as well as professors of holiness. Profession is an engaging thing, as St. Paul tells us, 1 Tim. 6.12. Fight the good fight of Faith, &c. seeing thou hast made a good Profession before many Witnesses.
as well as professors of holiness. Profession is an engaging thing, as Saint Paul tells us, 1 Tim. 6.12. Fight the good fight of Faith, etc. seeing thou hast made a good Profession before many Witnesses.
We are indeed saved by Grace, but we are to know and find, that the Grace of God which bringing Salvation, hath appeared to all men, teacheth us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts,
We Are indeed saved by Grace, but we Are to know and find, that the Grace of God which bringing Salvation, hath appeared to all men, Teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly Lustiest,
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for if we learn not Graces teaching, we shall never enjoy Graces salvation. So that it clearly appears, that holiness is the Christians NONLATINALPHABET, his Work and Imployment:
for if we Learn not Graces teaching, we shall never enjoy Graces salvation. So that it clearly appears, that holiness is the Christians, his Work and Employment:
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Our Saviour a little before his Ascension comforted his Disciples against all their troubles, with this, That in his Fathers House were many Mansions,
Our Saviour a little before his Ascension comforted his Disciples against all their Troubles, with this, That in his Father's House were many Mansions,
and he was going to prepare a place for them, John 14.1, 2. Yea, God hath prepared for them a City, Heb. 11.16. and St. Paul assures us upon his knowledge, 2 Cor. 5.1. That if the earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an House not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens: so that we shall be no losers but gainers by dying:
and he was going to prepare a place for them, John 14.1, 2. Yea, God hath prepared for them a city, Hebrew 11.16. and Saint Paul assures us upon his knowledge, 2 Cor. 5.1. That if the earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an House not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens: so that we shall be no losers but gainers by dying:
And shall Gods House, shall your heart and life be neglected, and left to disorder and shameful indecency? Are ye for all beauty but that of holiness? Shall every thing be adorned,
And shall God's House, shall your heart and life be neglected, and left to disorder and shameful indecency? are you for all beauty but that of holiness? Shall every thing be adorned,
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I may reason it and expostulate with you as the Prophet did to them who said, the time was not come that the Lords House should be built, Hag. 1.4. Is it time for you to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house lie waste? Oh repair the House of God.
I may reason it and expostulate with you as the Prophet did to them who said, the time was not come that the lords House should be built, Hag. 1.4. Is it time for you to dwell in your Cieled houses, and this house lie waste? O repair the House of God.
And on this account it was that St. Paul was so justly severe to sinful professors of holiness, that he wrote to the Church of Corinth, not to company with Fornicators,
And on this account it was that Saint Paul was so justly severe to sinful professors of holiness, that he wrote to the Church of Corinth, not to company with Fornicators,
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or Covetous, or an Idolater, or a Railer, or a Drunkard, or an Extortioner, with such an one, no not to eat, 1 Cor. 5.9, 10, 11. Let not such things be once named among you, as becometh Saints, Eph. 5.3.
or Covetous, or an Idolater, or a Railer, or a Drunkard, or an Extortioner, with such an one, no not to eat, 1 Cor. 5.9, 10, 11. Let not such things be once nam among you, as Becometh Saints, Ephesians 5.3.
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or Unclean, though Christians, &c. When the Drunkard and the Ʋnclean goes to hell, what will become of the Christian? The sin will be of more force to damn,
or Unclean, though Christians, etc. When the Drunkard and the Ʋnclean Goes to hell, what will become of the Christian? The since will be of more force to damn,
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neither Fornicators, nor Idolaters, &c. (so living and so dying without repentance) shall inherit the Kingdome of God, 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. And the same Apostle with the like zeal and fervency asserts it,
neither Fornicators, nor Idolaters, etc. (so living and so dying without Repentance) shall inherit the Kingdom of God, 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. And the same Apostle with the like zeal and fervency asserts it,
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Let no man deceive you with vain words (as if you might be saved notwithstanding your being such) for because of these things cometh the wrath of God on the children of disobedience, though they may by men be called the children of God:
Let no man deceive you with vain words (as if you might be saved notwithstanding your being such) for Because of these things comes the wrath of God on the children of disobedience, though they may by men be called the children of God:
He delights indeed in the habitable parts of the Earth, but which are they? not the Temples made with hands, as St. Paul, Acts 17.24. but the humble, the broken, the pure in heart, as was hinted before:
He delights indeed in the habitable parts of the Earth, but which Are they? not the Temples made with hands, as Saint Paul, Acts 17.24. but the humble, the broken, the pure in heart, as was hinted before:
But if the house of God be defiled, he will forsake it as the Temple of old, 1 Cor 3.13. If any man defile or destroy the Temple of God, him shall God destroy, for the Temple of God is holy;
But if the house of God be defiled, he will forsake it as the Temple of old, 1 Cor 3.13. If any man defile or destroy the Temple of God, him shall God destroy, for the Temple of God is holy;
but as Solomon saith of Wisdome, so they of Beauty, 'tis good with an inheritance. The poor wise man was so happy, as by his wisdom to deliver the City,
but as Solomon Says of Wisdom, so they of Beauty, it's good with an inheritance. The poor wise man was so happy, as by his Wisdom to deliver the city,
Heaven its self is called the inheritance of the Saints or holy-ones, Col. 1.12. and this inheritance is shared among them that are sanctified, and none else, Acts 26.18.
Heaven its self is called the inheritance of the Saints or Holy-ones, Col. 1.12. and this inheritance is shared among them that Are sanctified, and none Else, Acts 26.18.
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and therefore methinks the great and generous Gallants of this World, as they love to be called, should be in love with and all inamour'd of Holiness, seeing Beauty and Glory, Honour and Riches meet and center in her,
and Therefore methinks the great and generous Gallants of this World, as they love to be called, should be in love with and all enamoured of Holiness, seeing Beauty and Glory, Honour and Riches meet and centre in her,
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as also of all the means enjoyn'd to, Priviledges confer'd on, Graces wrought in, Duties to be done by us, Afflictions and Trials wherewith we are exercis'd:
as also of all the means enjoined to, Privileges conferred on, Graces wrought in, Duties to be done by us, Afflictions and Trials wherewith we Are exercised:
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'Tis the end the Father hath in Electing, Eph. 1.4. He hath chosen us in him, viz. Christ, before the foundation of the World, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love.
It's the end the Father hath in Electing, Ephesians 1.4. He hath chosen us in him, viz. christ, before the Foundation of the World, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love.
As of the Fathers Election, so is it the end of the Sons Redemption of us, Eph. 5.25, 26. He loved the Church, and gave himself for it, that he might sanctifie and cleanse it: and so again Titus 2.14. He gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purifie unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
As of the Father's Election, so is it the end of the Sons Redemption of us, Ephesians 5.25, 26. He loved the Church, and gave himself for it, that he might sanctify and cleanse it: and so again Titus 2.14. He gave himself for us, that he might Redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
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and he is called holy, not only as being so in himself, but for making us so by his efficient power, 2 Thess. 2.13. God hath chosen you to salvation, not only through belief of the truth, but sanctification of the Spirit, 1 Pet. 1.2. Elect according to foreknowledge, through sanctification of the Spirit, 1 Cor. 6.1. Such were some of you, but ye are sanctified, &c. by the Spirit of our God.
and he is called holy, not only as being so in himself, but for making us so by his efficient power, 2 Thess 2.13. God hath chosen you to salvation, not only through belief of the truth, but sanctification of the Spirit, 1 Pet. 1.2. Elect according to foreknowledge, through sanctification of the Spirit, 1 Cor. 6.1. Such were Some of you, but you Are sanctified, etc. by the Spirit of our God.
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What is preaching for, but to bring men into, and to build them up in holiness? Eph. 4.11, 12, 13. 'Tis the end of all Dignities and Priviledges, of which the Promises are principal;
What is preaching for, but to bring men into, and to built them up in holiness? Ephesians 4.11, 12, 13. It's the end of all Dignities and Privileges, of which the Promises Are principal;
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and why are they given us, but (as was said above) that we might perfect holiness, and partake of a Divine Nature? Why is the great Title of the Sons and Children of God bestow'd upon us? but that we should be followers of,
and why Are they given us, but (as was said above) that we might perfect holiness, and partake of a Divine Nature? Why is the great Title of the Sons and Children of God bestowed upon us? but that we should be followers of,
and like to God our Father, as dear Children. 'Tis the end of all graces wrought in and exercis'd by us; of faith, Acts 15.9. Purifying their hearts by faith; and Acts 26.18. them that are sanctified by faith.
and like to God our Father, as dear Children. It's the end of all graces wrought in and exercised by us; of faith, Acts 15.9. Purifying their hearts by faith; and Acts 26.18. them that Are sanctified by faith.
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He hath not learned the truth as 'tis in Jesus, and therefore his knowledge is but a form of knowledge, Rom. 2.20. and knowledge falsly so called, 1 Tim. 6.20. 'Tis the end and effect of love also, 1 John 5.3. For this is the love of God, that we keep his Commandments, and they are not grievous.
He hath not learned the truth as it's in jesus, and Therefore his knowledge is but a from of knowledge, Rom. 2.20. and knowledge falsely so called, 1 Tim. 6.20. It's the end and Effect of love also, 1 John 5.3. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments, and they Are not grievous.
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Surely what the Apostle prays for in relation to the Thessalonians, 1 Ep. 5.23. should be every ones prayer for themselves, that they may be sanctified throughout and wholly;
Surely what the Apostle prays for in Relation to the Thessalonians, 1 Epistle 5.23. should be every ones prayer for themselves, that they may be sanctified throughout and wholly;
and to walk worthy of God to all well-pleasing, Col. 1.10. 'Tis the end of all Afflictions, Chastenings, and Trials, that we might come out of them like Gold purified, 1 Pet. 1.7. that the fruit may be the taking away of sin, Isa. 27.9. and for our profit, which is in this, that we might be partakers of his holiness, Heb. 12.10.
and to walk worthy of God to all Well-pleasing, Col. 1.10. It's the end of all Afflictions, Chastenings, and Trials, that we might come out of them like Gold purified, 1 Pet. 1.7. that the fruit may be the taking away of since, Isaiah 27.9. and for our profit, which is in this, that we might be partakers of his holiness, Hebrew 12.10.
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Yea, 'tis the end of all mercies and deliverances, Luke 1.74, 75. that being deliver'd out of the hands of our enemies, we might serve him in righteousness and and true holiness, without fear, all the dayes of our life.
Yea, it's the end of all Mercies and Deliverances, Lycia 1.74, 75. that being Delivered out of the hands of our enemies, we might serve him in righteousness and and true holiness, without Fear, all the days of our life.
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for without Holiness, no Man, how Wise and Learned, Rich and Honourable, Fair and Beautiful soever he be, shall see the Lord, Heb. 12. and when we do see him, more Holiness will be the effect of that sight, 1 John 3.2. when he doth appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is;
for without Holiness, no Man, how Wise and Learned, Rich and Honourable, Fair and Beautiful soever he be, shall see the Lord, Hebrew 12. and when we do see him, more Holiness will be the Effect of that sighed, 1 John 3.2. when he does appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is;
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