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1 JOHN 5. 4. This is the Victory that overcometh the world, even our Faith.
1 JOHN 5. 4. This is the Victory that Overcometh the world, even our Faith.
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IN this former part of the Chapter, we have a double description of them that are born of God.
IN this former part of the Chapter, we have a double description of them that Are born of God.
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1. A Priori, from that which is the primum vivens, the heart of the New Creature;
1. A Priori, from that which is the primum Living, the heart of the New Creature;
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that's faith, v. 1. Whosoever believeth is born of God.
that's faith, v. 1. Whosoever Believeth is born of God.
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2. A Posteriori, from one special fruit of the New Birth, Victory over the world, v. 3. Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world.
2. A Posteriori, from one special fruit of the New Birth, Victory over the world, v. 3. Whatsoever is born of God Overcometh the world.
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In this whole verse, wherein the Text lies, we have A Proposition. Its Exposition. 1. A Proposition. Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world.
In this Whole verse, wherein the Text lies, we have A Proposition. Its Exposition. 1. A Proposition. Whatsoever is born of God Overcometh the world.
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A Christian is a Conquerour, a great Conquerour; greater then he that for his Victories was sirnamed Magnus, or The Great.
A Christian is a Conqueror, a great Conqueror; greater then he that for his Victories was surnamed Magnus, or The Great.
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He hath conquered all the world. 2. An Exposition of this Proposition. But what is this Conquest of a Christian!
He hath conquered all the world. 2. an Exposition of this Proposition. But what is this Conquest of a Christian!
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and how is it obtained? why it is a spiritual Conquest, and obtain'd by Faith.
and how is it obtained? why it is a spiritual Conquest, and obtained by Faith.
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This is the Vict•ry that overcometh the world, even our Faith. For the opening of the words;This is the Vict•ry that Overcometh the world, even our Faith. For the opening of the words;
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By the world, understand whatsoever is in the world, that hinders us in that Race which Christ hath set before us,
By the world, understand whatsoever is in the world, that hinders us in that Raze which christ hath Set before us,
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and holds us short of our Crown.
and holds us short of our Crown.
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Those three things which the Apostle tells us, 1 Joh. 2. 16. are in the world, the lusts of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
Those three things which the Apostle tells us, 1 John 2. 16. Are in the world, the Lustiest of the Flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
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And also the objects of these lusts, as they are such; the pleasures, the profits, and the pomps of the world;
And also the objects of these Lustiest, as they Are such; the pleasures, the profits, and the pomps of the world;
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together with all worldly tribulations and afflictions.
together with all worldly tribulations and afflictions.
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By Faith understand, a living saving Faith, which unites to Christ, and thereby engages him in our Combat with us.
By Faith understand, a living Saving Faith, which unites to christ, and thereby engages him in our Combat with us.
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This is the Victory, even our Faith. Faith is said to be our Victory.
This is the Victory, even our Faith. Faith is said to be our Victory.
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1. Formally. The world hinders and holds us back from Christ, Faith is our coming to Christ; our coming to Christ, is our Victory over all that which held us back.
1. Formally. The world hinders and holds us back from christ, Faith is our coming to christ; our coming to christ, is our Victory over all that which held us back.
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2. Instrumentally. This is the Victory, that is, this is our arm, or our hand, this is the weapon of our warfare, that hath gotten for us the Victory.
2. Instrumentally. This is the Victory, that is, this is our arm, or our hand, this is the weapon of our warfare, that hath got for us the Victory.
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Divers observations lye in the words; Doct. 1. The world is a Christians Enemy. A Conquest supposes a Combat, and a Combat supposes an Enemy.
Diverse observations lie in the words; Doct. 1. The world is a Christians Enemy. A Conquest supposes a Combat, and a Combat supposes an Enemy.
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Doct. 2. A Believer hath his Enemies under his feet, even whilest he is in the fight.
Doct. 2. A Believer hath his Enemies under his feet, even whilst he is in the fight.
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He is a Souldier as soon as he is a Believer, and he is a Conquerour as soon as ever he is a Souldier.
He is a Soldier as soon as he is a Believer, and he is a Conqueror as soon as ever he is a Soldier.
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His very taking up Arms is his Victory. Doct. 3. A Christian overcomes the world by his Faith.
His very taking up Arms is his Victory. Doct. 3. A Christian overcomes the world by his Faith.
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In the prosecution of this third Doctrine, whereon I intend to bottom the following discourse, I shall shew, 1. Wherein the enmity of the world against Souls stands. 2. Wherein the strength of the world lies, whereby it prevails against our Souls. 3. Wherein the strength of faith lies, whereby it overcomes the world. 4. The conflict of faith with this warring world;
In the prosecution of this third Doctrine, whereon I intend to bottom the following discourse, I shall show, 1. Wherein the enmity of the world against Souls Stands. 2. Wherein the strength of the world lies, whereby it prevails against our Souls. 3. Wherein the strength of faith lies, whereby it overcomes the world. 4. The conflict of faith with this warring world;
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or the several ways in which faith so maintains the fight, that it obtains the victory. 5. The Conquest of Faith over the conflicting world; or wherein this victory stands.
or the several ways in which faith so maintains the fight, that it obtains the victory. 5. The Conquest of Faith over the conflicting world; or wherein this victory Stands.
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1. Wherein the enmity of the world against souls stands, or discovers it self. The world is an Enemy (as before.) It pretends to be a friend, but its friendship is enmity;
1. Wherein the enmity of the world against Souls Stands, or discovers it self. The world is an Enemy (as before.) It pretends to be a friend, but its friendship is enmity;
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enmity against God, Jam. 4. 4. and therefore against souls;enmity against God, Jam. 4. 4. and Therefore against Souls;
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its kindnesses are darts, its kisses are swords and arrows, its very peace is war against the soul.
its Kindnesses Are darts, its Kisses Are swords and arrows, its very peace is war against the soul.
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But what is this Enmity, or wherein is it discovered? For the better understanding of this, I shall premise these four things.
But what is this Enmity, or wherein is it discovered? For the better understanding of this, I shall premise these four things.
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1. Every creature of God is good. The whole Creation, in their Original, were mans friends or servants;
1. Every creature of God is good. The Whole Creation, in their Original, were men Friends or Servants;
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there was nothing hurtful that was made. 2. The enmity that is, came in by sin. Sin was the only Make-bate;
there was nothing hurtful that was made. 2. The enmity that is, Come in by since. since was the only Makebate;
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as betwixt God and Man, so betwixt Man and the rest of the Creatures;
as betwixt God and Man, so betwixt Man and the rest of the Creatures;
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all the Enemies which man hath, in Heaven or Earth, he may thank his sin for.
all the Enemies which man hath, in Heaven or Earth, he may thank his since for.
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3. There is no malignity in the creature properly, against man in his lapsed state. They are yet all capable of being good and serviceable to him.
3. There is no malignity in the creature properly, against man in his lapsed state. They Are yet all capable of being good and serviceable to him.
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1 Tim. 4. 4, 5. Every creature of God is good, — it is sanctified by the Word of God, and Prayer.
1 Tim. 4. 4, 5. Every creature of God is good, — it is sanctified by the Word of God, and Prayer.
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Riches are good, yea, and honors and pleasures may be good and useful to man.
Riches Are good, yea, and honours and pleasures may be good and useful to man.
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4. It is by accident, and not from the nature of the things, that the creatures are become enemies to us.
4. It is by accident, and not from the nature of the things, that the creatures Are become enemies to us.
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Sinful man is a distempered diseased creature, distempered in his mind; and hereupon he misapprehends and mistakes the world;
Sinful man is a distempered diseased creature, distempered in his mind; and hereupon he misapprehends and mistakes the world;
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and looking for that good that is not in it, he looses that which is; making it his happiness, it becomes his undoing.
and looking for that good that is not in it, he looses that which is; making it his happiness, it becomes his undoing.
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He is distempered and diseased in his heart, yea and his whole man;
He is distempered and diseased in his heart, yea and his Whole man;
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And hereupon, as in bodily diseases, the best of creatures, which would be nourishment to the healthy, are to the sick the nourishment of their diseases;
And hereupon, as in bodily diseases, the best of creatures, which would be nourishment to the healthy, Are to the sick the nourishment of their diseases;
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and as such are apt to lust after those things which are most noxious, so is it with diseased souls;
and as such Are apt to lust After those things which Are most noxious, so is it with diseased Souls;
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our appetites are vitiated, and whilest we lust after, either that which we should not,
our appetites Are vitiated, and whilst we lust After, either that which we should not,
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or more then we should have, those very things which are good in themselves, become mischievous and hurtful to us, the maintaining and encreasing our disease.
or more then we should have, those very things which Are good in themselves, become mischievous and hurtful to us, the maintaining and increasing our disease.
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These things premised, I shall now shew wherein the enmity of the world against our souls stands;
These things premised, I shall now show wherein the enmity of the world against our Souls Stands;
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and that is in these two things especially. 1. In withdrawing our souls from God.
and that is in these two things especially. 1. In withdrawing our Souls from God.
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Particularly. 1. In withdrawing our affections from God as our Portion. 2. In withdrawing us from our Allegiance to God as our Soveraign.Particularly. 1. In withdrawing our affections from God as our Portion. 2. In withdrawing us from our Allegiance to God as our Sovereign.
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1. In withdrawing our affections from God as our Porti•n.
1. In withdrawing our affections from God as our Porti•n.
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The world by the advantage of our distempered minds and appetites, sets up it self as our God;
The world by the advantage of our distempered minds and appetites, sets up it self as our God;
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as our happiness or chiefest good;
as our happiness or chiefest good;
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it proposes its self for a portion to us, and that both as a richer portion,
it proposes its self for a portion to us, and that both as a Richer portion,
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and more suitable then God would be;
and more suitable then God would be;
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it perswades us to take our portion in hand, and to take up with what's before us,
it persuades us to take our portion in hand, and to take up with what's before us,
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as our happiness, and not to be so unwise as to make an adventure for an unknown happiness, with the hazard of that present felicity and contentment, which we tast and see to be so good.
as our happiness, and not to be so unwise as to make an adventure for an unknown happiness, with the hazard of that present felicity and contentment, which we taste and see to be so good.
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God calls, Come unto me, and I will give thee rest, I will be thy portion and reward;
God calls, Come unto me, and I will give thee rest, I will be thy portion and reward;
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come up to the other world, there's an Inheritance for thee. No, no, saith the world, stay with me, dwell here below;
come up to the other world, there's an Inheritance for thee. No, no, Says the world, stay with me, dwell Here below;
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thou seest what thine entertainment is here, there thou knowest not what thou shalt find;
thou See what thine entertainment is Here, there thou Knowest not what thou shalt find;
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here thou hast substance, here thou hast Sunshine, here thou hast hearts ease, here thou art full and aboundedst;
Here thou hast substance, Here thou hast Sunshine, Here thou hast hearts ease, Here thou art full and aboundedst;
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thou hast thy house full, and thy hands full, and thy belly full, and thy heart full;
thou hast thy house full, and thy hands full, and thy belly full, and thy heart full;
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thou knowest what thou hast, thou canst tast, thou canst see how good this world is;
thou Knowest what thou hast, thou Canst taste, thou Canst see how good this world is;
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the Treasures of the other world, though they be called Treasures of Light, yet to thee they are but Treasures of Darkness, thou knowest not what they are;
the Treasures of the other world, though they be called Treasures of Light, yet to thee they Are but Treasures of Darkness, thou Knowest not what they Are;
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be content, dwell here below, where thou art well. 2. In withdrawing us from our Allegiance to God as our Soveraign.
be content, dwell Here below, where thou art well. 2. In withdrawing us from our Allegiance to God as our Sovereign.
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When it hath once drawn away the heart, it will with ease pull away the shoulder;
When it hath once drawn away the heart, it will with ease pull away the shoulder;
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if Gods Crown be despised, his Yoke will quickly be shaken off;
if God's Crown be despised, his Yoke will quickly be shaken off;
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we break our faith with God when once we are fallen in love with the world;
we break our faith with God when once we Are fallen in love with the world;
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if it become our treasure, we yield our selves to it for servants;
if it become our treasure, we yield our selves to it for Servants;
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the strength of its temptations lies in the esteem we have of it, and the affection we bear it.
the strength of its temptations lies in the esteem we have of it, and the affection we bear it.
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What will the Authority of the Lord do with us, when he hath lost our hearts,
What will the authority of the Lord do with us, when he hath lost our hearts,
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and we have chosen us another God! What cannot the world command us to, if we have once set it before us,
and we have chosen us Another God! What cannot the world command us to, if we have once Set it before us,
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as our Goal and Prize? if it be our end, it will appoint us our means and way;
as our Goal and Prize? if it be our end, it will appoint us our means and Way;
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no unrighteousness but will be right in our eyes, that will serve our worldly designs;
no unrighteousness but will be right in our eyes, that will serve our worldly designs;
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farewell faith, truth, mercy, honesty, and all conscience of sin, further then we can make a gain of godliness:
farewell faith, truth, mercy, honesty, and all conscience of since, further then we can make a gain of godliness:
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And by withdrawing us from our love and obedience to God, to this I might add 3ly, It exposes us to his wrath and displeasure;
And by withdrawing us from our love and Obedience to God, to this I might add 3ly, It exposes us to his wrath and displeasure;
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when we will none of him, he will none of us; when he is forsaken by us, he sets himself against us;
when we will none of him, he will none of us; when he is forsaken by us, he sets himself against us;
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by despising the riches of his goodness, we fall under his fury and fiery indignation. This is the state into which the world is leading us.
by despising the riches of his Goodness, we fallen under his fury and fiery Indignation. This is the state into which the world is leading us.
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2. In withholding us from Christ.
2. In withholding us from christ.
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Christ comes to bring us back unto the Father, 1 Pet. 3. 18. to reduce us to our duty,
christ comes to bring us back unto the Father, 1 Pet. 3. 18. to reduce us to our duty,
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and restore us to our happiness: The world that withdraws us from God, withholds us from Christ.
and restore us to our happiness: The world that withdraws us from God, withholds us from christ.
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Particularly It holds us back from coming to Christ. It holds us in from following of Christ.
Particularly It holds us back from coming to christ. It holds us in from following of christ.
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1. It holds us back from coming to Christ. And this it doth by these four means: By Darkning our sight. Deadning our sense.
1. It holds us back from coming to christ. And this it does by these four means: By Darkening our sighed. Deadening our sense.
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Hanging upon our hearts, and about our necks. Furnishing us with excuses.
Hanging upon our hearts, and about our necks. Furnishing us with excuses.
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1. By darkning the sight, that we cannot see, either the excellency, or the necessity of Christ;
1. By darkening the sighed, that we cannot see, either the excellency, or the necessity of christ;
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Christ draws on Souls to him by love and fear. First he frights us in, by presenting the danger and misery that is falling upon us,
christ draws on Souls to him by love and Fear. First he frights us in, by presenting the danger and misery that is falling upon us,
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and we cannot escape if we stand out. Look to thy self Sinner, this world will betray thee to thy ruine:
and we cannot escape if we stand out. Look to thy self Sinner, this world will betray thee to thy ruin:
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thy pleasures are thy traitors, thy carnal friends are thy traitors, thy estate is thy traitor;
thy pleasures Are thy Traitors, thy carnal Friends Are thy Traitors, thy estate is thy traitor;
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they are feasting thee and feeding thee, but tis for the day of slaughter:
they Are feasting thee and feeding thee, but this for the day of slaughter:
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the butcher the butcher of souls is near thee, into whose hands they are betraying thee:
the butcher the butcher of Souls is near thee, into whose hands they Are betraying thee:
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they seek thy life, thou art but a dead man; death is already feeding upon thee, the curse of God doth already cleave to thee,
they seek thy life, thou art but a dead man; death is already feeding upon thee, the curse of God does already cleave to thee,
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and is ready to fall upon thee in its full weight; thou wilt be devoured, thou wilt be swallowed up ere thou art aware:
and is ready to fallen upon thee in its full weight; thou wilt be devoured, thou wilt be swallowed up ere thou art aware:
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come away, come to me and thou shalt be safe: this house is falling on thine head, escape for thy life;
come away, come to me and thou shalt be safe: this house is falling on thine head, escape for thy life;
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the avenger of blood is at thy heels, flee to the City of refuge; I am thy City of refuge, come unto me.
the avenger of blood is At thy heels, flee to the city of refuge; I am thy city of refuge, come unto me.
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Thus he provokes by fear. And this is such an argument to drive Souls into Christ,
Thus he provokes by Fear. And this is such an argument to drive Souls into christ,
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as a clap of thunder, or a storm of hail is to the Traviler, to hasten him to shelter.
as a clap of thunder, or a storm of hail is to the Traviler, to hasten him to shelter.
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Then Christ draws by love; presents himself and his salvation to the Soul, displayes all his beautie and excellencies before it;
Then christ draws by love; presents himself and his salvation to the Soul, displays all his beauty and excellencies before it;
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opens the Gospel, wherein his grace and his glory appear and shine forth:
Opens the Gospel, wherein his grace and his glory appear and shine forth:
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the Gospel is sent down full of Christ; there are all the treasures and unsearchable riches of Christ,
the Gospel is sent down full of christ; there Are all the treasures and unsearchable riches of christ,
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and all held forth in open sight, to invite sinners unto him. Now the world dashes all this, that it workes nothing on the Soul;
and all held forth in open sighed, to invite Sinners unto him. Now the world Dashes all this, that it works nothing on the Soul;
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by blinding the eye that it cannot see what Christ sets before it:
by blinding the eye that it cannot see what christ sets before it:
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what is either beauty or blackness, to the blind soul? 2 Cor. 4. 4. The God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which beleive not,
what is either beauty or blackness, to the blind soul? 2 Cor. 4. 4. The God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not,
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lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. lest the Light of the glorious Gospel of christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
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We are naturally born blind, and if our eyes begin a little to be opened, this earth is thrown as dust in our eyes, that we may not see whats before us.
We Are naturally born blind, and if our eyes begin a little to be opened, this earth is thrown as dust in our eyes, that we may not see whats before us.
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The things of this world as the Moon interposed, causeth an eclipse in our souls, that we cannot see the Sun, we cannot discern either light or darkness, either the light of the glorious Gospel,
The things of this world as the Moon interposed, Causes an eclipse in our Souls, that we cannot see the Sun, we cannot discern either Light or darkness, either the Light of the glorious Gospel,
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or the darkness of the Pitt; either our hopes or our dangers; this earth keeps both Heaven and Hell out of sight.
or the darkness of the Pitt; either our hope's or our dangers; this earth keeps both Heaven and Hell out of sighed.
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The things of the world should be a glass wherein we may behold the glory of the Lord;
The things of the world should be a glass wherein we may behold the glory of the Lord;
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we may see God in every creature.
we may see God in every creature.
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The Heavens declare the glory of God, Psal. 19. 1. And so doth the earth also, and all that is therein;The Heavens declare the glory of God, Psalm 19. 1. And so does the earth also, and all that is therein;
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but that which God made a glass in which we might see his glory, the Divel makes a cloud to take God out of sight;
but that which God made a glass in which we might see his glory, the devil makes a cloud to take God out of sighed;
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what God made a window to let in the light, the Divel makes a shut, to keep it out.
what God made a window to let in the Light, the devil makes a shut, to keep it out.
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Worldly men fix and terminate their eyes in worldly things; they can neither look besides them nor through them.
Worldly men fix and terminate their eyes in worldly things; they can neither look beside them nor through them.
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It is not with them according to the course of nature [ The Sun dazles mens eyes that they cannot see the Earth ] but the quite contrary [ The Earth dazles their eyes that they cannot see the Sun ] Men usually carry their eyes in their hearts, they will not look but where they love;
It is not with them according to the course of nature [ The Sun dazzles men's eyes that they cannot see the Earth ] but the quite contrary [ The Earth dazzles their eyes that they cannot see the Sun ] Men usually carry their eyes in their hearts, they will not look but where they love;
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or if they should look heavenward, yet they could not see, the earth hath dazled their eyes.
or if they should look heavenward, yet they could not see, the earth hath dazzled their eyes.
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Sinners, take heed of these riches, take heed of these pleasures; these substances and these shadowes, which your hearts are set upon;
Sinners, take heed of these riches, take heed of these pleasures; these substances and these shadows, which your hearts Are Set upon;
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they will not only be as clogs to keep you down from ascending heavenward, but as clouds to hinder you from looking thither.
they will not only be as clogs to keep you down from ascending heavenward, but as Clouds to hinder you from looking thither.
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It may be they appear as bright clouds, but a bright cloud will hide the Sun out of sight, as well as a black.
It may be they appear as bright Clouds, but a bright cloud will hide the Sun out of sighed, as well as a black.
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2. By deadning the sense; they can neither see nor feel:
2. By deadening the sense; they can neither see nor feel:
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they see not the excellency, nor can feel their need of Christ, who are drunken with these worldly vanities:
they see not the excellency, nor can feel their need of christ, who Are drunken with these worldly vanities:
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they who altogether live by sense, are without sense of any but the present things: they can make a shift to [ live ] without Christ;
they who altogether live by sense, Are without sense of any but the present things: they can make a shift to [ live ] without christ;
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the less of Christ the better for their turns. Christ and the things of Christ are the only things that stand in their way;
the less of christ the better for their turns. christ and the things of christ Are the only things that stand in their Way;
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are their way to poverty not to wealth, to reproach and shame not to honour:
Are their Way to poverty not to wealth, to reproach and shame not to honour:
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they can well enough want Christ while they live, but what need they may have of him after this life, that enters not into their hearts;
they can well enough want christ while they live, but what need they may have of him After this life, that enters not into their hearts;
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they are so busy with what they find here, that they look not so far as the grave, much less beyond it.
they Are so busy with what they find Here, that they look not so Far as the grave, much less beyond it.
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'Tis hard dealing with such hearts, but when you find them alone; retired and withdrawn from the world;
It's hard dealing with such hearts, but when you find them alone; retired and withdrawn from the world;
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and how long may we wait ere we meet with such a season? find them in a croud, among their carnal friends and companions, find them among their Sheep or Oxen,
and how long may we wait ere we meet with such a season? find them in a crowd, among their carnal Friends and Sodales, find them among their Sheep or Oxen,
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or at their pleasures, and the noise of these will so drown all that can be said, that its like to make as deep impression,
or At their pleasures, and the noise of these will so drown all that can be said, that its like to make as deep impression,
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as a showre upon a stone:
as a shower upon a stone:
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cry out in their eares, fire, fire, throw Death and Hell in their faces, it moves them not so much,
cry out in their ears, fire, fire, throw Death and Hell in their faces, it moves them not so much,
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as to draw forth such a question, What may I do to escape? We never will come to Christ till we see we need him;
as to draw forth such a question, What may I do to escape? We never will come to christ till we see we need him;
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and we never see our need of Christ, till being withdrawn from the hurries of this World, we have leisure to sit down and consider.
and we never see our need of christ, till being withdrawn from the hurries of this World, we have leisure to fit down and Consider.
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How seldom do carnal hearts ask, What use is there of Christ? wherefore is he come? what want would there be of him if there were no Christ? If God that spared not his Son,
How seldom do carnal hearts ask, What use is there of christ? Wherefore is he come? what want would there be of him if there were not christ? If God that spared not his Son,
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but gave him a ransome for the world, had spared all this cost, it had been all one to them;
but gave him a ransom for the world, had spared all this cost, it had been all one to them;
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they could have liv'd as merrily, and as plentifully here however, and thats all they mind or regard.
they could have lived as merrily, and as plentifully Here however, and thats all they mind or regard.
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Or if they have any sense of their need of Christ at all, it is so little, that it will do nothing to the perswading them after him:
Or if they have any sense of their need of christ At all, it is so little, that it will do nothing to the persuading them After him:
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the wound is not so deep, but the name of a Saviour will skin it over.
the wound is not so deep, but the name of a Saviour will skin it over.
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Seldome does it rise so high as to wring out such a serious question, What may I do that Christ may be mine?
Seldom does it rise so high as to wring out such a serious question, What may I do that christ may be mine?
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How many Houses, and Markets, and Shops, and Companies may we come into, ere we hear any such question?
How many Houses, and Markets, and Shops, and Companies may we come into, ere we hear any such question?
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Go into the Field, where Men are busy a plowing and sowing or reaping, and there you may hear them enquiring, how may I keep off the Birds, or how may I keep out the Beasts from hurting my field!
Go into the Field, where Men Are busy a plowing and sowing or reaping, and there you may hear them inquiring, how may I keep off the Birds, or how may I keep out the Beasts from hurting my field!
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when will it be rain? or when will it be like to be fair weather!
when will it be rain? or when will it be like to be fair weather!
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Come into the Market, where men are buying and selling and trading, and there you may hear them asking, how goes the price of Corn, or of Cattel! where are the best Commodities! where is the best choice!
Come into the Market, where men Are buying and selling and trading, and there you may hear them asking, how Goes the price of Corn, or of Cattle! where Are the best Commodities! where is the best choice!
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Come into the houses where they are eating and drinking or working, and there you may hear them enquiring, what must we have for the next meal, what for to morrow, &c. But oh how seldom do we hear amongst them all, any such questions, How is my Soul provided for!
Come into the houses where they Are eating and drinking or working, and there you may hear them inquiring, what must we have for the next meal, what for to morrow, etc. But o how seldom do we hear among them all, any such questions, How is my Soul provided for!
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how, how doth my soul prosper! how, how does my soul prosper!
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No, no, when the world is gotten into the heart, there's no sense of Souls or the concernment of them:
No, no, when the world is got into the heart, there's no sense of Souls or the concernment of them:
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where the world is in the heart Death and Hell may be there too, and never regarded.
where the world is in the heart Death and Hell may be there too, and never regarded.
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Could we once make men deeply sensible, how great their need of Christ is, what they are without Christ;
Could we once make men deeply sensible, how great their need of christ is, what they Are without christ;
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in what slippery places they stand, in what jeopardy they go daily, what a dreadful gulf of woe and misery, the wind and tide of their worldly prosperity, are carrying them down into,
in what slippery places they stand, in what jeopardy they go daily, what a dreadful gulf of woe and misery, the wind and tide of their worldly Prosperity, Are carrying them down into,
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and how suddenly they may be swallowed up in perdition and destruction, and what miserable comforts their past pleasures,
and how suddenly they may be swallowed up in perdition and destruction, and what miserable comforts their past pleasures,
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and plenty will then be to them;
and plenty will then be to them;
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were they sensible, that nothing but Christ, and a part in him would stand them in any stead, to save them from that gulf;
were they sensible, that nothing but christ, and a part in him would stand them in any stead, to save them from that gulf;
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that the casting anchor on that rock of ages, would alone secure them from splitting on those fatal rocks, from perishing by those tumbling waves and billows, that are hurrying them down to the lake beneath;
that the casting anchor on that rock of ages, would alone secure them from splitting on those fatal Rocks, from perishing by those tumbling waves and billows, that Are hurrying them down to the lake beneath;
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were they sensible, that tis Christ only that can secure them from these dangers, their need would be argument enough to drive them to him.
were they sensible, that this christ only that can secure them from these dangers, their need would be argument enough to drive them to him.
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But being drunken with the pleasures of sin, whilest this wine is in, the wits are out, they will not consider, they do not perceive the danger they are in.
But being drunken with the pleasures of since, whilst this wine is in, the wits Are out, they will not Consider, they do not perceive the danger they Are in.
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When the Prodigal, Luk. 15. had spent all that he had in his riotous living,
When the Prodigal, Luk. 15. had spent all that he had in his riotous living,
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when his whole stock was wasted, and not an husk left, then he had time to consider,
when his Whole stock was wasted, and not an husk left, then he had time to Consider,
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and bethink himself what a case he was in;
and bethink himself what a case he was in;
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and the pinching sence of his necessitous state, to which his folly had reduced him, this brings him to his wits again;
and the pinching sense of his necessitous state, to which his folly had reduced him, this brings him to his wits again;
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he comes to himself, and then away he will to his father. If you had met him a little before;he comes to himself, and then away he will to his father. If you had met him a little before;
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in his cups, and amongst his whores, if you had found him at his riotous table,
in his cups, and among his whores, if you had found him At his riotous table,
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and in the heat of his lust, and should there have preach'd to this Prodigal, Friend this life will not last alwaies, twill be thy wisest course to consider in time what thou dost.
and in the heat of his lust, and should there have preached to this Prodigal, Friend this life will not last always, 'twill be thy Wisest course to Consider in time what thou dost.
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Be sober be temperate, run from these Harlots, and return to thy Father; how would he have laughed and scoffed at such a sermon;
Be Sobrium be temperate, run from these Harlots, and return to thy Father; how would he have laughed and scoffed At such a sermon;
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at least the next cup would have wash'd it off his heart:
At least the next cup would have washed it off his heart:
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but when his hunger and thirst preach thus to him, Get thee home to thy Father, then away he goes.
but when his hunger and thirst preach thus to him, Get thee home to thy Father, then away he Goes.
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3. It hangs upon our hearts, and about our necks:
3. It hangs upon our hearts, and about our necks:
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The world hath gotten hold of our hearts, and there it will keep its hold while it can.
The world hath got hold of our hearts, and there it will keep its hold while it can.
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Its gotten so much within us, and hath so twisted and twined it self about our affections, that it will be very hard getting it off.
Its got so much within us, and hath so twisted and twined it self about our affections, that it will be very hard getting it off.
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We cannot close with Christ, but we must break with the world; we must be divorc'd from this, ere we can be married to our second husband:
We cannot close with christ, but we must break with the world; we must be divorced from this, ere we can be married to our second husband:
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worldlings see what work Christ makes, in those hearts where he gets possession; he whips out the buyers and sellers and their merchandise out of his Temple:
worldlings see what work christ makes, in those hearts where he gets possession; he whips out the buyers and sellers and their merchandise out of his Temple:
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he changes the customes, and pleasures, and business of the heart, Its dealings and its delights:
he changes the customs, and pleasures, and business of the heart, Its dealings and its delights:
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Its love and its labour must be no longer bestow'd, and consum'd upon meat, and drink, and money, and mirth;
Its love and its labour must be no longer bestowed, and consumed upon meat, and drink, and money, and mirth;
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he hath other delights for it, and other work to keep it doing.
he hath other delights for it, and other work to keep it doing.
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These things must be minded in their place, and in their season, but they must keep their place:
These things must be minded in their place, and in their season, but they must keep their place:
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Stand off Farms and Oxen, stand off Lands and money, keep your distance, get you down and take the lower room, give this man place who is more honourable then you all.Stand off Farms and Oxen, stand off Lands and money, keep your distance, get you down and take the lower room, give this man place who is more honourable then you all.
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Christ and the world contend for the place, which shall sit uppermost, and go foremost in the soul:
christ and the world contend for the place, which shall fit uppermost, and go foremost in the soul:
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Christ will not come in to be an Underling, he will have the chief room, the chief respect and esteem;
christ will not come in to be an Underling, he will have the chief room, the chief respect and esteem;
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he will have the command of all that is in the house: herein stands Christianity, or our conversion to Christ, in surrendring up the Throne to Christ;
he will have the command of all that is in the house: herein Stands Christianity, or our conversion to christ, in surrendering up the Throne to christ;
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'tis not the question, whether thou canst find a corner in thine heart to entertain Christ in,
it's not the question, whither thou Canst find a corner in thine heart to entertain christ in,
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but who sits in the Throne, who hath the government of thy soul, who hath the right hand within thee;
but who sits in the Throne, who hath the government of thy soul, who hath the right hand within thee;
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Canst thou say to the Lord Jesus, Sit thou on the right hand, let all thy foes be made thy foot-stool?
Canst thou say to the Lord jesus, Fit thou on the right hand, let all thy foes be made thy footstool?
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All sinful pleasures, all sinful gains, must depart, and come no more where Christ dwells; and those which are lawful must come under, and be brought into subjection to him;
All sinful pleasures, all sinful gains, must depart, and come no more where christ dwells; and those which Are lawful must come under, and be brought into subjection to him;
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no more sensuality or carnal mirth, no more covetousness or oppression, no more pride or self-exalting, away with these, cast them out,
no more sensuality or carnal mirth, no more covetousness or oppression, no more pride or Self-exalting, away with these, cast them out,
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and never take them in for ever, if thou meanest that Christ shall take up his habitation in thee:
and never take them in for ever, if thou Meanest that christ shall take up his habitation in thee:
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And no more zeal for the lawful concernments of this life;
And no more zeal for the lawful concernments of this life;
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no more pleading business against Religion, no more pleading safety against duty, no more pleading credit against conscience, no more pleading gain against godliness, preserve and improve thy estate, maintain thy credit, provide for thy safety, follow thy business, thou mayest, and thou must;
no more pleading business against Religion, no more pleading safety against duty, no more pleading credit against conscience, no more pleading gain against godliness, preserve and improve thy estate, maintain thy credit, provide for thy safety, follow thy business, thou Mayest, and thou must;
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but bring all under, make all to stand aside, and give place to Christianity and Conscience:
but bring all under, make all to stand aside, and give place to Christianity and Conscience:
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Christ will be no underling, he resolves for the Throne, where ever he dwells. And the world that hath already gotten the Throne, is loath to become the foot-stool;
christ will be no underling, he resolves for the Throne, where ever he dwells. And the world that hath already got the Throne, is loath to become the footstool;
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'tis who shall be King, 'tis who shal be God, that the great Contest is about;
it's who shall be King, it's who shall be God, that the great Contest is about;
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and the world that hath King'd it so long, knows not how to be content to be a subject;
and the world that hath Kinged it so long, knows not how to be content to be a Subject;
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it sees it must come down if Christ come in, there cannot be two Kings in one Kingdome, it must come down, this pride must come down, this credit, these pleasures, this carnal mirth, this covetousness must be laid in the dust, if Christ set footing here.
it sees it must come down if christ come in, there cannot be two Kings in one Kingdom, it must come down, this pride must come down, this credit, these pleasures, this carnal mirth, this covetousness must be laid in the dust, if christ Set footing Here.
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And therefore it does all it can to resist Christ; stops the ears, blinds the eye, turns away the heart from hearkening to him.
And Therefore it does all it can to resist christ; stops the ears, blinds the eye, turns away the heart from Harkening to him.
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Christ stands at the door and knocks; Christ cryes and calls, Come unto me, open to me.
christ Stands At the door and knocks; christ cries and calls, Come unto me, open to me.
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Christ promises and offers, Come and I will receive you, open and I will come in unto you, and dwell with you.
christ promises and offers, Come and I will receive you, open and I will come in unto you, and dwell with you.
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If the soul begins to listen to the call of Christ, the world steps in,
If the soul begins to listen to the call of christ, the world steps in,
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and objects, What dost thou mean simple soul? What art thou doing? whither art thou going? hearken to Christ, hearken to this Word, hearken to this Conscience,
and objects, What dost thou mean simple soul? What art thou doing? whither art thou going? harken to christ, harken to this Word, harken to this Conscience,
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and what then shall become of me? What shall become of thy estate? what shall become of thy esteem? what shall become of thy liberty? what shall become of all thy love,
and what then shall become of me? What shall become of thy estate? what shall become of thy esteem? what shall become of thy liberty? what shall become of all thy love,
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and friendship, and pleasure thou hast in the world? art willing to be poor? art willing to be in bondage? art willing to be in reproach and disgrace? open that door once, let Christ in, have any thing to do with Conscience, and thou art undone;
and friendship, and pleasure thou hast in the world? art willing to be poor? art willing to be in bondage? art willing to be in reproach and disgrace? open that door once, let christ in, have any thing to do with Conscience, and thou art undone;
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all that ever thou hast, all that ever thou lovest in all the world, must thenceforth become strangers to thee.
all that ever thou hast, all that ever thou Lovest in all the world, must thenceforth become Strangers to thee.
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Hast thou not given [ me ] thy heart? have not I lyen in thy bosome? hast thou not cherished me,
Hast thou not given [ me ] thy heart? have not I lyen in thy bosom? hast thou not cherished me,
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and cared for me as thine own soul? and have not I deserv'd thy care,
and cared for me as thine own soul? and have not I deserved thy care,
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and respect? have not I been thy food, and thy rayment, and thy joy,
and respect? have not I been thy food, and thy raiment, and thy joy,
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and all the comfort of thy life? What wilt thou be when I have left thee,
and all the Comfort of thy life? What wilt thou be when I have left thee,
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when thy estate hath left thee, thy pleasures have left thee, thy friends have left thee? I know thou lovest me;
when thy estate hath left thee, thy pleasures have left thee, thy Friends have left thee? I know thou Lovest me;
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thou lovest to be rich, and to be great, and to be at thy ease, and thy liberty, as thou lovest thy life:
thou Lovest to be rich, and to be great, and to be At thy ease, and thy liberty, as thou Lovest thy life:
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I know I have thy heart, and thou art loath to leave me. I, but therefore consider, and take heed;
I know I have thy heart, and thou art loath to leave me. I, but Therefore Consider, and take heed;
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if thou hearken to Christ once, if thou meddle too far with Religion, and wilt be dealing for another world once, then farewell this.
if thou harken to christ once, if thou meddle too Far with Religion, and wilt be dealing for Another world once, then farewell this.
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But canst thou find in thine heart to leave me? have I been a Wilderness to thee,
But Canst thou find in thine heart to leave me? have I been a Wilderness to thee,
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or a Land of darkness? hath it not been well with thee? hast thou wanted any thing? hast thou not been full and abounded? hast thou not flourished and prosper'd? hast thou not had thy belly full of meat,or a Land of darkness? hath it not been well with thee? hast thou wanted any thing? hast thou not been full and abounded? hast thou not flourished and prospered? hast thou not had thy belly full of meat,
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and thy belly full of mirth, and thy bones full of rest, and thy heart full of ease and content? what hast thou wanted whilest thou imbracedst my love? and canst thou now find in thine heart to part? look to thy self;
and thy belly full of mirth, and thy bones full of rest, and thy heart full of ease and content? what hast thou wanted whilst thou imbracedst my love? and Canst thou now find in thine heart to part? look to thy self;
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what day thou strikest hands with Christ, thou must shake hands with all the world. Look for no more favour from me;
what day thou strikest hands with christ, thou must shake hands with all the world. Look for no more favour from me;
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thou dost not know when thou art well, when thou hast enough;
thou dost not know when thou art well, when thou hast enough;
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but henceforth, if thou take this course, thou shalt have little enough? If Christ carry thee, he shall carry thee naked, thou shalt leave all thy good things behind thee;
but henceforth, if thou take this course, thou shalt have little enough? If christ carry thee, he shall carry thee naked, thou shalt leave all thy good things behind thee;
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and look for it, I have not been so great a friend, but now I'le be as great an enemy;
and look for it, I have not been so great a friend, but now I'll be as great an enemy;
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I'le persecute thee, and plague thee, and vex thee; and if I may no longer sleep in thy bosome, I'le stick in thy sides;
I'll persecute thee, and plague thee, and vex thee; and if I may no longer sleep in thy bosom, I'll stick in thy sides;
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if I may no longer be the treasure of thine heart, I'le be a dart in thy liver.
if I may no longer be the treasure of thine heart, I'll be a dart in thy liver.
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But consider, be advised foolish soul, let us not part thus; stay, stay with me, go not after thou knowest not what;
But Consider, be advised foolish soul, let us not part thus; stay, stay with me, go not After thou Knowest not what;
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forsake not an old friend for a new; believe it, the old is better; if thou wilt be wise, stay as thou art, and mind thy present commodity;
forsake not an old friend for a new; believe it, the old is better; if thou wilt be wise, stay as thou art, and mind thy present commodity;
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lay by the thoughts of the other world, let hereafter take care for it self, never stand amuzing thy self about thou knowest not what, I have not been so good to thee,
lay by the thoughts of the other world, let hereafter take care for it self, never stand amusing thy self about thou Knowest not what, I have not been so good to thee,
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but I will be better to thee then ever; come let's take our fill of love, eat, drink, and be merry;
but I will be better to thee then ever; come let's take our fill of love, eat, drink, and be merry;
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gather, keep, lay up what's before thee, and cast away care:
gather, keep, lay up what's before thee, and cast away care:
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And thus it wooes, and flatters, and bewitches it into a neglect of Christ so long, till it hath smitten the soul under the fift rib,
And thus it Woes, and flatters, and bewitches it into a neglect of christ so long, till it hath smitten the soul under the fift rib,
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and stab'd it to death, and drown'd it in perdition and destruction. 4. It will help men to excuses for their neglect of Christ.
and stabbed it to death, and drowned it in perdition and destruction. 4. It will help men to excuses for their neglect of christ.
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Men are asham'd to play the Fools, but they would have something to say for't, to stop mouths withall;
Men Are ashamed to play the Fools, but they would have something to say fored, to stop mouths withal;
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to stop the mouth of Conscience, to stop the mouths of Men, to stop the mouth of their Judge,
to stop the Mouth of Conscience, to stop the mouths of Men, to stop the Mouth of their Judge,
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if it be possible, Luk. 14. 18. Those that were invited to come to Christ, its said, they all began to make excuses;
if it be possible, Luk. 14. 18. Those that were invited to come to christ, its said, they all began to make excuses;
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they were asham'd to say, they would not come, that had been too gross;
they were ashamed to say, they would not come, that had been too gross;
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but they excuse themselves, we cannot come, Ruth 4. 6. The Kinsman of Ruth, that had the offer of redeeming the Inheritance of his deceased Kinsman, answered no, I cannot redeem it, lest I mar mine own Inheritance.
but they excuse themselves, we cannot come, Ruth 4. 6. The Kinsman of Ruth, that had the offer of redeeming the Inheritance of his deceased Kinsman, answered no, I cannot Redeem it, lest I mar mine own Inheritance.
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He would not say, I will not redeem it;
He would not say, I will not Redeem it;
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no, an excuse must be found out, I cannot redeem it, I should mar mine own Inheritance, if I redeem my Brothers.
no, an excuse must be found out, I cannot Redeem it, I should mar mine own Inheritance, if I Redeem my Brother's.
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So these here, they do not say I will not, but I cannot come. Why, what's the matter you cannot come to Christ? what excuse have you? whence have you your excuse? Oh the world furnishes them with an excuse;
So these Here, they do not say I will not, but I cannot come. Why, what's the matter you cannot come to christ? what excuse have you? whence have you your excuse? O the world furnishes them with an excuse;
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I have a Farm, sayes one, I have Oxen to look to, sayes another;I have a Farm, Says one, I have Oxen to look to, Says Another;
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I have a Wife to mind, sayes a third, I pray thee have me excused, I cannot come.
I have a Wife to mind, Says a third, I pray thee have me excused, I cannot come.
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Christians, have your hearts never made this use of the world, to make it your excuse for your neglecting Christ,
Christians, have your hearts never made this use of the world, to make it your excuse for your neglecting christ,
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and your souls? it hath hindred you many a time from coming to Christ, and then excused you for not coming.
and your Souls? it hath hindered you many a time from coming to christ, and then excused you for not coming.
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How many prayers hath it lost you? how many Sabbaths hath it lost you? the loss of these may be the loss of Christ, the loss of your souls:
How many Prayers hath it lost you? how many Sabbaths hath it lost you? the loss of these may be the loss of christ, the loss of your Souls:
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How much of these spiritual advantages hath the world lost you? and when they are lost,
How much of these spiritual advantages hath the world lost you? and when they Are lost,
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when you have lost a praying time, or hearing time, lost a Sabbath, or a Sermon,
when you have lost a praying time, or hearing time, lost a Sabbath, or a Sermon,
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or a Sacrament, this must serve for an excuse, I was busie, and could not come.
or a Sacrament, this must serve for an excuse, I was busy, and could not come.
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An excuse is a pretence, or a shift that men find out, to save themselves from blame, for all their neglects of Christ, and their souls;
an excuse is a pretence, or a shift that men find out, to save themselves from blame, for all their neglects of christ, and their Souls;
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as if they should say, its a shame for men to neglect Christ that have nothing else to mind in his stead;
as if they should say, its a shame for men to neglect christ that have nothing Else to mind in his stead;
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its a shame for men to neglect their souls, that have nothing else to look to;
its a shame for men to neglect their Souls, that have nothing Else to look to;
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I have no mind to Christ, and his wayes, this looking after my soul, and my Conscience,
I have no mind to christ, and his ways, this looking After my soul, and my Conscience,
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and the matters of the other world, are things that I like not, and list not to be medling withall;
and the matters of the other world, Are things that I like not, and list not to be meddling withal;
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but what shall I say for my self if I neglect them? I am asham'd to say, I care not for Christ, I care not for my soul, I care not for heaven and everlasting glory, I care not though I perish and die, I dare not say thus;
but what shall I say for my self if I neglect them? I am ashamed to say, I care not for christ, I care not for my soul, I care not for heaven and everlasting glory, I care not though I perish and die, I Dare not say thus;
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and yet these things that Christ calls to me, are so contrary to me, that I have no mind to meddle with them:
and yet these things that christ calls to me, Are so contrary to me, that I have no mind to meddle with them:
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But what shall I say for my self, if I do not? some excuse or other I must have, what may be my excuse?
But what shall I say for my self, if I do not? Some excuse or other I must have, what may be my excuse?
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Why, hast thou never a Farm to look to, never a Wife nor Family to look after? or hast thou not an house,
Why, hast thou never a Farm to look to, never a Wife nor Family to look After? or hast thou not an house,
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or an horse, or a companion? hast thou no sports, nor pleasures, no Hawks nor dogs to follow? hast thou nothing to do? hast thou nothing to say? tell Christ, tell Conscience, thou hast other business to do;
or an horse, or a Companion? hast thou no sports, nor pleasures, no Hawks nor Dogs to follow? hast thou nothing to do? hast thou nothing to say? tell christ, tell Conscience, thou hast other business to do;
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thou hast thy friends, or thy pleasures, that call thee another way; any thing may serve, a bad excuse is better then none.
thou hast thy Friends, or thy pleasures, that call thee Another Way; any thing may serve, a bad excuse is better then none.
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An excuse is a pretence to have reason for what we do:
an excuse is a pretence to have reason for what we do:
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no man can have reason to neglect Christ, no man can have reason to continue in sin;
no man can have reason to neglect christ, no man can have reason to continue in since;
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and yet there are few cases, wherein men will not pretend to have reason for it, especially the worldling, whoever wants, he will be sure to find reason enough for his worldliness.
and yet there Are few cases, wherein men will not pretend to have reason for it, especially the worldling, whoever Wants, he will be sure to find reason enough for his worldliness.
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Though the Drunkard can hardly say, I have reason to be drunk; though the Adulterer can hardly say, I have reason to follow Harlots;
Though the Drunkard can hardly say, I have reason to be drunk; though the Adulterer can hardly say, I have reason to follow Harlots;
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though the Swearer can hardly say, I have reason to swear, or blaspheme; though the Prodigal can hardly say, I have reason to wast, and spend my Estate;
though the Swearer can hardly say, I have reason to swear, or Blaspheme; though the Prodigal can hardly say, I have reason to wast, and spend my Estate;
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yet the worldling will easily say, I have reason to get an Estate, to keep what I have;
yet the worldling will Easily say, I have reason to get an Estate, to keep what I have;
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reason to be a good Husband, and to be provident;
reason to be a good Husband, and to be provident;
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who shall keep me when I am old? who shall take care of my Family? I have reason to take care for my self;
who shall keep me when I am old? who shall take care of my Family? I have reason to take care for my self;
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who will take care for me, if I do not take care of my self?
who will take care for me, if I do not take care of my self?
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And though this may be look'd on as a miserable Plea for the neglect of Christ, I am following a Whore, and I cannot come;
And though this may be looked on as a miserable Plea for the neglect of christ, I am following a Whore, and I cannot come;
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I must to the Alehouse, or the Tavern, and I cannot come; yet this will pass for a fair excuse, I have a Wife, or a Family,
I must to the Alehouse, or the Tavern, and I cannot come; yet this will pass for a fair excuse, I have a Wife, or a Family,
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or a Farm, and I cannot come.
or a Farm, and I cannot come.
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I pray thee have me excused? For what? that thou dost not come to Christ,
I pray thee have me excused? For what? that thou dost not come to christ,
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and hearken to, and follow him? that is, excuse me that I undo my self, that I stab,
and harken to, and follow him? that is, excuse me that I undo my self, that I stab,
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or drown, or hang my self, that I go to the Devil and damn my soul:
or drown, or hang my self, that I go to the devil and damn my soul:
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If I go to hell, and there perish for ever, I pray do not blame me for it, I have reason for what I do;
If I go to hell, and there perish for ever, I pray do not blame me for it, I have reason for what I do;
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I [ must ] take care of this world whatever becomes of me in the other world:
I [ must ] take care of this world whatever becomes of me in the other world:
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as for those that have nothing else to do, but to mind Christ and Salvation, if they neglect it, let them answer for themselves, if they can;
as for those that have nothing Else to do, but to mind christ and Salvation, if they neglect it, let them answer for themselves, if they can;
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for my part I have reason enough to do as I do:
for my part I have reason enough to do as I do:
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Hast thou reason to go to hell? reason to be damn'd? go then and bear thy burthen for ever, till thy sense too late teach thee better reason.
Hast thou reason to go to hell? reason to be damned? go then and bear thy burden for ever, till thy sense too late teach thee better reason.
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Oh what wise men are the men of this world! what very fools are the worldly wise!
O what wise men Are the men of this world! what very Fools Are the worldly wise!
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they destroy their souls to please and provide for their carkasses;
they destroy their Souls to please and provide for their carcases;
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they count the world their happiness, and this their happiness must have the killing of them:
they count the world their happiness, and this their happiness must have the killing of them:
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some mens businesses must have the killing of them;
Some men's businesses must have the killing of them;
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some mens money must do it, some mens pleasures must do it, some mens friends must have the killing of their souls:
Some men's money must do it, Some men's pleasures must do it, Some men's Friends must have the killing of their Souls:
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some are too rich, some are too busie, some are too merry, some are too high, some are too civil and courtly, to come to Christ and save their souls.
Some Are too rich, Some Are too busy, Some Are too merry, Some Are too high, Some Are too civil and courtly, to come to christ and save their Souls.
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Behold the wisdome of this world! Consider this Brethren, if some of you do not find it thus;
Behold the Wisdom of this world! Consider this Brothers, if Some of you do not find it thus;
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how is it with your souls? in what case are your souls? are you in Christ? are you converted to God? have you gotten any saving knowledge,
how is it with your Souls? in what case Are your Souls? Are you in christ? Are you converted to God? have you got any Saving knowledge,
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or any thing of the Grace of God in your hearts? or are you not still without Christ, without Grace, without God in the world? what is it that hath hindred you,
or any thing of the Grace of God in your hearts? or Are you not still without christ, without Grace, without God in the world? what is it that hath hindered you,
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but your fleshly and worldly hearts, which have held you under the power of these fleshly and worldly things? it may be you might have had grace in your hearts,
but your fleshly and worldly hearts, which have held you under the power of these fleshly and worldly things? it may be you might have had grace in your hearts,
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if you had not had so much money in your purse, if you had not had so much to do in this world, you might have done more for the world to come:
if you had not had so much money in your purse, if you had not had so much to do in this world, you might have done more for the world to come:
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whilest you have been busie here and there, as the man in the Prophets Parable, 1 King. 20. 40. your souls are lost, the Kingdome is lost:
whilst you have been busy Here and there, as the man in the prophets Parable, 1 King. 20. 40. your Souls Are lost, the Kingdom is lost:
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if you had not had so many sheep, and oxen, and trades to be look'd after, it may be your souls had been better look'd to;
if you had not had so many sheep, and oxen, and trades to be looked After, it may be your Souls had been better looked to;
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if you had not had so many carnal friends about you, it may be Christ had been entertained by you;
if you had not had so many carnal Friends about you, it may be christ had been entertained by you;
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these are they which you have taken in exchange for Christ, these are they for which you have sold the Gospel, these are they for which you have sold your souls to the devil.
these Are they which you have taken in exchange for christ, these Are they for which you have sold the Gospel, these Are they for which you have sold your Souls to the Devil.
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You wonder at those poor miserable creatures, the Witches, who for a little money, or a few years pleasure, do by express bargain and sale, make over their souls to the devil,
You wonder At those poor miserable creatures, the Witches, who for a little money, or a few Years pleasure, do by express bargain and sale, make over their Souls to the Devil,
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and yet will do the same things your selves.
and yet will do the same things your selves.
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Where are your souls? in whose hands are they? who hath the possession? who hath the dominion of them? are they with Christ? doth he govern? doth he rule them? hath he taken possession of them? do you think he hath indeed? are the ignorant, the idle, the simple, the sensual, the earthly, the careless, the barren souls of the world, are these the possession of Christ? would Christ have left you in such a carnal sensless state,
Where Are your Souls? in whose hands Are they? who hath the possession? who hath the dominion of them? Are they with christ? does he govern? does he Rule them? hath he taken possession of them? do you think he hath indeed? Are the ignorant, the idle, the simple, the sensual, the earthly, the careless, the barren Souls of the world, Are these the possession of christ? would christ have left you in such a carnal senseless state,
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if you had ever come into his hands? do ye think he would? who are they that are without Christ,
if you had ever come into his hands? do you think he would? who Are they that Are without christ,
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if you are in Christ? who are the sinners, if you are the Saints? who are the children of this world,
if you Are in christ? who Are the Sinners, if you Are the Saints? who Are the children of this world,
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if you be the children of the Kingdome? are you they whom God hath chosen out of this world, to be a peculiar people to himself? are you they that have forsaken all for Christ, who have forsaken Christ for this world? are you the Ch•ldren of Light, Vessels of Honor, the Images of God, his mortified ones, his crucified ones, his sanctified ones? Will Christ leave his chosen vessels to be such wooden,
if you be the children of the Kingdom? Are you they whom God hath chosen out of this world, to be a peculiar people to himself? Are you they that have forsaken all for christ, who have forsaken christ for this world? Are you the Ch•ldren of Light, Vessels of Honour, the Images of God, his mortified ones, his Crucified ones, his sanctified ones? Will christ leave his chosen vessels to be such wooden,
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and iron, and earthen vessels, as your Souls are at this day? What a poor and low and miserable thing do you make of Christianity,
and iron, and earthen vessels, as your Souls Are At this day? What a poor and low and miserable thing do you make of Christianity,
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if this be it, which you have attain'd to? look to it, if you have any such thought, sure you have deceived your selves to this day.
if this be it, which you have attained to? look to it, if you have any such Thought, sure you have deceived your selves to this day.
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Are you not in Christ? what is it that hath hindred you? Christ hath invited you in;
are you not in christ? what is it that hath hindered you? christ hath invited you in;
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the Gospel of Christ hath been preach'd to you, the everlasting door hath been set open to you, the servants have been sent out among you, to call you and compel you to come in;
the Gospel of christ hath been preached to you, the everlasting door hath been Set open to you, the Servants have been sent out among you, to call you and compel you to come in;
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but the world hath kept you back, your friends have hung about you, your business have lyen upon you, your estates have call'd you another way,
but the world hath kept you back, your Friends have hung about you, your business have lyen upon you, your estates have called you Another Way,
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and would not suffer you to enter in.
and would not suffer you to enter in.
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And that these are they that have done it, it is apparent, since these are they that must serve you for an excuse.
And that these Are they that have done it, it is apparent, since these Are they that must serve you for an excuse.
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I have had so many encumbrances and entanglements and diversions every day, that I could not doe for my Soul, as others may.
I have had so many encumbrances and entanglements and diversions every day, that I could not do for my Soul, as Others may.
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And oh how glad have you often been of an excuse!
And o how glad have you often been of an excuse!
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that you have had something to say for your self, and to silence Conscience under the neglect of Christ? more glad of an hindrance then of an opportunity; there is such an ungratefulness and unpleasingness of Christ and his wayes, to carnal hearts, that when Christ hath been dealing with them,
that you have had something to say for your self, and to silence Conscience under the neglect of christ? more glad of an hindrance then of an opportunity; there is such an ungratefulness and unpleasingness of christ and his ways, to carnal hearts, that when christ hath been dealing with them,
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and perswading and awakening them, to look after them, the world seems to do them a kindness in stepping in,
and persuading and awakening them, to look After them, the world seems to do them a kindness in stepping in,
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and calling their hearts back and putting all out of mind.
and calling their hearts back and putting all out of mind.
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When Christ calls to a duty, to an ordinance, to bring us near to him, that he might deal with us,
When christ calls to a duty, to an Ordinance, to bring us near to him, that he might deal with us,
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and treat with us about the matters of eternity;
and Treat with us about the matters of eternity;
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whilest some rejoyce to come in, to appear in his presence, to hear his voice, to pour out their Souls to him in prayer or fasting, &c. Others are glad that they have something to say, that they could not be there;
whilst Some rejoice to come in, to appear in his presence, to hear his voice, to pour out their Souls to him in prayer or fasting, etc. Others Are glad that they have something to say, that they could not be there;
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glad of a business or of a friend that kept them off, glad of a temptation;
glad of a business or of a friend that kept them off, glad of a temptation;
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that the Devil laid a block in their way, that the world cal'd them out another way;
that the devil laid a block in their Way, that the world called them out Another Way;
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not considering what an eternal losse they may have hereby sustain'd. Behold now the friend of sinners;
not considering what an Eternal loss they may have hereby sustained. Behold now the friend of Sinners;
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the Idol, the god whom they serve, this present world: this is your beloved, this is your friend.
the Idol, the god whom they serve, this present world: this is your Beloved, this is your friend.
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But what is its friendship to you? what kindness hath this world for you? you love it and seek it and serve it, and work for it;
But what is its friendship to you? what kindness hath this world for you? you love it and seek it and serve it, and work for it;
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it hath your time, and your strength, and your hearts, bestow'd upon it; for this you live, and labour, and sweat, and toyl out all your dayes;
it hath your time, and your strength, and your hearts, bestowed upon it; for this you live, and labour, and sweat, and toil out all your days;
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but when all is done, what kindness doth it shew you? what reward have you? it feeds you, and cloaths you;
but when all is done, what kindness does it show you? what reward have you? it feeds you, and clothes you;
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and pleases and pampers your flesh, but it kills your Souls:
and Pleases and pampers your Flesh, but it kills your Souls:
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It blinds, it hardens, it holds you in a sottish, sensless, carnal state and course, keeps Christ and your hearts apart, holds your Souls in death,
It blinds, it hardens, it holds you in a sottish, senseless, carnal state and course, keeps christ and your hearts apart, holds your Souls in death,
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and shuts you out from the kingdom of God.
and shuts you out from the Kingdom of God.
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This is your God whom you hugge, and worship, and bless your selves in, and busy your selves for:
This is your God whom you hug, and worship, and bless your selves in, and busy your selves for:
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this is your beloved, here is the kindness of your friend:
this is your Beloved, Here is the kindness of your friend:
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and is not this friendship of the world enmity? What can the Devil do more,
and is not this friendship of the world enmity? What can the devil do more,
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then keep you from Christ, and what doth the world do less? hitherto it hath kept you off,
then keep you from christ, and what does the world do less? hitherto it hath kept you off,
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and when do you think if you hearken to it, will it give you leave to go over to him? when will it say unto you, thou hast served me long enough;
and when do you think if you harken to it, will it give you leave to go over to him? when will it say unto you, thou hast served me long enough;
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thou hast serv'd thy pleasures, and thy estate, and thy friends long enough, now go thy way and serve thy God,
thou hast served thy pleasures, and thy estate, and thy Friends long enough, now go thy Way and serve thy God,
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now go to Christ and look after thy Soul;
now go to christ and look After thy Soul;
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how how long will it be ere the world will thus give thee leave? or if it will not give thee leave,
how how long will it be ere the world will thus give thee leave? or if it will not give thee leave,
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how long will it be ere thou take thy leave.
how long will it be ere thou take thy leave.
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Be not deceived, that which hath hindred doth hinder, and will hinder thee from ever making a saving close with Christ, till thy Soul and it be parted. Depart, depart:
Be not deceived, that which hath hindered does hinder, and will hinder thee from ever making a Saving close with christ, till thy Soul and it be parted. Depart, depart:
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depart from your worldly wayes, depart from your worldly pleasures, and let a worldly heart depart from you,
depart from your worldly ways, depart from your worldly pleasures, and let a worldly heart depart from you,
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and then welcome Christ and his Gospel, then welcome Grace and Holiness, then welcome God and the everlasting kingdome.
and then welcome christ and his Gospel, then welcome Grace and Holiness, then welcome God and the everlasting Kingdom.
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2. The enmity of the world shewes it self, in hindering the Soul from following of Christ.
2. The enmity of the world shows it self, in hindering the Soul from following of christ.
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If it cannot quite keep us off from Christ, it will hold us back, that Christ shall have but little service of us, 2 Tim. 2. 4. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a Souldier. Christs servants are all Souldiers;
If it cannot quite keep us off from christ, it will hold us back, that christ shall have but little service of us, 2 Tim. 2. 4. No man that Warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a Soldier. Christ Servants Are all Soldiers;
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and the world is one special enemy we are to fight against: theres like to be but heartless fighting, where we are in league with the enemy;
and the world is one special enemy we Are to fight against: theres like to be but heartless fighting, where we Are in league with the enemy;
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whilest we should be charging it, we shall be like enough to be treating for peace, if not quite to forsake our colours,
whilst we should be charging it, we shall be like enough to be treating for peace, if not quite to forsake our colours,
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and run over to the enemies camp: Christ entertains none, but those that are free and disengaged persons;
and run over to the enemies camp: christ entertains none, but those that Are free and disengaged Persons;
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and by how much the more free, by so much the more fit for his service:
and by how much the more free, by so much the more fit for his service:
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no man that warreth [ entangleth ] himself: a Souldier that fights in fetters, fights thereafter:no man that Warreth [ entangleth ] himself: a Soldier that fights in fetters, fights thereafter:
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we must put off our fetters, if we will put on our armour.
we must put off our fetters, if we will put on our armour.
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[ In the affairs of this life ] the work that Christ hath to put his servants upon, lyes in the affairs of the other life;[ In the affairs of this life ] the work that christ hath to put his Servants upon, lies in the affairs of the other life;
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he that is intangled in the affairs of this, will do little about the affairs of the other life.
he that is entangled in the affairs of this, will do little about the affairs of the other life.
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[ That he may please him who hath chosen him to be a Souldier ] The servant must so serve his master, as to please him;[ That he may please him who hath chosen him to be a Soldier ] The servant must so serve his master, as to please him;
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he that is Christs servant, must devote himself to the pleasing of his Lord; he must not please men, he must not please himself;
he that is Christ servant, must devote himself to the pleasing of his Lord; he must not please men, he must not please himself;
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his appetite, his pride, his covetousness;
his appetite, his pride, his covetousness;
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is this thy pleasing of Christ, to be serving his enemies? If you be Christs indeed, you herein displease your selves, in being self pleasers.
is this thy pleasing of christ, to be serving his enemies? If you be Christ indeed, you herein displease your selves, in being self pleasers.
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He that is not angry with himself for his flesh pleasing, he that can humour,
He that is not angry with himself for his Flesh pleasing, he that can humour,
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and favour, and gratifie his earthly and sensual heart, and be pleased with himself, and be patient with himself,
and favour, and gratify his earthly and sensual heart, and be pleased with himself, and be patient with himself,
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for so doing, Christ hath little in that man;
for so doing, christ hath little in that man;
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and if your pleasing your self cannot stand with the pleasing of your Souls, which have devoted themselves to Christ, much less will it stand with the pleasing of your Lord, who hath chosen you for his Souldiers.
and if your pleasing your self cannot stand with the pleasing of your Souls, which have devoted themselves to christ, much less will it stand with the pleasing of your Lord, who hath chosen you for his Soldiers.
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But more particularly, the world discovers its enmity here. 1. In cutting Christ short of that service and those fruits which he should reap from us. 2. In cutting us short of that service and peace that we might receive from him.
But more particularly, the world discovers its enmity Here. 1. In cutting christ short of that service and those fruits which he should reap from us. 2. In cutting us short of that service and peace that we might receive from him.
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1. The world cutts Christ short of that service, and those fruits which he should reap from us, Hos. 10. 1. Israel is an empty vine he bringeth forth fruit to himself. Israel is an empty vine;
1. The world cuts christ short of that service, and those fruits which he should reap from us, Hos. 10. 1. Israel is an empty vine he brings forth fruit to himself. Israel is an empty vine;
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that is, to his Lord: tis but a poor vintage, little or no fruit he brings forth to God; he is his vine;
that is, to his Lord: this but a poor vintage, little or no fruit he brings forth to God; he is his vine;
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he hath planted, he hath watered, and he hath fenced him, and he looks for grapes,, but finds none;
he hath planted, he hath watered, and he hath fenced him, and he looks for grapes,, but finds none;
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why whats the reason of it? Oh he hath brought forth all his fruits to himself;
why whats the reason of it? O he hath brought forth all his fruits to himself;
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he hath store of fruit, but no such fruit as God looks for, he brought forth so much to his flesh, that ther's none for his God.
he hath store of fruit, but no such fruit as God looks for, he brought forth so much to his Flesh, that ther's none for his God.
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Phil. 2. 2. All seek their own, and not the things of Christ. Here's little seeking of Christ among you, saith the Apostle;Philip 2. 2. All seek their own, and not the things of christ. Here's little seeking of christ among you, Says the Apostle;
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the worship and service of Christ, the honour and interest of Christ is little regarded; there's a general neglect of him.
the worship and service of christ, the honour and Interest of christ is little regarded; there's a general neglect of him.
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None, that is, there are scarce any among you, none in comparison, that mind the things of Christ:None, that is, there Are scarce any among you, none in comparison, that mind the things of christ:
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but why is Christ so neglected? Why because every man is for himself; and all seek their own, that is, their outward and earthly things.
but why is christ so neglected? Why Because every man is for himself; and all seek their own, that is, their outward and earthly things.
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Their own things? Why are not the things of Christ so much thine own,
Their own things? Why Are not the things of christ so much thine own,
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as the things of the world? are thy carnal friends more thine, then Christ is thine? are thy earthly possessions, thy earthly pleasures, thy meat,
as the things of the world? Are thy carnal Friends more thine, then christ is thine? Are thy earthly possessions, thy earthly pleasures, thy meat,
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and thy drink, and thy money, the things of thy body, more thine then thy Soul,
and thy drink, and thy money, the things of thy body, more thine then thy Soul,
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and the concernments of it? thou art a pitiful Christian, if the things of Christ be not more thine,
and the concernments of it? thou art a pitiful Christian, if the things of christ be not more thine,
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then the things of this world; if the things of Christ and thine own things, be not the very same;
then the things of this world; if the things of christ and thine own things, be not the very same;
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but yet thus our fleshly hearts count, our carnal things are our own things; and the more we seek our own, the less the things of Christ:
but yet thus our fleshly hearts count, our carnal things Are our own things; and the more we seek our own, the less the things of christ:
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the most careful Worldling is the most careless Christian.
the most careful Worldling is the most careless Christian.
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Brethren, how little is there done for Christ? how little is Christ serv'd or sought? Judge ye every one in your own selves:
Brothers, how little is there done for christ? how little is christ served or sought? Judge you every one in your own selves:
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how little hath been done for Christ, or is now a doing!
how little hath been done for christ, or is now a doing!
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look back, and summe up all that you have done, and gather together all, concerning which you can say, this hath been done for Christ:
look back, and sum up all that you have done, and gather together all, Concerning which you can say, this hath been done for christ:
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this day, or this houre was spent in seeking of Christ; and see into what a narrow room all will be brought:
this day, or this hour was spent in seeking of christ; and see into what a narrow room all will be brought:
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look into your hearts, and see how many shops and feilds you may find there, to one sanctuary;
look into your hearts, and see how many shops and fields you may find there, to one sanctuary;
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how how many Markets and Fairs have been kept there, to on Sabbath;
how how many Markets and Fairs have been kept there, to on Sabbath;
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how many servants hath Christ at work for him within you? all that is within you have the name of the servants of Christ; every faculty is his servant; your thoughts, affections, understandings consciences;
how many Servants hath christ At work for him within you? all that is within you have the name of the Servants of christ; every faculty is his servant; your thoughts, affections, understandings Consciences;
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every member; your hands, eyes tongues, have all the name of the servants of Christ:every member; your hands, eyes tongues, have all the name of the Servants of christ:
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but are these at work for Christ? are your understandings veiwing Christ? are your thoughts searching after Christ? are your affections working up towards Christ? are your consciences pleading for Christ? are your tongues speaking for Christ? are your hands laying up,
but Are these At work for christ? Are your understandings viewing christ? Are your thoughts searching After christ? Are your affections working up towards christ? Are your Consciences pleading for christ? Are your tongues speaking for christ? Are your hands laying up,
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or laying out for Christ? the Devil hath his servants busy a working for him;
or laying out for christ? the devil hath his Servants busy a working for him;
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our carnal thoughts, our fleshly lusts, our earthly affections, all our earthly members are hard at work for the Devil;
our carnal thoughts, our fleshly Lustiest, our earthly affections, all our earthly members Are hard At work for the devil;
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to harden us against Christ, to entice us from Christ, to defile and destroy our Souls;
to harden us against christ, to entice us from christ, to defile and destroy our Souls;
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but how little is done for Christ twould make our hearts to tremble if we did consider how little;
but how little is done for christ would make our hearts to tremble if we did Consider how little;
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may be there may be divers of our souls, in which there hath not been one stroke of work done for Christ,
may be there may be diverse of our Souls, in which there hath not been one stroke of work done for christ,
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since they had a being, and in whom there's any thing done, oh how little is it?
since they had a being, and in whom there's any thing done, o how little is it?
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What footing hath Christ gotten in your hearts? what faith, or love, or fear,
What footing hath christ got in your hearts? what faith, or love, or Fear,
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or honor hath he in you? how goes his sanctifying work, his mortifying work on in you? how fares it with his enemies in you, your lusts, and passions,
or honour hath he in you? how Goes his sanctifying work, his mortifying work on in you? how fares it with his enemies in you, your Lustiest, and passion,
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and carnal affections? are not these still Lording it in his room? Oh how little is it that is yet done for Christ within us? how little power and authority hath he in us? how low is it with us both in point of grace and peace? how little is he minded,and carnal affections? Are not these still Lording it in his room? O how little is it that is yet done for christ within us? how little power and Authority hath he in us? how low is it with us both in point of grace and peace? how little is he minded,
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or lov'd, or prais'd, in us? how little pleasure or delight do we take in him? how little care take we for him? any little good thing that he hath committed to us,
or loved, or praised, in us? how little pleasure or delight do we take in him? how little care take we for him? any little good thing that he hath committed to us,
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how hath it been cherish'd, and nourish'd, and improv'd? doth it not languish, and pine away? whilest our faces shine, our flesh flourishes, our outward man thrives, in what a withering perishing case is our inner man?
how hath it been cherished, and nourished, and improved? does it not languish, and pine away? whilst our faces shine, our Flesh flourishes, our outward man thrives, in what a withering perishing case is our inner man?
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Think with your selves, are matters with you within as you could wish they were? is it with your souls as Christ would have it? do you think he will say to you, in the case you are in, well done, thou hast been a faithful servant, a good Steward of my manifold graces? how is it without you? what are your duties? what are your wayes? what praying,
Think with your selves, Are matters with you within as you could wish they were? is it with your Souls as christ would have it? do you think he will say to you, in the case you Are in, well done, thou hast been a faithful servant, a good Steward of my manifold graces? how is it without you? what Are your duties? what Are your ways? what praying,
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or hearing, or walking? oh what shuffling over duties, what halting in your goings? what do you more then others? are you not carnal and vain as others? are you not proud and froward as others? are you not unsavoury and unprofitable as others? of what use are you to those you walk amongst? what examples are you to them? wherein are they the better for you? does your light shine? do ye provoke them to love and good works? what do you for your Relations,
or hearing, or walking? o what shuffling over duties, what halting in your goings? what do you more then Others? Are you not carnal and vain as Others? Are you not proud and froward as Others? Are you not unsavoury and unprofitable as Others? of what use Are you to those you walk among? what Examples Are you to them? wherein Are they the better for you? does your Light shine? do you provoke them to love and good works? what do you for your Relations,
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for your friends, for your families, or any of the members of Christ?
for your Friends, for your families, or any of the members of christ?
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What mourning is there under the dishonor of Christ? what sense of the sufferings of Christ? doth not Christ suffer much in the world, in his Ministers, in his Members, in his Worship, in his Sabbaths and Ordinances? how fares it abroad with Christ? how fares it with his Gospel, with his Saints? is all well? is it peace? doth the Church prosper? doth Religion flourish? or doth it not suffer,
What mourning is there under the dishonour of christ? what sense of the sufferings of christ? does not christ suffer much in the world, in his Ministers, in his Members, in his Worship, in his Sabbaths and Ordinances? how fares it abroad with christ? how fares it with his Gospel, with his Saints? is all well? is it peace? does the Church prosper? does Religion flourish? or does it not suffer,
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and mourn, and bleed, and is even ready to vanish away? and yet who is there almost that cares for any of these things? how few are there that lay them to heart? where are the hearts that tremble for the Ark of God? that ask,
and mourn, and bleed, and is even ready to vanish away? and yet who is there almost that Cares for any of these things? how few Are there that lay them to heart? where Are the hearts that tremble for the Ark of God? that ask,
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how fares it with the Israel of God? Oh Brethren, its lamentable to see how little upon any account whatsoever, the things of Christ are any where minded But what's the reason? why look abroad every where in the world,
how fares it with the Israel of God? O Brothers, its lamentable to see how little upon any account whatsoever, the things of christ Are any where minded But what's the reason? why look abroad every where in the world,
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and you may see reason enough; what is there a doing every where? go into one Town, go into another;
and you may see reason enough; what is there a doing every where? go into one Town, go into Another;
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go into one house, and another, and another, and what are they doing? how busie are we in buying,
go into one house, and Another, and Another, and what Are they doing? how busy Are we in buying,
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and selling, and building, and planting, ploughing, and sowing, marrying, and giving in marriage? this is it;
and selling, and building, and planting, ploughing, and sowing, marrying, and giving in marriage? this is it;
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we are so busie for this world, that Christ and the things of Christ are little regarded by us.
we Are so busy for this world, that christ and the things of christ Are little regarded by us.
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2. It holds us short of that grace, and true peace, which we might receive from him.
2. It holds us short of that grace, and true peace, which we might receive from him.
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The cares of this world choak the Word, that it cannot prosper in such souls, that it can neither quicken us, nor comfort us:
The Cares of this world choke the Word, that it cannot prosper in such Souls, that it can neither quicken us, nor Comfort us:
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Grace is a flower that will grow best in those Gardens where it hath least of earth:
Grace is a flower that will grow best in those Gardens where it hath least of earth:
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A worldly-minded Christian, a worldly-minded Professor, will never be but a Dwarf, will be but an Infant in Religion, at forty years old.
A worldly-minded Christian, a worldly-minded Professor, will never be but a Dwarf, will be but an Infant in Religion, At forty Years old.
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How many may we see among us, that have liv'd many years under the profession of Religion,
How many may we see among us, that have lived many Years under the profession of Religion,
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and have had some hope towards God, and some confidence that Christ is in them of a truth;
and have had Some hope towards God, and Some confidence that christ is in them of a truth;
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who if they should take an account of themselves, what increase have I made in the grace of God all this while? What hath been added to me;
who if they should take an account of themselves, what increase have I made in the grace of God all this while? What hath been added to me;
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to my faith, or love, or zeal of God? to my knowledge of God, to my acquaintance with mine own heart? how much humility, spirituality, mortification? what power over my corruptions, my pride, my passion, my peevishness, my fleshliness have I obtained? what evidences have I gotten for heaven? what clearness,
to my faith, or love, or zeal of God? to my knowledge of God, to my acquaintance with mine own heart? how much humility, spirituality, mortification? what power over my corruptions, my pride, my passion, my peevishness, my fleshliness have I obtained? what evidences have I got for heaven? what clearness,
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and grounded confidence and assurance am I grown up to now more then I was, seven,
and grounded confidence and assurance am I grown up to now more then I was, seven,
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or ten, or twenty years agone? what have I gotten? how much, and wherein have I improv'd in all this time?
or ten, or twenty Years ago? what have I got? how much, and wherein have I improved in all this time?
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Oh how may most of us sadly answer, What have I gotten? how have I grown? oh the Lord he merciful to me, have I not lost? have I not sunk and decayed? is it not worse with me now, then many years ago;
O how may most of us sadly answer, What have I got? how have I grown? o the Lord he merciful to me, have I not lost? have I not sunk and decayed? is it not Worse with me now, then many Years ago;
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my faith grown, my love grown, my holiness and my hope grown, my comfort and my confidence grown? the Lord help me, rather my fears,
my faith grown, my love grown, my holiness and my hope grown, my Comfort and my confidence grown? the Lord help me, rather my fears,
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and my doubts, my darkness and my deadness, and my sins are grown upon me;
and my doubts, my darkness and my deadness, and my Sins Are grown upon me;
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I have less life, and less love, and less joy, and less peace, then when I first look'd after Christ.
I have less life, and less love, and less joy, and less peace, then when I First looked After christ.
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Let worldly-minded Professors, prove and consider themselves narrowly, if this, such a lean, starveling, lifeless state of soul, be not all the kindness they are beholding to their worldliness for;
Let worldly-minded Professors, prove and Consider themselves narrowly, if this, such a lean, starveling, Lifeless state of soul, be not all the kindness they Are beholding to their worldliness for;
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it hath built you houses, and bought you Lands, and fill'd your purses, and fed your carkasses, and provided for your Families;
it hath built you houses, and bought you Lands, and filled your purses, and fed your carcases, and provided for your Families;
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but it hath starv'd your souls.
but it hath starved your Souls.
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O my leannes, my leannes, my dry and withered soul, my weak heart, my wasted Conscience;Oh my leannes, my leannes, my dry and withered soul, my weak heart, my wasted Conscience;
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Oh how little truth or tenderness, how little love, or lise, or warmth, do I feel within me? Oh how much pride,
O how little truth or tenderness, how little love, or lise, or warmth, do I feel within me? O how much pride,
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and frowardness? oh how much lust and liberty to sin, hath there grown upon me? I can fret, and vex, and chafe;
and frowardness? o how much lust and liberty to since, hath there grown upon me? I can fret, and vex, and chafe;
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I can be false, I can lye, and dissemble;
I can be false, I can lie, and dissemble;
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all the Religion I have gotten into my soul, after so long a time of profession, is not enough to restrain these vile abominations:
all the Religion I have got into my soul, After so long a time of profession, is not enough to restrain these vile abominations:
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Oh my soul, how sad is it with thee? how low is it with thee to this day? how comes this to pass? why, this is thy good husbandry, this is thy worldliness;
O my soul, how sad is it with thee? how low is it with thee to this day? how comes this to pass? why, this is thy good Husbandry, this is thy worldliness;
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thy labouring so much, thy hungring so much after the meat that perishes, or thy being given to thy pleasure, or thy ease;
thy labouring so much, thy hungering so much After the meat that Perishes, or thy being given to thy pleasure, or thy ease;
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this is it that hath held thee in such a poor case, such an unfruitful and barren state, such a dark and uncomfortable state,
this is it that hath held thee in such a poor case, such an unfruitful and barren state, such a dark and uncomfortable state,
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as thou art in at this day: for all this unhappiness thou art beholding to the world, and thy worldliness.
as thou art in At this day: for all this unhappiness thou art beholding to the world, and thy worldliness.
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Thus you have seen the enmity of the world against souls, it holds back from Christ, darkens the sight, that we cannot see the excellency or the need of Christ;
Thus you have seen the enmity of the world against Souls, it holds back from christ, darkens the sighed, that we cannot see the excellency or the need of christ;
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deadens the sense, and hinders from following Christ, keeps Christ short, &c. Let this, by the way, be an argument to disswade from worldliness;
deadens the sense, and hinders from following christ, keeps christ short, etc. Let this, by the Way, be an argument to dissuade from worldliness;
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are you Christians, or would you be so? would you ever come to any thing in Religion? would you prosper in holiness? would you have the comfort of Christianity? then take heed and beware of a worldly heart, which will either hinder you from ever coming to Christ,
Are you Christians, or would you be so? would you ever come to any thing in Religion? would you prosper in holiness? would you have the Comfort of Christianity? then take heed and beware of a worldly heart, which will either hinder you from ever coming to christ,
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or else be a Canker and a Moth, to devour and eat out the spirits of all that Christianity you have.
or Else be a Canker and a Moth, to devour and eat out the spirits of all that Christianity you have.
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II. Wherein the strength of the world lies, whereby it prevails upon so many souls.
II Wherein the strength of the world lies, whereby it prevails upon so many Souls.
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It is a wonder it should ever prevail so as it does, that ever men of understanding, endued with immortal souls, should suffer themselves to be led up and down down as they are, by such a pernicious and mortal Enemy;
It is a wonder it should ever prevail so as it does, that ever men of understanding, endued with immortal Souls, should suffer themselves to be led up and down down as they Are, by such a pernicious and Mortal Enemy;
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that when they have seen so many lost and undone by it, they should never take warning;
that when they have seen so many lost and undone by it, they should never take warning;
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that it should ever be trusted as it is, that it should ever be lov'd as it is, that it should ever be hearkened to as it is, especially considering how unreasonable its demands are, and how inconsiderable its rewards.
that it should ever be trusted as it is, that it should ever be loved as it is, that it should ever be harkened to as it is, especially considering how unreasonable its demands Are, and how inconsiderable its rewards.
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What does the world demand? what would it have? This is it, if it would speak out;
What does the world demand? what would it have? This is it, if it would speak out;
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Come sell me thy God, come sell me thy hopes that thou hast for the other world, come sell me thy soul, come give me thy heart, love me, and serve me.Come fell me thy God, come fell me thy hope's that thou hast for the other world, come fell me thy soul, come give me thy heart, love me, and serve me.
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But what shall be mine hire? what wilt thou give me then? if it would speak out, this is the reward it gives, Vanity and vexation, death and destruction; Hell shall be thine hire.
But what shall be mine hire? what wilt thou give me then? if it would speak out, this is the reward it gives, Vanity and vexation, death and destruction; Hell shall be thine hire.
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But suppose it should give what it sayes it will; all the good things on this side the grave;
But suppose it should give what it Says it will; all the good things on this side the grave;
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riches, honors, pleasures, ease, abundance of all these, and all manner of contentment in the enjoyment of them;
riches, honours, pleasures, ease, abundance of all these, and all manner of contentment in the enjoyment of them;
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yet what's all this thou shouldst gain, on this side the grave, to what thou shalt loose,
yet what's all this thou Shouldst gain, on this side the grave, to what thou shalt lose,
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and to what thou shalt suffer on the other side of the grave? what's Earth to Heaven? what's Time to Eternity?
and to what thou shalt suffer on the other side of the grave? what's Earth to Heaven? what's Time to Eternity?
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Suppose it should say plainly, come take thy good things here, and thy evil things hereafter;
Suppose it should say plainly, come take thy good things Here, and thy evil things hereafter;
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take thy riches in this, and thy poverty in the other world; take thy pleasures here, and thy plagues beneath;
take thy riches in this, and thy poverty in the other world; take thy pleasures Here, and thy plagues beneath;
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be full or be merry, prosper, flourish, rejoyce for a few houres, or for a few dayes,
be full or be merry, prosper, flourish, rejoice for a few hours, or for a few days,
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and be miserable, cry howl be in torments to Eternity.
and be miserable, cry howl be in torments to Eternity.
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If the World should speak out thus to Men (this it designs) if it should speak out thus, into what madness must those Souls be bewich'd, that would hearken to it? and yet behold,
If the World should speak out thus to Men (this it designs) if it should speak out thus, into what madness must those Souls be bewitched, that would harken to it? and yet behold,
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though this be the design its driving on, and men might know it if they would but consider;
though this be the Design its driving on, and men might know it if they would but Consider;
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yet behold how the whole world almost, are wondering after this beast, and busy in making bargains with it to be its captives and servants:
yet behold how the Whole world almost, Are wondering After this beast, and busy in making bargains with it to be its captives and Servants:
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yea not only suffering themselves to be perswaded, and beguiled in o this bondage, but also willingly offering themselves for servants.
yea not only suffering themselves to be persuaded, and beguiled in oh this bondage, but also willingly offering themselves for Servants.
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I pray thee take me into the number of thy servants: I pray thee take me into the number of thy Servants:
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Take [ my ] Soul, world saies one, take [ my ] God, saies another, take my hopes, saies another.
Take [ my ] Soul, world Says one, take [ my ] God, Says Another, take my hope's, Says Another.
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Let me be but a rich man, let me be a great man, let me have so much money,
Let me be but a rich man, let me be a great man, let me have so much money,
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or so much lands, or so much pleasure, or ease or honour; let but this Moon shine upon me, and take the Sunshine, whoever will;
or so much Lands, or so much pleasure, or ease or honour; let but this Moon shine upon me, and take the Sunshine, whoever will;
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let me be this worlds favourite, and I am content to be its servant; and so along they go after it, till they be lost for ever.
let me be this world's favourite, and I am content to be its servant; and so along they go After it, till they be lost for ever.
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What a wonder is this? and yet how many such prodigies are to be seen every day,
What a wonder is this? and yet how many such prodigies Are to be seen every day,
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and in every place? this is the case of every worldling;
and in every place? this is the case of every worldling;
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thou that wilt be rich, thou whose heart goes after thy covetousness, thou who art given to thy pride,
thou that wilt be rich, thou whose heart Goes After thy covetousness, thou who art given to thy pride,
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or thy pleasures, or thy ease, thou art boring thine eare to the threshold of thy mortal enemy;
or thy pleasures, or thy ease, thou art boring thine ear to the threshold of thy Mortal enemy;
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thou art doing away thy patrimony for husks, thou art doing away thy Soul, and its eternal inheritance to buy in thy life into an house, or parcel of Land;
thou art doing away thy patrimony for husks, thou art doing away thy Soul, and its Eternal inheritance to buy in thy life into an house, or parcel of Land;
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or for a bundle of crackling thorns, to make thee blaze, before which thou mayest dance and be merry for an hour or two,
or for a bundle of crackling thorns, to make thee blaze, before which thou Mayest dance and be merry for an hour or two,
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and then go down to everlasting darkness. This being such a marvelous thing;
and then go down to everlasting darkness. This being such a marvelous thing;
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that such an enemy, that is so known and confest to be, by the very men that suffer themselves to be led Captive by it, (for what worldling is there that will not confess that this world is an Enemy) that such a known Enemy, should still so easily prevail in the world: (as the Apostle in another case, Gal. 3. 1. 3. O foolish Galatians who hath bewitched you? are ye so foolish that having begun in the Spirit ye will be made perfect in the flesh? O foolish worldlings who hath bewitched you!
that such an enemy, that is so known and confessed to be, by the very men that suffer themselves to be led Captive by it, (for what worldling is there that will not confess that this world is an Enemy) that such a known Enemy, should still so Easily prevail in the world: (as the Apostle in Another case, Gal. 3. 1. 3. O foolish Galatians who hath bewitched you? Are you so foolish that having begun in the Spirit you will be made perfect in the Flesh? Oh foolish worldlings who hath bewitched you!
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are ye so foolish that being born to things Spiritual and Eternal, you will be thus led captive by things Temporal and Fleshly?) this being such a marvelous thing, it will be worth our time to enquire, wherein the strength of the world lyes, whereby it so strangely prevails.
Are you so foolish that being born to things Spiritual and Eternal, you will be thus led captive by things Temporal and Fleshly?) this being such a marvelous thing, it will be worth our time to inquire, wherein the strength of the world lies, whereby it so strangely prevails.
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And indeed it is a piece of the best policy, and that which gives great advantage against an enemy, to study and find out where his strength lyeth, Judg. 16. 6. &c. When Dalilah attemped the delivering of Sampson bound into the hands of the Philistimes, she lyes at him day by day, tell me where thy great strength lyeth, tell me where thy great strength lyeth:
And indeed it is a piece of the best policy, and that which gives great advantage against an enemy, to study and find out where his strength lies, Judges 16. 6. etc. When Delilah attempted the delivering of Sampson bound into the hands of the Philistines, she lies At him day by day, tell me where thy great strength lies, tell me where thy great strength lies:
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in vain did they assault him, in vain did she bind him;
in vain did they assault him, in vain did she bind him;
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her Cords, and her Withs, and her webs could never hold him, till at length she found out where his strength lay;
her Cords, and her Withs, and her webs could never hold him, till At length she found out where his strength lay;
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which when she had once found out, she quickly spoil'd him of it, and delivered him a captive to his enemies:
which when she had once found out, she quickly spoiled him of it, and Delivered him a captive to his enemies:
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find out the strength of the World, what it is, and wherein it lyes, and then you will understand your way to the conquering of it.
find out the strength of the World, what it is, and wherein it lies, and then you will understand your Way to the conquering of it.
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But where lyes this strength of the World? I answer. In The Spirit of the World within us.
But where lies this strength of the World? I answer. In The Spirit of the World within us.
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In the God of the World without us. 1. In the spirit of the world within:
In the God of the World without us. 1. In the Spirit of the world within:
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the world hath a strong party within man, which sides with it, 1 Cor. 2. 12. We have received not the spirit of the world but the spirit which is of God [ we ] have not;
the world hath a strong party within man, which sides with it, 1 Cor. 2. 12. We have received not the Spirit of the world but the Spirit which is of God [ we ] have not;
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we who have that spirit of God in us have not received the spirit of this world:
we who have that Spirit of God in us have not received the Spirit of this world:
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but all others have no other spirit. In the whole generation of worldly men, there is the same spirit;
but all Others have no other Spirit. In the Whole generation of worldly men, there is the same Spirit;
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as in the whole generation of the Saints there is the same divine spirit, the same spirit of grace, the same spirit of faith, the same spirit of love, the same holy spirit.
as in the Whole generation of the Saints there is the same divine Spirit, the same Spirit of grace, the same Spirit of faith, the same Spirit of love, the same holy Spirit.
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So in all the men of this world there is the same worldly spirit.
So in all the men of this world there is the same worldly Spirit.
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The spirit of this world is an earthly Spirit, 1 Cor. 15. 47. the first man is of the earth, earthy:
The Spirit of this world is an earthly Spirit, 1 Cor. 15. 47. the First man is of the earth, earthy:
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in his creation he had an earthy body, and by sin he is come to have an earthy Soul. Sin was his fall from Heaven to Earth,
in his creation he had an earthy body, and by since he is come to have an earthy Soul. since was his fallen from Heaven to Earth,
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as in his choice he made for himself: he chose an earthly inheritance; so in his temper, and disposition, and tendency;
as in his choice he made for himself: he chosen an earthly inheritance; so in his temper, and disposition, and tendency;
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his very nature now inclines, and bends towards earthly things; his Soul as well as his Body, lusts after, and feeds upon dust.
his very nature now inclines, and bends towards earthly things; his Soul as well as his Body, Lustiest After, and feeds upon dust.
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The spirit of the World is a short sighted spirit: it cannot see afarr off, 2 Pet. 19. Heavenly things are too far distant to be discerned by it, it loves and gapes for,
The Spirit of the World is a short sighted Spirit: it cannot see afar off, 2 Pet. 19. Heavenly things Are too Far distant to be discerned by it, it loves and gapes for,
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and grasps things present, things to come are far out of its sight.
and grasps things present, things to come Are Far out of its sighed.
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The spirit of the world is a low and narrow spirit, these poor and beggerly things that this earth affords, are the highest of its ambition.
The Spirit of the world is a low and narrow Spirit, these poor and beggarly things that this earth affords, Are the highest of its ambition.
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Seekest thou great things for thy self? Yes I do:
Seekest thou great things for thy self? Yes I do:
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what, worldly greatness? are these the great things thou seekest? a great name, a great estate? great possessions? thou mistakest thy self man, these great things are but small things, below the spirit of a man, below a divine and immortal Soul:
what, worldly greatness? Are these the great things thou Seekest? a great name, a great estate? great possessions? thou mistakest thy self man, these great things Are but small things, below the Spirit of a man, below a divine and immortal Soul:
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meat, and drink, and mirth, and money? are these the best things thou findest for thy heart to be set upon? for thy soul to take pleasure in? sure thou hast changed Souls with the bruits, that canst take up with such things as these.
meat, and drink, and mirth, and money? Are these the best things thou Findest for thy heart to be Set upon? for thy soul to take pleasure in? sure thou hast changed Souls with the bruits, that Canst take up with such things as these.
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The Spirit of the World is an homebred spirit: it hath never been abroad, but hath been born and bred in this worldly region:
The Spirit of the World is an Homebred Spirit: it hath never been abroad, but hath been born and bred in this worldly region:
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it hath never set foot, nor been acquainted in a better land: the spirit which is of God, carries up to the upper regions;
it hath never Set foot, nor been acquainted in a better land: the Spirit which is of God, carries up to the upper regions;
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the regions of light, and life, and glory and immortality;
the regions of Light, and life, and glory and immortality;
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where it hath made discoveries of other manner of treasures, and joyes, and glories, then are here to be found;
where it hath made discoveries of other manner of treasures, and Joys, and Glories, then Are Here to be found;
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but the spirit of the world hath ever dwelt at home; the souls of worldlings dwell in their houses of clay, and never travail farther;
but the Spirit of the world hath ever dwelled At home; the Souls of worldlings dwell in their houses of clay, and never travail farther;
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then they can, with the snail, carry their houses upon their heads: their Souls travail no farther then their carkases.
then they can, with the snail, carry their houses upon their Heads: their Souls travail no farther then their carcases.
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This Spirit of the World, by what hath been hinted, of the make and temper of it, you see, hath a suitableness to worldly things;
This Spirit of the World, by what hath been hinted, of the make and temper of it, you see, hath a suitableness to worldly things;
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and this is the great advantage the World hath upon us, it tempts us to that we love and like:
and this is the great advantage the World hath upon us, it tempts us to that we love and like:
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all that the World perswades us to, is to seek what we have a mind to, to do what we have a mind to, to follow our natures and dispositions, to find out what will best please us,
all that the World persuades us to, is to seek what we have a mind to, to do what we have a mind to, to follow our nature's and dispositions, to find out what will best please us,
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and there to take our fill.
and there to take our fill.
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The difficulty of Christs victory over Souls, lyes in this, that he calls and commands them to things and to wayes contrary to their natures;
The difficulty of Christ victory over Souls, lies in this, that he calls and commands them to things and to ways contrary to their nature's;
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not to please, but to deny themselves; to kill their Flesh, to cross their appetites, to contradict their own mind;
not to please, but to deny themselves; to kill their Flesh, to cross their appetites, to contradict their own mind;
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to pursue an happiness, which is so sublime and spiritual, and so unsuitable to their carnal natures, that it is altogether unsavory to them;
to pursue an happiness, which is so sublime and spiritual, and so unsuitable to their carnal nature's, that it is altogether unsavoury to them;
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and hereupon he hath hard work to prevail, and tis but here and there one amongst many, that will be prevailed upon, to hearken to him:
and hereupon he hath hard work to prevail, and this but Here and there one among many, that will be prevailed upon, to harken to him:
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to how many houses may we come, to how many souls may we bring the everlasting Gospel, ere one will open and accept? how many are call'd to Christ, to one that comes? O brethren, you are witness,
to how many houses may we come, to how many Souls may we bring the everlasting Gospel, ere one will open and accept? how many Are called to christ, to one that comes? O brothers, you Are witness,
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how hardly any of your souls were perswaded to come along with Christ;
how hardly any of your Souls were persuaded to come along with christ;
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and may be, some of you stand off, and hang back, and will not be perswaded to come fully in, to this day:
and may be, Some of you stand off, and hang back, and will not be persuaded to come Fully in, to this day:
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What's the reason of this? Oh carnal men think that Christ calls them to their loss, perswades them to their hurt, that they have a better being,
What's the reason of this? O carnal men think that christ calls them to their loss, persuades them to their hurt, that they have a better being,
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whilest they are wallowing in their riches, and their pleasures, then ever they should find in following of Christ.
whilst they Are wallowing in their riches, and their pleasures, then ever they should find in following of christ.
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But now the advantage that the world hath on Souls, is, that it tempts them to things pleasing to them;
But now the advantage that the world hath on Souls, is, that it tempts them to things pleasing to them;
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their natures joyn with the world, and draw them the same way:
their nature's join with the world, and draw them the same Way:
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Whilest Christ calls, if any man will be my disciple let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me, this is all the world requires, if any man will be my servant, let him seek himself and shift for himself,
Whilst christ calls, if any man will be my disciple let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me, this is all the world requires, if any man will be my servant, let him seek himself and shift for himself,
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and please himself, and shun the cross, and follow his own heart; and please himself, and shun the cross, and follow his own heart;
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and what great difficulty is there, to perswade men to follow their own minds? when worldly temptations meet with worldly spirits,
and what great difficulty is there, to persuade men to follow their own minds? when worldly temptations meet with worldly spirits,
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when temptations to pride, meet with proud hearts, when temptations to pleasure, meet with flesh-pleasing hearts,
when temptations to pride, meet with proud hearts, when temptations to pleasure, meet with Flesh pleasing hearts,
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when temptations to vanity meet with vain hearts, when temptations to covetousness meet with covetous hearts,
when temptations to vanity meet with vain hearts, when temptations to covetousness meet with covetous hearts,
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how mightily must they needs prevail? From this suitableness of the spirit to worldly things, it doth Readily take in of the World.
how mightily must they needs prevail? From this suitableness of the Spirit to worldly things, it does Readily take in of the World.
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Greedily make out after the World.
Greedily make out After the World.
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1. It doth readily take in of the World, the world never knocks but the heart opens, the world never offers,
1. It does readily take in of the World, the world never knocks but the heart Opens, the world never offers,
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but the hand is ready to receive; yea though the terms upon which we must have it be never so unreasonable;
but the hand is ready to receive; yea though the terms upon which we must have it be never so unreasonable;
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though for every draught of pleasure, they must after drink the double in wormwood, though with the gains of the world, they must drink in a curse,
though for every draught of pleasure, they must After drink the double in wormwood, though with the gains of the world, they must drink in a curse,
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yet like men in a dropsie, though to drink will be death, their thirst must be quenched.
yet like men in a dropsy, though to drink will be death, their thirst must be quenched.
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It may be when the world is a tempting the Soul, conscience stands by, and gives it warning, take heed of these pleasures ther's poyson in that cup,
It may be when the world is a tempting the Soul, conscience Stands by, and gives it warning, take heed of these pleasures ther's poison in that cup,
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or ther's wormwood at the bottome;
or ther's wormwood At the bottom;
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take heed of these deceitful riches, ther's a snare lies under, there's a curse cleaves to them;
take heed of these deceitful riches, ther's a snare lies under, there's a curse cleaves to them;
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look to thy self Soul, the world is but a playing the Devil with thee; these pleasures and these riches it hath sent to fetch away thy Soul:
look to thy self Soul, the world is but a playing the devil with thee; these pleasures and these riches it hath sent to fetch away thy Soul:
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it holds thee so busy about thine earthly affairs, that thou mayest the mean while loose the opportunity of making Christ thine, of making the other world sure to thee:
it holds thee so busy about thine earthly affairs, that thou Mayest the mean while lose the opportunity of making christ thine, of making the other world sure to thee:
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look to it, thou wilt never have any part in Christ, thou wilt never have any hope towards God,
look to it, thou wilt never have any part in christ, thou wilt never have any hope towards God,
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if thou be tampering thus, and trading thus greedily for this present world: it may be Conscience doth thus stand by, and give warning to the worldly heart;
if thou be tampering thus, and trading thus greedily for this present world: it may be Conscience does thus stand by, and give warning to the worldly heart;
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but alls one for that, come what will come the heart is so set upon it, that it will not be warned.
but alls one for that, come what will come the heart is so Set upon it, that it will not be warned.
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2. Hence it is that they so greedily make out after the world, Oh what hast doe they make to be rich? how doe their Souls hunger after worldly greatness? they covet greedily all the day long, Prov. 21. 26. They enlarge their desire as Hell and are as death and cannot be satisfied, as it was said of the Caldean, H•b. 2. 5. they enlarge their desire as Hell, of which tis said, he hath made it deep and large;
2. Hence it is that they so greedily make out After the world, O what haste do they make to be rich? how do their Souls hunger After worldly greatness? they covet greedily all the day long, Curae 21. 26. They enlarge their desire as Hell and Are as death and cannot be satisfied, as it was said of the Chaldean, H•b. 2. 5. they enlarge their desire as Hell, of which this said, he hath made it deep and large;
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they have deep desires, the bottom of their Soul comes up;
they have deep Desires, the bottom of their Soul comes up;
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they have large desires, they never have enough, Ezek. 33. 31. Their heart goeth after their covetousness:
they have large Desires, they never have enough, Ezekiel 33. 31. Their heart Goes After their covetousness:
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that is, either after those earthly things, which are the objects of their covetousness; or after the ductus or leading of their covetousness:
that is, either After those earthly things, which Are the objects of their covetousness; or After the ductus or leading of their covetousness:
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their covetousness leads on and their heart follows: their heart goes, yea it runs after it:
their covetousness leads on and their heart follows: their heart Goes, yea it runs After it:
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their heart out runs their feet, their heart out works their hands: when I awake I am still with thee, saith the Psalmist;
their heart out runs their feet, their heart out works their hands: when I awake I am still with thee, Says the Psalmist;
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and when the worlding awakes, where is his heart presently? in the field, in the shop, in the market;
and when the Worlding awakes, where is his heart presently? in the field, in the shop, in the market;
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his heart is there, before his body can get there:
his heart is there, before his body can get there:
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it may be that must stay a time in the house after he awakes, and put on his clothes or take his breakfast,
it may be that must stay a time in the house After he awakes, and put on his clothes or take his breakfast,
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or may be to make a short prayer, for a fashion;
or may be to make a short prayer, for a fashion;
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but his heart goes presently abroad, as soon as ever he awakes, and leaves only his tongue behind to pray.
but his heart Goes presently abroad, as soon as ever he awakes, and leaves only his tongue behind to pray.
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But whence is this eagerness this hungring and riding post after the world? why tis his love to the world that makes him gape so wide after it;
But whence is this eagerness this hungering and riding post After the world? why this his love to the world that makes him gape so wide After it;
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he loves to be rich, he loves [ give ye. ]
he loves to be rich, he loves [ give you. ]
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Christ is propos'd and set before his eyes, the bread of life, the water of life, the windows of Heaven are opened, the fountains above are broken up;
christ is proposed and Set before his eyes, the bred of life, the water of life, the windows of Heaven Are opened, the fountains above Are broken up;
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the durable riches, the everlasting pleasures, life and peace, and rest, and joy, and glory are sett forth in open sight before the world:
the durable riches, the everlasting pleasures, life and peace, and rest, and joy, and glory Are Set forth in open sighed before the world:
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and as Psal. 14. 2. God looks down to see if any would understand and seek God:
and as Psalm 14. 2. God looks down to see if any would understand and seek God:
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to see who amongst all the world had a mind to his riches, to his treasures;
to see who among all the world had a mind to his riches, to his treasures;
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who was for Christ, who was for Grace, who was for Heaven; but behold they are all running another way;
who was for christ, who was for Grace, who was for Heaven; but behold they Are all running Another Way;
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there's none that understands, none that will seek God; every door is shut, every heart's asleep when God passeth by.
there's none that understands, none that will seek God; every door is shut, every heart's asleep when God passes by.
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If he should never give, till many ask, if he should stay till they seek him,
If he should never give, till many ask, if he should stay till they seek him,
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how long might he stay? he must come and call, and knock and break open their doors,
how long might he stay? he must come and call, and knock and break open their doors,
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and pour into their mouths, and tis well if Heaven will down with any at last;
and pour into their mouths, and this well if Heaven will down with any At last;
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whilest full tables, and full draughts of this world, will down and never stick, now and then a crumb,
whilst full tables, and full draughts of this world, will down and never stick, now and then a crumb,
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now and then a drop from above, is all that will be taken in. Oh this agrees not with our stomack, tis the world that is our favoury meat.
now and then a drop from above, is all that will be taken in. O this agrees not with our stomach, this the world that is our favour meat.
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Oh what abundant proof is there brethren, of this difference of our appetites, to things spiritual and things carnal? Oh what thriving and what grown Christians had we been, had we been as hungry after grace,
O what abundant proof is there brothers, of this difference of our appetites, to things spiritual and things carnal? O what thriving and what grown Christians had we been, had we been as hungry After grace,
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as after greatness in this world; had there been so much craving and catching after God, as after Mammon;
as After greatness in this world; had there been so much craving and catching After God, as After Mammon;
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had there been such good husbandry among us for things to come, as for things presen?
had there been such good Husbandry among us for things to come, as for things presen?
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What's the reason that our Souls are such dwarfs, and babes, and starvlings? Are they not so? is it not very poor and very low with us? what treasures have you gotten? how little knowledge or Faith,
What's the reason that our Souls Are such dwarfs, and babes, and starvlings? are they not so? is it not very poor and very low with us? what treasures have you got? how little knowledge or Faith,
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or love, or power, or vigour of spirit, have you attain'd, how is death still feeding upon us? Death in our understandings, Death in our affections, Death in our Consciences, Death in our duties? we walk up and down more like the Ghosts of Christians; then like living Christians;
or love, or power, or vigour of Spirit, have you attained, how is death still feeding upon us? Death in our understandings, Death in our affections, Death in our Consciences, Death in our duties? we walk up and down more like the Ghosts of Christians; then like living Christians;
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pale and wan, and weak and cold; mere carkases of Christianity, when the Soul and Spirit of religion is not.
pale and wan, and weak and cold; mere carcases of Christianity, when the Soul and Spirit of Religion is not.
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Look about, enquire among you and see, how many such dead carkases there are, to one living lively Soul:
Look about, inquire among you and see, how many such dead carcases there Are, to one living lively Soul:
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how many empty caskes that make a little sound, to one full vessel.
how many empty casks that make a little found, to one full vessel.
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The Lord be merciful to us, though the name and shell of Religion be among us,
The Lord be merciful to us, though the name and shell of Religion be among us,
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and upon us, yet the spirit and kernel of it seems to be almost quite vanished out of the earth.
and upon us, yet the Spirit and kernel of it seems to be almost quite vanished out of the earth.
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It was once said Revel. 3. 4. Thou hast a few names even in Sardis, that have not defiled their garments:
It was once said Revel. 3. 4. Thou hast a few names even in Sardis, that have not defiled their garments:
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But oh may it not be said, thou hast [ but ] a few names, neither in Sardis, not Thiatira, nor Philadelphia, nor any where among all the Churches;
But o may it not be said, thou hast [ but ] a few names, neither in Sardis, not Thyatira, nor Philadelphia, nor any where among all the Churches;
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thou hast but a few names any where, that have any more then a name that they live.
thou hast but a few names any where, that have any more then a name that they live.
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Brethren, how is it with us who are here before the Lord? turn in every one his eye upon his heart, goe down and ask every one of you, Soul how fares it with thee? how art thou fed oh my Soul? how art thou clothed? what hast thou by thee? what what grace, what peace, what hope to comfort thee? who is there within thee? is Christ there? is the holy spirit there, quickning thee,
Brothers, how is it with us who Are Here before the Lord? turn in every one his eye upon his heart, go down and ask every one of you, Soul how fares it with thee? how art thou fed o my Soul? how art thou clothed? what hast thou by thee? what what grace, what peace, what hope to Comfort thee? who is there within thee? is christ there? is the holy Spirit there, quickening thee,
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and cleansing thee? or is not the world there preying upon thee and consuming thee? Ask your Souls, art thou in health O my Soul? dost thou live,
and cleansing thee? or is not the world there preying upon thee and consuming thee? Ask your Souls, art thou in health Oh my Soul? dost thou live,
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and thrive, and hold up thy head, and hold on thy way, and thy work? or art thou not sick? head sick,
and thrive, and hold up thy head, and hold on thy Way, and thy work? or art thou not sick? head sick,
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and heart sick, and weak, and poor and blind and naked? look in each one of you, step down,
and heart sick, and weak, and poor and blind and naked? look in each one of you, step down,
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and take an account of your state.
and take an account of your state.
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If you would do so, I doubt there are few of us, but would find all within, in a very pitiful and lamentable case.
If you would do so, I doubt there Are few of us, but would find all within, in a very pitiful and lamentable case.
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What's the reason of all this? the Lord God hath offered to feed us, and nourish us, and nurse up these languishing Souls;
What's the reason of all this? the Lord God hath offered to feed us, and nourish us, and nurse up these languishing Souls;
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the Lord God hath stood among us, with his baskets of bread and his bottles of wine;
the Lord God hath stood among us, with his baskets of bred and his bottles of wine;
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hath put such meat to our mouths, that would have nourished us up, from babes to be men from such weaklings to be strong in the Lord;
hath put such meat to our mouths, that would have nourished us up, from babes to be men from such Weaklings to be strong in the Lord;
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but there is such an unsuitableness betwixt the things of God and our carnal hearts, that we have no appetite to them,
but there is such an unsuitableness betwixt the things of God and our carnal hearts, that we have no appetite to them,
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and so they will not down;
and so they will not down;
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whereas the things of the world do find such a Spirit of the world in us, that of any thing that it hath to offer us, nothing comes amiss;
whereas the things of the world do find such a Spirit of the world in us, that of any thing that it hath to offer us, nothing comes amiss;
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we not only readily take it in, but greedily hunger and make out after it.
we not only readily take it in, but greedily hunger and make out After it.
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By the way Christians learn, that if ever you would get victory over the world, you must first get you another spirit: in vain do you think to live other then a worldly life,
By the Way Christians Learn, that if ever you would get victory over the world, you must First get you Another Spirit: in vain do you think to live other then a worldly life,
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whilest the spirit of the world lives in you:
whilst the Spirit of the world lives in you:
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Oh have you been so long professours of Christianity, and have not yet gotten the Spirit of Christianity? Is this the Spirit of Christ, that leads you on in an earthly course? did God give you his Spirit, to teach you,
O have you been so long professors of Christianity, and have not yet got the Spirit of Christianity? Is this the Spirit of christ, that leads you on in an earthly course? did God give you his Spirit, to teach you,
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how to be such drudges to the world? did God give you his Spirit, to teach you how to plow,
how to be such drudges to the world? did God give you his Spirit, to teach you how to blow,
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and sow, and buy, and sell, and hoord up treasures on earth? what are your thoughts, your designs, your courses, your ordinary talk and discourse? what is it but earth earth? are these the thoughts, the wayes, the language of the Spirit? can any one that beholds our conversation, that in the general bent and tenour of it, is all about the world,
and sow, and buy, and fell, and hoard up treasures on earth? what Are your thoughts, your designs, your courses, your ordinary talk and discourse? what is it but earth earth? Are these the thoughts, the ways, the language of the Spirit? can any one that beholds our Conversation, that in the general bent and tenor of it, is all about the world,
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and but now and then a cold wish, or a few heartless words, about the things of God;
and but now and then a cold wish, or a few heartless words, about the things of God;
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can any man that beholds us, say, I, these are the persons that are dead to the world;
can any man that beholds us, say, I, these Are the Persons that Are dead to the world;
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that are crucified, that are mortified to things below? these are they that have received the spirit of Christ indeed? these speak like Christians,
that Are Crucified, that Are mortified to things below? these Are they that have received the Spirit of christ indeed? these speak like Christians,
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and look like Christians, and live like Christians, like men of another world? can it be said thus of us? can we say thus of our selves? my life is a spiritual life, my course is an heavenly course, my steps are all bending to another countrey? can we say thus? would not our daily course, our daily discourse, give us the lye if we should? Oh we are yet of an earthly sensual Spirit;
and look like Christians, and live like Christians, like men of Another world? can it be said thus of us? can we say thus of our selves? my life is a spiritual life, my course is an heavenly course, my steps Are all bending to Another country? can we say thus? would not our daily course, our daily discourse, give us the lie if we should? O we Are yet of an earthly sensual Spirit;
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the Spirit of this world is yet bearing rule in us; our very Soul is but a lump of earth and flesh;
the Spirit of this world is yet bearing Rule in us; our very Soul is but a lump of earth and Flesh;
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Oh for another Spirit, a new Soul, a more divine and cellestial frame!
O for Another Spirit, a new Soul, a more divine and cellestial frame!
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O seek, O wait for this better Spirit, and then we should quickly see another life:
O seek, Oh wait for this better Spirit, and then we should quickly see Another life:
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once let the world be thrust out of the heart, and we shall quickly see more of Heaven breaking forth in the life,
once let the world be thrust out of the heart, and we shall quickly see more of Heaven breaking forth in the life,
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2. The strength of the world lyes in the God of this world, Sathan gives strength to,
2. The strength of the world lies in the God of this world, Sathan gives strength to,
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and marshals its temptations so, as that the success of them depends much on him:
and marshals its temptations so, as that the success of them depends much on him:
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this he he doth. 1. By over rating the good things present, and underrating the good things to come. 2. By sharpning the edge of the evil things present,
this he he does. 1. By over rating the good things present, and underrating the good things to come. 2. By sharpening the edge of the evil things present,
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and blunting the edge of the evil things to come. 3. By an active stimulating,
and blunting the edge of the evil things to come. 3. By an active stimulating,
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and provoking the Soul, on any terms whaatsoever, to pursue the present good, and to escape the present evil.
and provoking the Soul, on any terms whaatsoever, to pursue the present good, and to escape the present evil.
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1. By over rating the good things present, and under rating the good things to come:
1. By over rating the good things present, and under rating the good things to come:
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He that looks on the world through the Devils glass, shall see it double to what it is:
He that looks on the world through the Devils glass, shall see it double to what it is:
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he gives the same prospect to us, as he did to our Lord, Matth. 4. 2. shews it in its Glory; every Comet Shines as the Sun;
he gives the same prospect to us, as he did to our Lord, Matthew 4. 2. shows it in its Glory; every Cometam Shines as the Sun;
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he makes the silver as gold, the brass as silver, stones as iron; every thing hath a borrowed face, and looks better then it is.
he makes the silver as gold, the brass as silver, stones as iron; every thing hath a borrowed face, and looks better then it is.
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The Apple whereby he tempted our first parents, Gen. 3. 5. he makes a deifying Apple.
The Apple whereby he tempted our First Parents, Gen. 3. 5. he makes a deifying Apple.
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In the day that you eat your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as Gods, knowing good and evil. In the day that you eat your eyes shall be opened, and you shall be as God's, knowing good and evil.
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Sathans design is, to blind, and put out mens eyes; knowing, that they can never see the terrene glory, till their eyes be out;
Satan's Design is, to blind, and put out men's eyes; knowing, that they can never see the terrene glory, till their eyes be out;
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but his pretence is to open eyes;
but his pretence is to open eyes;
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to make such discoveries of the hidden excellencies in these earthly treasures, as will transfigure Earth into an Heaven.
to make such discoveries of the hidden excellencies in these earthly treasures, as will transfigure Earth into an Heaven.
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He presents the world, as that which hath substance, sufficiency, contentment, hearts ease, satisfaction in it: he sayes to his friends, He presents the world, as that which hath substance, sufficiency, contentment, hearts ease, satisfaction in it: he Says to his Friends,
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as the Lord sayes to his, Prov. 8. 17. &c. I love them that love me,as the Lord Says to his, Curae 8. 17. etc. I love them that love me,
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and them that seek me early shall find me: riches and honours are with me, yea durable riches and righteousness;
and them that seek me early shall find me: riches and honours Are with me, yea durable riches and righteousness;
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I will cause those that love, me to find substance, and I will fill their treasures:
I will cause those that love, me to find substance, and I will fill their treasures:
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thus the Lord speaks to his, and the Devil gives the world a tongue, to speak at the same rate. thus the Lord speaks to his, and the devil gives the world a tongue, to speak At the same rate.
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I love them that love me, I have riches and honours, durable riches, and I will fill them with treasures.
I love them that love me, I have riches and honours, durable riches, and I will fill them with treasures.
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And as the world speaks, so worldlings think, it cannot boast greater things of it self, then will be believed.
And as the world speaks, so worldlings think, it cannot boast greater things of it self, then will be believed.
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Hos. 12. 8. I am become rich, sayes Ephraim I have found me out substance: the shadow is a substance in those eyes, that see no better things.Hos. 12. 8. I am become rich, Says Ephraim I have found me out substance: the shadow is a substance in those eyes, that see no better things.
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Hence these things are taken up by the men of this world, as their portion as their heritage, as their happiness and hope:
Hence these things Are taken up by the men of this world, as their portion as their heritage, as their happiness and hope:
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thou givest them their portion in this life, Psal. 17. and they take them as their portion:thou givest them their portion in this life, Psalm 17. and they take them as their portion:
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and now Lord what wait I for, saith the Psalmist, my hope is in thee: and now Lord what wait I for, Says the Psalmist, my hope is in thee:
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and now world, what wait [ I ] for? what work I for? what live I for? truly my hope is in thee:
and now world, what wait [ I ] for? what work I for? what live I for? truly my hope is in thee:
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the worldling sayes, God is my portion; and in a sense he says true, for the world is his God.
the worldling Says, God is my portion; and in a sense he Says true, for the world is his God.
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And on the other side, as Sathan over rates this, so he under rates the other world, 2 Cor. 4. 4. The God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not,
And on the other side, as Sathan over rates this, so he under rates the other world, 2 Cor. 4. 4. The God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not,
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lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, who is the image of of God, should shine unto them. lest the Light of the glorious Gospel of christ, who is the image of of God, should shine unto them.
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The Gospel is a window, through which the light and glory of the other world breaks in, and shines down upon this:
The Gospel is a window, through which the Light and glory of the other world breaks in, and shines down upon this:
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here the pretended opener of eyes, smites with blindness;
Here the pretended opener of eyes, smites with blindness;
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by a vail of unbelief, he keeps the Gospel, and all the glory of it out of sight:
by a Vail of unbelief, he keeps the Gospel, and all the glory of it out of sighed:
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unbelief gives the lye to all that the Gospel speaks; calls all into question, holds under uncertainties, whether there be any such thing or no;
unbelief gives the lie to all that the Gospel speaks; calls all into question, holds under uncertainties, whither there be any such thing or no;
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and what's doubtful and uncertain whether it be or no, will be vallewed there after.
and what's doubtful and uncertain whither it be or no, will be vallewed there After.
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What a low price do carnal hearts put upon the deep things of God, upon the great things of eternity? Glory and honour and immortality and eternal life, what cheap things are they accounted? whilest soul,
What a low price do carnal hearts put upon the deep things of God, upon the great things of eternity? Glory and honour and immortality and Eternal life, what cheap things Are they accounted? whilst soul,
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and conscience, and peace, and hopes, and life are so ordinarily sold, to purchase an earthly inheritance, (that's the bargain that every where is driving in this earth) how few are there that will deal for Heaven and Glory,
and conscience, and peace, and hope's, and life Are so ordinarily sold, to purchase an earthly inheritance, (that's the bargain that every where is driving in this earth) how few Are there that will deal for Heaven and Glory,
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though it may be bought without mony, and without price? though it may be had for the seeking for;
though it may be bought without money, and without price? though it may be had for the seeking for;
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though it be bought to their hands, yet they will not take it.
though it be bought to their hands, yet they will not take it.
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Now what advantage is this to wordly temptations, when the price of things to come is so beaten down,
Now what advantage is this to wordly temptations, when the price of things to come is so beaten down,
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when the price of things present is so hoised and raised, as if the one could hardly be over-bought,
when the price of things present is so hoist and raised, as if the one could hardly be overbought,
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and the other were scarce worth the dealing for?
and the other were scarce worth the dealing for?
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2. By sharpening the edge of present evils, and blunting the edge of evils to come.
2. By sharpening the edge of present evils, and blunting the edge of evils to come.
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The afflictions of this life are made to cut deeper than the vengeance to come. The persecutions of men are more feared than the Plague of God:
The afflictions of this life Are made to Cut Deeper than the vengeance to come. The persecutions of men Are more feared than the Plague of God:
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Satan makes his Vassals to think, there is no Heaven or Hell to those on Earth;
Satan makes his Vassals to think, there is no Heaven or Hell to those on Earth;
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Poverty looks more dismally than eternal Fire, Disgrace than Damnation, the Wrath of man than the Cnrse of God.
Poverty looks more dismally than Eternal Fire, Disgrace than Damnation, the Wrath of man than the Cnrse of God.
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Let Death and Damnation be preached to the World, and this stirs them not, let the Devil preach of Tribulation and Persecution for righteousness sake,
Let Death and Damnation be preached to the World, and this stirs them not, let the devil preach of Tribulation and Persecution for righteousness sake,
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and how are they frighted,? Let the Word declare unto them, with never so much plainness and power, He that believeth not shall be damned;
and how Are they frighted,? Let the Word declare unto them, with never so much plainness and power, He that Believeth not shall be damned;
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If you live after the flesh you shall dye;
If you live After the Flesh you shall die;
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The Wrath of God shall be revealed from Heaven against all unrighteousness and ungodliness of men;
The Wrath of God shall be revealed from Heaven against all unrighteousness and ungodliness of men;
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Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and the glory of his Power: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and the glory of his Power:
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And how little is this regarded, who doth believe this report? how few are convinced? how few are awakened, so much as to consider how they may escape? How weak are all those Arguments, which are either fetch'd down from above,
And how little is this regarded, who does believe this report? how few Are convinced? how few Are awakened, so much as to Consider how they may escape? How weak Are all those Arguments, which Are either fetched down from above,
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or fetch'd up from the deep, and how little will they work? On the other side, let men be told, He that departs from evil makes himself a prey;
or fetched up from the deep, and how little will they work? On the other side, let men be told, He that departs from evil makes himself a prey;
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All those that will live godly in Christ Jesus must suffer persecution;
All those that will live godly in christ jesus must suffer persecution;
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Ye shall be reproached, reviled, and cast out of men, made as the filth of the world,
You shall be reproached, reviled, and cast out of men, made as the filth of the world,
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and the off-scouring of all things; Ye shall be as Sheep among Wolves, as Lilles among Thorns;
and the offscouring of all things; You shall be as Sheep among Wolves, as Lilles among Thorns;
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The Devil shall cast you into Prison; You shall be as Signs and Wonders in Israel;The devil shall cast you into Prison; You shall be as Signs and Wonders in Israel;
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Many are the troubles of the Righceous, &c. Let the Devil take such Texts as these,Many Are the Troubles of the Righceous, etc. Let the devil take such Texts as these,
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and preach to them, and how deep does his word go? If this be the portion of Christians,
and preach to them, and how deep does his word go? If this be the portion of Christians,
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if this be the wages of Righteousness, and the fruit of Holiness, let me take heed of Christ and his waies.
if this be the wages of Righteousness, and the fruit of Holiness, let me take heed of christ and his ways.
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A mocking Ishmael, a cursing Shimei, a rayling Rabshakeh, will do more to fright them off from holiness,
A mocking Ishmael, a cursing Shimei, a railing Rabshakeh, will do more to fright them off from holiness,
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than the Worm, than the Fire, than all the Vipers, and Scorpions, and Stings, and Torments beneath will do, to drive them back from Sin:
than the Worm, than the Fire, than all the Vipers, and Scorpions, and Stings, and Torments beneath will do, to drive them back from since:
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They dare not be Saints for fear of the barking of Dogs, but they dare be Sinners notwithstanding the roaring of Lyons;
They Dare not be Saints for Fear of the barking of Dogs, but they Dare be Sinners notwithstanding the roaring of Lyons;
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The Devil hath made such fools of them, that a few grains laid on them at present, seem more heavy,
The devil hath made such Fools of them, that a few grains laid on them At present, seem more heavy,
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than those Talents that the Almighty is casting down upon them.
than those Talents that the Almighty is casting down upon them.
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3. By an active stimulating and pressing them on, what ever becomes of them hereafter, to pursue the present good things,
3. By an active stimulating and pressing them on, what ever becomes of them hereafter, to pursue the present good things,
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and to prevent the present evil things. and to prevent the present evil things.
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If the Devil can but make the Premises take with them, That the good things present are so good, that there's nothing better, That the evil things present are so evil, that there are none greater;
If the devil can but make the Premises take with them, That the good things present Are so good, that there's nothing better, That the evil things present Are so evil, that there Are none greater;
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then hee'l easily gain the Conclusion; Therefore it's the best and wisest cours, per fas aut nefas, to secure the one, and escape the other.
then he'll Easily gain the Conclusion; Therefore it's the best and Wisest course, per fas Or nefas, to secure the one, and escape the other.
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But more particularly, the Devil manages and quickens the temptations of the World, By proposing of Objects. By provoking the Appetite.
But more particularly, the devil manages and quickens the temptations of the World, By proposing of Objects. By provoking the Appetite.
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1. By proposing of Objects. He brings the World in sight.
1. By proposing of Objects. He brings the World in sighed.
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Sometimes he presents it immediately to the fancy; he raises great thoughts of heart about it;
Sometime he presents it immediately to the fancy; he raises great thoughts of heart about it;
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he calls the thoughts abroad with him, to take a view of the glory, and the riches,
he calls the thoughts abroad with him, to take a view of the glory, and the riches,
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and the pleasures of his Kingdom;
and the pleasures of his Kingdom;
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sets men a thinking on the pomps and fashions, or the sports and pleasures of the world;
sets men a thinking on the pomps and fashions, or the sports and pleasures of the world;
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a rolling over in their minds, the gains and sweetnesses of a worldly life.
a rolling over in their minds, the gains and Sweetnesses of a worldly life.
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Sometimes he presents it to the Eye. There is a quick passage from the eye to the heart:
Sometime he presents it to the Eye. There is a quick passage from the eye to the heart:
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If the Devil can but turn the eyes to behold vanity, by the eye he will easily infect the heart.
If the devil can but turn the eyes to behold vanity, by the eye he will Easily infect the heart.
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The Devil presents Objects to the eye, leading men up and down, where his baits and snares do lye, 2 Tim. 3. 6. Sinners are said to be lead about by divers [ Lusts. ] The Devil leads Lust,
The devil presents Objects to the eye, leading men up and down, where his baits and snares do lie, 2 Tim. 3. 6. Sinners Are said to be led about by diverse [ Lusts. ] The devil leads Lust,
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and Lust hath the leading of the Man. But whither do mens Lusts lead them? Why every where, up and down, where the Devil hath laid his baits to take them:
and Lust hath the leading of the Man. But whither do men's Lustiest led them? Why every where, up and down, where the devil hath laid his baits to take them:
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Some mens Lusts lead them to their Companions, to their sports and pastimes, to the Ale-house, to the Tavern;
some men's Lustiest led them to their Sodales, to their sports and pastimes, to the Alehouse, to the Tavern;
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other mens Lusts carry them into the City, or into the Field, over Sea and Land, to find them out wealth and substance;
other men's Lustiest carry them into the city, or into the Field, over Sea and Land, to find them out wealth and substance;
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Some mens Lusts lead them to the Courts of Princes, to the Palaces of Nobles, to see fashions, to get favour,
some men's Lustiest led them to the Courts of Princes, to the Palaces of Nobles, to see fashions, to get favour,
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and to climb up into dignities and high places. Men need consider whither they go, and what their call is thither;
and to climb up into dignities and high places. Men need Consider whither they go, and what their call is thither;
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the Devil hath oftner an hand in the leading us up and down, than we are aware of;
the devil hath oftener an hand in the leading us up and down, than we Are aware of;
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and he that goes whither the Devil leads him, 'tis ten to one but he's in the Net before he returns:
and he that Goes whither the devil leads him, it's ten to one but he's in the Net before he returns:
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We are never more secure than when we keep aloof from temptations, when the Devils baits are out of sight.
We Are never more secure than when we keep aloof from temptations, when the Devils baits Are out of sighed.
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We are never in more danger, than when the hook is out of fight and the bait is in sight:
We Are never in more danger, than when the hook is out of fight and the bait is in sighed:
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that's Satan's course, as to hide the hook, so to shew the bait.
that's Satan's course, as to hide the hook, so to show the bait.
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He turn'd Eve 's eye to the Apple, Achan 's eye to the wedge of Gold, Ahab 's eye to Naboth 's Vineyard,
He turned Eve is eye to the Apple, achan is eye to the wedge of Gold, Ahab is eye to Naboth is Vineyard,
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and then what work did he make with them.
and then what work did he make with them.
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2. By provoking the Appetite; And this he doth, not onely by propounding of Objects at all adventures,
2. By provoking the Appetite; And this he does, not only by propounding of Objects At all adventures,
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but such objects as are most suitable and taking with those he has to deal:
but such objects as Are most suitable and taking with those he has to deal:
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Satan is a skilful Philosopher; he understands our natures and complexions, and the several inclinations that flow from them:
Satan is a skilful Philosopher; he understands our nature's and complexions, and the several inclinations that flow from them:
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Satan is a cunning Fisher, and knows at what baits every kind of Fish will bite; and accordingly angles for them:
Satan is a cunning Fisher, and knows At what baits every kind of Fish will bite; and accordingly angles for them:
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Some men he observes are naturally of a sensual heart, given to the pleasures of the flesh;
some men he observes Are naturally of a sensual heart, given to the pleasures of the Flesh;
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for these he hath sports and pastimes, Mirth and Jollity, Wine, Beauty, &c. Look thee here saith the Devil, what a life thou maist live if thou wilt;
for these he hath sports and pastimes, Mirth and Jollity, Wine, Beauty, etc. Look thee Here Says the devil, what a life thou Mayest live if thou wilt;
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Arise, take, and eat, here's meat thou lovest, take thy fill, and make thee an happy man:
Arise, take, and eat, here's meat thou Lovest, take thy fill, and make thee an happy man:
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if thou meddle too far with the Scriptures, or hearken to these Preachers, what a sad Soul wilt thou become? a sowr unpleasant and morose spirit, thou wilt be even eaten up of thy melancholick dumps:
if thou meddle too Far with the Scriptures, or harken to these Preachers, what a sad Soul wilt thou become? a sour unpleasant and morose Spirit, thou wilt be even eaten up of thy melancholic dumps:
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thou must cross thy self, and be ever vexing thine heart, with intollerable severities, if thou wilt hearken to them:
thou must cross thy self, and be ever vexing thine heart, with intolerable severities, if thou wilt harken to them:
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let them alone, let them Preach to whom they will, run not after them, hearken not to their words;
let them alone, let them Preach to whom they will, run not After them, harken not to their words;
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beleive thy senses, taste what I set before thee, taste if it be not good. Others he observes to be of earthly minds, gaping after wealth and riches;
believe thy Senses, taste what I Set before thee, taste if it be not good. Others he observes to be of earthly minds, gaping After wealth and riches;
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tis not mirth, and jollity, and pleasures, and such like trash, and chaffe, that will take with these; they must have substance;
this not mirth, and jollity, and pleasures, and such like trash, and chaff, that will take with these; they must have substance;
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and for these he hath money, and lands, fields, and farms and oxen:
and for these he hath money, and Lands, fields, and farms and oxen:
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Wilt thou be a rich man? wilt thou be a wealthy man? wilt thou increase thy stock and thy store? wilt thou enlarge thy possession? hearken to me, be a good husband;
Wilt thou be a rich man? wilt thou be a wealthy man? wilt thou increase thy stock and thy store? wilt thou enlarge thy possession? harken to me, be a good husband;
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wast not thy time about impertinencies, reading hearing, praying, &c. Mind thy business, and thine interest, set thine heart upon thy work, let this be the one thing thou mindest.
wast not thy time about Impertinencies, reading hearing, praying, etc. Mind thy business, and thine Interest, Set thine heart upon thy work, let this be the one thing thou mindest.
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Nourish not needless scruples, this is a forbidden course, this ought not to be done; away with such fears;
Nourish not needless scruples, this is a forbidden course, this ought not to be done; away with such fears;
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the more free thou art to venture on any thing, the greater will thy gain be:
the more free thou art to venture on any thing, the greater will thy gain be:
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let Men or Conscience clamour against thee, call thee Earth-worm, unjust, extortioner, oppressour;
let Men or Conscience clamour against thee, call thee Earthworm, unjust, extortioner, oppressor;
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let them alone, thou shalt increase in substance, and that will make thee amends for all;
let them alone, thou shalt increase in substance, and that will make thee amends for all;
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and for conscience, if that be sore or troublesome, a little repentance at last will heal that sore.
and for conscience, if that be soar or troublesome, a little Repentance At last will heal that soar.
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Others are of aerie Spirits, proud and ambitious;
Others Are of aerie Spirits, proud and ambitious;
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and for these he hath the breath of popular applause, respect and esteem in the world, honour and reputation.
and for these he hath the breath of popular applause, respect and esteem in the world, honour and reputation.
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Others are of a timorous and fearful heart; and with these he deals in thunder and storms;
Others Are of a timorous and fearful heart; and with these he deals in thunder and storms;
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threatnings, persecutions, bonds and banishments reproaches and cruel mockings. Look before thee foolish creature:
threatenings, persecutions, bonds and banishments Reproaches and cruel mockings. Look before thee foolish creature:
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what art thou a doing? what art thou preparing for thy self? see what rods I have in brine for thee;
what art thou a doing? what art thou preparing for thy self? see what rods I have in brine for thee;
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knowest thou not that I have power to make thee or to undoe thee!
Knowest thou not that I have power to make thee or to undo thee!
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art thou able to stand against all the world? See how all my Armies are confiderate against thee,
art thou able to stand against all the world? See how all my Armies Are confiderate against thee,
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and running upon thee to devour thee, and swallow thee up:
and running upon thee to devour thee, and swallow thee up:
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consider the rage of their hearts, the fury in their faces, the violence of their hands;
Consider the rage of their hearts, the fury in their faces, the violence of their hands;
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behold them already on their march against thee;
behold them already on their march against thee;
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they are many, they are terrible, they are potent, they are near that seek thy ruine.
they Are many, they Are terrible, they Are potent, they Are near that seek thy ruin.
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Awake from thy folly, be not accessary to thine own undoing:
Awake from thy folly, be not accessary to thine own undoing:
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save thy self, go and make thy peace with them, cast in thy lott amongst them, joyn with the multitude, be as they are, let thy voice and thy way be as theirs;
save thy self, go and make thy peace with them, cast in thy lot among them, join with the multitude, be as they Are, let thy voice and thy Way be as theirs;
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let go this pride and singularity, and be as others, and it shall be well with thee.
let go this pride and singularity, and be as Others, and it shall be well with thee.
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Thus subtilly doth our adversary deal with us; with every man according to his humour, according to the several dispositions of their hearts;
Thus subtly does our adversary deal with us; with every man according to his humour, according to the several dispositions of their hearts;
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and in this subtilty, his strength lyes, and thereon his success depends.
and in this subtlety, his strength lies, and thereon his success depends.
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What wonder, that the fearful are frighted? that the proud are lifted up, that the greedy gape so wide? that the full draughts of the worlds stollen waters, do so easily down with such, whose Souls are panting after them?
What wonder, that the fearful Are frighted? that the proud Are lifted up, that the greedy gape so wide? that the full draughts of the world's stolen waters, do so Easily down with such, whose Souls Are panting After them?
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Christians let's learn wisedom of this Serpent;
Christians let's Learn Wisdom of this Serpent;
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Doth he make advantage of our Tempers? doth he observe our dispositions, and accordingly order his temptations? Let us learn this wisdom, to know our own hearts,
Does he make advantage of our Tempers? does he observe our dispositions, and accordingly order his temptations? Let us Learn this Wisdom, to know our own hearts,
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and to observe our own inclinations, and accordingly there to stand most constantly on our guard, where we find the adversaries most like to assault us;
and to observe our own inclinations, and accordingly there to stand most constantly on our guard, where we find the Adversaries most like to assault us;
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and to have a special eye to those enemies that are most like to make a breach upon us.
and to have a special eye to those enemies that Are most like to make a breach upon us.
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Art thou a person given to pleasure? Is a merry, jolly, frolick, wanton, luxurious life grateful to thee? art thou given to appetite? to indulge thy throat, to study thy belly? are meats and drinks, curiosities and varieties of them, the things thou mindest? Art thou given to pride? is honour or applause, is the highest place, the finest cloaths, the newest fashions, are these thine hearts delight? Is merry company, lightness, vain jesting, wanton or amorous books or discourses, are these the delight of thine heart? When ever thou seest them before thee, tell thine heart, how pleasing soever these be to thee, these things I must never allow thee:
Art thou a person given to pleasure? Is a merry, jolly, frolic, wanton, luxurious life grateful to thee? art thou given to appetite? to indulge thy throat, to study thy belly? Are Meats and drinks, curiosities and varieties of them, the things thou mindest? Art thou given to pride? is honour or applause, is the highest place, the Finest clothes, the Newest fashions, Are these thine hearts delight? Is merry company, lightness, vain jesting, wanton or Amoros books or discourses, Are these the delight of thine heart? When ever thou See them before thee, tell thine heart, how pleasing soever these be to thee, these things I must never allow thee:
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When ever thou seest such objects before thee and opportunities inviting thee to satisfie thy lust,
When ever thou See such objects before thee and opportunities inviting thee to satisfy thy lust,
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when thou fallest into company that are of the same spirit, when sports and pastimes when delicates and dainties or any other voluptuous Objects are before thee,
when thou Fallest into company that Are of the same Spirit, when sports and pastimes when delicates and dainties or any other voluptuous Objects Are before thee,
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then say, Now I must look to my self; the Devil stands in the crowd, to steal away my soul:
then say, Now I must look to my self; the devil Stands in the crowd, to steal away my soul:
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these are the flies with which he uses to bait his hook for me,;
these Are the flies with which he uses to bait his hook for me,;
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he hath catch'd me with them many a time, and now he is come angling for me again:
he hath catched me with them many a time, and now he is come angling for me again:
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O my soul I know thou hast a lust to be nibing:
Oh my soul I know thou hast a lust to be nibing:
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these are the things thou naturally lovest, here thy great danger lyes, and I must look the more narrowly to thee here.
these Are the things thou naturally Lovest, Here thy great danger lies, and I must look the more narrowly to thee Here.
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An heart given to pleasure, should hold it self under a greater restraint, and allow it self less liberty,
an heart given to pleasure, should hold it self under a greater restraint, and allow it self less liberty,
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than others that are not thus enclined; that may be safe for them, which would prove fatal to thee.
than Others that Are not thus inclined; that may be safe for them, which would prove fatal to thee.
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Art thou an earthly minded person? and dost thou see substance before thee;
Art thou an earthly minded person? and dost thou see substance before thee;
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a Field, or an House that may be gotten? does the world come crowding and flowing in upon thee? Hast thou good trading, rich merchandise, gainful bargains before thee,
a Field, or an House that may be got? does the world come crowding and flowing in upon thee? Hast thou good trading, rich merchandise, gainful bargains before thee,
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and is thy soul in chase of them? Take heed to thy self, these are the things by which thou art like to be lost:
and is thy soul in chase of them? Take heed to thy self, these Are the things by which thou art like to be lost:
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thou art never in such danger of becoming poor, as by growing rich:
thou art never in such danger of becoming poor, as by growing rich:
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When are Worldlings hearts so ready to take their leave of God, and Heaven, as when they are entertained with the flatteries of a smiling World? their gains are usually their greatest losse, they never decline or go back so much,
When Are Worldlings hearts so ready to take their leave of God, and Heaven, as when they Are entertained with the flatteries of a smiling World? their gains Are usually their greatest loss, they never decline or go back so much,
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as when they have the best trading. How hardly shalt rich men enter into the Kingdom of God? When riches increase,
as when they have the best trading. How hardly shalt rich men enter into the Kingdom of God? When riches increase,
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how hard is it for such, not to set their harts upon them?
how hard is it for such, not to Set their hearts upon them?
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How little are the Counsels or Promises of God regarded, whilst we have the World at will? how little is it regarded, that God Promises, I will be thine, Christ shall be thine, the Kingdom shall be thine;
How little Are the Counsels or Promises of God regarded, while we have the World At will? how little is it regarded, that God Promises, I will be thine, christ shall be thine, the Kingdom shall be thine;
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whilst the World stands by and saies, I will be thine, Money sayes, I will be thine, Sheep and Oxen say, we will all be thine!
while the World Stands by and Says, I will be thine, Money Says, I will be thine, Sheep and Oxen say, we will all be thine!
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The Lord is hereupon often put to it, to take away our money, to drive away our cattel, to burn down our houses, to turn our fruitful Land into a Wilderderness, to bring us to wants and straits, ere he can be regarded, Hos. 2. 14. I will bring her into the Wilderness,
The Lord is hereupon often put to it, to take away our money, to drive away our cattle, to burn down our houses, to turn our fruitful Land into a Wilderness, to bring us to Wants and straits, ere he can be regarded, Hos. 2. 14. I will bring her into the Wilderness,
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and there will I speak to her heart: speak to her any where else, and she will give me the hearing;and there will I speak to her heart: speak to her any where Else, and she will give me the hearing;
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in the Wilderness my Word will reach her heart. Oh that men were sensible of this;
in the Wilderness my Word will reach her heart. O that men were sensible of this;
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that they are never so like to starve as upon their heaps, that their prosperous times are the Devils seasons to impoverish their souls;
that they Are never so like to starve as upon their heaps, that their prosperous times Are the Devils seasons to impoverish their Souls;
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that the abundance that is set before them, are the Devils tokens, whereby he is enticing their hearts after him.
that the abundance that is Set before them, Are the Devils tokens, whereby he is enticing their hearts After him.
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I am rich and have found me out substance, now I shall be happy? No, no, foolish soul, these riches are Satans Milstones which he hangs about thy neck, to drown thee in perdition and destruction;
I am rich and have found me out substance, now I shall be happy? No, no, foolish soul, these riches Are Satan Millstones which he hangs about thy neck, to drown thee in perdition and destruction;
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if any thing sink thee, 'tis this load upon thy back; thy Golden age is like to be thine Iron age:
if any thing sink thee, it's this load upon thy back; thy Golden age is like to be thine Iron age:
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Satan knows thy mind, and what will please thee; he's trucking with thee for thy life:
Satan knows thy mind, and what will please thee; he's trucking with thee for thy life:
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He knows thou hast a greedy heart, and that there's nothing so dear unto thee, but he can buy it for money, and that's the bargain he's driving with thee;
He knows thou hast a greedy heart, and that there's nothing so dear unto thee, but he can buy it for money, and that's the bargain he's driving with thee;
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Sell all that thou hast, thy God, thy Hopes, thy Soul, and come and follow me, Fell all that thou hast, thy God, thy Hope's, thy Soul, and come and follow me,
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and thou shalt have treasures on Earth. and thou shalt have treasures on Earth.
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Christians, stand ever upon your Watch, but especially when there's any thing before you, that your carnal hearts like,
Christians, stand ever upon your Watch, but especially when there's any thing before you, that your carnal hearts like,
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and are apt to fall a lusting after, if ever you would fear the Devil, fear him then,
and Are apt to fallen a lusting After, if ever you would Fear the devil, Fear him then,
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when he is tickling your flesh: he never does us more mischief, than by doing us good turns:
when he is tickling your Flesh: he never does us more mischief, than by doing us good turns:
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God seldom does us more good than by his srowns, and the Devil never does us more hurt than by his kindnesses.
God seldom does us more good than by his frowns, and the devil never does us more hurt than by his Kindnesses.
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It never fares better with Gods Children than when they are crost, nor ever fares it worse with the Devils Children, than when they are cocker'd:
It never fares better with God's Children than when they Are crossed, nor ever fares it Worse with the Devils Children, than when they Are cockered:
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never suspect the Devil more, than when he pretends to do you a courtesie;
never suspect the devil more, than when he pretends to do you a courtesy;
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what ever it be, by which he usually pleasures you, dread that as Death and Hell:
what ever it be, by which he usually pleasures you, dread that as Death and Hell:
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Mistake not Gods chastisements, nor the Devils complements; be content that God should displease you, and be afraid when the Devil pleases you;
Mistake not God's chastisements, nor the Devils compliments; be content that God should displease you, and be afraid when the devil Pleases you;
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be convinc'd that Gods smitings are a precious Balm, and the Devils stroakings are stabs at your heart;
be convinced that God's smitings Are a precious Balm, and the Devils strokings Are stabs At your heart;
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fear not his Thunder and Storms so much as his warm Sun. Beware of this folly, Whatever pleases me is good for me.
Fear not his Thunder and Storms so much as his warm Sun. Beware of this folly, Whatever Pleases me is good for me.
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Beware of this madness, I [ must ] be pleased what ever comes of it, mine eye must be pleased, my humour must be pleased, mine appetite must be pleased, I must be pleased what ever it costs me:
Beware of this madness, I [ must ] be pleased what ever comes of it, mine eye must be pleased, my humour must be pleased, mine appetite must be pleased, I must be pleased what ever it costs me:
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If you be for that, the Devil knows where to have you:
If you be for that, the devil knows where to have you:
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though God does not please you, though holiness does not please you, though Heaven does not please you, the Devil that knows your palate, will find something that will:
though God does not please you, though holiness does not please you, though Heaven does not please you, the devil that knows your palate, will find something that will:
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If Mony will do it, if Mirth will do it, if Meat, and Drink, and fine Cloathes or merry Company will do it, this he offers you,
If Money will do it, if Mirth will do it, if Meat, and Drink, and fine Clothes or merry Company will do it, this he offers you,
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and by this he holds you captive at his will. III. Wherein the strength of faith lies, whereby it overcomes the world.
and by this he holds you captive At his will. III. Wherein the strength of faith lies, whereby it overcomes the world.
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What a mighty enemy is here? who can stand before it? What is little David to Goliah? what is a sling and a pebble to a sword and a spear? to an helmet and greaves and a target of brasse? The mighty Philistim comes blustring,
What a mighty enemy is Here? who can stand before it? What is little David to Goliath? what is a sling and a pebble to a sword and a spear? to an helmet and greaves and a target of brass? The mighty Philistim comes blustering,
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and boasting, and fuming, and chafing, so that he made an earthquake in the Camp of Israel; and what could a poor stripling do to undertake this mighty Champion? what hope is there of victory over him? little David tells us, 1 Sam. 17. 45. Thou comest to me with a Sword,
and boasting, and fuming, and chafing, so that he made an earthquake in the Camp of Israel; and what could a poor stripling do to undertake this mighty Champion? what hope is there of victory over him? little David tells us, 1 Sam. 17. 45. Thou Comest to me with a Sword,
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and a Spear, but I come unto thee in the Name of the Lord of Hosts:
and a Spear, but I come unto thee in the Name of the Lord of Hosts:
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this day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand;
this day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand;
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and all this assembly shall know, that the Lord saveth not with Sword and Spear, the battel is the Lords,
and all this assembly shall know, that the Lord Saveth not with Sword and Spear, the battle is the lords,
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and he will give you into our hands. and he will give you into our hands.
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The strength of Israel is this David; the strength of David is his Faith, the strength of Faith is the Name of the Lord, Prov. 18. 10. the Name of the Lord is a strong Tower, the righteous runneth into it and is safe.
The strength of Israel is this David; the strength of David is his Faith, the strength of Faith is the Name of the Lord, Curae 18. 10. the Name of the Lord is a strong Tower, the righteous Runneth into it and is safe.
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But to come closer to the matter in hand, this general I shall dispatch in these two Particulars. 1. The strength of a Christian is his Faith. 2. The strength of Faith is Christ.
But to come closer to the matter in hand, this general I shall dispatch in these two Particulars. 1. The strength of a Christian is his Faith. 2. The strength of Faith is christ.
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1. The strength of a Christian is his Faith, Mark 9. 23. to him that believeth all things are possible;
1. The strength of a Christian is his Faith, Mark 9. 23. to him that Believeth all things Are possible;
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there's nothing impossible to Faith, because there's nothing impossible to God: The 11th. chapter to the Hebrews is a short Chroniele of the mighty Acts and Atchievements of Faith.
there's nothing impossible to Faith, Because there's nothing impossible to God: The 11th. chapter to the Hebrews is a short Chroniele of the mighty Acts and Achievements of Faith.
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It spoiled Death of its prey; It spoiled Death of its prey;
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as in the case of Enoch, verse 5. his Faith carried him to Heaven another way, he was translated and did not see death:
as in the case of Enoch, verse 5. his Faith carried him to Heaven Another Way, he was translated and did not see death:
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It made an Ark to save from a Flood; It made an Ark to save from a Flood;
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as in the case of Noah, verse 7. It caus'd a living issue to spring out of dead bodies;
as in the case of Noah, verse 7. It caused a living issue to spring out of dead bodies;
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as in the case of Abraham and Sarah, verse 12. It received a living Child from the dead, by offering it up to death;
as in the case of Abraham and Sarah, verse 12. It received a living Child from the dead, by offering it up to death;
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as in the case of Abraham offering up his Son Isaac, v. 17. 19. It foretold things to come,
as in the case of Abraham offering up his Son Isaac, v. 17. 19. It foretold things to come,
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and conveyed down the Fathers blessing on his posterity; as in the case of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, v. 20.and conveyed down the Father's blessing on his posterity; as in the case of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, v. 20.
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But more fully to our purpose, It overcame the world.
But more Fully to our purpose, It overcame the world.
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1. It despised and rejected the prosperity of the world, v. 15. They were not mindful of their earthly countrey, they had a better,
1. It despised and rejected the Prosperity of the world, v. 15. They were not mindful of their earthly country, they had a better,
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an Heavenly countrey in their eye, and were content to be Pilgrims in this, in hope to be possessours of that better inheritance. v. 24. Moses by faith forsook the glory of Egypt, the Court of Pharaoh, the bosome of Pharaohs daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,
an Heavenly country in their eye, and were content to be Pilgrim's in this, in hope to be possessors of that better inheritance. v. 24. Moses by faith forsook the glory of Egypt, the Court of Pharaoh, the bosom of Pharaohs daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,
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then to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. then to enjoy the pleasures of since for a season.
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2. It triumph'd over the power, and wrath of the world, v. 33. It subdued Kingdoms, wrought righteousness, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword;
2. It triumphed over the power, and wrath of the world, v. 33. It subdued Kingdoms, wrought righteousness, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword;
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out of weakness it made strong, turned to flight the Armies of the Aliens; endured cruel mockings and scourgings; yea moreover, bonds and imprisonments;
out of weakness it made strong, turned to flight the Armies of the Aliens; endured cruel mockings and scourgings; yea moreover, bonds and imprisonments;
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endured stoning sawing asunder, wandrings about in sheep-skins and goat-skins, destitute, afflicted, and tormented.
endured stoning sawing asunder, wanderings about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, afflicted, and tormented.
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In all these things the servants of God were more then conquerours [ through Faith ] in him that loved them.
In all these things the Servants of God were more then conquerors [ through Faith ] in him that loved them.
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Christians, where is your faith? how is it that the world is still on horseback, riding on conquering and to conquer!
Christians, where is your faith? how is it that the world is still on horseback, riding on conquering and to conquer!
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not only riding over our backs, but riding over our Faith, crowing over our consciences, triumphing over religion, and righteousness;
not only riding over our backs, but riding over our Faith, crowing over our Consciences, triumphing over Religion, and righteousness;
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as if Christ had lost the day, and conscience had run the field?
as if christ had lost the day, and conscience had run the field?
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Oh how many Captives hath it taken from the mighty? what multitudes of prisoners hath it gotten? Some it hath in golden chains, fettered in riches and worldly gains, in honours and dignities.
O how many Captives hath it taken from the mighty? what Multitudes of Prisoners hath it got? some it hath in golden chains, fettered in riches and worldly gains, in honours and dignities.
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Some it holds with a Spiders web, which yet they cannot break; the fashions and fooleries of the world; its pomps, pleasures and humours:
some it holds with a Spiders web, which yet they cannot break; the fashions and fooleries of the world; its pomps, pleasures and humours:
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others it hath laid fast in iron chains, manacled with fears, and dread of its fury and violence:
Others it hath laid fast in iron chains, manacled with fears, and dread of its fury and violence:
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they dare not be Saints any longer; their faith, and their love, and their zeal, are all thrown away;
they Dare not be Saints any longer; their faith, and their love, and their zeal, Are all thrown away;
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they dare not appear in their Armour, lest they should be known for Christs disciples. How many renegadoes, and Apostates hath the world made;
they Dare not appear in their Armour, lest they should be known for Christ Disciples. How many Renegades, and Apostates hath the world made;
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that have run from their colours, and have listed themselves under the Devil;
that have run from their colours, and have listed themselves under the devil;
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under whose conduct they are fighting against that faith, and holiness, which once they professed? and those that are left behind,
under whose conduct they Are fighting against that faith, and holiness, which once they professed? and those that Are left behind,
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how weak and faint-hearted are they most become? afraid not only of sufferings but of their duty.
how weak and fainthearted Are they most become? afraid not only of sufferings but of their duty.
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O how are we lost in our conflicts with temptations? whither are our hearts run? some into our fields, some into our shops, some into our gardens, some into our beds of ease, where we may sleep in a whole skin.
O how Are we lost in our conflicts with temptations? whither Are our hearts run? Some into our fields, Some into our shops, Some into our gardens, Some into our Beds of ease, where we may sleep in a Whole skin.
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Some are gotten into sanctuary, turn'd aside to iniquity to escape affliction.
some Are got into sanctuary, turned aside to iniquity to escape affliction.
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Oh how few hearts are there left behind with Christ, and those that are how cold and spiritless are they become!
O how few hearts Are there left behind with christ, and those that Are how cold and spiritless Are they become!
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tis woful to observe with what a pale face Christianity looks at this day.
this woeful to observe with what a pale face Christianity looks At this day.
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May we not sadly invert the words of the Text, This is the victory that hath overcome our Faith even this present world? whilest the Apostle boasts that the believers of old, by their faith, subdued Kingdomes, wrought righteousness, obteined promises, stopd the mouths of Lions, quenched the violence of Fire, &c. May we not now hear the world triumphing, that it hath, shaken the Kingdom of Christ, wrought wickedness, vacated promises, stopped the mouth of Conscience, quenched the heat of zeal, slain holiness with the edge of the sword, put to flight the hopes of the Saints, left for dead those whom God hath raised up to life, left the Church that living vineyard as a field of dead carkasses, their peace slain, their comforts slain, the Spirit of light and life within them vanished into dimness and deadness? and all this because our Faith hath so much fail'd:
May we not sadly invert the words of the Text, This is the victory that hath overcome our Faith even this present world? whilst the Apostle boasts that the believers of old, by their faith, subdued Kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopd the mouths of Lions, quenched the violence of Fire, etc. May we not now hear the world triumphing, that it hath, shaken the Kingdom of christ, wrought wickedness, vacated promises, stopped the Mouth of Conscience, quenched the heat of zeal, slave holiness with the edge of the sword, put to flight the hope's of the Saints, left for dead those whom God hath raised up to life, left the Church that living vineyard as a field of dead carcases, their peace slave, their comforts slave, the Spirit of Light and life within them vanished into dimness and deadness? and all this Because our Faith hath so much failed:
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what are we become? to what a low ebbe are we brought O we of little faith? well,
what Are we become? to what a low ebb Are we brought Oh we of little faith? well,
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but yet there is hope concerning this thing.
but yet there is hope Concerning this thing.
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This stump if there be but life in the root, will spring again and recover again:
This stump if there be but life in the root, will spring again and recover again:
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you that have but a little faith, blow up that living sparkle, and your sick, and spoiled and half dead Souls, will revive again;
you that have but a little faith, blow up that living sparkle, and your sick, and spoiled and half dead Souls, will revive again;
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let your faith once out of weakness be made strong, and it will recover all you have lost.
let your faith once out of weakness be made strong, and it will recover all you have lost.
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Beleive more, nourish and cherish and exercise Faith more;
Believe more, nourish and cherish and exercise Faith more;
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lean on the rock of ages, look unto Jesus, lay hold on the Covenant, live in the word of promise, hang upon the shoulders, feed upon the fulness of the Lord,
lean on the rock of ages, look unto jesus, lay hold on the Covenant, live in the word of promise, hang upon the shoulders, feed upon the fullness of the Lord,
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and there let your Faith gather strength again, and this will be the strength of your hearts;
and there let your Faith gather strength again, and this will be the strength of your hearts;
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will renew your life, recover your love, enflame your zeal, set your holiness, and your hopes again upon the wing,
will renew your life, recover your love, inflame your zeal, Set your holiness, and your hope's again upon the wing,
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and bring the world and its temptations again under your feet: the strenth of a Christian is his Faith.
and bring the world and its temptations again under your feet: the strength of a Christian is his Faith.
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2. The strength of Faith is Christ. Christ is the mighty one:
2. The strength of Faith is christ. christ is the mighty one:
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the mighty God, If. 9. 6. The rock of ages, in whom is everlasting strength, If. 26. through Faith this mighty God is our God, this rock of ages is our rock, 1 Joh. 4. 4. Ye are of God little children and have overcome them, the mighty God, If. 9. 6. The rock of ages, in whom is everlasting strength, If. 26. through Faith this mighty God is our God, this rock of ages is our rock, 1 John 4. 4. You Are of God little children and have overcome them,
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because greater is he that is in you then he that is in the world: who is he that is in you? tis Christ that is in you:Because greater is he that is in you then he that is in the world: who is he that is in you? this christ that is in you:
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who is he that is in the world? the Devil is in the world. Christ is greater then the enemy, and therefore you have overcome.
who is he that is in the world? the devil is in the world. christ is greater then the enemy, and Therefore you have overcome.
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He that is in the world is great, but he that is in you is greater, he that is in the world is strong,
He that is in the world is great, but he that is in you is greater, he that is in the world is strong,
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and subtil, but he that is in you is stronger and wiser then he [ little ] Children ye have overcome:
and subtle, but he that is in you is Stronger and Wiser then he [ little ] Children you have overcome:
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what are a company of poor children to a mighty giant? But behold the childrens Champion,
what Are a company of poor children to a mighty giant? But behold the Children's Champion,
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and you will quickly see on which side the victory will go. There are 2. things in Christ which are the strength of faith. His Power. Victory.
and you will quickly see on which side the victory will go. There Are 2. things in christ which Are the strength of faith. His Power. Victory.
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1. His power: he is a mighty one as before:
1. His power: he is a mighty one as before:
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I have layd help on one that is mighty, Psal. 89. 19. he hath power, Temptations.I have laid help on one that is mighty, Psalm 89. 19. he hath power, Temptations.
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To prevent To deaden To succour those that are tempted.
To prevent To deaden To succour those that Are tempted.
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1. He hath power to prevent temptations, 1 Cor. 10. 13. he will not suffer us to be tempted above what we are able:
1. He hath power to prevent temptations, 1 Cor. 10. 13. he will not suffer us to be tempted above what we Are able:
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You may conclude from the promise of Christ, to his power; he will not promise more then he can doe;
You may conclude from the promise of christ, to his power; he will not promise more then he can do;
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when he saies he will not suffer us to be tempted, you may be sure he hath power to restrain the tempter.
when he Says he will not suffer us to be tempted, you may be sure he hath power to restrain the tempter.
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Christ hath all our tempters and temptations in his power;
christ hath all our tempters and temptations in his power;
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the Devil in his power, the World in his power, they must have leave ere they can strike a stroke.
the devil in his power, the World in his power, they must have leave ere they can strike a stroke.
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If he say the word, the Assyrian shall not come against Jerusalem, nor dig a trench about them,
If he say the word, the assyrian shall not come against Jerusalem, nor dig a trench about them,
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nor shoot an arrow against them, he hath his hook in the nose, and his bridle in the Jaws of all his enemies.
nor shoot an arrow against them, he hath his hook in the nose, and his bridle in the Jaws of all his enemies.
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As the Devil could not tempt Christ, so neither any of his servants unless the Spirit lead them into the wilderness to be tempted:
As the devil could not tempt christ, so neither any of his Servants unless the Spirit led them into the Wilderness to be tempted:
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therefore he directs us to pray, Lead us not into temptation. 2. He hath power to deaden temptations;
Therefore he directs us to pray, Led us not into temptation. 2. He hath power to deaden temptations;
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to take off the edge of them, that so though they come, yet they shall not enter:
to take off the edge of them, that so though they come, yet they shall not enter:
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though Sathan strikes, yet his arrows shall not stick, Gal. 6. 14. By him the world is crucified to me and I am crucified to the world.
though Sathan strikes, yet his arrows shall not stick, Gal. 6. 14. By him the world is Crucified to me and I am Crucified to the world.
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Christ by his Cross hath slain the world;
christ by his Cross hath slave the world;
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its now become to the Saints as a dead thing. Its beauty and glory is dead, dried up and withered.
its now become to the Saints as a dead thing. Its beauty and glory is dead, dried up and withered.
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Christ by his cross hath discovered the glory of the other world; life and mortality are hung forth in open sight on the Cross of Christ;
christ by his cross hath discovered the glory of the other world; life and mortality Are hung forth in open sighed on the Cross of christ;
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and that sunshine hath withered all the flowers here below;
and that sunshine hath withered all the flowers Here below;
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who will play at such small games, that sees the invisible Crown, which the Cross of Christ hath set before his eyes.
who will play At such small games, that sees the invisible Crown, which the Cross of christ hath Set before his eyes.
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And as the beauty and glory, so the power and wrath of the world is slain.
And as the beauty and glory, so the power and wrath of the world is slave.
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Christ by his death kill'd all the powers of darkness:
christ by his death killed all the Powers of darkness:
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a Christian sees, that the world can now doe him neither good nor hurt, it can neither befriend nor mischief him:
a Christian sees, that the world can now do him neither good nor hurt, it can neither befriend nor mischief him:
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who would be enticed by a dead Carrion, or affrighted by a dead Lyon? [ And I am crucified unto it ] Christ hath slain the World without us,
who would be enticed by a dead Carrion, or affrighted by a dead lion? [ And I am Crucified unto it ] christ hath slave the World without us,
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and our worldly Lusts within us:
and our worldly Lustiest within us:
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Our old man is crucified with Christ, Rom. 6. 6. ye are dead, saith the Apostle, Col. 3. 3. dead to this World:Our old man is Crucified with christ, Rom. 6. 6. you Are dead, Says the Apostle, Col. 3. 3. dead to this World:
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Set your affections on things above, for ye are dead to things below: I am crucified to the World; Set your affections on things above, for you Are dead to things below: I am Crucified to the World;
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that is, worldly temptations are no more to me, than if I were a dead man:
that is, worldly temptations Are no more to me, than if I were a dead man:
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What are meat, and drink, and cloaths, and pleasures, and honours to a dead man? If the Devil should go and preach among the tombs,
What Are meat, and drink, and clothes, and pleasures, and honours to a dead man? If the devil should go and preach among the tombs,
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and call out to the dead, hearken to me, and I will feed you with delicates, cloath you in scarlet, enrich you with silver and gold, exalt you to honour;
and call out to the dead, harken to me, and I will feed you with delicates, cloth you in scarlet, enrich you with silver and gold, exalt you to honour;
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what skull or bone would be moved? the same success will he have in his tempting crucified Saints:
what skull or bone would be moved? the same success will he have in his tempting Crucified Saints:
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were they totally thus mortified, the highest temptations would move them nothing at all, no more than a Carkass in the grave;
were they totally thus mortified, the highest temptations would move them nothing At all, no more than a Carcase in the grave;
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and according to the degree of that mortification, they have attained to, so far forth is the edge of temptation blunted.
and according to the degree of that mortification, they have attained to, so Far forth is the edge of temptation blunted.
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3. He hath power to succour those that are tempted.
3. He hath power to succour those that Are tempted.
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Though the Tempter be let loose, and temptation come thick, and strike deep, as by reason of our imperfect mortification they may;
Though the Tempter be let lose, and temptation come thick, and strike deep, as by reason of our imperfect mortification they may;
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our experiences sadly restifie, how much the World is often too hard for us, how often we are intangled and led away by it;
our experiences sadly restifie, how much the World is often too hard for us, how often we Are entangled and led away by it;
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what breaches it makes on our peace, what wounds in our hearts, and what fears and misgivings hereupon arise in our souls,
what Breaches it makes on our peace, what wounds in our hearts, and what fears and misgivings hereupon arise in our Souls,
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how we shall stand for the future; thus are we weary and distressed and hard bestead;
how we shall stand for the future; thus Are we weary and distressed and hard besteaded;
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but though it be thus with us, in the midst of all these there's this to support us, Heb. 2. 18. In that he suffered being tempted, he is able also to succour those that are tempted.
but though it be thus with us, in the midst of all these there's this to support us, Hebrew 2. 18. In that he suffered being tempted, he is able also to succour those that Are tempted.
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2. His Victory over the world.
2. His Victory over the world.
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Christ hath power over the World to restrain it from tempting, to deaden its temptations, to succour those that are tempted;
christ hath power over the World to restrain it from tempting, to deaden its temptations, to succour those that Are tempted;
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yea more than that, he hath already overcome the World, and thereby secur'd our fifinal victory, John 16. 33. In the world ye shall have tribulation,
yea more than that, he hath already overcome the World, and thereby secured our fifinal victory, John 16. 33. In the world you shall have tribulation,
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but be ye of good comfort, I have overcome the World. but be you of good Comfort, I have overcome the World.
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Why what comfort's that, that he hath overcome? Why, 1. 'Tis some encouragement, that our enemy is not invincible; he that hath been beaten, may be beaten. 2. There's this farther comfort to us, that in his victory we have overcome:
Why what comfort's that, that he hath overcome? Why, 1. It's Some encouragement, that our enemy is not invincible; he that hath been beaten, may be beaten. 2. There's this farther Comfort to us, that in his victory we have overcome:
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Who is it that hath overcome? Our Captain, our Champion hath overcome; he hath overcome, and overcome for us;
Who is it that hath overcome? Our Captain, our Champion hath overcome; he hath overcome, and overcome for us;
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he hath overcome, and we in him;
he hath overcome, and we in him;
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We are more than Conquerours through him that loved us, Rom. 8. Faith unites to Christ; and thereupon,We Are more than Conquerors through him that loved us, Rom. 8. Faith unites to christ; and thereupon,
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1. All the Power of Christ is engaged to our help and assistance; We are hereby interess'd in his Victory; Christs Victory is our Victory;
1. All the Power of christ is engaged to our help and assistance; We Are hereby interessed in his Victory; Christ Victory is our Victory;
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and also in his Power; he is now concern'd to protect and help us: we are his own, the attempts that are made against us, are made against him;
and also in his Power; he is now concerned to Pact and help us: we Are his own, the attempts that Are made against us, Are made against him;
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the spoil that is made upon us, is made upon him, as in all our afflictions he is afflicted, so in all our temptations he also is tempted;
the spoil that is made upon us, is made upon him, as in all our afflictions he is afflicted, so in all our temptations he also is tempted;
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our enemies are his enemies, our sufferings are his sufferings, our temptations are his temptations:
our enemies Are his enemies, our sufferings Are his sufferings, our temptations Are his temptations:
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Is not Christ concern'd to look to his own? Isa. 63. 15. 19. Look down from Heaven and behold from the habitation of thine holiness, and thy glory;
Is not christ concerned to look to his own? Isaiah 63. 15. 19. Look down from Heaven and behold from the habitation of thine holiness, and thy glory;
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where is thy Zeal and thy Strength? Why, what have you to do with me,where is thy Zeal and thy Strength? Why, what have you to do with me,
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or with my strength? O we are thine, say they, ver. 19. So are not our enemies, thou never barest rule over them,
or with my strength? O we Are thine, say they, ver. 19. So Are not our enemies, thou never barest Rule over them,
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nor are they called by thy Name, Psal. 119. 94. I am thine, save me: I am thy Child, saith the Believer, thy Servant, a Lamb of thy Flock;nor Are they called by thy Name, Psalm 119. 94. I am thine, save me: I am thy Child, Says the Believer, thy Servant, a Lamb of thy Flock;
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thou art my Shepherd, I have committed my self to thee, and thou hast undertaken for me:
thou art my Shepherd, I have committed my self to thee, and thou hast undertaken for me:
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If Satan prevails upon me, he prevails upon thee; if the World steal away my heart, it robs thee of thy due: I am thine save me.
If Satan prevails upon me, he prevails upon thee; if the World steal away my heart, it robs thee of thy due: I am thine save me.
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2. By vertue of this Union, there is a diffusion and shedding forth of the strength of Christ into the soul:
2. By virtue of this union, there is a diffusion and shedding forth of the strength of christ into the soul:
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strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man, Ephes, 3. 16. Believers as they have the mighty hand of Christ over them,
strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man, Ephesians, 3. 16. Believers as they have the mighty hand of christ over them,
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so they have the mighty Spirit of Christ in them, whereby they wax strong in the Lord,so they have the mighty Spirit of christ in them, whereby they wax strong in the Lord,
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and in the power of his might.
and in the power of his might.
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Christians, be ware of excusing your falls, by pleading want of strength, as sometimes some do;
Christians, be aware of excusing your falls, by pleading want of strength, as sometime Some do;
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I could not help it, I am not able to stand in the day of temptation;I could not help it, I am not able to stand in the day of temptation;
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the cares of this life are too hard for me, either to bear, or to deliver my self from:
the Cares of this life Are too hard for me, either to bear, or to deliver my self from:
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there's no man knows what a load they are to me, how they run upon me like a flood, which I am no way able to withstand.
there's no man knows what a load they Are to me, how they run upon me like a flood, which I am no Way able to withstand.
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I [ cannot ] keep my heart free, I cannot mind my God and my Soul,
I [ cannot ] keep my heart free, I cannot mind my God and my Soul,
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as I would and desire to do;
as I would and desire to do;
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one business or other, one care, one trouble or other is still upon me, dividing, distracting me so, that I cannot do as I would;
one business or other, one care, one trouble or other is still upon me, dividing, distracting me so, that I cannot do as I would;
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'tis no comfort to me to live at the rate I do, but I can do no more then I can, I cannot help it.
it's no Comfort to me to live At the rate I do, but I can do no more then I can, I cannot help it.
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Others, it may be, will make the same complaint, concerning the pleasures of this life; I know a severe and self denying life would be much more comfortable to me,
Others, it may be, will make the same complaint, Concerning the pleasures of this life; I know a severe and self denying life would be much more comfortable to me,
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if I could bring my heart to it;
if I could bring my heart to it;
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I am troubled at my self, and angry with my self, that I am so often led aside to fleshly liberty;
I am troubled At my self, and angry with my self, that I am so often led aside to fleshly liberty;
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I find mischief enough and sorrow enough afterwards, that my vain mirth and my vain company bring upon me;
I find mischief enough and sorrow enough afterwards, that my vain mirth and my vain company bring upon me;
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I have many a sad night after my merry dayes;
I have many a sad night After my merry days;
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but yet there is such an unhappy proness of my nature and disposition, to such a life, that when ever I have temptations before me, I have no power to forbear.
but yet there is such an unhappy proneness of my nature and disposition, to such a life, that when ever I have temptations before me, I have no power to forbear.
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It hath cost me something, I have pray'd and hop'd for more seriousness and circumspection, but still I am overcome, and how to help it I cannot tell.
It hath cost me something, I have prayed and hoped for more seriousness and circumspection, but still I am overcome, and how to help it I cannot tell.
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But art thou a Christian? where is thy Faith man? hast thou Faith,
But art thou a Christian? where is thy Faith man? hast thou Faith,
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and no Christ? hast thou Christ and no strength? Is the world too hard for Christ? Is the flesh to strong for the spirit? hast thou the spirit of the living God in thee,
and no christ? hast thou christ and no strength? Is the world too hard for christ? Is the Flesh to strong for the Spirit? hast thou the Spirit of the living God in thee,
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and yet canst thou say, I can't help it to be thus earthly and thus fleshly? Mistake not thy self;
and yet Canst thou say, I can't help it to be thus earthly and thus fleshly? Mistake not thy self;
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thou hast reason to fear lest thy [ cannot help it ] be a [ will not help it ] or a [ care not to help it ] thou art too willing of this carking caring life;
thou hast reason to Fear lest thy [ cannot help it ] be a [ will not help it ] or a [ care not to help it ] thou art too willing of this carking caring life;
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thou art too willing of this vain and looser life;
thou art too willing of this vain and looser life;
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and it may be art glad thou hast so much to say as [ I cannot help it ] thou art inexcusable O man, who pleadest inability,
and it may be art glad thou hast so much to say as [ I cannot help it ] thou art inexcusable Oh man, who pleadest inability,
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when all the power of Christ is before thee, and he hath said to thee [ if thou believest thou ma•st ] IIII. The conflict of Faith with the tempting world:
when all the power of christ is before thee, and he hath said to thee [ if thou Believest thou ma•st ] IIII. The conflict of Faith with the tempting world:
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or the wayes and means by which faith over comes the world. These are, 1. It gives a right Judgment of the world:
or the ways and means by which faith over comes the world. These Are, 1. It gives a right Judgement of the world:
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It discovers its true valew, what the world is worth.
It discovers its true value, what the world is worth.
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By faith we understand, Heb. 11. 3. as whence the world was, we understand its original; so what the world is, we understand its worth and its power; what it can do for us or against us;By faith we understand, Hebrew 11. 3. as whence the world was, we understand its original; so what the world is, we understand its worth and its power; what it can do for us or against us;
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what help there is in it, and what hurt it can do us:
what help there is in it, and what hurt it can do us:
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and we understand its end too, of what durance it is, as well as its beginning.
and we understand its end too, of what durance it is, as well as its beginning.
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Faith takes its estimate of the world from the word, and gives its judgment of it according to the Scriptures.
Faith Takes its estimate of the world from the word, and gives its judgement of it according to the Scriptures.
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The word speaks of every thing as it is;
The word speaks of every thing as it is;
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of God as he is, of Sin as it is, of the present World as it is,
of God as he is, of since as it is, of the present World as it is,
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and of the world to come, as it is:
and of the world to come, as it is:
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what the word speaks, God speaks, and whatever Faith speaks, it hath it from the word.
what the word speaks, God speaks, and whatever Faith speaks, it hath it from the word.
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What a poor and contemptible thing doth the Word make the World? a figure, a shadow,What a poor and contemptible thing does the Word make the World? a figure, a shadow,
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an image, a dream, vanity, a lye, things that are not, of no consistency, or endurance.
an image, a dream, vanity, a lie, things that Are not, of no consistency, or endurance.
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When the word speaks of the world to come, how highly doth it speak? what a wonderful and glorious report doth it make, of the promised land,
When the word speaks of the world to come, how highly does it speak? what a wondered and glorious report does it make, of the promised land,
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and the new Jerusalem, that state of blessedness prepared for the Saints? a Kingdom, a Crown,
and the new Jerusalem, that state of blessedness prepared for the Saints? a Kingdom, a Crown,
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an eternal weight of glory, an inheritance incorruptible underfiled that fades not away. Riches rest joy pleasures, such as neither tongus can express, nor hearts conceive. an Eternal weight of glory, an inheritance incorruptible underfiled that fades not away. Riches rest joy pleasures, such as neither tongues can express, nor hearts conceive.
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And how dreadfully doth it speak concerning the miseries of the other world! And how dreadfully does it speak Concerning the misery's of the other world!
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A prison a place of darkness, a bottomless pitt, a lake of fire where is weeping and howling and gnashing of teeth.
A prison a place of darkness, a bottomless pit, a lake of fire where is weeping and howling and gnashing of teeth.
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Faith seals to the Judgment of the Scriptures, Joh, 3. 33. He that believeth hath set to his seal that God is true:
Faith Seals to the Judgement of the Scriptures, John, 3. 33. He that Believeth hath Set to his seal that God is true:
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when the word speaks most highly of things to come, Faith saith it is even as it hath been told me of the Lord;
when the word speaks most highly of things to come, Faith Says it is even as it hath been told me of the Lord;
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and it cannot speak so contemptibly of things present, but Faith will believe its report.
and it cannot speak so contemptibly of things present, but Faith will believe its report.
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Unbelievers will not be perswaded that the world is so poor a thing as it is, Hos. 12. 7. He is a merchant, the ballances of deceit are in his hand:
Unbelievers will not be persuaded that the world is so poor a thing as it is, Hos. 12. 7. He is a merchant, the balances of deceit Are in his hand:
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the unbeliever will not weigh things in the ballance of the sanctuary, but in his own deceitful ballances.
the unbeliever will not weigh things in the balance of the sanctuary, but in his own deceitful balances.
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Ballances may be said to be ballances of deceit in a double sense.
Balances may be said to be balances of deceit in a double sense.
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There are ballances where by men deceive others, as those false ballances, which unrighteous men use for their own advantage, to buy or sell by;
There Are balances where by men deceive Others, as those false balances, which unrighteous men use for their own advantage, to buy or fell by;
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which may be those there meant;
which may be those there meant;
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and there are false ballances, whereby men deceive themselves. Ungodly men as they weigh their commodities they sell, in false ballances, thereby to deceive others;
and there Are false balances, whereby men deceive themselves. Ungodly men as they weigh their commodities they fell, in false balances, thereby to deceive Others;
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so they weigh their gains that they get to themselves, in false ballances, and thereby deceive themselves:
so they weigh their gains that they get to themselves, in false balances, and thereby deceive themselves:
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their bargains that they make, they could never count them such good bargains, unless they weighed them on their deceitful ballances.
their bargains that they make, they could never count them such good bargains, unless they weighed them on their deceitful balances.
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If sense may be Judge, the world is a good bargain when dearest bought;
If sense may be Judge, the world is a good bargain when dearest bought;
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though if faith may be Judge, when the world may be had cheapest, it is not over safe dealing for it.
though if faith may be Judge, when the world may be had cheapest, it is not over safe dealing for it.
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Now when the worth of the world is understood, the Divels market is spoiled. No man will care to deal with such a pedlar, whilest the Merchant stands by:
Now when the worth of the world is understood, the Devils market is spoiled. No man will care to deal with such a pedlar, whilst the Merchant Stands by:
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who will sell his inheritance for counters, or his patrimony for dirt and dung? who will spend his money for that which he knows is not bread,
who will fell his inheritance for counters, or his patrimony for dirt and dung? who will spend his money for that which he knows is not bred,
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or his labour for that which profiteth not? the strength of the temptation is broken,
or his labour for that which profiteth not? the strength of the temptation is broken,
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when once we understand of how little valew the things are, we are tempted by. Christians, study the world more;
when once we understand of how little value the things Are, we Are tempted by. Christians, study the world more;
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search the Scriptures, and what these testifie of it, believe the Scriptures, which have written upon all under the Sun, Vanity and vexation of spirit;
search the Scriptures, and what these testify of it, believe the Scriptures, which have written upon all under the Sun, Vanity and vexation of Spirit;
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understand what an insignificant cypher this figure of the world is. Believe your own words; you can sometimes speak contemptibly of the world your selves.
understand what an insignificant cypher this figure of the world is. Believe your own words; you can sometime speak contemptibly of the world your selves.
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Who of you will not say, this world is but a shadow, and the fashion of it passeth away? do ye think as you speak? do not dissemble;
Who of you will not say, this world is but a shadow, and the fashion of it passes away? do you think as you speak? do not dissemble;
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either speak your minds plainly, that this earth is your substance, your treasure, your portion, and that its worth the venturing your Souls for it;
either speak your minds plainly, that this earth is your substance, your treasure, your portion, and that its worth the venturing your Souls for it;
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or if you go on to say, this is not your rest, you have here no continuing City, ther's no building on this sand, here's no contentment nor continuance here,
or if you go on to say, this is not your rest, you have Here no Continuing city, ther's no building on this sand, here's no contentment nor Continuance Here,
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if ye go on to speak thus, believe your own words, and then Judg how wisely you deal for your selves, in venturing your eternity for such empty perishing things.
if you go on to speak thus, believe your own words, and then Judge how wisely you deal for your selves, in venturing your eternity for such empty perishing things.
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2. By Faith the soul pitches upon an eternal inheritance.
2. By Faith the soul pitches upon an Eternal inheritance.
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Its our choosing the good part, Luke 10. 42. our laying hold on eternal life. 1 Tim. 6. 12. those believers Heb. 11. 14. are said to seek a countrey; they were not mindful of this, they confest themselves,
Its our choosing the good part, Lycia 10. 42. our laying hold on Eternal life. 1 Tim. 6. 12. those believers Hebrew 11. 14. Are said to seek a country; they were not mindful of this, they confessed themselves,
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and were content to be strangers and pilgrims here, their countrey was on the other side Jordan, and thither they sent their hearts. Faith descries a better countrey;
and were content to be Strangers and pilgrim's Here, their country was on the other side Jordan, and thither they sent their hearts. Faith descries a better country;
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it sees into the invisible world, Heb. 11, 27. its the good spy that's sent out to search the land of Canaan; and finding it to be a good land, there the Soul pitches.
it sees into the invisible world, Hebrew 11, 27. its the good spy that's sent out to search the land of Canaan; and finding it to be a good land, there the Soul pitches.
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It saies unto the Lord, thou art my God, thou art my portion for ever: this is my rest, here will I dwell.
It Says unto the Lord, thou art my God, thou art my portion for ever: this is my rest, Here will I dwell.
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If I can bear through this weary land, and at last enter into that rest;
If I can bear through this weary land, and At last enter into that rest;
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however matters go with me here, I am not careful about that, if I can but attain to the resurrection of the dead,
however matters go with me Here, I am not careful about that, if I can but attain to the resurrection of the dead,
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if I can but get to Heaven, thats all my desire and design.
if I can but get to Heaven, thats all my desire and Design.
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Meet a believer where you will, and ask him, whether art thou bound? Oh for the Holy Land:
Meet a believer where you will, and ask him, whither art thou bound? O for the Holy Land:
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whom seekest thou thou? Jesus of Nazareth: what runnest thou for? what waitest thou for? The incorruptible Crown.
whom Seekest thou thou? jesus of Nazareth: what runnest thou for? what waitest thou for? The incorruptible Crown.
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Ask him again, will nothing less content thee? Look about through all the earth, canst thou find nothing worthy thy love? what is silver and gold,
Ask him again, will nothing less content thee? Look about through all the earth, Canst thou find nothing worthy thy love? what is silver and gold,
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and houses, and lands, and honours, and pleasures, are these nothing with thee? may not these satisfie thee? No no, these are not God, this is not Heaven;
and houses, and Lands, and honours, and pleasures, Are these nothing with thee? may not these satisfy thee? No no, these Are not God, this is not Heaven;
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there's no rest here for the sole of my foot;
there's no rest Here for the sole of my foot;
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my house, and my home is above, my hope, and my treasure is above, and my Soul is above,
my house, and my home is above, my hope, and my treasure is above, and my Soul is above,
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and cannot be content to dwell in the dust.
and cannot be content to dwell in the dust.
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Ask him yet again, But how wilt thou get into that good Land? there are difficulties and dangers in the way;
Ask him yet again, But how wilt thou get into that good Land? there Are difficulties and dangers in the Way;
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thou hast a wilderness to go through, a red Sea, and a Jordan to pass over;
thou hast a Wilderness to go through, a read Sea, and a Jordan to pass over;
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there are Lions in thy way, there are Giants in thy way;
there Are Lions in thy Way, there Are Giants in thy Way;
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thou mayest be a prey to thine enemies, torn in pieces of wild Beasts, or swallowed up in the waters,
thou Mayest be a prey to thine enemies, torn in Pieces of wild Beasts, or swallowed up in the waters,
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or at least thou mayst wander in the wilderness, and loose thy way, and never come into thy rest at last.
or At least thou Mayest wander in the Wilderness, and lose thy Way, and never come into thy rest At last.
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Well, but however, I [ must ] venture, I am resolv'd for heaven, how difficult or dangerous soever the way may prove: I'le venture all here;
Well, but however, I [ must ] venture, I am resolved for heaven, how difficult or dangerous soever the Way may prove: I'll venture all Here;
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Heaven or nothing, Christ or nothing. Heaven or nothing, christ or nothing.
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Henceforth let no man trouble me with other business, for I bear in my heart the prints of the Lord Jesus, he is gotten within me, he is engraven upon my breast,
Henceforth let no man trouble me with other business, for I bear in my heart the prints of the Lord jesus, he is got within me, he is engraven upon my breast,
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and on my soul, and this heart can never be at rest till I be with him where he is:
and on my soul, and this heart can never be At rest till I be with him where he is:
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Lord be thou my God, and bring me into thine holy habitation; lift up the light of thy countenance upon me, and shew me thy salvation; Lord be thou my God, and bring me into thine holy habitation; lift up the Light of thy countenance upon me, and show me thy salvation;
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this one thing I desire, let this be granted me, and then my heart shall be glad,
this one thing I desire, let this be granted me, and then my heart shall be glad,
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and my glory shall rejoyce, my flesh also shall rest in hope. I have enough; thou wilt shew me the path of life;
and my glory shall rejoice, my Flesh also shall rest in hope. I have enough; thou wilt show me the path of life;
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In thy presence is fulness of joy, and at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore. In thy presence is fullness of joy, and At thy right hand Are pleasures for evermore.
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And now world, where art thou, with all thy glory? this earth is trodden to dirt,
And now world, where art thou, with all thy glory? this earth is trodden to dirt,
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when the heart is once in earnest for heaven. Christians, come pitch your Tents here;
when the heart is once in earnest for heaven. Christians, come pitch your Tents Here;
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where will you that your lot shall fall? you have two worlds before you, which will you chuse? hang not betwixt both.
where will you that your lot shall fallen? you have two world's before you, which will you choose? hang not betwixt both.
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Will you get up to the Mountains, or will you dwell in this Plain? Come to a resolution;
Will you get up to the Mountains, or will you dwell in this Plain? Come to a resolution;
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you will never get clear of this world, till you climb up to the other.
you will never get clear of this world, till you climb up to the other.
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'Tis only the milk and honey of Canaan, that will wean your souls from the Onions and Garlick of Egypt. The flowers of the field will be beautiful, till you see the Roses of the Garden.
It's only the milk and honey of Canaan, that will wean your Souls from the Onions and Garlic of Egypt. The flowers of the field will be beautiful, till you see the Roses of the Garden.
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The fatness of the earth will be your delight, till you understand the sweetness of heaven:
The fatness of the earth will be your delight, till you understand the sweetness of heaven:
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you'l never be content to loose from this shore, till you see the banks of a better Land:
You'll never be content to lose from this shore, till you see the banks of a better Land:
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you will not part with your present purchases, till you see where you may have a better bargain.
you will not part with your present purchases, till you see where you may have a better bargain.
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Its to no purpose to think to get off your hearts by common arguments; This world is vain, this world is troublesome, uncertain, fading, a barren Land;
Its to no purpose to think to get off your hearts by Common Arguments; This world is vain, this world is troublesome, uncertain, fading, a barren Land;
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if that be all you can say, 'twill never do;
if that be all you can say, it'll never do;
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your hearts will answer, A barren Land is better than none, an house of Clay is better then no habitation:
your hearts will answer, A barren Land is better than none, an house of Clay is better then no habitation:
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If my soul may not dwell here, where shall I be better? Where mayst thou be better? Come and see;
If my soul may not dwell Here, where shall I be better? Where Mayest thou be better? Come and see;
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lift up your eyes to the hills; look you towards Sion, the City of the great King;
lift up your eyes to the hills; look you towards Sion, the city of the great King;
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mark all her Bulwarks, tell all her Towers, behold her Foundations;
mark all her Bulwarks, tell all her Towers, behold her Foundations;
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Is it not a strong City? walk through the midst of her, behold the Tree of Life, bearing all manner of fruits, of which whosoever eats shall live forever.
Is it not a strong city? walk through the midst of her, behold the Tree of Life, bearing all manner of fruits, of which whosoever eats shall live forever.
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Behold the River, those streams of everlasting pleasures, that run through the City of God; of which whosoever drinks, shall never die.
Behold the River, those streams of everlasting pleasures, that run through the city of God; of which whosoever drinks, shall never die.
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Behold the Palms, and the Robes, and the Crowns, the rest, the joy, and the glory of the Inhabitants of this City;
Behold the Palms, and the Robes, and the Crowns, the rest, the joy, and the glory of the Inhabitants of this city;
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God is in the midst of her; the all-blessed, all-glorious, all-sufficient God, he is their light and their life;
God is in the midst of her; the all-blessed, All-glorious, All-sufficient God, he is their Light and their life;
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there shall be no Clouds, nor storms, no night nor darkness, no wants nor fears, no sorrow nor complaining in her street;
there shall be no Clouds, nor storms, no night nor darkness, no Wants nor fears, no sorrow nor complaining in her street;
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everlasting joy shall be upon their heads, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Look towards this holy City;
everlasting joy shall be upon their Heads, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Look towards this holy city;
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live in the view and contemplation of the glory to come;
live in the view and contemplation of the glory to come;
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and then look down, and see what a dark Mist will becloud the worlds most glorious Sun-shine. And then demand;
and then look down, and see what a dark Missed will becloud the world's most glorious Sunshine. And then demand;
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Now soul, which wilt thou chuse? where wilt thou pitch? both Lands are before thee, which shall be thine Inheritance? art thou for God or the world? for heaven or earth?
Now soul, which wilt thou choose? where wilt thou pitch? both Lands Are before thee, which shall be thine Inheritance? art thou for God or the world? for heaven or earth?
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What shall I say? I wot not what I shall chuse? why is the choice so hard? Is it such a difficulty to determine whether light or darkness, joy or sorrow, life or death, be the better choice? Well, jacta est alea;
What shall I say? I wot not what I shall choose? why is the choice so hard? Is it such a difficulty to determine whither Light or darkness, joy or sorrow, life or death, be the better choice? Well, jacta est Alea;
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the lot is cast; God shall be my portion, and the lot of mine inheritance. the lot is cast; God shall be my portion, and the lot of mine inheritance.
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O my God, wilt thou be mine? shall my dwelling be with thee? The matter is ended;
Oh my God, wilt thou be mine? shall my Dwelling be with thee? The matter is ended;
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the lines are fallen to me in a pleasant place, and I have a goodly Heritage.
the lines Are fallen to me in a pleasant place, and I have a goodly Heritage.
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Remember me, O Lord, with the favour thou bearest to thy children, and visit me with thy salvation;
remember me, Oh Lord, with the favour thou bearest to thy children, and visit me with thy salvation;
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let me see the good of thy chosen, let me rejoyce in the gladness of thy Nation, let me glory with thine Inheritance,
let me see the good of thy chosen, let me rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, let me glory with thine Inheritance,
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and I have no more to ask.
and I have no more to ask.
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Brethren, when once you have by Faith made this choice, there's an end of the Devils hopes.
Brothers, when once you have by Faith made this choice, there's an end of the Devils hope's.
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Look up therefore, look up to that blessed Country, cry unto God, Lord open mine eyes,
Look up Therefore, look up to that blessed Country, cry unto God, Lord open mine eyes,
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and let me see, Lord reach down thine hand and help me up, take up this heart to thee, and there let it fix.
and let me see, Lord reach down thine hand and help me up, take up this heart to thee, and there let it fix.
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Oh what clods of earth, what dead lumps of flesh are these hearts, that do not yet begin to rise;
O what clods of earth, what dead lumps of Flesh Are these hearts, that do not yet begin to rise;
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Lord let this flesh become Spirit, let our ashes flame and ascend to thee; once for all, let us come to thee, and never return to this dust again.
Lord let this Flesh become Spirit, let our Ashes flame and ascend to thee; once for all, let us come to thee, and never return to this dust again.
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3. By Faith we understand that the good things present cannot further, and the evil things present cannot hinder our eternal happiness:
3. By Faith we understand that the good things present cannot further, and the evil things present cannot hinder our Eternal happiness:
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We are apt either to be pleas'd or distasted, with the various objects and occurrences we meet withall, according as they serve or cross our end. He that hath made God his end,
We Are apt either to be pleased or distasted, with the various objects and occurrences we meet withal, according as they serve or cross our end. He that hath made God his end,
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and Eternal Glory his end, doth value all things according to their tendency thitherward; as any thing hinders or helps heavenward, so is it regarded:
and Eternal Glory his end, does valve all things according to their tendency thitherward; as any thing hinders or helps heavenward, so is it regarded:
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'Tis a sign thou hast made thy flesh thy end, when flesh-pleasing objects and courses are the taking things with thee,
It's a Signen thou hast made thy Flesh thy end, when Flesh pleasing objects and courses Are the taking things with thee,
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and every thing is a cross that touches upon thy fleshly interest: what is a furtherance to thy soul, thou canst want it;
and every thing is a cross that touches upon thy fleshly Interest: what is a furtherance to thy soul, thou Canst want it;
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what is an hindrance to thy soul, thou canst bear it, and find no trouble; but what serves or disserves thy flesh, these are the things that move thee:
what is an hindrance to thy soul, thou Canst bear it, and find no trouble; but what serves or disserves thy Flesh, these Are the things that move thee:
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Let such souls never talk of making God their end.
Let such Souls never talk of making God their end.
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If God be your end indeed, if you be for heaven in earnest, 'tis what will please God,
If God be your end indeed, if you be for heaven in earnest, it's what will please God,
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and what leads heavenwards that are the only considerable things.
and what leads heavenwards that Are the only considerable things.
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Now by Faith we understand that the things of the world, in themselves, make neither one way nor other as to our future happiness:
Now by Faith we understand that the things of the world, in themselves, make neither one Way nor other as to our future happiness:
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The good things of the world cannot further our happiness; there's no man the nearer heaven for being rich or honourable;The good things of the world cannot further our happiness; there's no man the nearer heaven for being rich or honourable;
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the Palaces of Princes are not the porch to glory:
the Palaces of Princes Are not the porch to glory:
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Believe it Christians, to be rich in this world, and to be rich towards God, are two things;
Believe it Christians, to be rich in this world, and to be rich towards God, Are two things;
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the favour of Princes is no mark of divine honour, nor medium to it;
the favour of Princes is no mark of divine honour, nor medium to it;
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the pleasures of the flesh are not of kin to the pleasures above, nor subservient to them.
the pleasures of the Flesh Are not of kin to the pleasures above, nor subservient to them.
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These things may undo us, our gold may sink us, we may break our necks from our high mountains;
These things may undo us, our gold may sink us, we may break our necks from our high Mountains;
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our temporal prosperities and advantages may shut us out from the everlasting Kingdom, Matth. 19. may be the death and damnation of souls, (and do they not often prove so) but never their salvation.
our temporal Prosperities and advantages may shut us out from the everlasting Kingdom, Matthew 19. may be the death and damnation of Souls, (and do they not often prove so) but never their salvation.
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And so on the other side, The troubles and afflictions of this world cannot hinder or happiness.
And so on the other side, The Troubles and afflictions of this world cannot hinder or happiness.
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Faith sees as open and near a way to heaven, from the dunghill, as from the Pinacle of the Temple;
Faith sees as open and near a Way to heaven, from the dunghill, as from the Pinnacle of the Temple;
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from the Prison, as from the Palace; from the Cross, as from the Crown:
from the Prison, as from the Palace; from the Cross, as from the Crown:
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The gate of heaven shall never be shut against any, because he is poor or persecuted;
The gate of heaven shall never be shut against any, Because he is poor or persecuted;
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'tis not a Purple Robe, or a Gold Ring, that shall procure entrance, nor are they rags,
it's not a Purple Robe, or a Gold Ring, that shall procure Entrance, nor Are they rags,
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or sores, or reproaches that shall shut the door. We read Jam. 2. 2, 3. that there was such a practise among men;
or sores, or Reproaches that shall shut the door. We read Jam. 2. 2, 3. that there was such a practice among men;
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If any one come into [ your ] assembly with a gold ring, or goodly apparel, or in a poor habit and vile rayment, they were entertain'd thereafter;If any one come into [ your ] assembly with a gold ring, or goodly apparel, or in a poor habit and vile raiment, they were entertained thereafter;
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they had their different respect, according to the pomp of the one, or the poverty of the other;
they had their different respect, according to the pomp of the one, or the poverty of the other;
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But ' will not be so in the great Assembly above.
But ' will not be so in the great Assembly above.
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'Twill never be demanded, when you knock for entrance into glory, what Estate have you gotten in the world? in what honor and grandieur did you live? where are your Bags and your Barns, your Mansions and Mannors, that you have gotten? Will the Lord, think you, ever say to him that comes and knocks,
It'll never be demanded, when you knock for Entrance into glory, what Estate have you got in the world? in what honour and grandeur did you live? where Are your Bags and your Barns, your Mansions and Manors, that you have got? Will the Lord, think you, ever say to him that comes and knocks,
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and calls, Lord, Lord, open to me; will he ever say, No friend, you are a poor man;
and calls, Lord, Lord, open to me; will he ever say, No friend, you Are a poor man;
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here's no place for you? you were so greedy after grace and holiness, that you never minded the getting an estate in the world;
here's no place for you? you were so greedy After grace and holiness, that you never minded the getting an estate in the world;
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you have wasted your time in reading, and praying, and fasting; you have wasted your Estate, in giving and lending, in feeding and cloathing others;
you have wasted your time in reading, and praying, and fasting; you have wasted your Estate, in giving and lending, in feeding and clothing Others;
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you are a poor man, away from me, here's no place for thee; will the Lord ever say thus at last?
you Are a poor man, away from me, here's no place for thee; will the Lord ever say thus At last?
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Men covet, and labour, and hoard up these earthly things, as if this were the condition of everlasting blessedness,
Men covet, and labour, and hoard up these earthly things, as if this were the condition of everlasting blessedness,
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as if their souls and eternal life lay on them ▪ men shift and shun affliction,
as if their Souls and Eternal life lay on them ▪ men shift and shun affliction,
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as if these were the way to the Pit: But Faith sees, that these things will not be so:
as if these were the Way to the Pit: But Faith sees, that these things will not be so:
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No man shall be disowned because he bears in his body the marks of the Lord Jesus.
No man shall be disowned Because he bears in his body the marks of the Lord jesus.
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Well may the Cross be a Ladder by which we may ascend into glory, but it shall never be a clog to detain us from ascending.
Well may the Cross be a Ladder by which we may ascend into glory, but it shall never be a clog to detain us from ascending.
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These things being by Faith understood, the world looses a believers heart; the good below he can spare, and the evil below he will not fear.
These things being by Faith understood, the world looses a believers heart; the good below he can spare, and the evil below he will not Fear.
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There's the same ground why believers sit so loose from the world, and the things thereof,
There's the same ground why believers fit so lose from the world, and the things thereof,
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as there is, why unbelievers sit so loose from God, and the things of God. Carnal men can want the presence and favour of God;
as there is, why unbelievers fit so lose from God, and the things of God. Carnal men can want the presence and favour of God;
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can spare Religion, and the duties and comforts thereof, and never find any miss of them;
can spare Religion, and the duties and comforts thereof, and never find any miss of them;
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why so? why, because these things do not at all serve their design;
why so? why, Because these things do not At all serve their Design;
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they can be as rich, and as great, and as merry, without minding God, or holiness, or any such thing.
they can be as rich, and as great, and as merry, without minding God, or holiness, or any such thing.
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And upon a like ground, a Believer can want his ease, or his pleasure, or any of his outward comforts;
And upon a like ground, a Believer can want his ease, or his pleasure, or any of his outward comforts;
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why so? why, because these if he had them, would as little serve his design, as Religion will the Worldlings.
why so? why, Because these if he had them, would as little serve his Design, as Religion will the Worldlings.
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Hearken to me, saith Satan, and whatever the world doth afford shall be thine:
Harken to me, Says Satan, and whatever the world does afford shall be thine:
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Why, will this world stand me instead in reference to the world to come? Can my soul feed upon this earth and ashes? Shall I be ever the better man for being a rich man? Will these earthly things commend me to God? Is he a respecter of the rich above the poor, of the honorable above the despised? Is this following after riches or pleasures thou perswadest me to, Is this my way to life? Avoid Satan, thou comest but to mock me, and beguile me.
Why, will this world stand me instead in Referente to the world to come? Can my soul feed upon this earth and Ashes? Shall I be ever the better man for being a rich man? Will these earthly things commend me to God? Is he a respecter of the rich above the poor, of the honourable above the despised? Is this following After riches or pleasures thou persuadest me to, Is this my Way to life? Avoid Satan, thou Comest but to mock me, and beguile me.
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4. By Faith we understand, that the design of temptations is to deprive us of our Inheritance.
4. By Faith we understand, that the Design of temptations is to deprive us of our Inheritance.
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A Believer knows, that the Devil owes him no good will, how fair soever he treats him;
A Believer knows, that the devil owes him no good will, how fair soever he treats him;
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he sees that all his promises are cheats, that all his gifts are bribes, to corrupt us first, and then to destroy us:
he sees that all his promises Are cheats, that all his Gifts Are Bribes, to corrupt us First, and then to destroy us:
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he marks him for his mortal Enemy, whose drift is to keep him out of the Paradise of God:
he marks him for his Mortal Enemy, whose drift is to keep him out of the Paradise of God:
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he hath learn'd from the Scriptures, who 'twas that at first thrust him out thence.
he hath learned from the Scriptures, who 'twas that At First thrust him out thence.
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This Serpent was he, Gen. 3. and now he has him out, that his work is to keep him from ever recovering in.
This Serpent was he, Gen. 3. and now he has him out, that his work is to keep him from ever recovering in.
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And he observes how his particular temptations do serve his general design, to destroy souls:
And he observes how his particular temptations do serve his general Design, to destroy Souls:
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whatever the voice is, this is the meaning of every temptation, Thou shalt never see God, thou shalt never get to heaven, if I can help it.
whatever the voice is, this is the meaning of every temptation, Thou shalt never see God, thou shalt never get to heaven, if I can help it.
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Faith understands what use the Devil [ hath ] made of the world;
Faith understands what use the devil [ hath ] made of the world;
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whither did the rich mans Purple, and fine linnen, and delicious fare lead him? Luk. 16. 19. 23. If you had seen him in the state he was in, v. 19. in his gorgeous apparrel, at his voluptuous Table, what carnal heart but would have bless'd him? O this is an happy man!
whither did the rich men Purple, and fine linen, and delicious fare led him? Luk. 16. 19. 23. If you had seen him in the state he was in, v. 19. in his gorgeous apparel, At his voluptuous Table, what carnal heart but would have blessed him? O this is an happy man!
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but where do you find him v. 23. Oh how sadly is the Scene changed; Behold this brave Gallant in hell torments.
but where do you find him v. 23. O how sadly is the Scene changed; Behold this brave Gallant in hell torments.
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A Believer would have seen him in hell in his first view; whilst in the midst of all his Gallantry and Gluttony.
A Believer would have seen him in hell in his First view; while in the midst of all his Gallantry and Gluttony.
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Psa. 73. 17. When I went into the Sanctuary, I saw the end of these men.
Psa. 73. 17. When I went into the Sanctuary, I saw the end of these men.
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How was it with them when he saw their end? where were they? why in the midst of all their prosperity, in the heighth of their pride, in the heat of their lust, in the heaps of their wealth;
How was it with them when he saw their end? where were they? why in the midst of all their Prosperity, in the height of their pride, in the heat of their lust, in the heaps of their wealth;
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fat and flourishing, as full of mirth and jollity as their hearts could wish, and out of all fear of a fall;
fat and flourishing, as full of mirth and jollity as their hearts could wish, and out of all Fear of a fallen;
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even then he sees their end, in their very noon-tide he espied their night: Where shall we have you a few hours hence?
even then he sees their end, in their very noontide he espied their night: Where shall we have you a few hours hence?
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But what end was it he saw these men would come to? v. 18. Thou h•st set them in slippery places, thou castest them down to destruction;
But what end was it he saw these men would come to? v. 18. Thou h•st Set them in slippery places, thou Chastest them down to destruction;
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how are they brought to desolation in a moment? that's the end he saw was hastening upon them, Desolation and Destruction.how Are they brought to desolation in a moment? that's the end he saw was hastening upon them, Desolation and Destruction.
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But how came he so soon to see their end? I went into the Sanctuary, there I understood their end.
But how Come he so soon to see their end? I went into the Sanctuary, there I understood their end.
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When I consulted with God about it, when I left consulting with Sense, and consulted with Faith about it,
When I consulted with God about it, when I left consulting with Sense, and consulted with Faith about it,
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then I understood, how matters were like to go with them.
then I understood, how matters were like to go with them.
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Believers, while they consult with flesh and bloud, are to apt to be envious at the foolish, to fret themselves at the ungodly, whose way doth prosper,
Believers, while they consult with Flesh and blood, Are to apt to be envious At the foolish, to fret themselves At the ungodly, whose Way does prosper,
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and to call the proud happy:
and to call the proud happy:
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yea and to murmure and think hardly of the Lord, who suffers his enemies to eat up the fat and drink the sweet,
yea and to murmur and think hardly of the Lord, who suffers his enemies to eat up the fat and drink the sweet,
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and feeds his people with hunger and thirst. I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
and feeds his people with hunger and thirst. I was envious At the foolish, when I saw the Prosperity of the wicked.
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But when they come to understand themselves, what the meaning of all this plenty and prosperity of the ungodly is,
But when they come to understand themselves, what the meaning of all this plenty and Prosperity of the ungodly is,
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and where it layes them at last, no more envy then; much good may doe them with all their glory and greatness;
and where it lays them At last, no more envy then; much good may do them with all their glory and greatness;
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by that the fruit of all their doings comes up, they'le pay for all their pleasure dearly enough.
by that the fruit of all their doings comes up, They'll pay for all their pleasure dearly enough.
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Christians, do ye see the proud insulting oppressing ruffling world? do you see the vile of the earth scrambling for wealth, climbing up to honour, dividing the spoils and sharing among themselves the preferments and pleasures of the world? beware you envy them not.
Christians, do you see the proud insulting oppressing ruffling world? do you see the vile of the earth scrambling for wealth, climbing up to honour, dividing the spoils and sharing among themselves the preferments and pleasures of the world? beware you envy them not.
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Look a little farther, and you will see no matter of envy but of pity and praise.
Look a little farther, and you will see no matter of envy but of pity and praise.
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Pity over them, who are but fatting for the slaughter;
Pity over them, who Are but fatting for the slaughter;
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and praise on the behalf of your selves, that you Souls are not gathered with them. But this by the way.
and praise on the behalf of your selves, that you Souls Are not gathered with them. But this by the Way.
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Faith understands from those many instances it finds in Scripture what use the Divel hath made of the world;
Faith understands from those many instances it finds in Scripture what use the devil hath made of the world;
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what mischiefs and ruines he hath hereby brought on Souls;
what mischiefs and ruins he hath hereby brought on Souls;
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and when this is understood, then sure its bewitching face notwithstanding all its paint, will not look so beautiful and amiable.
and when this is understood, then sure its bewitching face notwithstanding all its paint, will not look so beautiful and amiable.
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5. Faith makes experimental and fuller discoveries of the glory of that inheritance the Soul hath pitchd upon.
5. Faith makes experimental and fuller discoveries of the glory of that inheritance the Soul hath pitchd upon.
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As I said before, there's no way possible to divide the heart from this world, till you can shew it a better:
As I said before, there's no Way possible to divide the heart from this world, till you can show it a better:
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thats the voice of every heart, which is said, Psal. 4. 6. to be the voice of the worldlings heart, Who will shew us any good? and whatsoever it finds and apprehends to be good, that it graspes,
thats the voice of every heart, which is said, Psalm 4. 6. to be the voice of the worldlings heart, Who will show us any good? and whatsoever it finds and apprehends to be good, that it grasps,
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and will hold till an higher good come in sight. This world is apprehended to be the worldlings good;
and will hold till an higher good come in sighed. This world is apprehended to be the worldlings good;
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and tis the best he knows; and he must be bought out of it, ere he will let it go;
and this the best he knows; and he must be bought out of it, ere he will let it go;
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he must be bought out of his house, bought out of his livings and pleasures, by something that is,
he must be bought out of his house, bought out of his livings and pleasures, by something that is,
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or is apprehended to be a valuable price at least, ere he will quit what he has.
or is apprehended to be a valuable price At least, ere he will quit what he has.
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Its vain to perswade the rich to voluntary poverty, unless you can present him with a reward that will compensate his loss.
Its vain to persuade the rich to voluntary poverty, unless you can present him with a reward that will compensate his loss.
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All the arguments in the world, from the unsufficiency, instability, vanity, vexation in these earthly things, will be easily answered.
All the Arguments in the world, from the unsufficiency, instability, vanity, vexation in these earthly things, will be Easily answered.
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But where shall I have better? better half a loaf then no bread, a short meal is better then starving the heart will not let go this world but upon the discovery of a better.
But where shall I have better? better half a loaf then no bred, a short meal is better then starving the heart will not let go this world but upon the discovery of a better.
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And according to the degree of the manifestation of those better things above, so will there be more or less an abatement of our affection to things below.
And according to the degree of the manifestation of those better things above, so will there be more or less an abatement of our affection to things below.
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A little light from Heaven will make the world look dimme; and as the Sun rises higher, all our stars creep into darkness:
A little Light from Heaven will make the world look dim; and as the Sun rises higher, all our Stars creep into darkness:
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at the first entrance of God upon the Soul, the world looses the place, as was said before;
At the First Entrance of God upon the Soul, the world looses the place, as was said before;
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and its thrust lower and and lower still as God rises higher, till at length it be brought quite underfoot.
and its thrust lower and and lower still as God rises higher, till At length it be brought quite underfoot.
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Its impossible that God and the world should be intensely lov'd together: that both should be our God, our end, and chiefest good, is a contradiction;
Its impossible that God and the world should be intensely loved together: that both should be our God, our end, and chiefest good, is a contradiction;
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Its irrational for any to conclude that they have any great respect for God, who are strongly affected to the world.
Its irrational for any to conclude that they have any great respect for God, who Are strongly affected to the world.
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Many professours of religion may be convinc'd, that their religion is vain, by this, that to what ever height it seems to be rais'd its still overtop'd by their earthly mindedness. 1 Joh. 2. 15. If any man love the world (intensely, chiefly) the love of the Father is not in him.
Many professors of Religion may be convinced, that their Religion is vain, by this, that to what ever height it seems to be raised its still overtopped by their earthly Mindedness. 1 John 2. 15. If any man love the world (intensely, chiefly) the love of the Father is not in him.
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Never talk of Christianity till you cease to be worldings, and never look to be lesse worldlings, till you understand better what Heaven is.
Never talk of Christianity till you cease to be Worldlings, and never look to be less worldlings, till you understand better what Heaven is.
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Faith in its first entrance into the Soul brings this tidings, that God is better then the world;
Faith in its First Entrance into the Soul brings this tidings, that God is better then the world;
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and according as it grows higher so is its testimony to this truth, more clear and full.
and according as it grows higher so is its testimony to this truth, more clear and full.
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As the Apostle saith concerning the righteousness of God, Rom. 1. 17. so is it true of his Goodness, kindness, mercy, alsufficiency;
As the Apostle Says Concerning the righteousness of God, Rom. 1. 17. so is it true of his goodness, kindness, mercy, All-sufficiency;
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the goodness and kindness of God is revealed from faith to faith:
the Goodness and kindness of God is revealed from faith to faith:
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that is, according as faith grows, so is God and all the excellencies of his glorious name more known.
that is, according as faith grows, so is God and all the excellencies of his glorious name more known.
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Every cubit added to the stature of our faith, is a new beam of light sprung forth from the face of God:
Every cubit added to the stature of our faith, is a new beam of Light sprung forth from the face of God:
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and God known is Heaven known; our blessedness, our inheritance known; God is our inheritance.
and God known is Heaven known; our blessedness, our inheritance known; God is our inheritance.
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Faith, as was said before is the good Spie Num. 13. sent forth to view the land of promise.
Faith, as was said before is the good Spy Num. 13. sent forth to view the land of promise.
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The two Generals, Christ and Sathan, have each of them their Spie, which they send forth.
The two Generals, christ and Sathan, have each of them their Spy, which they send forth.
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Christs Spie is Faith, the Devils Spie is Sense. The Devil will be sending forth his Spie;
Christ Spy is Faith, the Devils Spy is Sense. The devil will be sending forth his Spy;
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Sense must go and view the inheritance of the Saints.
Sense must go and view the inheritance of the Saints.
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But this being shortsighted, and not able to travail far, must take up all its tidings upon hearesay; and finding no good report amongst all its acquaintance, (sensual men will never speak well of the things of God) it hereupon returns with an evil report;
But this being shortsighted, and not able to travail Far, must take up all its tidings upon hearsay; and finding no good report among all its acquaintance, (sensual men will never speak well of the things of God) it hereupon returns with an evil report;
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Its a dark land, and a dry and barren land;
Its a dark land, and a dry and barren land;
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there's nothing of all that thou lovest to be found in it, and it is uncertain whether there be any such land or no:
there's nothing of all that thou Lovest to be found in it, and it is uncertain whither there be any such land or no:
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everlasting joy and rest are represented as fancies and conceits, to carnal hearts.
everlasting joy and rest Are represented as fancies and conceits, to carnal hearts.
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Its better here, here are houses and lands and pleasures, we know there are, we see there are,
Its better Here, Here Are houses and Lands and pleasures, we know there Are, we see there Are,
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but what there is in the other world, is altogether dark and uncertain to us.
but what there is in the other world, is altogether dark and uncertain to us.
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Beloved, hath your sense never dealt thus by you? what apprehensions have you of the glory to come? have not your blind senses disparag'd and disgrac'd the things of the Kingdome of God to you.
beloved, hath your sense never dealt thus by you? what apprehensions have you of the glory to come? have not your blind Senses disparaged and disgraced the things of the Kingdom of God to you.
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You take every thing to be as sense Judgeth it;
You take every thing to be as sense Judgeth it;
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and what is the Judgment of sense, of these glorious things? It speaks highly of things temporal;
and what is the Judgement of sense, of these glorious things? It speaks highly of things temporal;
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this world is good, a land flowing with milk and honey;
this world is good, a land flowing with milk and honey;
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But what saies it concerning things eternal? Are none of you the men and women, whose carnal hearts have told you,
But what Says it Concerning things Eternal? are none of you the men and women, whose carnal hearts have told you,
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and you have believed them, that tis uncertain whether there be an Heaven or no;
and you have believed them, that this uncertain whither there be an Heaven or no;
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or if there be, yet the happiness of it is so much unknown, that if you might, it would be more to your content, to live your eternity among these sheep and oxen, in these gardens and orchards, in the possession of your earthly delights and pleasures,
or if there be, yet the happiness of it is so much unknown, that if you might, it would be more to your content, to live your eternity among these sheep and oxen, in these gardens and orchards, in the possession of your earthly delights and pleasures,
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then ever to be carried hence to that unknown world?
then ever to be carried hence to that unknown world?
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Your opinions of these higher things, we may guess at, by the care you take about them.
Your opinions of these higher things, we may guess At, by the care you take about them.
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What care is there taken about the things of God? what is there a doing, in your houses, in your closets or any where about these matters? Have you taken up any design for Heaven? are you taking any effectual course for eternal blessedness? Are you as hearty and serious in seeking God as in seeking this world? whilest your hearts are so hot and so zealous and busy, in pursuing things temporal, is it not, upon the matter, indifferent to you whether you do any thing or no,
What care is there taken about the things of God? what is there a doing, in your houses, in your closets or any where about these matters? Have you taken up any Design for Heaven? Are you taking any effectual course for Eternal blessedness? are you as hearty and serious in seeking God as in seeking this world? whilst your hearts Are so hight and so zealous and busy, in pursuing things temporal, is it not, upon the matter, indifferent to you whither you do any thing or no,
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or how you do it, in seeking the Kingdome of God? do you pray and labour and watch for your Souls, with as good a will as ever you did work for your living? do you hunger and thirst after the knowledge and grace of God,
or how you do it, in seeking the Kingdom of God? do you pray and labour and watch for your Souls, with as good a will as ever you did work for your living? do you hunger and thirst After the knowledge and grace of God,
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after a part in Christ, after the pardon of your sins, as ever you do after your appointed food?
After a part in christ, After the pardon of your Sins, as ever you do After your appointed food?
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What enquiries do you make? How is it with me? what evidences have I for Heaven? have I any right to the tree of life? Is there no fear I may fall short of the rest,
What Enquiries do you make? How is it with me? what evidences have I for Heaven? have I any right to the tree of life? Is there no Fear I may fallen short of the rest,
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and be shut out of the Kingdom of God? how may I know whether Christ be mine or no? Consider are there any such enquiries? no no, your sense hath so much disparag'd things to come, that they are to you,and be shut out of the Kingdom of God? how may I know whither christ be mine or no? Consider Are there any such Enquiries? no no, your sense hath so much disparaged things to come, that they Are to you,
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even as if they were hardly worth the inquiring after.
even as if they were hardly worth the inquiring After.
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But now Faith is the good Spie, that makes a good report of that Holy Land:
But now Faith is the good Spy, that makes a good report of that Holy Land:
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it makes more diligent search after the riches of it, and finds out its hidden treasures,
it makes more diligent search After the riches of it, and finds out its hidden treasures,
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and then speaks as it finds:
and then speaks as it finds:
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faith hath a glass, wherein it can behold, and whereby it doth reveal to the Soul, the glory of God.
faith hath a glass, wherein it can behold, and whereby it does reveal to the Soul, the glory of God.
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The gospel is its glass, 2 Cor. 3. 18. the promises are its glass, those great and precious promises, 2 Pet. 1. The promises are the deeds and conveyances by which this inheritance is made over.The gospel is its glass, 2 Cor. 3. 18. the promises Are its glass, those great and precious promises, 2 Pet. 1. The promises Are the Deeds and conveyances by which this inheritance is made over.
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Now as among men, in their Deeds. there is a recital of all the particulars made over by them:
Now as among men, in their deeds. there is a recital of all the particulars made over by them:
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The houses, the lands, the gardens, the orchards, the rivers, the royalties and all the immunities belonging thereto;
The houses, the Lands, the gardens, the orchards, the Rivers, the royalties and all the immunities belonging thereto;
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so is it here, the promises are a Map or Survey of Heaven;
so is it Here, the promises Are a Map or Survey of Heaven;
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and Faith is often looking into these deeds, reading over the writings, and thence understands what a glorious purchase it hath.
and Faith is often looking into these Deeds, reading over the writings, and thence understands what a glorious purchase it hath.
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Nay more, Faith brings down some of the fruits of this good land; this good Spie comes in loaden with some clusters from Canaan.
Nay more, Faith brings down Some of the fruits of this good land; this good Spy comes in loaded with Some clusters from Canaan.
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A believer that walks with God, God lets fall to him now and then some handfuls of that harvest, some drops of that vintage, which is ripening for him above:
A believer that walks with God, God lets fallen to him now and then Some handfuls of that harvest, Some drops of that vintage, which is ripening for him above:
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what are those beams of divine light, that sense of divine love, those intimations of divine acceptance, those communications of the divine image, in the increases of holiness and righteousness, that joy of faith,
what Are those beams of divine Light, that sense of divine love, those intimations of divine acceptance, those communications of the divine image, in the increases of holiness and righteousness, that joy of faith,
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and peace in believing, what are these, but a Specimen of Heaven, the first fruits of glory?
and peace in believing, what Are these, but a Specimen of Heaven, the First fruits of glory?
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By Faith the Kingdom of Heaven is within us: there's God within us, and Christ within us, and glory within us.
By Faith the Kingdom of Heaven is within us: there's God within us, and christ within us, and glory within us.
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Those believers that live in the power of Faith and holiness, need not travail far in search for Heaven, tis but looking inward & there they may find it;
Those believers that live in the power of Faith and holiness, need not travail Far in search for Heaven, this but looking inward & there they may find it;
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say not who shall ascend, in search for Heaven, tis in thine heart. Sinners need not go down to the deep, to search for Hell, there's an Hell within them? The filth and stench of Hell, in their vile affections;say not who shall ascend, in search for Heaven, this in thine heart. Sinners need not go down to the deep, to search for Hell, there's an Hell within them? The filth and stench of Hell, in their vile affections;
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the smoke and flames of Hell, in their reeking and burning lusts; the darkness of Hell, in their darkned and blinded minds;the smoke and flames of Hell, in their reeking and burning Lustiest; the darkness of Hell, in their darkened and blinded minds;
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and sometimes the torments of Hell, in the anguish of their guilty and self revenging consciences.
and sometime the torments of Hell, in the anguish of their guilty and self revenging Consciences.
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And as sinners may find an hell, so believers an heaven in the heart; an heaven of light, an heaven of love, and joy, and praise:
And as Sinners may find an hell, so believers an heaven in the heart; an heaven of Light, an heaven of love, and joy, and praise:
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Thus it is with some, and thus it might be with all, were we stronger in Faith.
Thus it is with Some, and thus it might be with all, were we Stronger in Faith.
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Oh what do we lose by living thus by Sense, when we migh• live by Faith!
O what do we loose by living thus by Sense, when we migh• live by Faith!
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how have our carnal hearts, by consuming and spinning out our daies in sloth and idleness, sticking at the labour of duty, whining under difficulties, shrinking from sufferings, indulging to our ease, and our pleasure, and liberties;
how have our carnal hearts, by consuming and spinning out our days in sloth and idleness, sticking At the labour of duty, whining under difficulties, shrinking from sufferings, indulging to our ease, and our pleasure, and Liberties;
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how have our carnal hearts robb'd us of the life of God, the pleasures of Angels, the joys of the Upper Region,
how have our carnal hearts robbed us of the life of God, the pleasures of Angels, the Joys of the Upper Region,
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and left us little more of Christianity, then its wounds and bruises, its mournings and complainings, its sighs and sorrows!
and left us little more of Christianity, then its wounds and bruises, its mournings and complainings, its sighs and sorrows!
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Oh foolish hearts, that consult so unwisely for our selves;
O foolish hearts, that consult so unwisely for our selves;
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that choose rather to live in Brakes, among these bryars and thorns, then among the Beds of Spices;
that choose rather to live in Brakes, among these briars and thorns, then among the Beds of Spices;
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that will rather laze it in a Wilderness, then get us up to the Garden of the Lord:
that will rather laws it in a Wilderness, then get us up to the Garden of the Lord:
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The life of Faith is an heavenly life.
The life of Faith is an heavenly life.
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The life of God, Ephes. 4. 18. though Faith shall never come into heaven, it self,The life of God, Ephesians 4. 18. though Faith shall never come into heaven, it self,
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yet thither it translates our hearts. It came down from heaven; it is the gift of God;
yet thither it translates our hearts. It Come down from heaven; it is the gift of God;
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and though it must not return thither ('tis love not Faith that shall dwell before the Throne of God) yet thither it raises those hearts in which it lives.
and though it must not return thither (it's love not Faith that shall dwell before the Throne of God) yet thither it raises those hearts in which it lives.
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Though it may not dwell there hereafter (Faith shall then be lost in sight) yet now its travelling thither, going and returning every day and hour.
Though it may not dwell there hereafter (Faith shall then be lost in sighed) yet now its traveling thither, going and returning every day and hour.
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Phil. 3. 20. Our conversation is in heaven;
Philip 3. 20. Our Conversation is in heaven;
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there's all our business: where should a Christian be? where does he live, but where his business lies? A Believer that had heretofore so many things to do, dividing his heart and time, hath now cast all his business into one, hath brought all his business near his home;
there's all our business: where should a Christian be? where does he live, but where his business lies? A Believer that had heretofore so many things to do, dividing his heart and time, hath now cast all his business into one, hath brought all his business near his home;
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he hath nothing to do abroad in the Tents of wickedness, in the Camps of the Uncircumcised;
he hath nothing to do abroad in the Tents of wickedness, in the Camps of the Uncircumcised;
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he hath done with serving flesh and lusts, and times, and tables, and carkasses;
he hath done with serving Flesh and Lustiest, and times, and tables, and carcases;
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here his whole work did lye, but no more of these now, they must be all laid aside,
Here his Whole work did lie, but no more of these now, they must be all laid aside,
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or at least made to come and serve with him in his higher business:
or At least made to come and serve with him in his higher business:
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God and glory, the loving, and praising, and serving, and securing God to his soul, is all he hath to do, Phil. 3. 13. This one thing I do, forgetting that which is behind,
God and glory, the loving, and praising, and serving, and securing God to his soul, is all he hath to do, Philip 3. 13. This one thing I do, forgetting that which is behind,
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and reaching forth to that which is before:
and reaching forth to that which is before:
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I press to the mark, for the prize of the high calling of God, in Christ Jesus our Lord. I press to the mark, for the prize of the high calling of God, in christ jesus our Lord.
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These lower things, his outward priviledges, hopes and advantages, were once the things before him; but he's now gotten beyond,
These lower things, his outward privileges, hope's and advantages, were once the things before him; but he's now got beyond,
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and hath left them all behind him; not only his Jewish priviledge, whereof he had boasted, but much more all earthly things;
and hath left them all behind him; not only his Jewish privilege, whereof he had boasted, but much more all earthly things;
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he hath cast off these weights, and is now flying upon the wing of Faith, ascending in flames of love, winding up his soul by constant labour, above this dung and darkness, to the Regions of light and glory: This is his business. And hence is his blessedness;
he hath cast off these weights, and is now flying upon the wing of Faith, ascending in flames of love, winding up his soul by constant labour, above this dung and darkness, to the Regions of Light and glory: This is his business. And hence is his blessedness;
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heaven is his work and his meat, his labour and his hire;
heaven is his work and his meat, his labour and his hire;
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he will know nothing for a blessing, or a comfort, but what his Faith brings him down from above.
he will know nothing for a blessing, or a Comfort, but what his Faith brings him down from above.
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Why art thou cast down O my soul? why art thou so disquieted within me? Bid him, Hope in God;
Why art thou cast down Oh my soul? why art thou so disquieted within me? Bid him, Hope in God;
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tell him, thou shalt yet praise him, who is the light of thy countenance, and thy God; and this will comfort him. tell him, thou shalt yet praise him, who is the Light of thy countenance, and thy God; and this will Comfort him.
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Say to him while you will, Man be of good comfort, the fig-tree blossoms, the labour of the Olive will not fail;
Say to him while you will, Man be of good Comfort, the Fig tree blossoms, the labour of the Olive will not fail;
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there is fruit in the Vines, there are Flocks in the Folds, there are Herds in the Stalls, comfort thine heart, what wouldst thou have more? And how little will this ease him?
there is fruit in the Vines, there Are Flocks in the Folds, there Are Herds in the Stalls, Comfort thine heart, what Wouldst thou have more? And how little will this ease him?
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Oh where is my God? how is it with my soul? what tidings from above? have I a treasure there? doth God smile? what tidings from within? Is it peace there? doth my soul prosper? Is there grace there? is truth in my inward parts? this is good news;
O where is my God? how is it with my soul? what tidings from above? have I a treasure there? does God smile? what tidings from within? Is it peace there? does my soul prosper? Is there grace there? is truth in my inward parts? this is good news;
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Come in thou blessed of the Lord, thou comest with good tidings; this shall comfort me.
Come in thou blessed of the Lord, thou Comest with good tidings; this shall Comfort me.
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This is the life of Faith; a conversation in heaven: Thus we should, and thus we might live more then we do;
This is the life of Faith; a Conversation in heaven: Thus we should, and thus we might live more then we do;
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but I doubt I have been here in telling you a Mystery, whereof the most of us have but little experimental understanding.
but I doubt I have been Here in telling you a Mystery, whereof the most of us have but little experimental understanding.
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Christians, what acquaintance have you with this life of God? Is this your business, heavenly work? are these your comforts, heavenly supports? we are yet carnal, and walk as men:
Christians, what acquaintance have you with this life of God? Is this your business, heavenly work? Are these your comforts, heavenly supports? we Are yet carnal, and walk as men:
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Oh this earth, earth, how doth it hang on our spirits; we live as if there were a middle Region betwixt heaven and earth;
O this earth, earth, how does it hang on our spirits; we live as if there were a middle Region betwixt heaven and earth;
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a middle state betwixt Faith and unbelief:
a middle state betwixt Faith and unbelief:
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Some little we have attain'd of this heavenly life, and blessed be the Lord for any thing ▪ but oh how little is it?
some little we have attained of this heavenly life, and blessed be the Lord for any thing ▪ but o how little is it?
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Friends, wonder not that you see no more of the Divine Glory, conclude not that there is no more to be seen;
Friends, wonder not that you see no more of the Divine Glory, conclude not that there is no more to be seen;
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put it to the proof, live more with God, more purely, more closely, more constantly with him;
put it to the proof, live more with God, more purely, more closely, more constantly with him;
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live in the daily exercise of Faith, and you will get the sight of other manner of glorious things then can be told you.
live in the daily exercise of Faith, and you will get the sighed of other manner of glorious things then can be told you.
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What's the reason that unbelievers are so wholly in the dark, and can see nothing of God, no more then they can despise and laugh to scorn? O 'tis because they come not near where God is;
What's the reason that unbelievers Are so wholly in the dark, and can see nothing of God, no more then they can despise and laugh to scorn? O it's Because they come not near where God is;
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they are alienated from the life of God; their whole business is in the heart of the earth;
they Are alienated from the life of God; their Whole business is in the heart of the earth;
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here they dwell, and here is their whole converse.
Here they dwell, and Here is their Whole converse.
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Speak ye unbelievers, where dwell ye? what is your Occupation? where is your Conversation? far enough from heaven sure, where ever it be.
Speak you unbelievers, where dwell you? what is your Occupation? where is your Conversation? Far enough from heaven sure, where ever it be.
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Speak ye proud and haughty ones, where is your Conversation? our Conversation is in the air, we feed on wind, live upon breath;
Speak you proud and haughty ones, where is your Conversation? our Conversation is in the air, we feed on wind, live upon breath;
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honor and applause is all we work for, and live upon.
honour and applause is all we work for, and live upon.
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Speak ye Covetous, where is your Conversation? our Conversation is in the earth; we feed upon dust and ashes,
Speak you Covetous, where is your Conversation? our Conversation is in the earth; we feed upon dust and Ashes,
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and in these our business lies.
and in these our business lies.
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Speak ye contentious quarrelsome ones, where is your Conversation? our Conversation is in the fire; in storms and tempests.
Speak you contentious quarrelsome ones, where is your Conversation? our Conversation is in the fire; in storms and tempests.
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Speak ye voluptuous Sensualists, where is your Conversation? our Conversation is in the mud and mire, in lasciviousness, wantonness,
Speak you voluptuous Sensualists, where is your Conversation? our Conversation is in the mud and mire, in lasciviousness, wantonness,
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and all manner of filthy lusts.
and all manner of filthy Lustiest.
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Speak ye Ranters, Ruffians, Swearers, Cursers, Blasphemers, where is your Conversation? our Conversation is in Hell, in the Alehouse, the Tavern, the Brothel-house;
Speak you Ranters, Ruffians, Swearers, Cursers, Blasphemers, where is your Conversation? our Conversation is in Hell, in the Alehouse, the Tavern, the Brothel-house;
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we live where Satans Throne is, in the very Suburbs of Hell. Oh what a difference hath Faith put betwixt Believers and all others in the world!
we live where Satan Throne is, in the very Suburbs of Hell. O what a difference hath Faith put betwixt Believers and all Others in the world!
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whilst they only live the life of God, all others live the life of Bruits or Devils. Oh bless God for Faith; even ye of little Faith:
while they only live the life of God, all Others live the life of Bruits or Devils. O bless God for Faith; even you of little Faith:
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at its first entrance it gives your soul a lift from heaven to earth.
At its First Entrance it gives your soul a lift from heaven to earth.
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There it lists your names, no longer men of this world, but henceforth, Citizens with the Saints, and of the houshold of God;
There it lists your names, no longer men of this world, but henceforth, Citizens with the Saints, and of the household of God;
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there it hath laid you up an Inheritance, and thence it brings you your maintenance: thither it turns your eyes and all your streams;
there it hath laid you up an Inheritance, and thence it brings you your maintenance: thither it turns your eyes and all your streams;
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it shews you what you have there, and by those beams it draws you up thither.
it shows you what you have there, and by those beams it draws you up thither.
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Those to whom it shews the least of that glory, it shews enough to disgrace the glory of the world;
Those to whom it shows the least of that glory, it shows enough to disgrace the glory of the world;
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and as this Sun-light grows, so doth all the beauty of the world fade, and vanish out of sight.
and as this Sunlight grows, so does all the beauty of the world fade, and vanish out of sighed.
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By Faith our conversation is in heaven.
By Faith our Conversation is in heaven.
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Now by how much the more our conversation is in heaven, by so much the more our hearts are there;
Now by how much the more our Conversation is in heaven, by so much the more our hearts Are there;
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by how much the more our hearts are in heaven, by so much the less on earth;
by how much the more our hearts Are in heaven, by so much the less on earth;
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and when once the world hath lost our love, it hath lost its power over us.
and when once the world hath lost our love, it hath lost its power over us.
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1. By how much the more our conversation is in heaven, by so much the more our hearts and affections are there;
1. By how much the more our Conversation is in heaven, by so much the more our hearts and affections Are there;
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we ordinarily love to be where we use to be. No such damp grows upon affection, as by distance and estrangement:
we ordinarily love to be where we use to be. No such damp grows upon affection, as by distance and estrangement:
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when we loose our acquaintance, we loose our delight in God.
when we lose our acquaintance, we lose our delight in God.
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Acquaint thy self with him, and be at peace, Joh 22. 21. Acquaint thy self with him, and be in love;Acquaint thy self with him, and be At peace, John 22. 21. Acquaint thy self with him, and be in love;
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there wants nothing to fix our affections on heaven, but being better acquainted there. Intimacy begets dearness.
there Wants nothing to fix our affections on heaven, but being better acquainted there. Intimacy begets dearness.
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Do you not love God? tis a sign you have had little to do with him.
Do you not love God? this a Signen you have had little to do with him.
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Is not your delight in Heaven? tis a sign you are seldome there.
Is not your delight in Heaven? this a Signen you Are seldom there.
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Is prayer and holy meditation and exercising your selves in the Scriptures and attendance on ordinances, a weariness and altogether unpleasant to you? sure you have little known what the spirit of Prayer and Communion with God in his word and ordinances mean:
Is prayer and holy meditation and exercising your selves in the Scriptures and attendance on ordinances, a weariness and altogether unpleasant to you? sure you have little known what the Spirit of Prayer and Communion with God in his word and ordinances mean:
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those whose Souls dwell by the wells of salvation, and often let down the bucket, do taste that the waters thereof are sweet;
those whose Souls dwell by the wells of salvation, and often let down the bucket, do taste that the waters thereof Are sweet;
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they shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thine house, and thou shalt make them drink of the rivers of thy pleasures, they shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thine house, and thou shalt make them drink of the Rivers of thy pleasures,
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for with thee is the fountain of life, Psal. 36. Those that walking closely with God, do dwell in the secret of his presence, under the sweet dewes and influences of his grace;for with thee is the fountain of life, Psalm 36. Those that walking closely with God, do dwell in the secret of his presence, under the sweet dews and influences of his grace;
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the business of whose life, is to behold, and love, and serve the Lord, their hearts have found such rest there, that they can find no rest elswhere.
the business of whose life, is to behold, and love, and serve the Lord, their hearts have found such rest there, that they can find no rest elsewhere.
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2. By how much the more our hearts are in Heaven, by so much the less are they on earth:
2. By how much the more our hearts Are in Heaven, by so much the less Are they on earth:
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worldly professours have all their religion in their mouths, there's little within, whatever they talk. If any man love the world the love of the father is not in aim;
worldly professors have all their Religion in their mouths, there's little within, whatever they talk. If any man love the world the love of the father is not in aim;
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If any man love the Father, the love of the world ceases. Heaven and Hell may meet as well as Heaven and Earth, in the same heart:
If any man love the Father, the love of the world ceases. Heaven and Hell may meet as well as Heaven and Earth, in the same heart:
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Set your affections on things above and not on the earth; on both you cannot: your bodies as easily as your Souls, may dwell in Heaven and Earth together.Set your affections on things above and not on the earth; on both you cannot: your bodies as Easily as your Souls, may dwell in Heaven and Earth together.
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You use to say, I cannot be here and there too; no, sure enough you cannot;
You use to say, I cannot be Here and there too; no, sure enough you cannot;
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whilest your Souls are the inhabitants of this, they are exiles from the other world;
whilst your Souls Are the inhabitants of this, they Are exiles from the other world;
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and when they have their dwelling in Heaven, they are but strangers and Pilgrims on the Earth:
and when they have their Dwelling in Heaven, they Are but Strangers and Pilgrim's on the Earth:
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this world hath lost your hearts when God hath gain'd them.
this world hath lost your hearts when God hath gained them.
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3. When once the world hath lost our hearts, it hath lost its power over us:
3. When once the world hath lost our hearts, it hath lost its power over us:
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who will be entic'd by what he hates or slights? God and the world rule, both, by love. If God hath our love, he hath the command of all that ever we have:
who will be enticed by what he hates or slights? God and the world Rule, both, by love. If God hath our love, he hath the command of all that ever we have:
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if we love the world, what can it not do with us? whither can it not lead us? If the world hath lost our love, it were even as good lay down its weapons, and let us alone:
if we love the world, what can it not do with us? whither can it not led us? If the world hath lost our love, it were even as good lay down its weapons, and let us alone:
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let them follow God, let them be holy, let them to Heaven, their hearts are gone and there's no holding them back.
let them follow God, let them be holy, let them to Heaven, their hearts Are gone and there's no holding them back.
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It may still hang in their heels, and retard their motion Heavenward, but their hearts being gone, thither their main course will bend it self.
It may still hang in their heels, and retard their motion Heavenward, but their hearts being gone, thither their main course will bend it self.
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6. Faith gives assurance of this better inheritance.
6. Faith gives assurance of this better inheritance.
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Heb. 11. 1. Faith is the subsistence of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrew 11. 1. Faith is the subsistence of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.
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It is an evidence, not only that there is another world, and a better world then this;
It is an evidence, not only that there is Another world, and a better world then this;
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and that this better state may be obbtaind;
and that this better state may be obbtaind;
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that there is an entrance into the everlasting Kingdom possible; that these mortals may ] be clothed with immortality;
that there is an Entrance into the everlasting Kingdom possible; that these mortals may ] be clothed with immortality;
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that these corruptibles may put on incorruption;
that these corruptibles may put on incorruption;
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and these poor worms, that creep on the dust, may get them wings, and fly away hence into everlasting bliss;
and these poor worms, that creep on the dust, may get them wings, and fly away hence into everlasting bliss;
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but it is also an evidence, that all this [ shall ] be;
but it is also an evidence, that all this [ shall ] be;
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that there shall be a performance of all those glorious things which God hath spoken concerning his Saints.
that there shall be a performance of all those glorious things which God hath spoken Concerning his Saints.
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Blessed is he that hath believed for there shall be a performance of all that hath been told him. Luk. 1. 45. Faith hath taken bond for performance.Blessed is he that hath believed for there shall be a performance of all that hath been told him. Luk. 1. 45. Faith hath taken bound for performance.
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The Almighty God hath bound himself to us;
The Almighty God hath bound himself to us;
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and lest through unbelief, we should stick at taking his single bond, he hath given security, hath brought in his Son and heir, the Lord Jesus Christ to stand bound with him. Faith hath taken this bond;
and lest through unbelief, we should stick At taking his single bound, he hath given security, hath brought in his Son and heir, the Lord jesus christ to stand bound with him. Faith hath taken this bound;
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and having it self sealed to the Articles or conditions on our parts, upon the performance whereof the inheritance stands sure to us, upon the greatest security that Heaven and Earth can give;
and having it self sealed to the Articles or conditions on our parts, upon the performance whereof the inheritance Stands sure to us, upon the greatest security that Heaven and Earth can give;
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it keeps it by it, and hath it ready to produce upon all occasions, to stop the clamours of unbelief.
it keeps it by it, and hath it ready to produce upon all occasions, to stop the clamours of unbelief.
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The Covenant of God, that's our security, The Almighties bond and articles wherein he hath made over all that ever he hath, by an immutable and irrevocable deed to his Saints, Heb. 6. 17, 18.The Covenant of God, that's our security, The Almighty's bound and Articles wherein he hath made over all that ever he hath, by an immutable and irrevocable deed to his Saints, Hebrew 6. 17, 18.
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Nay more, Faith will shew a believer his own name in this deed.
Nay more, Faith will show a believer his own name in this deed.
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If it can but shew it self to us, can make it evident, that it is what it is, the Faith of Gods elect;
If it can but show it self to us, can make it evident, that it is what it is, the Faith of God's elect;
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if it does but once appear that we do sincerely believe, it therein shews us our names in the promise of God.
if it does but once appear that we do sincerely believe, it therein shows us our names in the promise of God.
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To say to any one that knows he believes, to say to him, He that believeth shall be saved, is fully as much,
To say to any one that knows he believes, to say to him, He that Believeth shall be saved, is Fully as much,
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as if it had been said to him by name, Thou O man, even thou shalt be saved;
as if it had been said to him by name, Thou Oh man, even thou shalt be saved;
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thy name is written in the book of life.
thy name is written in the book of life.
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Unbelief will be staggering at the promise, and will call in question all that the Lord God hath said.
Unbelief will be staggering At the promise, and will call in question all that the Lord God hath said.
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And when this world comes upon us and tempts us;
And when this world comes upon us and tempts us;
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opens its pack and shews us its wares, and offers us our choice of whatsoever will please us;
Opens its pack and shows us its wares, and offers us our choice of whatsoever will please us;
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Take it saies unbelief, make sure of something;Take it Says unbelief, make sure of something;
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let not go such penniworths, they may be the best thou art ever like to have.
let not go such pennyworth, they may be the best thou art ever like to have.
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Mayst thou be rich? mayst thou live in pleasure and in honour here? Be not such a fool as to neglect thy self for a conceit of some strange things (thou knowest not what) thou mayst find hereafter.
Mayest thou be rich? Mayest thou live in pleasure and in honour Here? Be not such a fool as to neglect thy self for a conceit of Some strange things (thou Knowest not what) thou Mayest find hereafter.
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Who can tell what there is in another world? whether there be any other state of blessedness then what our eyes do see? But grant there be such an happy state, what may this be to thee? God knows whether ever thou mayst be the better for't:
Who can tell what there is in Another world? whither there be any other state of blessedness then what our eyes do see? But grant there be such an happy state, what may this be to thee? God knows whither ever thou Mayest be the better fored:
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when thou hast done all thou canst, and lost all thou hast, and left thy self a poor and miserable and forlorn wretch,
when thou hast done all thou Canst, and lost all thou hast, and left thy self a poor and miserable and forlorn wretch,
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an abject an exile from all thy comforts and contentments; after all this, thou mayst never come to Heaven at last:
an abject an exile from all thy comforts and contentment's; After all this, thou Mayest never come to Heaven At last:
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foolish man loose not a certainty for an uncertainty, know when thou art well, and keep what thou hast;
foolish man lose not a certainty for an uncertainty, know when thou art well, and keep what thou hast;
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what thou hast thou art sure of; thine house is thine own, thy estate is thine own;
what thou hast thou art sure of; thine house is thine own, thy estate is thine own;
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thy friends and thy pleasures and thy liberties, do not thine eyes see them, dost thou not tast that they are good? here thou hast something,
thy Friends and thy pleasures and thy Liberties, do not thine eyes see them, dost thou not taste that they Are good? Here thou hast something,
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but what thou mayst have heareafter who can tell?
but what thou Mayest have hereafter who can tell?
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And what can a poor Soul answer to such temptations, that's held under unbelief? I confess there's no great wisdom in losing certainties for uncertainties;
And what can a poor Soul answer to such temptations, that's held under unbelief? I confess there's no great Wisdom in losing certainties for uncertainties;
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I see I have something here, and if I were sure it should be so well with me hereafter, I could be content to venture all I have;
I see I have something Here, and if I were sure it should be so well with me hereafter, I could be content to venture all I have;
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to follow Christ naked, to follow holiness even to bonds imprisonment and death.
to follow christ naked, to follow holiness even to bonds imprisonment and death.
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But what if there should be no such thing as Heaven, or I should never come there?
But what if there should be no such thing as Heaven, or I should never come there?
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But now Faith will reply, what are thy good things, thou countest so sure to thee? what,
But now Faith will reply, what Are thy good things, thou countest so sure to thee? what,
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but vanity and vexation? but were they better then they are, and worth what thou countest them, what is the assurance thou hast of them? for how long are they thine? for how many years? for how many dayes? what thine eye sees to day, where may it all be by to morrow? or suppose the most thou canst, thou canst have but a lease of life in them;
but vanity and vexation? but were they better then they Are, and worth what thou countest them, what is the assurance thou hast of them? for how long Are they thine? for how many Years? for how many days? what thine eye sees to day, where may it all be by to morrow? or suppose the most thou Canst, thou Canst have but a lease of life in them;
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when thou diest, thy estate dies, thy pleasures die, thy friends dye to thee; and heres the assurance thou boastest of;
when thou Dies, thy estate die, thy pleasures die, thy Friends die to thee; and heres the assurance thou boastest of;
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at present thou hast something that pleases thee, and may be, they may last for an hour or two longer,
At present thou hast something that Pleases thee, and may be, they may last for an hour or two longer,
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or for a few dayes more;
or for a few days more;
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but to be sure after a few years at utmost, they will be gone and thou must know them no more. This is thy assurance.
but to be sure After a few Years At utmost, they will be gone and thou must know them no more. This is thy assurance.
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But is Heaven no more sure then this? Is that enduring substance, like these transient shadows? can stability be removed,
But is Heaven no more sure then this? Is that enduring substance, like these Transient shadows? can stability be removed,
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or eternity expire? or if the doubt be, whether ever thou shalt obtain this blessed state, what hath God said? He that beleiveth shall be saved.
or eternity expire? or if the doubt be, whither ever thou shalt obtain this blessed state, what hath God said? He that Believeth shall be saved.
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Is it uncertain whether God be true? Hath God help'd me to beleive, and therein told me I shall be saved,
Is it uncertain whither God be true? Hath God helped me to believe, and therein told me I shall be saved,
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and shall I yet question whether I shall or no? At least this is sure beyond all contradiction;
and shall I yet question whither I shall or no? At least this is sure beyond all contradiction;
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Heaven [ may ] be had; thou shalt certainly be saved, if it be not thine own fault; if thou wilt thou mayst;
Heaven [ may ] be had; thou shalt Certainly be saved, if it be not thine own fault; if thou wilt thou Mayest;
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The Gospel is a mockery, if this be not true; it apparently offers life to all that will, and therefore to thee amongst the rest.
The Gospel is a mockery, if this be not true; it apparently offers life to all that will, and Therefore to thee among the rest.
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Rev. 22. 17. The Spirit and the bride say come — and [ whosoever will ] let him take of the water of life freely: Rev. 22. 17. The Spirit and the bride say come — and [ whosoever will ] let him take of the water of life freely:
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there is this only uncertainty now remaining, Its a question whether thou wilt or not; If thou wilt thou mayst.
there is this only uncertainty now remaining, Its a question whither thou wilt or not; If thou wilt thou Mayest.
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Now when a Soul is brought to this, much more when a beleiver, understanding that he beleives, can read his own name in the book of life,
Now when a Soul is brought to this, much more when a believer, understanding that he believes, can read his own name in the book of life,
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then let the world try its skill:
then let the world try its skill:
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what an hard task will it have before it? Come change thy God and thy glory for that which profiteth not;
what an hard task will it have before it? Come change thy God and thy glory for that which profiteth not;
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forsake the fountain of living waters for these broken Cisterns, purchase the pleasures of time with the loss of Eternity.
forsake the fountain of living waters for these broken Cisterns, purchase the pleasures of time with the loss of Eternity.
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Come let the other world go:
Come let the other world go:
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what wilt thou give me then? why what ever thine heart desires, of all that thine eyes do see.
what wilt thou give me then? why what ever thine heart Desires, of all that thine eyes do see.
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No, no, deceitful world, I have better things then these, and I will now use thine own words, I will not loose a certainty for uncertainties.
No, no, deceitful world, I have better things then these, and I will now use thine own words, I will not lose a certainty for uncertainties.
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God is mine, but after a few dayes whose shall these things be, that thou offerest me? I mean not to be so put off,
God is mine, but After a few days whose shall these things be, that thou offerest me? I mean not to be so put off,
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as to take mine Heaven on Earth. Let this earth be my prison, my purgatory, my Hell rather then my Heaven;
as to take mine Heaven on Earth. Let this earth be my prison, my purgatory, my Hell rather then my Heaven;
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my life is bought into that eternal inheritance reserved in Heaven for me and I will not sell mine inheritance.
my life is bought into that Eternal inheritance reserved in Heaven for me and I will not fell mine inheritance.
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V. The Conquest of Faith over this conflicting world, this I shall dispatch in shewing, 1. How far forth,V. The Conquest of Faith over this conflicting world, this I shall dispatch in showing, 1. How Far forth,
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or in what sence every believer hath overcome the world. 2. Wherein the victory stands.
or in what sense every believer hath overcome the world. 2. Wherein the victory Stands.
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1. How far forth or in what sence, every believer hath overcome the world, this in 4 particulars.
1. How Far forth or in what sense, every believer hath overcome the world, this in 4 particulars.
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1. He is actually interess'd in Christs victory. 2. He is radically indued with Christs conquering power. 3. He hath actually broken the head design of the world. 4. He is effectually marching on, in the pursuit of the victory.
1. He is actually interessed in Christ victory. 2. He is radically endued with Christ conquering power. 3. He hath actually broken the head Design of the world. 4. He is effectually marching on, in the pursuit of the victory.
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1. He is actually interess'd in Christs victory:
1. He is actually interessed in Christ victory:
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he hath overcome in capite: a believer is in Christ, and as such, whatsoever Christ hath done,
he hath overcome in capite: a believer is in christ, and as such, whatsoever christ hath done,
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as redeemer of the world, is his and for him, Joh. 16. 33. aforementioned; Be ye of good comfort, I have overcome the world.
as redeemer of the world, is his and for him, John 16. 33. aforementioned; Be you of good Comfort, I have overcome the world.
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Christs victory is a believers security.
Christ victory is a believers security.
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[ I have overcome, be ye of good comfort ] why what comfort is that to us? If an unbeliever had ask'd, what comfort is that to me? it must have been answer'd, none at all, whilest thou continuest in unbelief;
[ I have overcome, be you of good Comfort ] why what Comfort is that to us? If an unbeliever had asked, what Comfort is that to me? it must have been answered, none At all, whilst thou Continuest in unbelief;
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thou hast no part in Christ, nor art like to reap any profit by him? while he is a conquerour thou art a captive still;
thou hast no part in christ, nor art like to reap any profit by him? while he is a conqueror thou art a captive still;
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its lusts fetter thee, its thorns choke thee, its pollutions cleave to thee;
its Lustiest fetter thee, its thorns choke thee, its pollutions cleave to thee;
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thou art at present, and thou mayst dye a worldling, and from this temporal, it may carry thee down to an eternal bondage.
thou art At present, and thou Mayest die a worldling, and from this temporal, it may carry thee down to an Eternal bondage.
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But if it be ask'd, what comfort is it to a believer, that Christ hath overcome? its great comfort. In him thou hast overcome; his victory is thy victory;
But if it be asked, what Comfort is it to a believer, that christ hath overcome? its great Comfort. In him thou hast overcome; his victory is thy victory;
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Christ saies to thee, not only as Joh. 14. 19. because I live ye [ shall ] live also;
christ Says to thee, not only as John 14. 19. Because I live you [ shall ] live also;
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because I have overcome ye [ shall ] overcome;
Because I have overcome you [ shall ] overcome;
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but because I have overcome ye [ have ] overcome. 1 Joh. 4. 4. ye are of God little children and [ have ] overcome.
but Because I have overcome you [ have ] overcome. 1 John 4. 4. you Are of God little children and [ have ] overcome.
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2. He is radically endued with Christs conquering power:
2. He is radically endued with Christ conquering power:
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he hath overcome in causa: he hath that within him which will be the death of his enemies, he is not only interess'd in Christ, and what he hath done;
he hath overcome in causa: he hath that within him which will be the death of his enemies, he is not only interessed in christ, and what he hath done;
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but Christ is in him, the spirit of Christ, which is the power of the living God, is in him.
but christ is in him, the Spirit of christ, which is the power of the living God, is in him.
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He that hath not the Spirit of Christ is none of his. He that hath not the Spirit of christ is none of his.
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Rom. 8. 9. The same power by which Christ overcame, is already communicated to the Soul of a believer:Rom. 8. 9. The same power by which christ overcame, is already communicated to the Soul of a believer:
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and thence may he be said, to have already conquered, because he hath received that spirit of power, which will certainly work for him the victory.
and thence may he be said, to have already conquered, Because he hath received that Spirit of power, which will Certainly work for him the victory.
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What can a living child, new born do? He is as weak as water; he cannot speak, he cannot stand, he cannot conquer a flea:
What can a living child, new born doe? He is as weak as water; he cannot speak, he cannot stand, he cannot conquer a flay:
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but what may not this child do, when he is grown up? there is the spirit of a man in him, there's a Soul in him, which in time will do wonderous things:
but what may not this child do, when he is grown up? there is the Spirit of a man in him, there's a Soul in him, which in time will do wondrous things:
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a dead child, neither can do any thing, neither is there hope that ever he should;
a dead child, neither can do any thing, neither is there hope that ever he should;
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but a living child hath a soul, hath that within him that in time will do much.
but a living child hath a soul, hath that within him that in time will do much.
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How small are the appearances of the Saints in the Infancy of their New-birth? how low are their hopes, that they should ever come to any thing? 'tis a weak Enemy indeed,
How small Are the appearances of the Saints in the Infancy of their New birth? how low Are their hope's, that they should ever come to any thing? it's a weak Enemy indeed,
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and a weak assault, that is not too strong for them: a little wind may blow away a small twig;
and a weak assault, that is not too strong for them: a little wind may blow away a small twig;
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but despise not this day of small things, consider their Root, the Spirit of Christ that is in them,
but despise not this day of small things, Consider their Root, the Spirit of christ that is in them,
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and thence you may expect great things.
and thence you may expect great things.
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Are there any of you that are grown Christians, strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might? that are able for service, and mighty for sufferings;
are there any of you that Are grown Christians, strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might? that Are able for service, and mighty for sufferings;
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that can stand against the temptations of Satan, and endure the contradictions of sinners, and not be weary and faint in your minds? yet look back,
that can stand against the temptations of Satan, and endure the contradictions of Sinners, and not be weary and faint in your minds? yet look back,
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and consider what you were in your original;
and Consider what you were in your original;
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time was when it was as low water with you as with others, when you were as weary and weak as the weakest:
time was when it was as low water with you as with Others, when you were as weary and weak as the Weakest:
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But behold what that mighty Spirit that was in you is at length grown up to, the same spirit is in every new-born Saint.
But behold what that mighty Spirit that was in you is At length grown up to, the same Spirit is in every newborn Saint.
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What contemptible things were Joshua, and Gideon, and Sampson, and David, when they were children? but when they were grown,
What contemptible things were joshua, and gideon, and Sampson, and David, when they were children? but when they were grown,
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and the Spirit of the living God came upon them, what Victories did they obtain? the Sons of Anak, the Armies of the uncircumcised, the great Goliah, were then but children to them.
and the Spirit of the living God Come upon them, what Victories did they obtain? the Sons of Anak, the Armies of the uncircumcised, the great Goliath, were then but children to them.
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You that are yet little children; but of little time, and but of little strength, that are newly begotten by the Gospel,
You that Are yet little children; but of little time, and but of little strength, that Are newly begotten by the Gospel,
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and brought forth into a tempestuous world;
and brought forth into a tempestuous world;
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let not the greatness of your work, nor the potence of your enemies, nor those astonishing tempests that meet you at the threshold of Christianity, discourage or dismay you,
let not the greatness of your work, nor the potence of your enemies, nor those astonishing tempests that meet you At the threshold of Christianity, discourage or dismay you,
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as weak as you are, as many fears and faintings as you are surprized by,
as weak as you Are, as many fears and faintings as you Are surprised by,
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as many doubts as arise in your hearts, what shall I do? how shall I stand? how shall I go through? yet comfort your hearts; greater is he that is in you,
as many doubts as arise in your hearts, what shall I do? how shall I stand? how shall I go through? yet Comfort your hearts; greater is he that is in you,
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then he that is in the world: ye are of God little children, and [ have ] overcome them. then he that is in the world: you Are of God little children, and [ have ] overcome them.
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Mat. 13. 31, 32. The Kingdome of heaven is like to a grain of Mustard-seed, which is indeed the least among seeds,
Mathew 13. 31, 32. The Kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of Mustard seed, which is indeed the least among seeds,
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but when it is grown is the greatest among herbs. This greatest of herbs, is virtually in this smallest of seeds:but when it is grown is the greatest among herbs. This greatest of herbs, is virtually in this Smallest of seeds:
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Who knows what a little grace may grow to? what is there in that bitter root of sin? all those monstrous wickednesses,
Who knows what a little grace may grow to? what is there in that bitter root of since? all those monstrous Wickednesses,
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and prodigious villanies which infest this earth, and fill up hell;
and prodigious villainies which infest this earth, and fill up hell;
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all the drunkennesses, adulteries, murthers, rapines, and most barbarous inhumanities, which are the plague of this earth,
all the Drunkennesses, adulteries, murders, rapines, and most barbarous inhumanities, which Are the plague of this earth,
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and the fuel of that Furnace;
and the fuel of that Furnace;
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they all lye in that little bitter root, Jam. 1. 15. And so on the other side, all the beauty and glory of holiness, all the powers, victories and triumphs over sin, the world,
they all lie in that little bitter root, Jam. 1. 15. And so on the other side, all the beauty and glory of holiness, all the Powers, victories and Triumphos over since, the world,
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and the devil, are seminally contained in the first grace begotten in the heart: The whole Harvest of Glory is in the least seed of grace:
and the Devil, Are seminally contained in the First grace begotten in the heart: The Whole Harvest of Glory is in the least seed of grace:
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The least drop from the Fountain of Life, is a Well of water springing up to life eternal, Joh. 4. 14.
The least drop from the Fountain of Life, is a Well of water springing up to life Eternal, John 4. 14.
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Beloved, are you in Christ? hath the day-spring from on high visited you? is the Spirit of the living God within you? then whatever your doubts, difficulties, hazards, temptations,
beloved, Are you in christ? hath the dayspring from on high visited you? is the Spirit of the living God within you? then whatever your doubts, difficulties, hazards, temptations,
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or weaknesses are, the victory hath already passed on your side.
or Weaknesses Are, the victory hath already passed on your side.
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Death where is thy sting? sin, devil, world, where is thy victory? Here are thy Armies, here is thy power, here are thy policies, thy fury, thy fawnings, on every hand;Death where is thy sting? since, Devil, world, where is thy victory? Here Are thy Armies, Here is thy power, Here Are thy policies, thy fury, thy fawnings, on every hand;
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before us, behind us, on the right hand, and on the left;
before us, behind us, on the right hand, and on the left;
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here are thy Armies, but where is thy victory? Thanks be to God that hath given [ us ] the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Here Are thy Armies, but where is thy victory? Thanks be to God that hath given [ us ] the victory through our Lord jesus christ:
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Thanks be to God who maketh us alwayes to triumph in Christ Jesus;
Thanks be to God who makes us always to triumph in christ jesus;
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from the first time, in the worst time, when we are hardliest bestead, hotliest pursued, nearest to a fall,
from the First time, in the worst time, when we Are hardliest besteaded, hotliest pursued, nearest to a fallen,
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yea even when we fall, (for though we fall we shall rise again) thanks be to God, wh•ch causeth us alwayes, even when we despair in our selves, to triumph in Christ Jesus.
yea even when we fallen, (for though we fallen we shall rise again) thanks be to God, wh•ch Causes us always, even when we despair in our selves, to triumph in christ jesus.
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3. He hath broken the Head design of the world:
3. He hath broken the Head Design of the world:
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this is, to keep Christ and the soul apart, to keep the soul from ever coming to Christ.
this is, to keep christ and the soul apart, to keep the soul from ever coming to christ.
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Herein, as hath been said already, stands the deadly enmity of the world against souls, in holding them under its dominion,
Herein, as hath been said already, Stands the deadly enmity of the world against Souls, in holding them under its dominion,
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and thereby under the damnation of hell. When we are once come over to Christ, this great design is broken;
and thereby under the damnation of hell. When we Are once come over to christ, this great Design is broken;
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when we are conquered, we are Conquerours. A soul subdued unto the Lord, is the world conquered to the soul:
when we Are conquered, we Are Conquerors. A soul subdued unto the Lord, is the world conquered to the soul:
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every Convert to Christ is a Captive set at liberty, a soul broken out of prison:
every Convert to christ is a Captive Set At liberty, a soul broken out of prison:
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that's the word that Christ hath to preach, Isa. 49. 9. To say to the prisoners go forth,
that's the word that christ hath to preach, Isaiah 49. 9. To say to the Prisoners go forth,
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and to them that are in darkness, shew your selves. and to them that Are in darkness, show your selves.
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And that's the work that Christ hath to do, To bring forth the prisoners out of prison, Isa. 42. 7. Every Convert to Christ is a prisoner broken loose.
And that's the work that christ hath to doe, To bring forth the Prisoners out of prison, Isaiah 42. 7. Every Convert to christ is a prisoner broken lose.
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It is a sufficient Conviction that thou art a worldling still, that thou art no Convert to Christ,
It is a sufficient Conviction that thou art a worldling still, that thou art no Convert to christ,
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and it is a sufficient Conviction that thou art no Convert, if thou be still a worldling:
and it is a sufficient Conviction that thou art no Convert, if thou be still a worldling:
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he that is come to Christ is come off from the world, Joh. 15. 19. and he that is still under the world, is not come to Christ.
he that is come to christ is come off from the world, John 15. 19. and he that is still under the world, is not come to christ.
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That's the great contest betwixt Christ and the World, who shall carry the heart:
That's the great contest betwixt christ and the World, who shall carry the heart:
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Come along with me, sayes Christ, give me thy heart, be my servant, be my Disciple:
Come along with me, Says christ, give me thy heart, be my servant, be my Disciple:
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No, no, saith the World, stay with me, be my servant;
No, no, Says the World, stay with me, be my servant;
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or at least, if thou wilt not any longer be wholly mine, then it sayes as the Harlot, be neither his nor mine,
or At least, if thou wilt not any longer be wholly mine, then it Says as the Harlot, be neither his nor mine,
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but suffer thy self to be divided; let him take one half, and let the other half be for me;
but suffer thy self to be divided; let him take one half, and let the other half be for me;
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halt betwixt Christ and the world; keep both worlds;
halt betwixt christ and the world; keep both world's;
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what hinders, but thou mayst have thy gains and thy pleasures here, and yet have Christ too? When the heart is convinc'd;
what hinders, but thou Mayest have thy gains and thy pleasures Here, and yet have christ too? When the heart is convinced;
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that there is no compounding betwixt Christ and the world, that Christ is the better Master,
that there is no compounding betwixt christ and the world, that christ is the better Master,
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and that it cannot serve two Masters, but must necessarily take to the one, and let the other go,
and that it cannot serve two Masters, but must necessarily take to the one, and let the other go,
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and hereupon yields it self to Christ: Lord I am thy servant, and will follow thee whatsoever become of the world;
and hereupon yields it self to christ: Lord I am thy servant, and will follow thee whatsoever become of the world;
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whether I sink or swim, want or abound, prosper or suffer; whatever my condition be here, thine I am, and thee will I love and serve;
whither I sink or swim, want or abound, prosper or suffer; whatever my condition be Here, thine I am, and thee will I love and serve;
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when the soul is come to this, there's conversion; there's the Head design of the world broken.
when the soul is come to this, there's conversion; there's the Head Design of the world broken.
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4. He is effectually marching on in the pursuit of his victory; he is overcoming:
4. He is effectually marching on in the pursuit of his victory; he is overcoming:
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So the word in the Text, he overcometh the world; he hath already gotten the better,
So the word in the Text, he Overcometh the world; he hath already got the better,
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and he is pressing on after a total victory; he hath his foot on the neck, and his hand still in the fight.
and he is pressing on After a total victory; he hath his foot on the neck, and his hand still in the fight.
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He keeps his enemy in his eye, and stands upon his guard daily;
He keeps his enemy in his eye, and Stands upon his guard daily;
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he dispatches messengers, his prayers, his sighs, his tears, to fetch down fresh supplies from above:
he Dispatches messengers, his Prayers, his sighs, his tears, to fetch down fresh supplies from above:
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his prayers speak, his sighs cry, his tears have a tongue, and all go up with the same message,
his Prayers speak, his sighs cry, his tears have a tongue, and all go up with the same message,
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as the Gibeonites sent to Joshua, Josh. 10. 6. Slack not thine hand from thy servant, come down to me quickly, save and help me.
as the Gibeonites sent to joshua, Josh. 10. 6. Slack not thine hand from thy servant, come down to me quickly, save and help me.
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He sets all his graces, his faith, his love, his hope, his patience, in battel array against it.
He sets all his graces, his faith, his love, his hope, his patience, in battle array against it.
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He is still making sure the party that the world hath within him; keeps lust under, keeps pride, and covetousness, and sensuality low;
He is still making sure the party that the world hath within him; keeps lust under, keeps pride, and covetousness, and sensuality low;
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that is, more or less, according as he acts as a Believer.
that is, more or less, according as he acts as a Believer.
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He secures the strong hold; keeps his heart, keeps his Farms, and his oxen, and his pleasures, at the greatest distance he can from his heart:
He secures the strong hold; keeps his heart, keeps his Farms, and his oxen, and his pleasures, At the greatest distance he can from his heart:
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he sends his heart far enough away out of their reach, he conveys it into the other world, where it dwells,
he sends his heart Far enough away out of their reach, he conveys it into the other world, where it dwells,
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and builds, and plants, and sows, and gathers, and lays up a better treasure; where it rejoyces and recreates it self;
and builds, and plants, and Sovus, and gathers, and lays up a better treasure; where it rejoices and recreates it self;
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where it hath better work, and better company, and better pleasures to wean it from these below;
where it hath better work, and better company, and better pleasures to wean it from these below;
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he lives in the view and contemplation of God, in the Society and Communion of Saints and Angels,
he lives in the view and contemplation of God, in the Society and Communion of Saints and Angels,
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and is so satisfied with the Fountain of Living Waters, that he be neither thirsty after the waters,
and is so satisfied with the Fountain of Living Waters, that he be neither thirsty After the waters,
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nor choak'd with the mud of these broken cisterns. He studies the world more, and comes to a better understanding of it;
nor choked with the mud of these broken cisterns. He studies the world more, and comes to a better understanding of it;
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of its vanity, of its enmity, of its treachery, power and policy: and the more he knows it, the more he fears it:
of its vanity, of its enmity, of its treachery, power and policy: and the more he knows it, the more he fears it:
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the more he knows of God, the more he loves and thirsts and longs after him;
the more he knows of God, the more he loves and thirsts and longs After him;
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the more he knows of the world, the less he loves, and the more he fears it.
the more he knows of the world, the less he loves, and the more he fears it.
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He fears not so much its anger as its kindness:
He fears not so much its anger as its kindness:
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he fears his worldly pleasures, his carnal friends, his earthly businesses and his prospering in them:
he fears his worldly pleasures, his carnal Friends, his earthly businesses and his prospering in them:
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he carries a sence of the danger he is in by them, and a fear of the snare they may be to him, whereever he goes:
he carries a sense of the danger he is in by them, and a Fear of the snare they may be to him, wherever he Goes:
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whilest he is necessarily detained and busied here, he carries this fear as his guard to secure his Soul, whither ever he walks:
whilst he is necessarily detained and busied Here, he carries this Fear as his guard to secure his Soul, whither ever he walks:
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to his table, to his bed, to his shop, in his journeys;
to his table, to his Bed, to his shop, in his journeys;
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he feeds with fear and works with fear, and travels with fear, and trades with fear,
he feeds with Fear and works with Fear, and travels with Fear, and trades with Fear,
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lest whilest he is thus necessarily conversant in the world, he be again intangled with its temptations.
lest whilst he is thus necessarily conversant in the world, he be again entangled with its temptations.
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And in this warfare he grows, and gathers strength daily;
And in this warfare he grows, and gathers strength daily;
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is more able to contemn the world, it becomes every day less and less to be a temptation to him.
is more able to contemn the world, it becomes every day less and less to be a temptation to him.
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Time was when, whenever the world came enticing him after it, hearken to me, mind thy earthly concernments,
Time was when, whenever the world Come enticing him After it, harken to me, mind thy earthly concernments,
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and thou shalt be rich and prosper and abound; follow Christ and this holiness and twill be thine undoing; and thou shalt be rich and prosper and abound; follow christ and this holiness and 'twill be thine undoing;
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time was, when these were arguments of great weight with him;
time was, when these were Arguments of great weight with him;
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that could command his heart, controul conscience, conjure his affections, and perswade him to any thing;
that could command his heart, control conscience, conjure his affections, and persuade him to any thing;
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but now they come too late, they are scarce temptations to him:
but now they come too late, they Are scarce temptations to him:
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his heart is so set upon the securing his eternal interest, and so transported with the sense of the importance of that great concernment;
his heart is so Set upon the securing his Eternal Interest, and so transported with the sense of the importance of that great concernment;
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those higher things are so great in his eye, and so much upon his heart, that it seems but a very small thing to be possessour of all things here,
those higher things Are so great in his eye, and so much upon his heart, that it seems but a very small thing to be possessor of all things Here,
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and to make but a small difference upon his condition, whether he hath or wants. 2. Wherein this victory stands: which I shall answer, Negatively. Positively.
and to make but a small difference upon his condition, whither he hath or Wants. 2. Wherein this victory Stands: which I shall answer, Negatively. Positively.
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1. Negatively, and this in 4. particulars.
1. Negatively, and this in 4. particulars.
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1. A believer hath not so overcome the world, as to be above all need of the world:
1. A believer hath not so overcome the world, as to be above all need of the world:
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though man lives not by bread onely, as Math. 4. Yet he must have bread, yea and must work for his bread,
though man lives not by bred only, as Math. 4. Yet he must have bred, yea and must work for his bred,
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and therefore must diligently follow his calling, wherein he may provide things honest; provide him an honest livelihood.
and Therefore must diligently follow his calling, wherein he may provide things honest; provide him an honest livelihood.
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2. Not so but that he is still free to use the world in his need:
2. Not so but that he is still free to use the world in his need:
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every creature of God is good, good for use, being sanctified by the word of God and Prayer. every creature of God is good, good for use, being sanctified by the word of God and Prayer.
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1 Tim. 4. 4. Both necessaries and the abundance of the things of this life, are a blessing from God;
1 Tim. 4. 4. Both necessaries and the abundance of the things of this life, Are a blessing from God;
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and the free use of them, so far as to fit us for service, is not onely lawful but a duty;
and the free use of them, so Far as to fit us for service, is not only lawful but a duty;
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that self denyal, that over-sparing use of the creatures, which impaires our strength, or dulls our Spirits, is not a virtue,
that self denial, that oversparing use of the creatures, which impairs our strength, or dulls our Spirits, is not a virtue,
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but usually, is either the fruit of a melancholique distemper, or a temptation.
but usually, is either the fruit of a melancholic distemper, or a temptation.
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3. Not so, as to be for ever freed from all noxious temptations of the world:
3. Not so, as to be for ever freed from all noxious temptations of the world:
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This world is an enemy still, and this enemy will be still fighting against the Soul. A Christian will never be such a conquerour here,
This world is an enemy still, and this enemy will be still fighting against the Soul. A Christian will never be such a conqueror Here,
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but he must still keep on his armour, and stand upon his guard; hereafter, when the victory shall be compleat, he shall sit down.
but he must still keep on his armour, and stand upon his guard; hereafter, when the victory shall be complete, he shall fit down.
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Rev. 3. 21. To him that overcometh will I give to [ sit ] with me in my throne: at present we must:Rev. 3. 21. To him that Overcometh will I give to [ fit ] with me in my throne: At present we must:
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stand, Ephes. 6. 13. And having done all to stand stand upon our watch, stand to our arms;stand, Ephesians 6. 13. And having done all to stand stand upon our watch, stand to our arms;
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but hereafter we shall sit down: we are yet in our march with our Lord, in his Chariot of war;
but hereafter we shall fit down: we Are yet in our march with our Lord, in his Chariot of war;
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for our place in his triumphal Chariot, for sitting down with him in the throne, we must wait till hereafter.
for our place in his triumphal Chariot, for sitting down with him in the throne, we must wait till hereafter.
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4. Not so, as to be for ever free from all surprisals, and falls by these temptations.
4. Not so, as to be for ever free from all surprisals, and falls by these temptations.
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The world will assault us, and in these assaults too often gets the better of us:
The world will assault us, and in these assaults too often gets the better of us:
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though it cannot command us quite back from Christ, yet it may turn us aside, and much hinder us in our following of him;
though it cannot command us quite back from christ, yet it may turn us aside, and much hinder us in our following of him;
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though it cannot now destroy us, yet it may distract and disturb us;
though it cannot now destroy us, yet it may distract and disturb us;
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though it cannot recover its absolute dominion over us, yet it may lay our feet again in the Stocks.
though it cannot recover its absolute dominion over us, yet it may lay our feet again in the Stocks.
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We may love it too much, and fear it too much, and mind it too much,
We may love it too much, and Fear it too much, and mind it too much,
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and follow it too hard, and our souls may become great loosers by it:
and follow it too hard, and our Souls may become great Losers' by it:
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God may be forgotten, Souls may be neglected, Conscience may be defiled, Duties omitted or shuffled over,
God may be forgotten, Souls may be neglected, Conscience may be defiled, Duties omitted or shuffled over,
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and all sense of Eternity for a time, buried in an heap of worldly cares or delights.
and all sense of Eternity for a time, buried in an heap of worldly Cares or delights.
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We have experience enough to give in evidence to this, and much more.
We have experience enough to give in evidence to this, and much more.
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2. Positively; and thus our victory over the world stands, in our having attained, 1. A power to possesse the things of the world, without placing our happiness in them. 2. A power to manage our worldly affairs, without the prejudice of our Souls. 3. A power to use this worlds good things, to their proper ends. 4. A power to want this worlds good things,
2. Positively; and thus our victory over the world Stands, in our having attained, 1. A power to possess the things of the world, without placing our happiness in them. 2. A power to manage our worldly affairs, without the prejudice of our Souls. 3. A power to use this world's good things, to their proper ends. 4. A power to want this world's good things,
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and bear the worlds evil things;
and bear the world's evil things;
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and to keep our hearts and our way, whether we prosper or suffer. 5. A willingness to be gone from this,
and to keep our hearts and our Way, whither we prosper or suffer. 5. A willingness to be gone from this,
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and to take our flight to the other world.
and to take our flight to the other world.
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1. Victory over the world stands in our having attain'd to a power to possess the things of the world, without placing our happiness in them.
1. Victory over the world Stands in our having attained to a power to possess the things of the world, without placing our happiness in them.
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The Supremacy of the world is founded, in its apprehended sufficiency, to bless us and make us happy:
The Supremacy of the world is founded, in its apprehended sufficiency, to bless us and make us happy:
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Whilest we hold it our treasure, we resign our selves to it as our Governour, Mat. 6. 21. Where the treasure is, there the heart will be also.
Whilst we hold it our treasure, we resign our selves to it as our Governor, Mathew 6. 21. Where the treasure is, there the heart will be also.
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The heart will never dwell in, or serve this world, when it hath chosen another treasure;
The heart will never dwell in, or serve this world, when it hath chosen Another treasure;
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the world can never hold the dominion of a Lord, longer then it can hold the reputation of our God.
the world can never hold the dominion of a Lord, longer then it can hold the reputation of our God.
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The soul will not be governed or commanded by it, unless it be content to take it as its reward;
The soul will not be governed or commanded by it, unless it be content to take it as its reward;
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when the heart hath said to the Lord, Thou art my portion, it can say to the world, Stand thou as my footstool:
when the heart hath said to the Lord, Thou art my portion, it can say to the world, Stand thou as my footstool:
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when we neither promise our selves contentment in our expectations, nor feel our selves at rest in our possessions of the world;
when we neither promise our selves contentment in our Expectations, nor feel our selves At rest in our possessions of the world;
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when the heart is fixed on an higher good, and so strongly working upward, that it will not be detained from the pursuit of it, by any thing it either hath or hopes for here, then the world is vanquished. Now in this is included,
when the heart is fixed on an higher good, and so strongly working upward, that it will not be detained from the pursuit of it, by any thing it either hath or hope's for Here, then the world is vanquished. Now in this is included,
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1. Our making God our happiness.
1. Our making God our happiness.
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Its vain for any man to say or think, the world is not, who cannot truly say, The Lord is my happiness and Heritage.
Its vain for any man to say or think, the world is not, who cannot truly say, The Lord is my happiness and Heritage.
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Its natural to man to desire happiness, and to pitch some where or other, where he hopes 'tis to be had:
Its natural to man to desire happiness, and to pitch Some where or other, where he hope's it's to be had:
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what he apprehends to be the best of all he knows, most suitable and most satisfactory to his desire and appetite, there he fastens.
what he apprehends to be the best of all he knows, most suitable and most satisfactory to his desire and appetite, there he fastens.
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Worldly men, that know no better, promise to themselves a worldly happiness, and here they fix;
Worldly men, that know no better, promise to themselves a worldly happiness, and Here they fix;
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and it is impossible for them to loosen hence, till they discover and close with some higher good;
and it is impossible for them to loosen hence, till they discover and close with Some higher good;
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till God comes in, the World will not out.
till God comes in, the World will not out.
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The Psalmist could never but have envied, and Idolized the portion, and prosperity of the ungodly, had not God been his portion.
The Psalmist could never but have envied, and Idolized the portion, and Prosperity of the ungodly, had not God been his portion.
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First, he must say, Whom have I in heaven but thee? and then he can add, There's none in earth that I desire besides thee, Psal. 73. 2. The due limiting our desires after, and moderating our delights in the things of this world;
First, he must say, Whom have I in heaven but thee? and then he can add, There's none in earth that I desire beside thee, Psalm 73. 2. The endue limiting our Desires After, and moderating our delights in the things of this world;
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and a subordination of them all to our great end. If the world be not our happiness, we shall love it and seek it thereafter.and a subordination of them all to our great end. If the world be not our happiness, we shall love it and seek it thereafter.
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The world, if it be any thing to us, it must be either our end, or our means;
The world, if it be any thing to us, it must be either our end, or our means;
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if God be our portion, he is our end; if God be our end, the world ceases to be such;
if God be our portion, he is our end; if God be our end, the world ceases to be such;
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two last ends no man can have, till he have two souls;
two last ends no man can have, till he have two Souls;
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if the world be not our end, it must be either our means, or nothing to us.
if the world be not our end, it must be either our means, or nothing to us.
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Our desires and delights are proportionable to our conceits of, and our expectations from the objects of them:
Our Desires and delights Are proportionable to our conceits of, and our Expectations from the objects of them:
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that which is apprehended, and accepted as our end, is desired accordingly, hath the stream and strength of the soul running out after it;
that which is apprehended, and accepted as our end, is desired accordingly, hath the stream and strength of the soul running out After it;
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there it desires and loves without limit: that which is apprehended only as a means, is so far only amiable and desired, as it subserves our end.
there it Desires and loves without limit: that which is apprehended only as a means, is so Far only amiable and desired, as it subserves our end.
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When ever the world ceases to be accounted our happiness, it will necessarily be judg'd only as a means to it;
When ever the world ceases to be accounted our happiness, it will necessarily be judged only as a means to it;
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and thence will follow this limiting our worldly desires, and moderating of our worldly delights;
and thence will follow this limiting our worldly Desires, and moderating of our worldly delights;
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we shall desire them no farther, nor delight in them otherwise, then as they are conducible to God.
we shall desire them no farther, nor delight in them otherwise, then as they Are conducible to God.
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2. Victory over the world, stands in a power to mannage our worldly affairs and businesses, without the prejudice of our souls.
2. Victory over the world, Stands in a power to manage our worldly affairs and businesses, without the prejudice of our Souls.
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Psal. 112. 5. He will guide his affairs with discretion: and his discretion herein appears: Psalm 112. 5. He will guide his affairs with discretion: and his discretion herein appears:
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1. That in the multitudes of the thoughts he hath in his heart, and the businesses he hath in his hand, he hath still an eye to the main.
1. That in the Multitudes of the thoughts he hath in his heart, and the businesses he hath in his hand, he hath still an eye to the main.
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He's a discreet man that rightly understands, and duly minds his great concernment:
He's a discreet man that rightly understands, and duly minds his great concernment:
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the world must be minded, the Plough must be followed, the seed must be sown, the Flocks must be kept, the Oxen and the Asses must be cared for;
the world must be minded, the Plough must be followed, the seed must be sown, the Flocks must be kept, the Oxen and the Asses must be cared for;
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But what is the world to my soul? what is my food to my life? this must be chiefly look'd to, that I perish not, that I run not upon an eternal undoing, that my soul may live,
But what is the world to my soul? what is my food to my life? this must be chiefly looked to, that I perish not, that I run not upon an Eternal undoing, that my soul may live,
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and it may be well with me hereafter;
and it may be well with me hereafter;
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I must first seek the Kingdome of God, and then let other things be minded as they may.
I must First seek the Kingdom of God, and then let other things be minded as they may.
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He that said, Be diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and to look well to thy herds, Prov. 27. 23. said also with an Emphasis, Deut. 4. 9. Only take heed to thy self, and keep thy soul diligently;
He that said, Be diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and to look well to thy herds, Curae 27. 23. said also with an Emphasis, Deuteronomy 4. 9. Only take heed to thy self, and keep thy soul diligently;
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above all keeping keep thy heart, Prov. 4. 23. And therefore to this he hath a most special eye; his eye looks most inwards;above all keeping keep thy heart, Curae 4. 23. And Therefore to this he hath a most special eye; his eye looks most inward;
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its well with me without, or whether it be or no, how is it within? how goes the work of Faith and Repentance on? how goes the work of Mortification and Sanctification on? here he bestows his special labour, in working out his salvation, in laying up treasure in heaven.
its well with me without, or whither it be or no, how is it within? how Goes the work of Faith and Repentance on? how Goes the work of Mortification and Sanctification on? Here he bestows his special labour, in working out his salvation, in laying up treasure in heaven.
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I shall never count my self to prosper, whilest my soul prospers not;
I shall never count my self to prosper, whilst my soul prospers not;
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I shall never count my self a good husband, whilest mine own Vineyard hath not been kept;
I shall never count my self a good husband, whilst mine own Vineyard hath not been kept;
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and I shall never count my self poor, while I am growing rich unto God;
and I shall never count my self poor, while I am growing rich unto God;
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I shall never count my self an ill husband, whilest I have been wise and busie for Eternity.
I shall never count my self an ill husband, whilst I have been wise and busy for Eternity.
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2. That to this end, he overcharges not;
2. That to this end, he overcharges not;
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pulls no more of business upon him, then he can go through with, without neglecting his soul;
pulls not more of business upon him, then he can go through with, without neglecting his soul;
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though he must imploy himself, yet he will not intangle himself in the affairs of this life, 2 Tim. 2. 4. His Lord hath given him fair warning, Luke 21. 34. Take heed lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with the cares of this life;
though he must employ himself, yet he will not entangle himself in the affairs of this life, 2 Tim. 2. 4. His Lord hath given him fair warning, Lycia 21. 34. Take heed lest At any time your hearts be overcharged with the Cares of this life;
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and he's willing to take the warning: He's wary how he undertakes more business then God calls him to;
and he's willing to take the warning: He's wary how he undertakes more business then God calls him to;
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if God put him upon a more busie life, and lays on a greater load of work or care upon him, he chearfully sets his shoulders to it, knowing that where God sets him on work, he will be with him in the work, and help him out;
if God put him upon a more busy life, and lays on a greater load of work or care upon him, he cheerfully sets his shoulders to it, knowing that where God sets him on work, he will be with him in the work, and help him out;
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but he would have no more to do, then God sets him about.
but he would have no more to do, then God sets him about.
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Christians, besides the Call of God, there are too often other Masters call us to work:
Christians, beside the Call of God, there Are too often other Masters call us to work:
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'tis not seldome, that mens lusts set them on work; as their lusts call them off from work, call them to play, or to sleep, or to be idle;
it's not seldom, that men's Lustiest Set them on work; as their Lustiest call them off from work, call them to play, or to sleep, or to be idle;
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so sometimes also mens lusts call them to work. Some mens pride sets them on work;
so sometime also men's Lustiest call them to work. some men's pride sets them on work;
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many an hard daies work they have, to get something to maintain it:
many an hard days work they have, to get something to maintain it:
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Some mens prodigality sets them on work, that they may have to spend on their throats, their bellies or companions;
some men's prodigality sets them on work, that they may have to spend on their throats, their bellies or Sodales;
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but most of all, mens covetousness sets them on work; this is an hard and cruel Master;
but most of all, men's covetousness sets them on work; this is an hard and cruel Master;
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oh what a labourious weary life do such men live? their life is a meer drudgery, rising early, going to bed late, eating the bread of carefulness.
o what a laborious weary life do such men live? their life is a mere drudgery, rising early, going to Bed late, eating the bred of carefulness.
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How many irons hath the covetous man in the fire? how many cares? how many projects is he ever loaden withall? he never rests, his hands are ever full, his thoughts are ever busie;
How many irons hath the covetous man in the fire? how many Cares? how many projects is he ever loaded withal? he never rests, his hands Are ever full, his thoughts Are ever busy;
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whatever he hath done or gotten already, yet there's still more work coming in, more load laying on;
whatever he hath done or got already, yet there's still more work coming in, more load laying on;
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tother house, or tother field is in his eye; tother groat, or tother peny more to be gotten:
tother house, or tother field is in his eye; tother groat, or tother penny more to be got:
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the Ephah is not yet full, his large heart, that daughter of the Horse-leech, is still a crying upon him; Get, get; Gather, gather.
the Ephah is not yet full, his large heart, that daughter of the Horseleech, is still a crying upon him; Get, get; Gather, gather.
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But whilest thou hast been so busie here and there, what's done for thy soul? how does that work prosper? what trade has been driven for Eternity? O the Lord forgive me, I never thought of that;
But whilst thou hast been so busy Here and there, what's done for thy soul? how does that work prosper? what trade has been driven for Eternity? O the Lord forgive me, I never Thought of that;
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I had so many other things to do, that I had no time to mind it.
I had so many other things to do, that I had no time to mind it.
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But who set thee on work about these other things? who hath hired thee? oh my necessities have hired me;
But who Set thee on work about these other things? who hath hired thee? o my necessities have hired me;
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my back, and my belly, and the necessities of my family; God hath set me on work.
my back, and my belly, and the necessities of my family; God hath Set me on work.
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I but consider, art thou not mistaken? it may be 'tis the Devil that hath set thee on work, thy pride,
I but Consider, art thou not mistaken? it may be it's the devil that hath Set thee on work, thy pride,
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or thy covetousness, that hath put thee upon this busie life all the while. But now a Christian resolves, I will hearken what the Lord God will speak;
or thy covetousness, that hath put thee upon this busy life all the while. But now a Christian resolves, I will harken what the Lord God will speak;
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when he sayes go, I will go; when he sayes do this, I will do it;
when he Says go, I will go; when he Says do this, I will do it;
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I will have nothing to do, but what I may answer for it; this is that which the Lord would have done:
I will have nothing to do, but what I may answer for it; this is that which the Lord would have done:
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God sayes, Look diligently to thy soul, Deut. 4. 9. God sayes, What will it profit a man to win the whole world,
God Says, Look diligently to thy soul, Deuteronomy 4. 9. God Says, What will it profit a man to win the Whole world,
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and to loose his own soul? Matth. 16. 26. God sayes, Lay up in store for thy self a good foundation against the time to come.
and to lose his own soul? Matthew 16. 26. God Says, Lay up in store for thy self a good Foundation against the time to come.
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Provide thee bags that wax not old, a treasure in heaven that faileth not. Provide thee bags that wax not old, a treasure in heaven that Faileth not.
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God sayes, Mat. 6. 33. First seek the Kingdome of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto thee.
God Says, Mathew 6. 33. First seek the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto thee.
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God never said, first seek food and rayment, and the Kingdome of heaven shall be added to thee;
God never said, First seek food and raiment, and the Kingdom of heaven shall be added to thee;
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Christ shall be added, righteousness shall be added, salvation shall be added to thee; but first make sure the principal, and the appurtenances shall be cast in.
christ shall be added, righteousness shall be added, salvation shall be added to thee; but First make sure the principal, and the appurtenances shall be cast in.
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And hereupon, a Christian will do accordingly, will look to the main, whatever become of any thing else;
And hereupon, a Christian will do accordingly, will look to the main, whatever become of any thing Else;
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and will not engage further in any other affairs, then will consist with the securing his great concernment:
and will not engage further in any other affairs, then will consist with the securing his great concernment:
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whatever business he hath, he must have room for duty; he must have his praying times,
whatever business he hath, he must have room for duty; he must have his praying times,
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and reading times, and hearing times;
and reading times, and hearing times;
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he must have his daily seasons for special converse with God, for communing with his own heart;
he must have his daily seasons for special converse with God, for communing with his own heart;
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he must duly set his watch, and walk the rounds, through his thoughts, affections, conscience, and all the powers of his soul;
he must duly Set his watch, and walk the rounds, through his thoughts, affections, conscience, and all the Powers of his soul;
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and finding so much work, and of so great consequence of this kind, whatever wants, this must have his daily attendance.
and finding so much work, and of so great consequence of this kind, whatever Wants, this must have his daily attendance.
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I must have bread, I must have cloaths, I must not starve? I, and I must have Christ, I must have grace:
I must have bred, I must have clothes, I must not starve? I, and I must have christ, I must have grace:
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whether I have bread or no, cloaths or no, whether I starve or no, I must not be damn'd;
whither I have bred or no, clothes or no, whither I starve or no, I must not be damned;
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a praying time is more necessary then an eating, or drinking, or sleeping time, and therefore much more then a working time.
a praying time is more necessary then an eating, or drinking, or sleeping time, and Therefore much more then a working time.
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'Tis not the least part of a Christians Victory over the world, to have the command of himself in his lawful affairs and businesses. In licitis perimus omnes.
It's not the least part of a Christians Victory over the world, to have the command of himself in his lawful affairs and businesses. In Licitis perimus omnes.
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When he hath such power over himself, that he can assign to every thing their proper places, measures and seasons, then he is Conquerour.
When he hath such power over himself, that he can assign to every thing their proper places, measures and seasons, then he is Conqueror.
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Christians, how sadly doth this speak concerning many of you? what say you, Conquerours or Captives? Let your care of duty speak.
Christians, how sadly does this speak Concerning many of you? what say you, Conquerors or Captives? Let your care of duty speak.
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Do not your oppressed and curtail'd duties cry out, We are beaten, we are beaten! we are beaten out of the field:
Do not your oppressed and curtailed duties cry out, We Are beaten, we Are beaten! we Are beaten out of the field:
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we are not regarded when the world hath any work to be done:
we Are not regarded when the world hath any work to be done:
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Is this your care of the main? Believe it Brethren, when business gets the upperhand of duty, the world hath gotten the upperhand of the soul.
Is this your care of the main? Believe it Brothers, when business gets the upperhand of duty, the world hath got the upperhand of the soul.
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Consider therefore, how is it with you? Do you allow duties their proper time and place? Do you first seek the Kingdome of God? Is the world made to give place to prayer,
Consider Therefore, how is it with you? Do you allow duties their proper time and place? Do you First seek the Kingdom of God? Is the world made to give place to prayer,
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or is prayer ordinarily made to give place to the world?
or is prayer ordinarily made to give place to the world?
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Do you set your times for daily duty? and do you allow sufficient time? do you not put the Lord off with short and hasty duties,
Do you Set your times for daily duty? and do you allow sufficient time? do you not put the Lord off with short and hasty duties,
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and then tell him, Lord, this is all the time I can spare thee; Soul, this is all the time I can allow thee.
and then tell him, Lord, this is all the time I can spare thee; Soul, this is all the time I can allow thee.
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Hasty duties are next to none.
Hasty duties Are next to none.
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Do you allow your souls room to make the best of their suits? room for enlargement and importunity,
Do you allow your Souls room to make the best of their suits? room for enlargement and importunity,
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or are they not mostly forc'd to shuffle over and shut up, almost as soon as they have begun.
or Are they not mostly forced to shuffle over and shut up, almost as soon as they have begun.
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Is there not too great a fault among Professors, on this account? do not their businesses borrow of their duties;
Is there not too great a fault among Professors, on this account? do not their businesses borrow of their duties;
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borrow, but never pay? Conscience, I pray thee lend me this praying hour? Soul, I pray thee spare me this reading time:
borrow, but never pay? Conscience, I pray thee lend me this praying hour? Soul, I pray thee spare me this reading time:
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I want time to dispatch my business, hereafter I'le pay it again? How little of your time must ordinarily serve the turn for your attendance on God;
I want time to dispatch my business, hereafter I'll pay it again? How little of your time must ordinarily serve the turn for your attendance on God;
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a short prayer, short meditations are all you will allow, and your souls ordinarily fare thereafter;
a short prayer, short meditations Are all you will allow, and your Souls ordinarily fare thereafter;
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you are too much in hast to speed well, God will be waited on, and wrestled with ere he will hear.
you Are too much in haste to speed well, God will be waited on, and wrestled with ere he will hear.
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We read, Gen. 34. 26. when Jacob was wrestling with God, he held at it so long, that God said, Let me go; enough Jacob, let me go, for the day breaketh;
We read, Gen. 34. 26. when Jacob was wrestling with God, he held At it so long, that God said, Let me go; enough Jacob, let me go, for the day breaks;
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but he resolv'd, I will not let thee go, unless thou bless me.
but he resolved, I will not let thee go, unless thou bless me.
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But is it not with us the quite contrary? By that we have been at it a little while, Let me go Lord, I must be gone:
But is it not with us the quite contrary? By that we have been At it a little while, Let me go Lord, I must be gone:
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Whether thou hear me or not, whether thou bless me or not, let me go, I am in hast,
Whither thou hear me or not, whither thou bless me or not, let me go, I am in haste,
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and must be gone, give me leave quietly to depart, and that shall serve for this time instead of a blessing.
and must be gone, give me leave quietly to depart, and that shall serve for this time instead of a blessing.
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Oh Brethren, if we would trace our selves into our Closets, and observe our short stay there, the slight and hasty work we make before the Lord,
O Brothers, if we would trace our selves into our Closets, and observe our short stay there, the slight and hasty work we make before the Lord,
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and our quick returns we make to the world;
and our quick returns we make to the world;
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sure methinks it should make us say, I am afraid this world is still too hard for me, I am afraid it hath me still under its dominion;
sure methinks it should make us say, I am afraid this world is still too hard for me, I am afraid it hath me still under its dominion;
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it will not trust me to be long alone with my God, its presently calling me off;
it will not trust me to be long alone with my God, its presently calling me off;
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and when it calls once, I must presently take my leave, away I must. Consider this Brethren, do you allow your selves sufficient time for duty?
and when it calls once, I must presently take my leave, away I must. Consider this Brothers, do you allow your selves sufficient time for duty?
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If you have appointed your set times, and sufficient time, do you keep your times? does not the world ordinarily steal away your hours of prayer:
If you have appointed your Set times, and sufficient time, do you keep your times? does not the world ordinarily steal away your hours of prayer:
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when the time draws nigh for the worship of God, does not the world use to step in, But I must be first serv'd, my Cattle must be first serv'd, my Customers must be first serv'd, I have a friend that must be first waited on? and when one business is dispatch'd, another falls in,
when the time draws High for the worship of God, does not the world use to step in, But I must be First served, my Cattle must be First served, my Customers must be First served, I have a friend that must be First waited on? and when one business is dispatched, Another falls in,
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and another, and another, till it be too late and time to go to bed, and so God and the Soul must wait their time till to morrow;
and Another, and Another, till it be too late and time to go to Bed, and so God and the Soul must wait their time till to morrow;
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and when to morrow comes, that is as this day, and much more busie.
and when to morrow comes, that is as this day, and much more busy.
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Judge Brethren, whether it be not too ordinarily thus with us, and then tell me, which do ye think hath the greater interest, God or the world?
Judge Brothers, whither it be not too ordinarily thus with us, and then tell me, which do you think hath the greater Interest, God or the world?
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Prayer is one of our weapons, wherewith we are to maintain the fight against the world, Ephes. 6. 18. Exod. 17. 11. When Moses hands are lift up, this Amalek falls:
Prayer is one of our weapons, wherewith we Are to maintain the fight against the world, Ephesians 6. 18. Exod 17. 11. When Moses hands Are lift up, this Amalek falls:
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And can you think the world hath you not sure enough, when it can at pleasure command your weapons out of your hands:
And can you think the world hath you not sure enough, when it can At pleasure command your weapons out of your hands:
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or if it leave them with you, can so blunt their edge, that they are good for nothing?
or if it leave them with you, can so blunt their edge, that they Are good for nothing?
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No man that is a Souldier will lay aside his weapons, but one of these, either a Conquerour, or a Captive,
No man that is a Soldier will lay aside his weapons, but one of these, either a Conqueror, or a Captive,
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or a Fool. A Conquerour (whose victory is compleat) needs his Arms no longer;or a Fool. A Conqueror (whose victory is complete) needs his Arms no longer;
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the work is done, the Enemy is fallen, and shall no more be able to rise.
the work is done, the Enemy is fallen, and shall no more be able to rise.
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A Captive (who is totally and irrecoverably lost) hath no further use of his Arms;A Captive (who is totally and irrecoverably lost) hath no further use of his Arms;
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they will now stand him in no stead; 'tis too late to fight, the field is lost.
they will now stand him in no stead; it's too late to fight, the field is lost.
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He that is yet in the fight, and will lay down his Arms, is a fool: in laying by his weapons, he gives his enemies the day:
He that is yet in the fight, and will lay down his Arms, is a fool: in laying by his weapons, he gives his enemies the day:
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he is a fool, that thinks to stand in the fight, and will not stand to his Armes.
he is a fool, that thinks to stand in the fight, and will not stand to his Arms.
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In heaven, when our warfare is accomplished, no more need of praying then; no more watching, no more fighting, no more exercises of faith and patience then;In heaven, when our warfare is accomplished, no more need of praying then; no more watching, no more fighting, no more exercises of faith and patience then;
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the Enemy is under our feet; the triumph is all that then remains; the Robes, and the Palms, and the Crowns, singing, and shouting, and rejoycing;
the Enemy is under our feet; the triumph is all that then remains; the Robes, and the Palms, and the Crowns, singing, and shouting, and rejoicing;
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no more need of praying and watching. In Hell, when the captivity is irrecoverable, there's no more use of weapons;
no more need of praying and watching. In Hell, when the captivity is irrecoverable, there's no more use of weapons;
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tis too late then, they'le stand them in no stead: tis too late to pray, and watch, and wrestle; the day is lost.
this too late then, They'll stand them in no stead: this too late to pray, and watch, and wrestle; the day is lost.
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The shame the contempt, the prison, the mill, the dungeon, the torments of their captivity is all that there remains.
The shame the contempt, the prison, the mill, the dungeon, the torments of their captivity is all that there remains.
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Prayer, that men now make to give place to lust and vanity, to laughing or labouring;
Prayer, that men now make to give place to lust and vanity, to laughing or labouring;
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God will then make it to give place to cursings, and ravings, and roarings; to tearing of hairs, and gnawing of tongues, and gnashing of teeth:
God will then make it to give place to cursings, and ravings, and roarings; to tearing of hairs, and gnawing of tongues, and gnashing of teeth:
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you that now count it a trouble and a cumbrance to attend on praying, and fasting, and such like duties;
you that now count it a trouble and a cumbrance to attend on praying, and fasting, and such like duties;
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if you ever fall into that prison, you shall have your liberty from these burthens;
if you ever fallen into that prison, you shall have your liberty from these burdens;
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you shall live an eternity of dayes and nights, and never be put to the trouble of one Prayer more, of one Sermon more, of one exercise of religion more:
you shall live an eternity of days and nights, and never be put to the trouble of one Prayer more, of one Sermon more, of one exercise of Religion more:
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there's an everlasting end of Prayer in Heaven and Hell.
there's an everlasting end of Prayer in Heaven and Hell.
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But now, though the perfect conquerour may, though the perfect captive must, lay by his weapons, have done with prayer for ever;
But now, though the perfect conqueror may, though the perfect captive must, lay by his weapons, have done with prayer for ever;
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yet he that is yet in the fight, is a fool, if he stand not to his arms:
yet he that is yet in the fight, is a fool, if he stand not to his arms:
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either he triumphs before the victory, or else cares not on which side the victory goes.
either he Triumphos before the victory, or Else Cares not on which side the victory Goes.
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Thou art a fool with a witness, that either slightest such a potent enemy, or holdest thy self little concerned in the victory.
Thou art a fool with a witness, that either slightest such a potent enemy, or holdest thy self little concerned in the victory.
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May all his cost and labour be spared? canst thou stand in thine own strength? needest thou not be beholding to the Lord for his help? or is the help of the Lord so cheap,
May all his cost and labour be spared? Canst thou stand in thine own strength? Needest thou not be beholding to the Lord for his help? or is the help of the Lord so cheap,
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as to he had without seeking for:
as to he had without seeking for:
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or will any slight seeking now and then serve? serve thy governour so. Will the world give thee leave to take sufficient time for seeking God,
or will any slight seeking now and then serve? serve thy governor so. Will the world give thee leave to take sufficient time for seeking God,
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if thou wilt not take whether it will or no?
if thou wilt not take whither it will or no?
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Brethren, learn hence forth, not to put God off with the worlds leavings, but let the world be content to take Gods leavings: if time fall short for any thing, see that it be not for your Souls:
Brothers, Learn hence forth, not to put God off with the world's leavings, but let the world be content to take God's leavings: if time fallen short for any thing, see that it be not for your Souls:
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let God have his daily due, and your Souls have theirs, whatever goe without.
let God have his daily due, and your Souls have theirs, whatever go without.
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Let not the world any longer say, give place Bible, stand aside Prayer, I have no leisure for you;
Let not the world any longer say, give place bible, stand aside Prayer, I have no leisure for you;
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but let your Souls daily say, stand aside world, business, trade, I must serve the Lord.
but let your Souls daily say, stand aside world, business, trade, I must serve the Lord.
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Never look to be other then worldlings, whilest any thing below hath so much power with you,
Never look to be other then worldlings, whilst any thing below hath so much power with you,
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as to keep God and your Souls asunder; to hold you either under a total neglect, or ordinary remisness in your religious duties:
as to keep God and your Souls asunder; to hold you either under a total neglect, or ordinary remissness in your religious duties:
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whilest it can keep you either so busy, or so slothful, that you restrain prayer, it hath you sure enough:
whilst it can keep you either so busy, or so slothful, that you restrain prayer, it hath you sure enough:
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if the Divel can but keep you out of your closets, he will not fear to meet you in the field;
if the devil can but keep you out of your closets, he will not Fear to meet you in the field;
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he will not doubt your standing on your feet, if he can but keep you from falling on your knees.
he will not doubt your standing on your feet, if he can but keep you from falling on your knees.
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Because there is so much depending on this, both as to the issue of our conflict,
Because there is so much depending on this, both as to the issue of our conflict,
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and the evidence of our victory over the world, give me leave to press you the closer to it, by giving you a short view, of the summe of what I have here suggested, in these following propositions and advice.
and the evidence of our victory over the world, give me leave to press you the closer to it, by giving you a short view, of the sum of what I have Here suggested, in these following propositions and Advice.
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1. The death of the world will never be either compassed or witnessed, but by the life of religion.
1. The death of the world will never be either compassed or witnessed, but by the life of Religion.
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2. The life of religion cannot be maintained, but by keeping up the life of duties:
2. The life of Religion cannot be maintained, but by keeping up the life of duties:
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no prayer no holiness, little prayer and but little holiness. The vigour of grace is maintained from above;
no prayer no holiness, little prayer and but little holiness. The vigour of grace is maintained from above;
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and nothing will come down unless we often look up.
and nothing will come down unless we often look up.
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3. The life of duty will not be kept up, unless there be set and sufficient time allotted to it:
3. The life of duty will not be kept up, unless there be Set and sufficient time allotted to it:
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occasional duties will be but short and seldom.
occasional duties will be but short and seldom.
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4. Seldom recesses from the world, and suddain returns to it, short and hasty prayers the Devil will allow us,
4. Seldom Recesses from the world, and sudden returns to it, short and hasty Prayers the devil will allow us,
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and the world will be no looser by them.
and the world will be no looser by them.
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5. If business, or slothfulness ordinarily get the upper hand of duty, whatever time be allotted for it, little enough will be bestowed on it.
5. If business, or slothfulness ordinarily get the upper hand of duty, whatever time be allotted for it, little enough will be bestowed on it.
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If we never pray but when we have list or leisure, there will be but little done;
If we never pray but when we have list or leisure, there will be but little done;
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the world will either fill us with work or weary us into sloth. Therefore,
the world will either fill us with work or weary us into sloth. Therefore,
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6. Resolve whatever the countermands of the world or Devil, of your busy or weary Spirits are, to set and keep up your daily duties:
6. Resolve whatever the countermands of the world or devil, of your busy or weary Spirits Are, to Set and keep up your daily duties:
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if time fall short, yet let not your Souls fail of their due; be constant, be instant in prayer.
if time fallen short, yet let not your Souls fail of their endue; be constant, be instant in prayer.
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If this counsell be not accepted, I look not that any other of the counsels of God should prosper with you.
If this counsel be not accepted, I look not that any other of the Counsels of God should prosper with you.
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Are you worldlings? are you in bondage to your carnal and earthly hearts? there I look to find you to your dying day,
are you worldlings? Are you in bondage to your carnal and earthly hearts? there I look to find you to your dying day,
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if constant and instant prayer do not fetch you off.
if constant and instant prayer do not fetch you off.
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3. That in the multitude of his businesses he neglect not the Souls of his Relations:
3. That in the multitude of his businesses he neglect not the Souls of his Relations:
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He that neglecteth his families Souls, sinneth against his own Soul. Worldlings hold all they have in the same bondage with themselves;
He that neglecteth his families Souls, Sinneth against his own Soul. Worldlings hold all they have in the same bondage with themselves;
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the sons of these bondmen are seldom suffered to be freemen:
the Sons of these bondmen Are seldom suffered to be freemen:
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like the Scribes and Pharises, Math. 23. 13. They neither enter into the kingdom of God themselves,
like the Scribes and Pharisees, Math. 23. 13. They neither enter into the Kingdom of God themselves,
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nor suffer those that would to enter in. Like Pharaohs taskmasters, Exod. 5. 17. Ye are idle, ye are idle, is their word,nor suffer those that would to enter in. Like Pharaohs taskmasters, Exod 5. 17. You Are idle, you Are idle, is their word,
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when any of theirs will worship God:
when any of theirs will worship God:
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an hour spent in prayer or reading, by such as belong to them, is as great a crime,
an hour spent in prayer or reading, by such as belong to them, is as great a crime,
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as so much time wasted in play or idleness: to your work to your work; any work that's done for God is counted lost to them.
as so much time wasted in play or idleness: to your work to your work; any work that's done for God is counted lost to them.
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He that fears God would have God served by all his, and never counts himself served, when God is neglected.
He that fears God would have God served by all his, and never counts himself served, when God is neglected.
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He sees that the education of those that are under him in the knowledg and worship of God is necessary work and excellent work:
He sees that the education of those that Are under him in the knowledge and worship of God is necessary work and excellent work:
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a godly family is a nursery for Heaven:
a godly family is a nursery for Heaven:
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he counts it his best husbandry to be husbanding up such choice plants, as will afterwards be for trees to be here and there transplanted in the vineyard of the Lord:
he counts it his best Husbandry to be husbanding up such choice plants, as will afterwards be for trees to be Here and there transplanted in the vineyard of the Lord:
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he would train up a new generation that may rise up in his room to bear the name of God in their generations;
he would train up a new generation that may rise up in his room to bear the name of God in their generations;
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whereby the Lord may have a seed preserved to shew forth his praises from generation to generation, Gen. 18. 17. I know Abraham that he will command his children and his houshold after him,
whereby the Lord may have a seed preserved to show forth his praises from generation to generation, Gen. 18. 17. I know Abraham that he will command his children and his household After him,
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and they shall keep the way of the Lord. and they shall keep the Way of the Lord.
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It may be written over the sayings of the seed of the righteous as Prov. 31. 1. The words of King Lemuel, the prophecy which his mother taught him:
It may be written over the sayings of the seed of the righteous as Curae 31. 1. The words of King Lemuel, the prophecy which his mother taught him:
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over others it may be written, not the prophesies but the prophaness, the oathes the lyes the scoffes that his mother taught him;
over Others it may be written, not the prophecies but the profaneness, the Oaths the lies the scoffs that his mother taught him;
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the covetousness and the oppression that he hath learned of his Father.
the covetousness and the oppression that he hath learned of his Father.
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Whats the reason of that rudeness, and those debaucheries, that Ignorance, Atheism and Irreligion, that abounds in wordly families:
Whats the reason of that rudeness, and those debaucheries, that Ignorance, Atheism and Irreligion, that abounds in wordly families:
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tis all they have been bred up to; they have learn'd to be wicked, of Children:
this all they have been bred up to; they have learned to be wicked, of Children:
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the iniquity of their Fathers covetousness would not allow them time, to teach them better things.
the iniquity of their Father's covetousness would not allow them time, to teach them better things.
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He whose own foot is escaped out of the snare, would not leave any of his in prison behind him.
He whose own foot is escaped out of the snare, would not leave any of his in prison behind him.
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Tis a vain argument for the Devil to use with such:
This a vain argument for the devil to use with such:
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thou wilt never thrive, if thou spendest so many thoughts and words and hours about such matters:
thou wilt never thrive, if thou spendest so many thoughts and words and hours about such matters:
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thou wilt if thou takest this course bring thy self to a morsell of bread;
thou wilt if thou Takest this course bring thy self to a morsel of bred;
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and wilt teach all thine the way to the same poverty, and make them all as bad husbands as thy self:
and wilt teach all thine the Way to the same poverty, and make them all as bad Husbands as thy self:
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this would do something with earthly minds;
this would do something with earthly minds;
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but he that fears God, if it must be, had rather be undone then to preserve or increase his estate by the murther of Souls.
but he that fears God, if it must be, had rather be undone then to preserve or increase his estate by the murder of Souls.
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This may be my way to increase my store;
This may be my Way to increase my store;
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for what is labour without a blessing, and what blessing where God is not known? this may be my best husbandry for [ this ] world,
for what is labour without a blessing, and what blessing where God is not known? this may be my best Husbandry for [ this ] world,
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but whether it be or no, God must be served. Oh what dark and dismal holes are the dwellings of worldlings:
but whither it be or no, God must be served. O what dark and dismal holes Are the dwellings of worldlings:
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their habitations are full of violence; cruelty and bloud lodges in them: they live by murther and rapine, the bloud of Souls, is their meat and drink:
their habitations Are full of violence; cruelty and blood lodges in them: they live by murder and rapine, the blood of Souls, is their meat and drink:
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the lives of their Children must be sacrifices to their lust; they buy them livings and raise them portions out of their own ruine;
the lives of their Children must be Sacrifices to their lust; they buy them livings and raise them portions out of their own ruin;
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all the purchases they make for them, they may call the Potters field, for they are the price of bloud: they will suffer them to run down to Hell,
all the purchases they make for them, they may call the Potters field, for they Are the price of blood: they will suffer them to run down to Hell,
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for fear they should leave them beggers on earth: they'le make them too good husbands to be ever good Christians:
for Fear they should leave them beggars on earth: They'll make them too good Husbands to be ever good Christians:
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they are bondmen themselves, and they sell all theirs for servants to the same master.
they Are bondmen themselves, and they fell all theirs for Servants to the same master.
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Christians, you that hope you are gotten free, prove that you are so by being zealous of getting that freedom entail'd upon your posterity;
Christians, you that hope you Are got free, prove that you Are so by being zealous of getting that freedom entailed upon your posterity;
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leave them no longer at the brick kiln, but bring them away with you to serve the Lord.
leave them no longer At the brick kiln, but bring them away with you to serve the Lord.
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1. Bring them with you before the Lord: lay them often at his feet: pray over them;
1. Bring them with you before the Lord: lay them often At his feet: pray over them;
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Here be my blind (Lord) and my lame, my creeples and my captives. Lord open their eyes and bring forth these prisoners out of prison:
Here be my blind (Lord) and my lame, my creeples and my captives. Lord open their eyes and bring forth these Prisoners out of prison:
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behold the Souls which thou hast given me, here they are before thee, Oh that they might live in thy sight, let all mine be thine.
behold the Souls which thou hast given me, Here they Are before thee, O that they might live in thy sighed, let all mine be thine.
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Hast thou delivered thy servant? O let all these be as the Soul of thy servant:
Hast thou Delivered thy servant? O let all these be as the Soul of thy servant:
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hast thou brought me out of bondage, O let me not leave a Child behind. 2. Bring the Lord to them, let these poor prisoners hear of a redeemer; make Christ known to them;
hast thou brought me out of bondage, Oh let me not leave a Child behind. 2. Bring the Lord to them, let these poor Prisoners hear of a redeemer; make christ known to them;
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and that they may accept of his redemption, make them first known to themselves? Instruct them often, make them to know their sin and their misery;
and that they may accept of his redemption, make them First known to themselves? Instruct them often, make them to know their since and their misery;
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the dreadful bondage that they are under at present, and the dreadful pit they are hastning to;
the dreadful bondage that they Are under At present, and the dreadful pit they Are hastening to;
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and then tell them of that redeemer that is come out of Zion. 3. Bring them over to the Lord: be an Embassadour for Christ to them;
and then tell them of that redeemer that is come out of Zion. 3. Bring them over to the Lord: be an Ambassador for christ to them;
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cease not to warn them to command, perswade beseech them in Christs stead, till they consent and be reconciled to God.
cease not to warn them to command, persuade beseech them in Christ stead, till they consent and be reconciled to God.
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Be industrious, be at pains with them: lye at them from day to day; bethink not your time and labour.
Be Industria, be At pains with them: lie At them from day to day; bethink not your time and labour.
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And if the world step in and reprove you;
And if the world step in and reprove you;
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this is not the way to thrive, these houres spent in thy trade or calling would turn thee and them to more profit,
this is not the Way to thrive, these hours spent in thy trade or calling would turn thee and them to more profit,
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then prove thy self to have broken its yoke from off thy neck, by turning away thine ear from its suggestions.
then prove thy self to have broken its yoke from off thy neck, by turning away thine ear from its suggestions.
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4. That in all his dealings in the world, he have respect to truth, righteousness, and mercy.
4. That in all his dealings in the world, he have respect to truth, righteousness, and mercy.
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He would not live by lying, he would not get by unrighteousness, nor save by unmercifulness.
He would not live by lying, he would not get by unrighteousness, nor save by unmercifulness.
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The worlds vassals must stick at nothing that will serve their turns;
The world's vassals must stick At nothing that will serve their turns;
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must lye, defraud, oppresse, extort, grind the faces, starve the bowels break the bones of their poor brethren, this is for their interest.
must lie, defraud, oppress, extort, grind the faces, starve the bowels break the bones of their poor brothers, this is for their Interest.
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1 Tim. 6. 10. The love of money is the root of all evil:
1 Tim. 6. 10. The love of money is the root of all evil:
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whence is it that there is so little faith, or truth, or righteousness, or mercy among men? so little truth in their words,
whence is it that there is so little faith, or truth, or righteousness, or mercy among men? so little truth in their words,
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so little faith in their promises, so little righteousness in their dealings, no more bowels of compassion? we may be ashamed to think how little, we may fear and tremble to think how little;
so little faith in their promises, so little righteousness in their dealings, no more bowels of compassion? we may be ashamed to think how little, we may Fear and tremble to think how little;
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so much praying, and hearing, and professing, and yet so much falshood and wrong? so much knowledg of God and yet so little conscience towards men? such pretences to faith,
so much praying, and hearing, and professing, and yet so much falsehood and wrong? so much knowledge of God and yet so little conscience towards men? such pretences to faith,
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and yet so little exercise of charity? this is dreadful;
and yet so little exercise of charity? this is dreadful;
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but whence is all this? the love of money is the root of all evil:
but whence is all this? the love of money is the root of all evil:
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this is the lyar, this is the oppressour this is the barbarian, the love of money: there had been more faith,
this is the liar, this is the oppressor this is the barbarian, the love of money: there had been more faith,
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and more truth, and more mercy, had there been less of this love:
and more truth, and more mercy, had there been less of this love:
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where this root is dried up, where the world is no longer lov'd, it will be no longer serv'd or obey'd;
where this root is dried up, where the world is no longer loved, it will be no longer served or obeyed;
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nothing of it will be regarded but what comes in, in a way of truth and righteousness.
nothing of it will be regarded but what comes in, in a Way of truth and righteousness.
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He that loves truth above the best trading, righteousness above the greatest riches, that counts mercy the best good husbandry;
He that loves truth above the best trading, righteousness above the greatest riches, that counts mercy the best good Husbandry;
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he that had rather stand to a bad bargain, then break promise; make a bad market, then advance his gain by a lye;
he that had rather stand to a bad bargain, then break promise; make a bad market, then advance his gain by a lie;
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suffer bad wares to lye on his hands, then say they are good;
suffer bad wares to lie on his hands, then say they Are good;
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he that had rather have no blessing in his hand, then no bowels to lay it out for God;
he that had rather have no blessing in his hand, then no bowels to lay it out for God;
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He that however he hath this world about him, has an estate, houses, lands, money in greatest abundance;
He that however he hath this world about him, has an estate, houses, Lands, money in greatest abundance;
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he that however he labours in all fair and innocent wayes, to preserve and improve what he has;
he that however he labours in all fair and innocent ways, to preserve and improve what he has;
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yet chooses rather to be poor then not to be honest, to have nothing then not to be a good steward of what he has;
yet chooses rather to be poor then not to be honest, to have nothing then not to be a good steward of what he has;
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he that will not be tempted to be false, unrighteous, or unmerciful, for the getting or saving an estate, the world hath not much in the heart of that man.
he that will not be tempted to be false, unrighteous, or unmerciful, for the getting or Saving an estate, the world hath not much in the heart of that man.
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Oh brethren, if this be to overcome the world, then how many more captives hath it still then the most are aware of? what trade is there driven almost any where in the world, wherein the trade of lying hath not a great stock going? Are there not even among men pretending to religion, too many found, who instead of using the Psalmists prayer, Keep me from the way of lying, will rather content themselves with the Syrians prayer, The Lord pardon me in this thing;
O brothers, if this be to overcome the world, then how many more captives hath it still then the most Are aware of? what trade is there driven almost any where in the world, wherein the trade of lying hath not a great stock going? are there not even among men pretending to Religion, too many found, who instead of using the Psalmists prayer, Keep me from the Way of lying, will rather content themselves with the Syrians prayer, The Lord pardon me in this thing;
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the Lord forgive me, I know not how to help it.
the Lord forgive me, I know not how to help it.
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It's true that men of great dealings have great temptations to it, and is it not as true, that they are taking temptations?
It's true that men of great dealings have great temptations to it, and is it not as true, that they Are taking temptations?
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But how can you then take your selves to be any of Christs disciples? or how can you stand here praying with the same mouth, that it may be within a day or two, will be found in the market lying? Can the same fountain send forth sweet water and bitter, Jam. 3. 11. Deceive not your selves, you do but lye unto God in your duties, that make it your practise to lye unto men in your dealings.
But how can you then take your selves to be any of Christ Disciples? or how can you stand Here praying with the same Mouth, that it may be within a day or two, will be found in the market lying? Can the same fountain send forth sweet water and bitter, Jam. 3. 11. Deceive not your selves, you do but lie unto God in your duties, that make it your practice to lie unto men in your dealings.
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If any man seem to be religious and bridleth not his tongue (from lying as well as other ill language) that mans religion is in vain, Jam. 1. 26.If any man seem to be religious and bridleth not his tongue (from lying as well as other ill language) that men Religion is in vain, Jam. 1. 26.
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And as little truth as there is in mens words, is there not as little righteousness in their wayes? the lying tongue and the oppressing hand are animated from the same heart.
And as little truth as there is in men's words, is there not as little righteousness in their ways? the lying tongue and the oppressing hand Are animated from the same heart.
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How very few are there that weigh their actions on that unerring beam, Do unto others as you would they should do unto you? Wouldst thou be oppressed? thou wouldst not:
How very few Are there that weigh their actions on that unerring beam, Do unto Others as you would they should do unto you? Wouldst thou be oppressed? thou Wouldst not:
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why then doest thou oppress? wouldst thou not be defrauded? why then dost thou defraud? wouldst thou not over-buy nor undersel? why dost thou then in the same kinds, go about to overreach thy brother?
why then dost thou oppress? Wouldst thou not be defrauded? why then dost thou defraud? Wouldst thou not overbuy nor undersell? why dost thou then in the same Kinds, go about to overreach thy brother?
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Brethren you do not know your own generation you live in, if you do not understand,
Brothers you do not know your own generation you live in, if you do not understand,
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how commonly and how greedily men are every where heaping up to themselves the gains of unrighteousness,
how commonly and how greedily men Are every where heaping up to themselves the gains of unrighteousness,
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and for mercy there's little hope of finding that, where righteousness is departed.
and for mercy there's little hope of finding that, where righteousness is departed.
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And now Soul, where is thy victory over the world? thou pretendest to Christ, takest thy self to be a beleiver,
And now Soul, where is thy victory over the world? thou pretendest to christ, Takest thy self to be a believer,
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and hopest thou hast chosen God for thy portion, and renounced this present world;
and hopest thou hast chosen God for thy portion, and renounced this present world;
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what and yet lye for a little worldly advantage? be unrighteous that thou mayst be rich:
what and yet lie for a little worldly advantage? be unrighteous that thou Mayest be rich:
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sell thy conscience for a penny, and bless thy self in thy good bargain? Hath the world such power of thee, that for its sake thou wilt be thus false and deceitful and cruel,
fell thy conscience for a penny, and bless thy self in thy good bargain? Hath the world such power of thee, that for its sake thou wilt be thus false and deceitful and cruel,
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and yet hast thou overcome it?
and yet hast thou overcome it?
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Is this thy Faith? is this your Christianity, to be disciples of Christ so far as it may be for your profit? was there any such reserve in your engagement to be the Lords, Ile be thine so thou wilt abate me lying? I will serve thee in any thing,
Is this thy Faith? is this your Christianity, to be Disciples of christ so Far as it may be for your profit? was there any such reserve in your engagement to be the lords, I'll be thine so thou wilt abate me lying? I will serve thee in any thing,
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so thou wilt allow me, the gain of unrighteousness? Ile profess thy name, and ile pray and ile hear,
so thou wilt allow me, the gain of unrighteousness? I'll profess thy name, and Isle pray and Isle hear,
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and ile be godly in all things wherein my gain is not concerned? In these things the Lord pardon thy servant, in these things let me have the liberty to be as other men,
and Isle be godly in all things wherein my gain is not concerned? In these things the Lord pardon thy servant, in these things let me have the liberty to be as other men,
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and in any thing else command me what thou wilt? Brethren, be plain hearted throughout:
and in any thing Else command me what thou wilt? Brothers, be plain hearted throughout:
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be able to say with the Apostle, Heb. 13. 18. We trust that we have a good conscience, willing to live honestly in all things:
be able to say with the Apostle, Hebrew 13. 18. We trust that we have a good conscience, willing to live honestly in all things:
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convince the world that you are none of theirs, but are come out from among them,
convince the world that you Are none of theirs, but Are come out from among them,
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and are of Christ indeed, by being in all things as he was in the world, who did no sin, neither was any guil found in his mouth.
and Are of christ indeed, by being in all things as he was in the world, who did no since, neither was any guile found in his Mouth.
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3. Victory over the world stands, in a power to use our worldly goods to their proper ends.
3. Victory over the world Stands, in a power to use our worldly goods to their proper ends.
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What is there on this side Hell, (sin onely excepted) but being well us'd, will prove our blessing? Rom. 8. 28. All things shall work together for good to them that love God.
What is there on this side Hell, (since only excepted) but being well used, will prove our blessing? Rom. 8. 28. All things shall work together for good to them that love God.
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What is there on this side Heaven, (grace only excepted) but being ill used may degenerate into a curse? Psal. 69. 22. Let their table be made a snare and that which was given to them for their wealth be an occasion of falling.
What is there on this side Heaven, (grace only excepted) but being ill used may degenerate into a curse? Psalm 69. 22. Let their table be made a snare and that which was given to them for their wealth be an occasion of falling.
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All things in the world, as they have their various particular uses, and intermediate ends, so they have but one common end, in which they all concenter.
All things in the world, as they have their various particular uses, and intermediate ends, so they have but one Common end, in which they all concenter.
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God who made man, hath made all things else also for himself:
God who made man, hath made all things Else also for himself:
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and man only of all these lower creatures, is made capable, both of understanding the end to which all things are,
and man only of all these lower creatures, is made capable, both of understanding the end to which all things Are,
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and of directing them to it, and accordingly is oblig'd so to do.
and of directing them to it, and accordingly is obliged so to do.
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Then only may we be truly said to enjoy what we have, and are secur'd from the mischiefs of it,
Then only may we be truly said to enjoy what we have, and Are secured from the mischiefs of it,
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when we have so much power over it, as to use it aright: he that hath not an heart to use what he hath,
when we have so much power over it, as to use it aright: he that hath not an heart to use what he hath,
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and to use it well, is rather possess'd by it, then the possessour of it: upon this account are worldly men the worlds servants;
and to use it well, is rather possessed by it, then the possessor of it: upon this account Are worldly men the world's Servants;
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servants of their estates rather then the masters of them:
Servants of their estates rather then the Masters of them:
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will you call him a master that is under the command of his servant? that cannot govern nor order nor dispose of himself,
will you call him a master that is under the command of his servant? that cannot govern nor order nor dispose of himself,
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and what he has, but is alwaies governed by it? when the world saies go he must go,
and what he has, but is always governed by it? when the world Says go he must go,
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when this saies come he must come, when it saies work he must work, and till it saies sit still, he must not rest;
when this Says come he must come, when it Says work he must work, and till it Says fit still, he must not rest;
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who must neither eat, nor drink, nor give, nor lend, but where the world gives him leave? who is a slave if this be a freeman?
who must neither eat, nor drink, nor give, nor lend, but where the world gives him leave? who is a slave if this be a freeman?
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He that understanding his dominion of all that is in his hand, and his way to use it aright, accordingly exercises his dominion, this man is Lord and the world his servant.
He that understanding his dominion of all that is in his hand, and his Way to use it aright, accordingly exercises his dominion, this man is Lord and the world his servant.
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Now (as I hinted but now) the proper end to which all we have should be lastly directed, is God.
Now (as I hinted but now) the proper end to which all we have should be lastly directed, is God.
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God made all things for himself;
God made all things for himself;
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and he hath put us in possession that we may use them for him, for whom they are made.
and he hath put us in possession that we may use them for him, for whom they Are made.
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All we have are our talents intrusted in our hands by our Lord, with this charge, Occupie till I come, Luk. 19. 13. Occupie till I come,
All we have Are our Talents Entrusted in our hands by our Lord, with this charge, Occupy till I come, Luk. 19. 13. Occupie till I come,
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as those that must give an account to me when I come;
as those that must give an account to me when I come;
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that I may receive mine own with advantage, v. 23. twill be but a lame account we shall give of what we have received,that I may receive mine own with advantage, v. 23. 'twill be but a lame account we shall give of what we have received,
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if we bring not in, every talent employed for God.
if we bring not in, every talon employed for God.
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We must work for God, and get for God, and lay up for God, and lay out for God:
We must work for God, and get for God, and lay up for God, and lay out for God:
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he that works for bread or for clothes, or for money; he that works for wife or for children, and doth not therein work for God;
he that works for bred or for clothes, or for money; he that works for wife or for children, and does not therein work for God;
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he that bestows any thing of what he has, on himself for food or raiment; he that bestowes any thing on his wife or his children, for their present provision,
he that bestows any thing of what he has, on himself for food or raiment; he that bestows any thing on his wife or his children, for their present provision,
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or their future portions, and doth not bestow it there for God, is an evil steward and unfaithful to his trust.
or their future portions, and does not bestow it there for God, is an evil steward and unfaithful to his trust.
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And as we must work for God, and bestow for God, so we must keep for God and save for God:
And as we must work for God, and bestow for God, so we must keep for God and save for God:
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A good steward must see there be no wastes made on his Lords estate.
A good steward must see there be no wastes made on his lords estate.
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He must not save any thing from God; when God calls for a peny, or a pound,
He must not save any thing from God; when God calls for a penny, or a pound,
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or all that he hath, he must let it go and keep nothing back. He must consider, that God hath more mouthes to feed, and more backs to clothe,
or all that he hath, he must let it go and keep nothing back. He must Consider, that God hath more mouths to feed, and more backs to cloth,
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then his own or his families. There's a poor neighbour by thee, that wants bread, go and feed him;
then his own or his families. There's a poor neighbour by thee, that Wants bred, go and feed him;
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there's a poor orphane by thee, go and take care of him, and what thou layest out, put it on account to me:
there's a poor orphan by thee, go and take care of him, and what thou layest out, put it on account to me:
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he must consider, that God hath other wayes to dispose of his estate, then on backs and bellies;
he must Consider, that God hath other ways to dispose of his estate, then on backs and bellies;
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There are a company of poor children by thee, that are like to be bred up for Hell;
There Are a company of poor children by thee, that Are like to be bred up for Hell;
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to be bred up in ignorance and profaness;
to be bred up in ignorance and profaneness;
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go and be at charges with them, put them to School, or help to the disposing of them,
go and be At charges with them, put them to School, or help to the disposing of them,
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so that they may be bred up as Christians, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord:
so that they may be bred up as Christians, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord:
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and other like wayes has God for the bestowing what he has.
and other like ways has God for the bestowing what he has.
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He that must save for God, and see that there be no wast made, that nothing be spent upon strangers, upon his pride upon his gluttonous appetite, upon his vain companions;
He that must save for God, and see that there be no waste made, that nothing be spent upon Strangers, upon his pride upon his gluttonous appetite, upon his vain Sodales;
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he that must not be thus prodigal of his estate, to satisfie his own or others lusts and humours, must neither be a niggard,
he that must not be thus prodigal of his estate, to satisfy his own or Others Lustiest and humours, must neither be a niggard,
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and think to save any thing from God:
and think to save any thing from God:
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He that spends and not for God, and he that saves from God, will both prove but evil stewards. He that spends and not for God, and he that saves from God, will both prove but evil Stewards.
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This saving will in the end prove the greatest wasting: as Christ saith, Math. 16. 25. He that saveth his life shall lose it;
This Saving will in the end prove the greatest wasting: as christ Says, Math. 16. 25. He that Saveth his life shall loose it;
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so upon the same account, he that saveth his estate; he that saveth his bread or his money, shall lose it:
so upon the same account, he that Saveth his estate; he that Saveth his bred or his money, shall loose it:
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there is not a shorter cut to beggery, then sinful parsimony: tis ill saving from Gods poor:
there is not a shorter Cut to beggary, then sinful parsimony: this ill Saving from God's poor:
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that bread thou savest from the mouth of the poor, whom God would have thee feed, that bread will become an eater;
that bred thou Save from the Mouth of the poor, whom God would have thee feed, that bred will become an eater;
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that peny which should have gone for an alms, may rust out all thy pounds. Thou thinkest thou art more provident then others, who are so free and liberal;
that penny which should have gone for an alms, may rust out all thy pounds. Thou Thinkest thou art more provident then Others, who Are so free and liberal;
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and blessest thy self in thy better husbandry;
and blessest thy self in thy better Husbandry;
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when God calls for an alms thou shiftest him off with an answer, I have nothing for thee;
when God calls for an alms thou shiftest him off with an answer, I have nothing for thee;
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when God calls for a liberal almes, some of thy pounds, thou puttest him off with a peny or a groat; and then pleasest thy self to think how well thou camest off,
when God calls for a liberal alms, Some of thy pounds, thou puttest him off with a penny or a groat; and then pleasest thy self to think how well thou camest off,
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and what a good husband thou hast been; but boast not to soon.
and what a good husband thou hast been; but boast not to soon.
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On the other side, thou that art a prodigal of thy estate, that swillest it down thy throat, that spreadest thy table with it,
On the other side, thou that art a prodigal of thy estate, that swillest it down thy throat, that spreadest thy table with it,
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or trimmest thy carcass or debauchest thy companions with it;
or Trimmest thy carcase or debauchest thy Sodales with it;
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thy costly fare, thy gorgeous apparel, thy riotous company, thy sumptuous buildings, must devour all thou hast;
thy costly fare, thy gorgeous apparel, thy riotous company, thy sumptuous buildings, must devour all thou hast;
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what answer wilt thou give to thy Lord, when he shall require thee, Give an account of thy talents? how will thy account be taken whereof this is the total summe, All spent in sin and vanity?
what answer wilt thou give to thy Lord, when he shall require thee, Give an account of thy Talents? how will thy account be taken whereof this is the total sum, All spent in since and vanity?
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These things I have spoken, to give you a short account how we are to use our worldly comforts, namely all for God:
These things I have spoken, to give you a short account how we Are to use our worldly comforts, namely all for God:
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and he that hath power thus to use the world;
and he that hath power thus to use the world;
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yea he that doth charge this on himself, and is heartily resolved on this course, making it his ordinary care thus to dispose of himself and what he has;
yea he that does charge this on himself, and is heartily resolved on this course, making it his ordinary care thus to dispose of himself and what he has;
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though in many things he fall short, and too often transgress his rule, may without arrogance write himself, By the grace of God, crucified with Christ and conquerour over the world.
though in many things he fallen short, and too often transgress his Rule, may without arrogance write himself, By the grace of God, Crucified with christ and conqueror over the world.
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Christians, if these things were considered and well weighed, how much would our bill of expences, on our selves, and our flesh be shortned;
Christians, if these things were considered and well weighed, how much would our bill of expenses, on our selves, and our Flesh be shortened;
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and how greatly might it abound to our account?
and how greatly might it abound to our account?
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O how many superfluities would be par'd off, even from such of us, who have been the best stewards for God? How much is there daily wasted of our Lords talents? how much of what we have, doth our flesh totally consume, whereof the Lord hath no share at all? how much is there spent daily, concerning which we cannot have the face to say, this hath been spent for God? how much hath been lost to God by our full bellies and pamper'd flesh? Do we never eat to unweldiness, drink,
Oh how many superfluities would be pared off, even from such of us, who have been the best Stewards for God? How much is there daily wasted of our lords Talents? how much of what we have, does our Flesh totally consume, whereof the Lord hath no share At all? how much is there spent daily, Concerning which we cannot have the face to say, this hath been spent for God? how much hath been lost to God by our full bellies and pampered Flesh? Do we never eat to unweldiness, drink,
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though not to drunkenness, yet to drowsiness? how many times have we been chearing our selves into sottishness, recreating our selves into uselesness,
though not to Drunkenness, yet to drowsiness? how many times have we been cheering our selves into sottishness, recreating our selves into uselessness,
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whilest we have pretended to be fitting our selves for service? how many a prayer and praise hath the Lord lost by a feast? we have been feeding our wantonness, clothing our pride, nourishing up our selves into meer frothiness and vanity,
whilst we have pretended to be fitting our selves for service? how many a prayer and praise hath the Lord lost by a feast? we have been feeding our wantonness, clothing our pride, nourishing up our selves into mere frothiness and vanity,
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whilest we have professed to be refreshing and comforting our hearts for God.
whilst we have professed to be refreshing and comforting our hearts for God.
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Hath not the Lord had the less for his bounty to us? should we not have been like to have serv'd the Lord better in hunger and thirst,
Hath not the Lord had the less for his bounty to us? should we not have been like to have served the Lord better in hunger and thirst,
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then we have sometimes done, in the abundance of all things?
then we have sometime done, in the abundance of all things?
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Have we indeed us'd all for God? our estates for God? our liberties for God? our interest and esteem in the world for God? might not God have been often better serv'd in a prison,
Have we indeed used all for God? our estates for God? our Liberties for God? our Interest and esteem in the world for God? might not God have been often better served in a prison,
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then we have serv'd him in our liberty? might not God have been better serv'd in our sickness and weakness,
then we have served him in our liberty? might not God have been better served in our sickness and weakness,
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then we have served him in our health and strength? hath not the Lord been often as it were forced to resolve concerning us,
then we have served him in our health and strength? hath not the Lord been often as it were forced to resolve Concerning us,
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well I must even smite them with sickness, that they may serve me better, I must take away their talents that they may be better stewards!
well I must even smite them with sickness, that they may serve me better, I must take away their Talents that they may be better Stewards!
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What use hath been made of that esteem and respect we have had from men? hath our care been, what the resolution of a worthy servant of Christ,
What use hath been made of that esteem and respect we have had from men? hath our care been, what the resolution of a worthy servant of christ,
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1795
now with God, once was? I would (said he) entitle God to every inch of Ground I get upon the opinions of men;
now with God, once was? I would (said he) entitle God to every inch of Ground I get upon the opinions of men;
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1796
I would make my advantage to be dealing for God with them, to be pleading for God with them, I would improve all my interest with them so, that if it be possible, God may become of the acquaintance of all my friends.
I would make my advantage to be dealing for God with them, to be pleading for God with them, I would improve all my Interest with them so, that if it be possible, God may become of the acquaintance of all my Friends.
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Oh how very few of us are there, whose aim and care is, to live at the rate and in the way that God would have us live? who resolve, Religion shall have the whole ordering of me;
O how very few of us Are there, whose aim and care is, to live At the rate and in the Way that God would have us live? who resolve, Religion shall have the Whole ordering of me;
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this shall choose my company and govern my whole behaviour with them: this shall appoint me my habitation;
this shall choose my company and govern my Whole behaviour with them: this shall appoint me my habitation;
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this shall furnish my house and my table; shall appoint me the quality and limit the proporof my daily food:
this shall furnish my house and my table; shall appoint me the quality and limit the proporof my daily food:
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this shall order me for my habit, both the cost and the fashion of my raiment:
this shall order me for my habit, both the cost and the fashion of my raiment:
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this shall direct me in the visiting and entertaining my friends: this shall set me my business, and allow me my recreations;
this shall Direct me in the visiting and entertaining my Friends: this shall Set me my business, and allow me my recreations;
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1802
this shall measure my daies and my nights, and set me my times for my sleep, my watch, and my work:
this shall measure my days and my nights, and Set me my times for my sleep, my watch, and my work:
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1803
this shall dispose of my estate while I live, and make my will when I die.
this shall dispose of my estate while I live, and make my will when I die.
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This shall give, my self mine allowance, my wife her dower, my children their portions, and Gods children, his poor orphans theirs.
This shall give, my self mine allowance, my wife her dower, my children their portions, and God's children, his poor orphans theirs.
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1805
I would so feed, and so clothe and so recreate my self, so work and so rest as God would have me.
I would so feed, and so cloth and so recreate my self, so work and so rest as God would have me.
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1806
I would never spend nor save but for the Lord.
I would never spend nor save but for the Lord.
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1807
I would visit whom God would have me visit, I would entertain as God would have me entertain;
I would visit whom God would have me visit, I would entertain as God would have me entertain;
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1808
I would never visit a friend, but to whom God sends me, nor entertain but as God bids me;
I would never visit a friend, but to whom God sends me, nor entertain but as God bids me;
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1809
I would put it into the hands of the Lord to divide mine estate;
I would put it into the hands of the Lord to divide mine estate;
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no more to my children, and no less to his, then my conscience tells me he would have.
no more to my children, and no less to his, then my conscience tells me he would have.
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O how few are there who are thus resolved? And why is it not thus with us? Oh these worldly hearts hinder us;
Oh how few Are there who Are thus resolved? And why is it not thus with us? O these worldly hearts hinder us;
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1812
these put in for a share; they would carry all, but if that may not be, they will divide with God:
these put in for a share; they would carry all, but if that may not be, they will divide with God:
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something for thy self, something for thy flesh, something for thy friends, and let God take the rest:
something for thy self, something for thy Flesh, something for thy Friends, and let God take the rest:
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and as the heart would have it, so ordinarily it goes;
and as the heart would have it, so ordinarily it Goes;
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insomuch that it often comes to pass, that by that every one else is served, he to whom all is due, hath little or nothing left;
insomuch that it often comes to pass, that by that every one Else is served, he to whom all is due, hath little or nothing left;
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God shall be last served, and by that his turn comes the store is spent ▪
God shall be last served, and by that his turn comes the store is spent ▪
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1817
Oh these false and treacherous hearts!
O these false and treacherous hearts!
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1818
Is the Lord our God or not? to whom do we owe any thing but to him? is not all his? is not he Lord of all? is there any thing in our hands, concerning which we can say, this is mine own, this is none of his.
Is the Lord our God or not? to whom do we owe any thing but to him? is not all his? is not he Lord of all? is there any thing in our hands, Concerning which we can say, this is mine own, this is none of his.
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Do we not eat his bread and dwell in his houses, and wear his clothes, his wooll and his flax? Is not the earth the Lords and the fulness thereof? and may he not require of his own what he will?
Do we not eat his bred and dwell in his houses, and wear his clothes, his wool and his flax? Is not the earth the lords and the fullness thereof? and may he not require of his own what he will?
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And what doth the Lord require? doth he not require all? doth God reserve only a chief rent to himself,
And what does the Lord require? does he not require all? does God reserve only a chief rend to himself,
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and let the rest go which way it will? hath he allowed any part to be bestowed on his enemies? would God, that the Divel and lust go sharers with him? Do we not know and these tongues confess, that all is his due and expectation? what then is this flesh, what are these lusts, that we should hearken to them,
and let the rest go which Way it will? hath he allowed any part to be bestowed on his enemies? would God, that the devil and lust go sharers with him? Do we not know and these tongues confess, that all is his due and expectation? what then is this Flesh, what Are these Lustiest, that we should harken to them,
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1822
when they put in for a part? O rebuke and repell these imperious beggars: you shall have a whip and a scourge, but no alms at my door;
when they put in for a part? Oh rebuke and repel these imperious beggars: you shall have a whip and a scourge, but no alms At my door;
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you are none of the beggars that God would have me feed & clothe.
you Are none of the beggars that God would have me feed & cloth.
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Did God ever allow me to clothe my pride or feed my covetousness or nourish this unruly and greedy appetite? away away, nothing is allowed you,
Did God ever allow me to cloth my pride or feed my covetousness or nourish this unruly and greedy appetite? away away, nothing is allowed you,
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1825
but a cup of cold water to quench your flames.
but a cup of cold water to quench your flames.
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The Lord he is God, the Lord he is God, my soveraign and supreme proprietour? of him and through him and to him are all things:
The Lord he is God, the Lord he is God, my sovereign and supreme proprietor? of him and through him and to him Are all things:
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his I am and to him I owe and devote whatever I am or have;
his I am and to him I owe and devote whatever I am or have;
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my streams shall fall into no other channells but what will convey them into the Ocean:
my streams shall fallen into no other channels but what will convey them into the Ocean:
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he is my Ocean who is my fountain, O my God my springs do all rise and rest in thee.
he is my Ocean who is my fountain, Oh my God my springs do all rise and rest in thee.
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O what a strange change would this doctrine and the practise of it make upon us:
O what a strange change would this Doctrine and the practice of it make upon us:
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then we should live like Christians indeed, and be able to say with the Apostle Philip. 1. 21. To me to live is Christ.
then we should live like Christians indeed, and be able to say with the Apostle Philip. 1. 21. To me to live is christ.
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O what exemplarie Christians should we be, had we nothing to do but to bring forth fruit unto God;
Oh what exemplary Christians should we be, had we nothing to do but to bring forth fruit unto God;
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1833
how rich should we grow were all our business to lay up treasure in Heaven;
how rich should we grow were all our business to lay up treasure in Heaven;
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1834
how roundly would the work of our salvation go on, were all our works made to fall into this? what a tribute of praise and honour would be raised to the name of the Lord,
how roundly would the work of our salvation go on, were all our works made to fallen into this? what a tribute of praise and honour would be raised to the name of the Lord,
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1835
if our united streams ran all upward, how glorious should the Lord be, if God should thus become all in all?
if our united streams ran all upward, how glorious should the Lord be, if God should thus become all in all?
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1836
4. Victory over the world stands, in a power to want the worlds good things, and to suffer the worlds evil things, and to keep our hearts and our way, whether we prosper or suffer.
4. Victory over the world Stands, in a power to want the world's good things, and to suffer the world's evil things, and to keep our hearts and our Way, whither we prosper or suffer.
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1837
Philip. 4. 12. I know both how to be abased and how to abound;
Philip. 4. 12. I know both how to be abased and how to abound;
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1838
every where and in all things I am instructed, both to be full and to be hungry, to abound and to suffer need. every where and in all things I am instructed, both to be full and to be hungry, to abound and to suffer need.
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1839
Tis one thing to know [ what ] tis to abound, and what to want; and another thing to know [ how ] to do both:
This one thing to know [ what ] this to abound, and what to want; and Another thing to know [ how ] to do both:
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1840
it may be, though the Apostle knew sufficiently [ what ] tis to want and to be hungry,
it may be, though the Apostle knew sufficiently [ what ] this to want and to be hungry,
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1841
yet he knew but little what tis to be full and to abound; but he had learn'd [ how ] to want and how to abound,
yet he knew but little what this to be full and to abound; but he had learned [ how ] to want and how to abound,
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1842
To know how to want and how to abound, is to know how to carry it as a Christian in both estates.
To know how to want and how to abound, is to know how to carry it as a Christian in both estates.
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1843
Poverty and riches have each of them their temptations.
Poverty and riches have each of them their temptations.
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1844
Prov. 30. 8. Lest I be full and deny thee, or lest I be poor and steal and take the name of my God in vain: Curae 30. 8. Lest I be full and deny thee, or lest I be poor and steal and take the name of my God in vain:
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1845
both estates have their temptations, and he knew how to deal with either of them,
both estates have their temptations, and he knew how to deal with either of them,
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1846
so that neither the one nor the other should put him besides his duty, or draw him to any thing unworthy of a Christian.
so that neither the one nor the other should put him beside his duty, or draw him to any thing unworthy of a Christian.
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1847
He is a Christian, that neither, beholding to the world for his religion (he hath other arguments to perswade him to be godly,
He is a Christian, that neither, beholding to the world for his Religion (he hath other Arguments to persuade him to be godly,
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1848
then that godliness is gain) and that will not be forc'd out of it, by all that the world can give or take away:
then that godliness is gain) and that will not be forced out of it, by all that the world can give or take away:
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1849
he that is not beholding to the world for his religion, will be the more like to be religious in spite of the world:
he that is not beholding to the world for his Religion, will be the more like to be religious in spite of the world:
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1850
if the loaves were not they that drew him to Christ, neither will the want of bread drive him away;
if the loaves were not they that drew him to christ, neither will the want of bred drive him away;
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1851
those that come to Christ in hopes of a temporal Kingdom, will when they see themselves disappointed, go back from him again:
those that come to christ in hope's of a temporal Kingdom, will when they see themselves disappointed, go back from him again:
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1852
those that found nothing but Christ to draw them after him, will find nothing whilest Christ is Christ to draw them off. A Christian counts Christ sufficient:
those that found nothing but christ to draw them After him, will find nothing whilst christ is christ to draw them off. A Christian counts christ sufficient:
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1853
a sufficient reward and a sufficient safeguard, enough to satisfie him and to secure him; and thereupon can be content in all his wants and patient in all he suffers:
a sufficient reward and a sufficient safeguard, enough to satisfy him and to secure him; and thereupon can be content in all his Wants and patient in all he suffers:
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1854
we seldom depart from God, but it is either from discontent or impatience;
we seldom depart from God, but it is either from discontent or impatience;
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1855
either we think it intolerable abiding with him, or at least, that we may have a better being elsewhere;
either we think it intolerable abiding with him, or At least, that we may have a better being elsewhere;
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1856
our turning aside from God to the world, is in hopes some way or other to mend our condition;
our turning aside from God to the world, is in hope's Some Way or other to mend our condition;
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1857
either to be better provided for or better pleas'd:
either to be better provided for or better pleased:
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1858
when God is accepted as a sufficient portion, so that we need not the world to make us happy,
when God is accepted as a sufficient portion, so that we need not the world to make us happy,
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1859
when God is accounted our sure refuge, so that we fear not that the world can make us miserable,
when God is accounted our sure refuge, so that we Fear not that the world can make us miserable,
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1860
then twill be all one as to our godliness, whether the world be with us or against us.
then 'twill be all one as to our godliness, whither the world be with us or against us.
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1861
He that can say God is my portion whether I want or abound;
He that can say God is my portion whither I want or abound;
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1862
I have never so much but I have need of a God, I have never so little but a God will suffice;
I have never so much but I have need of a God, I have never so little but a God will suffice;
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1863
He that can say God is my refuge whether I be in safety or in danger;
He that can say God is my refuge whither I be in safety or in danger;
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1864
I am never in such hazards but in God I am secure, I am never so out of hazard but I need his security;
I am never in such hazards but in God I am secure, I am never so out of hazard but I need his security;
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1865
how little is it that the world with all its glory on the one hand,
how little is it that the world with all its glory on the one hand,
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1866
or all its fury on the other, can do upon that Soul? thou mayst then go on thy way rejoycing, thou mayst serve the Lord without fear, in holiness and righteousness all the dayes of thy life.
or all its fury on the other, can do upon that Soul? thou Mayest then go on thy Way rejoicing, thou Mayest serve the Lord without Fear, in holiness and righteousness all the days of thy life.
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1867
He that knows and feels what God is, can want or suffer what ever is in the world;
He that knows and feels what God is, can want or suffer what ever is in the world;
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1868
in him he finds a supply of every vacuity, and a salve for every sore;
in him he finds a supply of every vacuity, and a salve for every soar;
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1869
He that knows what pinching want and piercing sufferings are, will understand that nothing but God can hold him up or bear him through.
He that knows what pinching want and piercing sufferings Are, will understand that nothing but God can hold him up or bear him through.
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1870
You are mistaken if you think, that natural hardiness and self confidence will do, without divine supports in pressing cases.
You Are mistaken if you think, that natural hardiness and self confidence will do, without divine supports in pressing cases.
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1871
He that hath this power, hath gotten it from above; he that hath this power, may be whatever the Lord will have him.
He that hath this power, hath got it from above; he that hath this power, may be whatever the Lord will have him.
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Then are we more eminently endued with this power when we have attained to, 1. Self-denial under the greatest opportunities of self-seeking or self-satisfaction. 2. Contentment under the greatest straits. 3. Patience under the greatest pressures of affliction. 4. Humility in the height of honour. 5. Magnanimity in the depth of danger or difficulty. 6. Equanimity in the greatest turns and changes of our outward condition.
Then Are we more eminently endued with this power when we have attained to, 1. Self-denial under the greatest opportunities of self-seeking or self-satisfaction. 2. Contentment under the greatest straits. 3. Patience under the greatest pressures of affliction. 4. Humility in the height of honour. 5. Magnanimity in the depth of danger or difficulty. 6. Equanimity in the greatest turns and changes of our outward condition.
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1. Self-denial under the greatest opportunities of felf-seeking and self-satisfaction.
1. Self-denial under the greatest opportunities of felf-seeking and self-satisfaction.
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Self-denial properly, is the neglecting the interest, and the crossing the inclinations of our flesh, in order to service or the preventing of sin.
Self-denial properly, is the neglecting the Interest, and the crossing the inclinations of our Flesh, in order to service or the preventing of since.
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Then onely self-denial is a vertue, or a duty, when our allowance of our flesh in its liberty, would be either a sin, or an occasion of sin, or an hindrance of duty;
Then only self-denial is a virtue, or a duty, when our allowance of our Flesh in its liberty, would be either a since, or an occasion of since, or an hindrance of duty;
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when it would be a preferring the advantages of the flesh above the service and honour of Christ.
when it would be a preferring the advantages of the Flesh above the service and honour of christ.
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1877
Now by how much the greater our opportunity to please our flesh, by so much the greater vertue it is to deny it.
Now by how much the greater our opportunity to please our Flesh, by so much the greater virtue it is to deny it.
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1878
He that might be full and yet for Christs sake is content to be empty; he that might be rich and yet is content to be poor;
He that might be full and yet for Christ sake is content to be empty; he that might be rich and yet is content to be poor;
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1879
he that might live at ease or in honour, and yet for Christs sake is content to be vile or in trouble? He that chooses rather to be serviceable then to be safe, to be holy then honourable, he that upon the account of Christ, flyes from fleshly advantages when these fly after him, this is the man.
he that might live At ease or in honour, and yet for Christ sake is content to be vile or in trouble? He that chooses rather to be serviceable then to be safe, to be holy then honourable, he that upon the account of christ, flies from fleshly advantages when these fly After him, this is the man.
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Tis a vertue to be quiet when Providence denies us; to be content to be poor and in affliction, when it comes unavoidably upon us:
This a virtue to be quiet when Providence Denies us; to be content to be poor and in affliction, when it comes avoidable upon us:
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tis something to be able to say, I cannot help it and therefore will be quiet.
this something to be able to say, I cannot help it and Therefore will be quiet.
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1882
But when we can let Conscience deny us, let love to Christ, let zeal for God straiten us,
But when we can let Conscience deny us, let love to christ, let zeal for God straiten us,
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1883
when Providence allows us our liberty and our fill, this is something to purpose. To neglect the world when the world neglects us or flyes from us;
when Providence allows us our liberty and our fill, this is something to purpose. To neglect the world when the world neglects us or flies from us;
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1884
not to seek great things for our selves, when we have no hope of obtaining;
not to seek great things for our selves, when we have no hope of obtaining;
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1885
not to mind the pleasing our pride or our appetite, when we have not wherewith to maintain them;
not to mind the pleasing our pride or our appetite, when we have not wherewith to maintain them;
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to spare from our flesh when we have nothing to spend upon it;
to spare from our Flesh when we have nothing to spend upon it;
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1887
to fast when we have no bread, to put on sackcloth when we have no better raiment, not to contend for our wills when we see we cannot have our wills, there is not so very much in all this,
to fast when we have no bred, to put on Sackcloth when we have no better raiment, not to contend for our wills when we see we cannot have our wills, there is not so very much in all this,
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1888
though it be more then every one hath attained to;
though it be more then every one hath attained to;
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1889
But voluntarily to lay down all at the foot of Christ, to part with all for the sake of Christ,
But voluntarily to lay down all At the foot of christ, to part with all for the sake of christ,
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1890
when we might have even what we would in a way of sin;
when we might have even what we would in a Way of since;
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1891
to keep our flesh short when it is in our power to make it a larger allowance;
to keep our Flesh short when it is in our power to make it a larger allowance;
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1892
this is a great testimony how high the interest of Christ is exalted, and how low the world is brought in us.
this is a great testimony how high the Interest of christ is exalted, and how low the world is brought in us.
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1893
One great instance of this self-denial, you may read in Moses, Heb. 11. 24. 25. By faith Moses when he came to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter chusing rathor to suffer affliction with the people of God,One great instance of this self-denial, you may read in Moses, Hebrew 11. 24. 25. By faith Moses when he Come to Years, refused to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter choosing rathor to suffer affliction with the people of God,
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1894
then to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. Observe it, fairer opportunities of flesh pleasing, of living in the splendour of worldly glory,
then to enjoy the pleasures of since for a season. Observe it, Fairer opportunities of Flesh pleasing, of living in the splendour of worldly glory,
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1895
and the Grandieur of a prime favourite in the court, few of the sons of men ever enjoy'd;
and the Grandeur of a prime favourite in the court, few of the Sons of men ever enjoyed;
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1896
he was adopted the Son of Pharaohs daughter, nurs'd up upon her knee and in her heart,
he was adopted the Son of Pharaohs daughter, nursed up upon her knee and in her heart,
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1897
and upon this account, what his hopes and advantages might be, tis easy to imagine. But at once he forsook all;
and upon this account, what his hope's and advantages might be, this easy to imagine. But At once he forsook all;
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1898
he had a service to do for his God, and such an affection to the people of God, that away he goes, puts himself out of Pharaohs favour,
he had a service to do for his God, and such an affection to the people of God, that away he Goes, puts himself out of Pharaohs favour,
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1899
and casts in his lot among his suffering brethren. I shall consider divers circumstances, which all heighten this noble instance. 1. The circumstance of time,
and Cast in his lot among his suffering brothers. I shall Consider diverse Circumstances, which all heighten this noble instance. 1. The circumstance of time,
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1900
[ When he came to years ] twas not a childish folly, done when he was so young, that he knew not what he did;
[ When he Come to Years ] it not a childish folly, done when he was so young, that he knew not what he did;
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1901
but when he came to age, when he came to understand himself;
but when he Come to age, when he Come to understand himself;
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1902
whilest he was a child, he suffered himself to be dandled on the lap of these carnal pleasures,
whilst he was a child, he suffered himself to be dandled on the lap of these carnal pleasures,
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1903
but when he came to age, and understood what these things were, and had gotten those higher things of the other world in his eye;
but when he Come to age, and understood what these things were, and had got those higher things of the other world in his eye;
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1904
when he came to age he put away these childish things: this world is a paradise only to children and fools;
when he Come to age he put away these childish things: this world is a paradise only to children and Fools;
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1905
pictures, and babies, and rattles will please children, men must have manly delights;
pictures, and babies, and rattles will please children, men must have manly delights;
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1906
thou that art so taken with the embraces, and dalliances of this world, thou that makest thy self sport with images and rattles,
thou that art so taken with the embraces, and dalliances of this world, thou that Makest thy self sport with Images and rattles,
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1907
when thou comest to have the understanding of a man, thou wilt wonder at thy childish folly.
when thou Comest to have the understanding of a man, thou wilt wonder At thy childish folly.
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1908
2. When he was (upon the matter) newly come to age; a young man, in the prime and vigour of his time;
2. When he was (upon the matter) newly come to age; a young man, in the prime and vigour of his time;
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1909
when he had but begun to tast the sweet of his youthful pleasures;
when he had but begun to taste the sweet of his youthful pleasures;
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1910
the pleasures of this l•fe are most taking at the first tasting, the first draught is the sweetest;
the pleasures of this l•fe Are most taking At the First tasting, the First draught is the Sweetest;
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1911
when they grow more common, and ordinary, they sour and become less savory.
when they grow more Common, and ordinary, they sour and become less savoury.
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1912
Oh how rare a thing is it, to see young men, in their prime to disgust and despise the world:
O how rare a thing is it, to see young men, in their prime to disgust and despise the world:
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1913
Old men, whose strength is gone, whose spirits are dead, who have been glutted and tired out with pleasure, have lost their appetite, 2 Sam. 19. 35. I am this day fourscore years old,
Old men, whose strength is gone, whose spirits Are dead, who have been glutted and tired out with pleasure, have lost their appetite, 2 Sam. 19. 35. I am this day fourscore Years old,
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1914
and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant tast what I eat or drink;
and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or drink;
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1915
can I hear any more the voice of singing men, or singing women? are these any longer a pleasure to me? the world ceases to be such a temptation to old men, it is a dead and a dry tree to them, in the winter of their age, which look'd so green and so beautiful in the spring of their youth.can I hear any more the voice of singing men, or singing women? Are these any longer a pleasure to me? the world ceases to be such a temptation to old men, it is a dead and a dry tree to them, in the winter of their age, which looked so green and so beautiful in the spring of their youth.
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1916
But behold Moses whilest he was a young man, whilest all look'd fresh and green, yet even then he rejects it.
But behold Moses whilst he was a young man, whilst all looked fresh and green, yet even then he rejects it.
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1917
Young men, you whose wanton and sprightful hearts cry in your ears, in the words of the Preacher, Eccl. 11. 9. Rejoyce O young man in thy youth,
Young men, you whose wanton and sprightful hearts cry in your ears, in the words of the Preacher, Ecclesiastes 11. 9. Rejoice Oh young man in thy youth,
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1918
and let thine heart chear thee in the daies of thy youth, walk in the way of thine own heart,
and let thine heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, walk in the Way of thine own heart,
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1919
and in the sight of thine own eyes; eat, drink, be merry, take thy pleasure, take thy liberty:and in the sighed of thine own eyes; eat, drink, be merry, take thy pleasure, take thy liberty:
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1920
Behold here's an instance that preaches another Doctrine to you;
Behold here's an instance that Preaches Another Doctrine to you;
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1921
and what does it preach? the next Text you find after the former, Chap. 12. 1. Remember thy Creator in the daies of thy youth.
and what does it preach? the next Text you find After the former, Chap. 12. 1. remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth.
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1922
Remember my Creator? so I will in time, I intend it hereafter; 'tis for old men to be serious, the Grave will teach gravity;
remember my Creator? so I will in time, I intend it hereafter; it's for old men to be serious, the Grave will teach gravity;
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1923
I cannot be old while I am young, time enough to think of the other world, when I am leaving this;
I cannot be old while I am young, time enough to think of the other world, when I am leaving this;
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1924
I am but newly come into the world, I cannot receive my welcome, and my farewell together;
I am but newly come into the world, I cannot receive my welcome, and my farewell together;
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1925
I mean to think on God hereafter, but you must give me leave to mind my self,
I mean to think on God hereafter, but you must give me leave to mind my self,
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1926
and please my self a while. No, no, 'tis another manner of Doctrine then this, Moses though dead, yet speaketh;
and please my self a while. No, no, it's Another manner of Doctrine then this, Moses though dead, yet speaks;
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1927
Remember now thy Creator in the daies of thy youth; remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth;
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1928
make thy present choice, and let this be it, Chuse rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,
make thy present choice, and let this be it, Choose rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,
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1929
then to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. Oh that young men would set this Copy before their eyes;then to enjoy the pleasures of since for a season. O that young men would Set this Copy before their eyes;
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1930
see what this young Moses did, and do likewise.
see what this young Moses did, and do likewise.
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1931
Give me leave to take the hint, and in a short digression, to speak a few words to young men, to perswade them to make Moses his choice betimes, to renounce the world,
Give me leave to take the hint, and in a short digression, to speak a few words to young men, to persuade them to make Moses his choice betimes, to renounce the world,
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1932
and to remember their Creator in the daies of their youth, and to consecrate their first time to God.
and to Remember their Creator in the days of their youth, and to consecrate their First time to God.
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1933
This I shall press to by the following arguments. 1. Otherwise this is like to be the worst time of their lives.
This I shall press to by the following Arguments. 1. Otherwise this is like to be the worst time of their lives.
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1934
Such is the heat and strength of their lusts, that nothing but a God will be a bridle to them, Jam. 3. 3. Behold we put bits in the horses mouths.
Such is the heat and strength of their Lustiest, that nothing but a God will be a bridle to them, Jam. 3. 3. Behold we put bits in the Horses mouths.
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1935
What ruling an horse without a bridle? what bridle will hold these wild horses, but the memory of a God?
What ruling an horse without a bridle? what bridle will hold these wild Horses, but the memory of a God?
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1936
Some young men are so head-strong, that they catch the bit in their teeth, and run on their course with full career;
some young men Are so headstrong, that they catch the bit in their teeth, and run on their course with full career;
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1937
though God be set before their eyes, and all the terrors of the Lord be put as a bridle in their jaws,
though God be Set before their eyes, and all the terrors of the Lord be put as a bridle in their Jaws,
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1938
yet all will not do to stop them, but on they run, as the horse rusheth into the battel.
yet all will not do to stop them, but on they run, as the horse Rushes into the battle.
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1939
Young men living without God, are as Esau, wild men; wild-headed and wild-hearted, they run a wild Race.
Young men living without God, Are as Esau, wild men; wild-headed and wild-hearted, they run a wild Raze.
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1940
Young men will do more work for the Devil in a day, then afterwards is done in many daies;
Young men will do more work for the devil in a day, then afterwards is done in many days;
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1941
and therefore Satan uses to hire his labourers in the first hour of the day;
and Therefore Satan uses to hire his labourers in the First hour of the day;
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1942
when they are but newly started out of the shell, he stands ready to press them for hell.
when they Are but newly started out of the shell, he Stands ready to press them for hell.
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1943
And O what haste do they make on their way? like swift Dromedaries, like the wild Ass, which none can tame, or turn her back.
And Oh what haste do they make on their Way? like swift Dromedaries, like the wild Ass, which none can tame, or turn her back.
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1944
Youth is the Devils seed time. All the tares that grow ripe in thine age, these were the seed of thy youth;
Youth is the Devils seed time. All the tares that grow ripe in thine age, these were the seed of thy youth;
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1945
all the Frogs and Toads of the Summer, were from the Spawn of the Spring.
all the Frogs and Toads of the Summer, were from the Spawn of the Spring.
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1946
O friends, this world hath been afore-hand with Christ, and is gotten first in, and there its busie in complementing your hearts, shewing you its treasures, entertaining you with its carnal delights, insinuating into your affections, captivating and intangling your souls, building Forts and strong holds against Christ, that he be not suffer'd to enter,
Oh Friends, this world hath been aforehand with christ, and is got First in, and there its busy in Complimenting your hearts, showing you its treasures, entertaining you with its carnal delights, insinuating into your affections, captivating and intangling your Souls, building Forts and strong holds against christ, that he be not suffered to enter,
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and filling you with all wickedness, that you may become a loathing and abhomination to him.
and filling you with all wickedness, that you may become a loathing and abomination to him.
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O hearken, and open to the Lord, make room for the King of glory, who stands at the door and knocks:
Oh harken, and open to the Lord, make room for the King of glory, who Stands At the door and knocks:
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1949
Will you say to him, Go away to day, and come again to morrow, let Christ stand a while longer? let his Enemy be first served? let me be wanton,
Will you say to him, Go away to day, and come again to morrow, let christ stand a while longer? let his Enemy be First served? let me be wanton,
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1950
and foolish, and fleshly a while longer? I am not vile enough yet, not wretched enough yet? a little more of this madness, let me be a fool and a beast a little longer, let this Lust and this Devil alone yet a while? let me be laid faster in the Stocks, let my prison be double locked, let my soul,
and foolish, and fleshly a while longer? I am not vile enough yet, not wretched enough yet? a little more of this madness, let me be a fool and a beast a little longer, let this Lust and this devil alone yet a while? let me be laid faster in the Stocks, let my prison be double locked, let my soul,
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1951
and my life, and the everlasting Kingdome, be brought to more desperate hazards? a few daies more of bondage and misery, no Redemption yet, no Reconciliation yet, no pardon, nor grace, nor hope;
and my life, and the everlasting Kingdom, be brought to more desperate hazards? a few days more of bondage and misery, no Redemption yet, no Reconciliation yet, no pardon, nor grace, nor hope;
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1952
no God nor Christ come here a while? will you speak thus to the Lord?
no God nor christ come Here a while? will you speak thus to the Lord?
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1953
O open to Christ, this day open;
Oh open to christ, this day open;
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1954
while sin is yet but a youngling, while the world is yet but a new Comer,
while since is yet but a youngling, while the world is yet but a new Comer,
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1955
before you be rivetted into such acquaintance and friendship with it, as may never be broken off.
before you be riveted into such acquaintance and friendship with it, as may never be broken off.
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1956
2. Youth is the fittest time. Young men have many advantages which old men have lost, and will never recover; they have this threefold advantage.
2. Youth is the Fittest time. Young men have many advantages which old men have lost, and will never recover; they have this threefold advantage.
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1957
1. Youth is more docile and tractable.
1. Youth is more docile and tractable.
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1958
Old men are more dull and hard to learn, more refractory and hard to be perswaded;
Old men Are more dull and hard to Learn, more refractory and hard to be persuaded;
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1959
therefore you know its the practise of men to put theirs to Schools, and to Trades, in their younger time.
Therefore you know its the practice of men to put theirs to Schools, and to Trades, in their younger time.
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1960
Prov. 20. 6. Train up [ a child ] in the way that he shall go, Curae 20. 6. Train up [ a child ] in the Way that he shall go,
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1961
and when he is old he will not depart from it. and when he is old he will not depart from it.
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1962
What's the reason that old men are so tenacious of their customes and wayes? O they were train'd up in them of children.
What's the reason that old men Are so tenacious of their customs and ways? O they were trained up in them of children.
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1963
That which is learned in youth, is easier gotten, and longer retained: Old mens capacities are dull, and their memories slippery;
That which is learned in youth, is Easier got, and longer retained: Old men's capacities Are dull, and their memories slippery;
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1964
they are hard of hearing, and as hard to remember what they hear.
they Are hard of hearing, and as hard to Remember what they hear.
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Page 142
1965
Old mens hearts are preoccupated, the Devil (as before) hath been before-hand with them;
Old men's hearts Are preoccupated, the devil (as before) hath been beforehand with them;
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1966
they are so over-grown with tares, that the good seed comes too late, to be like to take any root in them.
they Are so overgrown with tares, that the good seed comes too late, to be like to take any root in them.
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1967
And therefore the Lord charges Parents, Eph. 6. 4. To [ bring them up ] in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
And Therefore the Lord charges Parents, Ephesians 6. 4. To [ bring them up ] in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
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1968
In the morning sow thy seed; our evening is usually the harvest of our morning seed;
In the morning sow thy seed; our evening is usually the harvest of our morning seed;
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1969
the lusts of youth are ripe in age, and the graces of the Aged, are ordinarily the fruits that are grown up out of the seed of their youth.
the Lustiest of youth Are ripe in age, and the graces of the Aged, Are ordinarily the fruits that Are grown up out of the seed of their youth.
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1970
Hence is it, that 'tis such a blessing to be the children of godly Parents: they have not only the blessing of the Covenant, the promise entail'd upon them:
Hence is it, that it's such a blessing to be the children of godly Parents: they have not only the blessing of the Covenant, the promise entailed upon them:
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1971
To Abraham and his seed was the promise made; To Abraham and his seed was the promise made;
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1972
and therefore it was a blessing to be a child of Abraham; but they have also the blessing of holy Education;
and Therefore it was a blessing to be a child of Abraham; but they have also the blessing of holy Education;
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1973
I know Abraham, that he will command his children and his houshold after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, Gen. 18. 19. Paul commends Timothy, or rather his Mother in him, that he had of a child known the Scriptures, 2 Tim. 3. 15. David begun with Solomon, whilest he was a young man, 1 Chron. 28. 9. And thou Solomon my Son, know thou the God of thy Fathers. I know Abraham, that he will command his children and his household After him, and they shall keep the Way of the Lord, Gen. 18. 19. Paul commends Timothy, or rather his Mother in him, that he had of a child known the Scriptures, 2 Tim. 3. 15. David begun with Solomon, whilst he was a young man, 1 Chronicles 28. 9. And thou Solomon my Son, know thou the God of thy Father's.
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1974
And as the Lord charges parents to give holy education, so is it the duty and the happiness of children to receive and submit to it:
And as the Lord charges Parents to give holy education, so is it the duty and the happiness of children to receive and submit to it:
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1975
a towardly and tractable childhood promises a gracious and fruitfull age.
a towardly and tractable childhood promises a gracious and fruitful age.
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1976
When he is old he will not depart from it, that is, there's hopes he will not:When he is old he will not depart from it, that is, there's hope's he will not:
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1977
tis true it does not alwaies prove so; sometimes there's too much truth in that proverb, A young Saint and an old Devil.
this true it does not always prove so; sometime there's too much truth in that proverb, A young Saint and an old devil.
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1978
Some there are, whose youth is the winter that withers all the buds of their childhood,
some there Are, whose youth is the winter that withers all the buds of their childhood,
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1979
or at least their age is the grave, that buries all the flowers of their youth:
or At least their age is the grave, that buries all the flowers of their youth:
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1980
who however it was with them, whilest they were under the influences of instruction, and the restraint of discipline;
who however it was with them, whilst they were under the influences of instruction, and the restraint of discipline;
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1981
no sooner do they get their neck from under the yoke, and feel the reins of government loosened,
no sooner do they get their neck from under the yoke, and feel the reins of government loosened,
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1982
but presently they grow wild and wanton;
but presently they grow wild and wanton;
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1983
and fall to pulling down what hath been built, to rooting up what hath been planted,
and fallen to pulling down what hath been built, to rooting up what hath been planted,
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1984
and razing out those holy principles they have suck'd in, and so letting themselves loose to all manner of rudeness and debaucherie: these are monsters; a degenerate brood;
and razing out those holy principles they have sucked in, and so letting themselves lose to all manner of rudeness and debauchery: these Are monsters; a degenerate brood;
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1985
and of all persons in the world, most likely, after this first step from Saints to brutes, to take their next from brutes to Divels.
and of all Persons in the world, most likely, After this First step from Saints to brutus's, to take their next from brutes to Devils.
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1986
O let all such tremble, whose youthful lusts have gotten the head of their religious education;
O let all such tremble, whose youthful Lustiest have got the head of their religious education;
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1987
the Divel hath broken into Gods nursery, and snap'd off those twigs, to engraff them in his own Orchard, among those trees that are only for the fire.
the devil hath broken into God's nursery, and snaped off those twigs, to engraff them in his own Orchard, among those trees that Are only for the fire.
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1988
I say, thus it may happen; (and look to it, that this be the case of none of you) that those who have been trained up whilest children, in the good way of the Lord, depart from it when they are come to age;
I say, thus it may happen; (and look to it, that this be the case of none of you) that those who have been trained up whilst children, in the good Way of the Lord, depart from it when they Are come to age;
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1989
yet there is such a flexibleness in young ones, and such an aptness to receive and retain the impressions of their holy education, that there's great hope it may abide by them all their daies.
yet there is such a flexibleness in young ones, and such an aptness to receive and retain the impressions of their holy education, that there's great hope it may abide by them all their days.
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1990
If it should wear out, its usually worse with such, then with those that have been born and bred up in the dark;
If it should wear out, its usually Worse with such, then with those that have been born and bred up in the dark;
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1991
but there's hope it will abide. 2. Youth is more vigorous and sprightly; of warm affection, and full of action;
but there's hope it will abide. 2. Youth is more vigorous and sprightly; of warm affection, and full of actium;
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1992
quicquid agit valde agit, there's life in its action:quicquid agit Valde agit, there's life in its actium:
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1993
it is not clog'd with the infirmities, nor depress'd with the weakness and unweldiness that creeps on with age.
it is not clogged with the infirmities, nor depressed with the weakness and unweldiness that creeps on with age.
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1994
In this morning the Soul is free and fresh, the spirits are quick and lively, the edge is sharp and keen, which in time grows more blunt and dull.
In this morning the Soul is free and fresh, the spirits Are quick and lively, the edge is sharp and keen, which in time grows more blunt and dull.
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1995
We may now both act more for God, and taste more of God;
We may now both act more for God, and taste more of God;
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1996
there would be more service, and we should find more sweetness in it, did we begin betime,
there would be more service, and we should find more sweetness in it, did we begin betime,
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1997
before our native warmth is cooled, and our edge turned.
before our native warmth is cooled, and our edge turned.
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1998
What work do rude young men make in the world? how much service do they to the Devil in a little time? laughing and mocking, drinking and gaming, rioting and revelling, giving themselves to lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness? what haste do they make to undoe themselves? how hot are they in their lusts,
What work do rude young men make in the world? how much service do they to the devil in a little time? laughing and mocking, drinking and gaming, rioting and reveling, giving themselves to lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness? what haste do they make to undo themselves? how hight Are they in their Lustiest,
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1999
how heady in their wayes, how swiftly and violently does the torrent run down towards the burning lake? in how little time are the plants and flowers rooted out, which had been setting and nursing up all their time,
how heady in their ways, how swiftly and violently does the torrent run down towards the burning lake? in how little time Are the plants and flowers rooted out, which had been setting and nursing up all their time,
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2000
and how suddenly are their weeds sprung up, and how rank are they grown? what might not this heat and activity have brought forth to God, had it been but set right? how greatly might God have been honoured,
and how suddenly Are their weeds sprung up, and how rank Are they grown? what might not this heat and activity have brought forth to God, had it been but Set right? how greatly might God have been honoured,
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2001
how much might Souls have been advanced, what a treasure might have been layd up in Heaven, had the stream in this spring-tide been running towards God,
how much might Souls have been advanced, what a treasure might have been laid up in Heaven, had the stream in this springtide been running towards God,
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2002
as it hath been towards Hell?
as it hath been towards Hell?
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2003
You that have thus foolishly lost your season, and run out the flower of your dayes, oh be ashamed and bewail your loss;
You that have thus foolishly lost your season, and run out the flower of your days, o be ashamed and bewail your loss;
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2004
you that have yet your day before you, be warned, let others folly make you wise:
you that have yet your day before you, be warned, let Others folly make you wise:
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2005
know in your season what a price you have in your hand. O 'tis pity such a treasure should be lost and wasted:
know in your season what a price you have in your hand. Oh it's pity such a treasure should be lost and wasted:
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2006
what is God, that he must have only the last and worst? Sin and the world must have the first and best,
what is God, that he must have only the last and worst? since and the world must have the First and best,
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2007
and only the lees and dregs left for him, to whom all is due;
and only the lees and dregs left for him, to whom all is due;
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2008
the Devil must have our marrow, and if God will accept our dry and weary bones, that's all we ordinarily design for him.
the devil must have our marrow, and if God will accept our dry and weary bones, that's all we ordinarily Design for him.
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Brethren, how many of our morning hours are already run out, and what hath the Lord had of them? how few early Christians are there of us? who of us are there that came along into the vineyard, at the first hour of the day? we think the last hour the best, and enough for our work;
Brothers, how many of our morning hours Are already run out, and what hath the Lord had of them? how few early Christians Are there of us? who of us Are there that Come along into the vineyard, At the First hour of the day? we think the last hour the best, and enough for our work;
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soon enough to come into the vineyard, when we are going out of the world;
soon enough to come into the vineyard, when we Are going out of the world;
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2011
we will not bear the burthen and heat of the day, but choose rather to come in the cool of the evening. Unworthy Spirits;
we will not bear the burden and heat of the day, but choose rather to come in the cool of the evening. Unworthy Spirits;
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weele first make our selves good for nothing, and then weele be the servants of God.
weel First make our selves good for nothing, and then weel be the Servants of God.
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3. Young men have day before them: he that hath a long journey to go, had need set out early;
3. Young men have day before them: he that hath a long journey to go, had needs Set out early;
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he that hath much work to do had need be at it betimes:
he that hath much work to do had need be At it betimes:
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he that goes an Apprentice to a trade when he is old, is not like to do any great matter at it;
he that Goes an Apprentice to a trade when he is old, is not like to do any great matter At it;
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either to get any great skill, or to make any great gain:
either to get any great skill, or to make any great gain:
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they are never like to come to much, who are so long ere they come to any thing:
they Are never like to come to much, who Are so long ere they come to any thing:
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the journey of a Christian is long, vita brevis iter longum; the work of a Christian is great.
the journey of a Christian is long, vita brevis iter Longum; the work of a Christian is great.
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Young men, if you would come to Christ this day, the youngest of you would find work enough, to hold him the longest day he has to live:
Young men, if you would come to christ this day, the youngest of you would find work enough, to hold him the longest day he has to live:
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these strong holds which have been so long a fortifying against Christ, will not be batter'd down in a day;
these strong holds which have been so long a fortifying against christ, will not be battered down in a day;
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your evil customs and evil habits which have been so long growing and rooting in you, will require time to be well changed and rooted out;
your evil customs and evil habits which have been so long growing and rooting in you, will require time to be well changed and rooted out;
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grace and peace and assurance are ordinarily the fruits of many years labour and travail:
grace and peace and assurance Are ordinarily the fruits of many Years labour and travail:
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when you have wrought your selves out of work, then wish you had staid longer out of the vineyard.
when you have wrought your selves out of work, then wish you had stayed longer out of the vineyard.
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3. The first time is the acceptable time.
3. The First time is the acceptable time.
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2 Cor. 6. 2. Behold now is the accepted time, behold now is the day of salvation.
2 Cor. 6. 2. Behold now is the accepted time, behold now is the day of salvation.
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The present season is the blessed season.
The present season is the blessed season.
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[ the accepted time ] that is the time wherein you may be accepted, and which God will take well at your hands, if you will accept.
[ the accepted time ] that is the time wherein you may be accepted, and which God will take well At your hands, if you will accept.
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Now you may be accepted, for behold he calleth you; tis a question whether hereafter you may or no:
Now you may be accepted, for behold he calls you; this a question whither hereafter you may or no:
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if you will not accept to day, it may be God will not accept to morrow.
if you will not accept to day, it may be God will not accept to morrow.
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Its very acceptable to the Lord, he likes it, and takes it well at our hands that we give him a present answer:
Its very acceptable to the Lord, he likes it, and Takes it well At our hands that we give him a present answer:
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delaies are as unpleasing to him, as they are dangerous to us:
delays Are as unpleasing to him, as they Are dangerous to us:
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Wilt thou say, when he calls thee, suffer me first to go and bid them farewell that are at my house? yea wilt thou say,
Wilt thou say, when he calls thee, suffer me First to go and bid them farewell that Are At my house? yea wilt thou say,
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when he saies come and be my servant, suffer me first to go and serve my belly and my appetite,
when he Says come and be my servant, suffer me First to go and serve my belly and my appetite,
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and afterwards I will be thine? suffer me first to get me an estate, to get more money or lands and then I will be for getting grace? how do ye think God will take such an answer?
and afterwards I will be thine? suffer me First to get me an estate, to get more money or Lands and then I will be for getting grace? how do you think God will take such an answer?
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The Lord loves to see a willing people; of a ready and forward mind; that will offer up their first fruits unto God.
The Lord loves to see a willing people; of a ready and forward mind; that will offer up their First fruits unto God.
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Tis recorded to the perpetual honour of that good King Josiah 2 Chron. 34. 3. That in the eighth year of his reign,
This recorded to the perpetual honour of that good King Josiah 2 Chronicles 34. 3. That in the eighth year of his Reign,
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while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father. while he was yet young, he began to seek After the God of David his father.
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He was but 16. years old, when he began to look heavenward;
He was but 16. Years old, when he began to look heavenward;
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and you may perceive how well the Lord took it, by his recording the very year.
and you may perceive how well the Lord took it, by his recording the very year.
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O it is a pleasant thing to see the buds of grace putting forth in the morning of nature;
Oh it is a pleasant thing to see the buds of grace putting forth in the morning of nature;
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to see men growing up in grace, as they grow up in stature;
to see men growing up in grace, as they grow up in stature;
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this is by so much the more beautiful, by how much the more rare and seldom found.
this is by so much the more beautiful, by how much the more rare and seldom found.
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A godly young man is a Jewel, that sparkles forth a lustre, among all the gravel and pebbles of the earth:
A godly young man is a Jewel, that sparkles forth a lustre, among all the gravel and pebbles of the earth:
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what a vast difference is there, betwixt an humble meek sober gracious young man or woman,
what a vast difference is there, betwixt an humble meek Sobrium gracious young man or woman,
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and the rude proud wanton riotous brutish of that age? Old age is a crown,
and the rude proud wanton riotous brutish of that age? Old age is a crown,
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and this crown will be much more glorious, if it be deck'd with the flowers of the spring.
and this crown will be much more glorious, if it be decked with the flowers of the spring.
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4. If the Devil hath the first time, he'l endanger to have the last too.
4. If the devil hath the First time, He'll endanger to have the last too.
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'Tis seldome seen, that those that pass over their youth and their strength, in the service of sin, do ever become the servants of God at last:
It's seldom seen, that those that pass over their youth and their strength, in the service of since, do ever become the Servants of God At last:
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those that stand out against Christ, to their last day, do mostly stand it out in their last day.
those that stand out against christ, to their last day, do mostly stand it out in their last day.
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How seldome do we hear of an old overgrown sinner, ever prove a sincere Convert at last?
How seldom do we hear of an old overgrown sinner, ever prove a sincere Convert At last?
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The experiences of the Ministers of the Gospel do testifie, that the success of their Ministery is ordinarily most upon the younger sort;
The experiences of the Ministers of the Gospel do testify, that the success of their Ministry is ordinarily most upon the younger sort;
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2052
a twig is more easily bow'd, or pluck'd up, then an old tree: if thy heart be too hard for the Word, whilest it is young and tender,
a twig is more Easily bowed, or plucked up, then an old tree: if thy heart be too hard for the Word, whilst it is young and tender,
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how difficult will the case be, when its brawn'd and crusted by age?
how difficult will the case be, when its brawned and crusted by age?
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2054
Zophar in Job, speaking of an old sinner sayes, Job 20. 11. His bones are full of the sin of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust. Observe here these two things.
Zophar in Job, speaking of an old sinner Says, Job 20. 11. His bones Are full of the since of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust. Observe Here these two things.
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1. That age doth often pay the scores of youth; the pains of age are often the reward of the pleasures of youth;
1. That age does often pay the scores of youth; the pains of age Are often the reward of the pleasures of youth;
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2056
the wantonness of youth is often revenged by the weakness and diseases of age; mens aged bones do remember them of their wasted marrow.
the wantonness of youth is often revenged by the weakness and diseases of age; men's aged bones do Remember them of their wasted marrow.
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Sinners, though you think you can never fill your bellies with your lusts, while you are young,
Sinners, though you think you can never fill your bellies with your Lustiest, while you Are young,
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yet God will fill your bones with them when you are old; and 'twill be but a sad meeting, when young sins and old bones meet together.
yet God will fill your bones with them when you Are old; and it'll be but a sad meeting, when young Sins and old bones meet together.
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2059
O what a strange difference will there be betwixt feeling our aged aking bones, full of the duties of our youth, our prayings, watchings, fastings, labourings and sufferings,
O what a strange difference will there be betwixt feeling our aged aching bones, full of the duties of our youth, our prayings, watchings, Fastings, labourings and sufferings,
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2060
and having them fill'd with our youthful lusts and lewdness?
and having them filled with our youthful Lustiest and Lewdness?
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2061
2. Where sin breaks its fast and dines, it often sups and lodges, it lies down with him in the dust.
2. Where since breaks its fast and dines, it often sups and lodges, it lies down with him in the dust.
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If timely repentance do not lay thy sin in the dust, when thou art young, vengeance is like to lay it down with thee in the dust when thou art old.
If timely Repentance do not lay thy since in the dust, when thou art young, vengeance is like to lay it down with thee in the dust when thou art old.
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2063
[ It shall lie down with him in the dust. ] A dreadful word;[ It shall lie down with him in the dust. ] A dreadful word;
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the meaning is, it shall never be pardoned, or done away, he shall carry his sins out of the world with him,
the meaning is, it shall never be pardoned, or done away, he shall carry his Sins out of the world with him,
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2065
as he liv'd, so he dies. 'Tis ill having sin thy bed-fellow; 'tis ill sleeping one night in unrepented sin;
as he lived, so he die. It's ill having sin thy bedfellow; it's ill sleeping one night in unrepented since;
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2066
but O what will it be to have all thy wickednesses, thy companions in the grave? 'tis a wretched thing to live in sin,
but Oh what will it be to have all thy Wickednesses, thy Sodales in the grave? it's a wretched thing to live in since,
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2067
but beware of dying in sin: whilest the Worms eat up thy flesh, these Vultures shall gnaw upon thy soul.
but beware of dying in since: whilst the Worms eat up thy Flesh, these Vultures shall gnaw upon thy soul.
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2068
Young sinner, take heed of going on in the hardness of thine heart:
Young sinner, take heed of going on in the hardness of thine heart:
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If the Word of Life do not part thee and thy sins, death shall not part you, the grave shall not part you:
If the Word of Life do not part thee and thy Sins, death shall not part you, the grave shall not part you:
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Death shall part betwixt thy body and thy soul, betwixt thy sins and their pleasures, betwixt thy sins and their gains;
Death shall part betwixt thy body and thy soul, betwixt thy Sins and their pleasures, betwixt thy Sins and their gains;
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but it shall never part betwixt thy sins and thy soul, they die with thee,
but it shall never part betwixt thy Sins and thy soul, they die with thee,
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and are buried with thee, and they shall rise with thee, and become the fuel of that fire that shall burn to the bottom of Eternity.
and Are buried with thee, and they shall rise with thee, and become the fuel of that fire that shall burn to the bottom of Eternity.
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2073
Well now at length what say you young men? when for God and the other world? when for wisdome, sobriety, chastity? when for Religion in earnest? now,
Well now At length what say you young men? when for God and the other world? when for Wisdom, sobriety, chastity? when for Religion in earnest? now,
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or not till hereafter? will you yet be so unworthy as to give your marrow to the Devil,
or not till hereafter? will you yet be so unworthy as to give your marrow to the devil,
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and reserve nothing but dry bones for the Lord? will you offer up your first fruits to Bacchus and Venus? will you burn out your Candle to light you on in your noysome lewdness,
and reserve nothing but dry bones for the Lord? will you offer up your First fruits to Bacchus and Venus? will you burn out your Candle to Light you on in your noisome Lewdness,
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and never be sweet till you be consumed into a stinking snuff?
and never be sweet till you be consumed into a stinking snuff?
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How few are there that will hearken? what wild creatures, wild Asses Colts are the most of the youth of the earth? what a wanton wastful luxurious loose Age is this first Age? It cannot be said,
How few Are there that will harken? what wild creatures, wild Asses Colts Are the most of the youth of the earth? what a wanton wasteful luxurious lose Age is this First Age? It cannot be said,
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as to Israel, Jer. 2. 2. I remember the kindness of thy youth, and the love of thine Espousals;
as to Israel, Jer. 2. 2. I Remember the kindness of thy youth, and the love of thine Espousals;
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but I remember the lusts of thy youth, the lewdness, and the madness, and the wantonness of thy youth;
but I Remember the Lustiest of thy youth, the Lewdness, and the madness, and the wantonness of thy youth;
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art thou willing it should be hereafter thus said to thee? Remember now thy Creator, and see if that will not hold thee to another course.
art thou willing it should be hereafter thus said to thee? remember now thy Creator, and see if that will not hold thee to Another course.
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Dost thou not want a bridle in this unruly age? what bridle but the memory of a God?
Dost thou not want a bridle in this unruly age? what bridle but the memory of a God?
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Remember that there is a God. Thou runnest on thy course as the horse rusheth into the battel; remember that there is a God. Thou runnest on thy course as the horse Rushes into the battle;
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thou art wilful and obstinate in thy way, and wilt not be turned back;
thou art wilful and obstinate in thy Way, and wilt not be turned back;
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thou sayest in thine heart, my tongue is mine own, my time is mine own, my estate is mine own, who is Lord over me? But remember there is a God.
thou Sayest in thine heart, my tongue is mine own, my time is mine own, my estate is mine own, who is Lord over me? But Remember there is a God.
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Thou committest thy wickedness it may be in secret, thy way is in the dark, thou makest thy advantage of the twilight,
Thou Committest thy wickedness it may be in secret, thy Way is in the dark, thou Makest thy advantage of the twilight,
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and imboldenest thy self with this, what eye shall see me? but remember there is a God.
and imboldenest thy self with this, what eye shall see me? but Remember there is a God.
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Thou despisest wisdome as folly, thou hatest instruction, seriousness is thy scorn, sobriety thy derision; thou makest a mock of holiness, and laughest at the reproofs of thine iniquities:
Thou Despisest Wisdom as folly, thou Hatest instruction, seriousness is thy scorn, sobriety thy derision; thou Makest a mock of holiness, and laughest At the reproofs of thine iniquities:
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Bid thee be wise, and repent of thy wickedness, as good speak to the wind, or the stones of the earth;
Bid thee be wise, and Repent of thy wickedness, as good speak to the wind, or the stones of the earth;
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tell thee of Death, or of Judgment, as good tell thee a dream:
tell thee of Death, or of Judgement, as good tell thee a dream:
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Let a Parent advise thee, let a Minister or a Christian friend warn thee, and how are they either slighted or laugh'd out of countenance.
Let a Parent Advice thee, let a Minister or a Christian friend warn thee, and how Are they either slighted or laughed out of countenance.
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But remember that there is a God. Thou wilt know no other heaven but below;
But Remember that there is a God. Thou wilt know no other heaven but below;
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thou blessest thy self in the earth, in thy pleasures, in thy companions, and canst fancy no other happiness but thy fools Paradise;
thou blessest thy self in the earth, in thy pleasures, in thy Sodales, and Canst fancy no other happiness but thy Fools Paradise;
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But remember that there is a God. Remember that this God is thy Creator; and therefore thy Governour and Judge, to whom thou owest thy self, and thy time,
But Remember that there is a God. remember that this God is thy Creator; and Therefore thy Governor and Judge, to whom thou owest thy self, and thy time,
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and to whom thou must give up thine account. Remember and return to thy God; remember and repent;
and to whom thou must give up thine account. remember and return to thy God; Remember and Repent;
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remember God, and then run on if thou dar'st, be a drunkard if thou dar'st, be a wanton if thou dar'st, be a worldling if thou dar'st. Remember thy God and repent.
Remember God, and then run on if thou Darest, be a drunkard if thou Darest, be a wanton if thou Darest, be a worldling if thou Darest. remember thy God and Repent.
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Remember thy Creator [ now in this day of thy youth. remember thy Creator [ now in this day of thy youth.
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] If ever, why not now? Is not this the fittest time? Is not this the accepted time? May not this be the only time? How know'st thou but that this may be the Word of the Lord to thee, Now or never? Wilt thou never learn wisdome till thy loss teach thee it? Wilt thou never know thy day, till thy Sun be set? Young men, reckon not upon the evening, your Sun may be set at noon:] If ever, why not now? Is not this the Fittest time? Is not this the accepted time? May not this be the only time? How Knowest thou but that this may be the Word of the Lord to thee, Now or never? Wilt thou never Learn Wisdom till thy loss teach thee it? Wilt thou never know thy day, till thy Sun be Set? Young men, reckon not upon the evening, your Sun may be Set At noon:
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Consider what thou art to day; as one of the fools in Israel; a vile insipid useless thing, the filth, the refuse, the off-scouring of the earth;
Consider what thou art to day; as one of the Fools in Israel; a vile insipid useless thing, the filth, the refuse, the offscouring of the earth;
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and if thou wouldst not be found thus at thy dying day, let not this night overtake thee,
and if thou Wouldst not be found thus At thy dying day, let not this night overtake thee,
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before thou hast run from thy self, and thy sins, unto thy God.
before thou hast run from thy self, and thy Sins, unto thy God.
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Such of you, Brethren, as have already return'd to the Lord, and accepted of his Grace;
Such of you, Brothers, as have already returned to the Lord, and accepted of his Grace;
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as have had the grace to consecrate your youth to the Lord, Oh bless the name of God, bless him while you live and have any being.
as have had the grace to consecrate your youth to the Lord, O bless the name of God, bless him while you live and have any being.
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Who hath redeemed your life from death, and crouned you with loving kindness and tender mercies; Who hath redeemed your life from death, and crowned you with loving kindness and tender Mercies;
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who hath taken you out from among the dirt and rubbish, and made you polished stones for his Temple;
who hath taken you out from among the dirt and rubbish, and made you polished stones for his Temple;
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who hath cur'd you of your madness, and made you the children of Wisdome; who hath separated the precious from the vile, fetch'd you out from the rude Rabble,
who hath cured you of your madness, and made you the children of Wisdom; who hath separated the precious from the vile, fetched you out from the rude Rabble,
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and those Potsheards of the earth, wherein there is no pleasure, and mark'd you up for his Vessels of Honor:
and those Potsherds of the earth, wherein there is no pleasure, and marked you up for his Vessels of Honour:
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What day the Lord goes forth among the wild Herd, and takes out here and there one of the company, he saith, These shall be for me;
What day the Lord Goes forth among the wild Heard, and Takes out Here and there one of the company, he Says, These shall be for me;
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this young man, or this young woman shall be mine; they shall be mine in the day wherein I make up my Jewels;
this young man, or this young woman shall be mine; they shall be mine in the day wherein I make up my Jewels;
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and for the rest that will not hearken, let them run, till death seize upon them,
and for the rest that will not harken, let them run, till death seize upon them,
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and the pit swallow them up.
and the pit swallow them up.
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Yet say, young man, of which number wilt thou be? of the taken, or the left? wilt thou along after thy Creator? or wilt thou stay with thy companions? what wilt thou say to the Lord? Take me, or leave me? let me be thine,
Yet say, young man, of which number wilt thou be? of the taken, or the left? wilt thou along After thy Creator? or wilt thou stay with thy Sodales? what wilt thou say to the Lord? Take me, or leave me? let me be thine,
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or leave me to my self? let me this day repent and be sober,
or leave me to my self? let me this day Repent and be Sobrium,
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or let me run mad still, till there be no place for repentance? Consider and be wise.or let me run mad still, till there be no place for Repentance? Consider and be wise.
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But to return to our matter in hand, 2. The circumstance of his education. He had been bred up from a child, in a gallant Princely way;
But to return to our matter in hand, 2. The circumstance of his education. He had been bred up from a child, in a gallant Princely Way;
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he knew not what belonged to a low estate: those that never had much, forsake but little when they forsake all;
he knew not what belonged to a low estate: those that never had much, forsake but little when they forsake all;
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'tis but a short step from a little to nothing: he can take no great harm in a fall, who alwayes sits on the ground;
it's but a short step from a little to nothing: he can take no great harm in a fallen, who always sits on the ground;
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want will never much pinch those who never understood plenty; 'tis no such hard change, to be cast from the Cottage to the dunghill:
want will never much pinch those who never understood plenty; it's no such hard change, to be cast from the Cottage to the dunghill:
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we poor little ones, if we had hearts, might say we have not opportunities, to leave much for God;
we poor little ones, if we had hearts, might say we have not opportunities, to leave much for God;
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'tis those who dwell on high, whose Mountains are exalted among the tops of the Mountains of the earth,
it's those who dwell on high, whose Mountains Are exalted among the tops of the Mountains of the earth,
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and that have had their Nest among the Stars, 'tis these are like to feel it,
and that have had their Nest among the Stars, it's these Are like to feel it,
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when they must take up their dwelling in the dust;
when they must take up their Dwelling in the dust;
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and this was Moses case, from the height to the depth, from the height of ease and honour, to the depth of affliction and hardship.
and this was Moses case, from the height to the depth, from the height of ease and honour, to the depth of affliction and hardship.
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3. The circumstance of his Obligations.
3. The circumstance of his Obligations.
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Pharaoh's Daughter had strangely oblig'd him, had sav'd his life, took him up an abject Infant,Pharaoh's Daughter had strangely obliged him, had saved his life, took him up an abject Infant,
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and adopted him for her Child, given him Princely breeding, and set her heart upon him as her own:
and adopted him for her Child, given him Princely breeding, and Set her heart upon him as her own:
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and hereupon the ingenuity of his Nature could not but plead with him thus:
and hereupon the ingenuity of his Nature could not but plead with him thus:
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Unworthy unthankful creature, what art thou meditating? whither art thou going? a running away from her, whose pity gave thee thy life? who pittied thee,
Unworthy unthankful creature, what art thou meditating? whither art thou going? a running away from her, whose pity gave thee thy life? who pitied thee,
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and loved thee? who loved thee, and took thee in? who took thee in,
and loved thee? who loved thee, and took thee in? who took thee in,
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and bred thee up? what art thou? what hast thou, that she may not justly call her own? and wilt thou thus requite that pity, love, bounty, which thou canst never recompence? what a reproach wilt thou become, mark'd out for infamous, an unworthy, unthankful, disingenuous, ill natur'd man? whither wilt thou cause thy shame to go? oh how would such suggestions gall and gravel an ingenuous spirit.
and bred thee up? what art thou? what hast thou, that she may not justly call her own? and wilt thou thus requite that pity, love, bounty, which thou Canst never recompense? what a reproach wilt thou become, marked out for infamous, an unworthy, unthankful, disingenuous, ill natured man? whither wilt thou cause thy shame to go? o how would such suggestions Gall and gravel an ingenuous Spirit.
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Well, but Moses breaks through all;
Well, but Moses breaks through all;
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let my fame be infamy, let me be accounted any thing, unworthy, unkind, foolish, or any thing that's worse;
let my fame be infamy, let me be accounted any thing, unworthy, unkind, foolish, or any thing that's Worse;
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God is worthy, for whose sake I should bear all this; and away he goes.
God is worthy, for whose sake I should bear all this; and away he Goes.
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'Tis not the least of temptations which lies on some mens spirits, and which unhappily keeps them from Christ, that they shall discontent their friends, disoblige their dear Relations, seem to put a slight upon the love,
It's not the least of temptations which lies on Some men's spirits, and which unhappily keeps them from christ, that they shall discontent their Friends, disoblige their dear Relations, seem to put a slight upon the love,
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and kindness, and dearest respects of those, whom they have lov'd as their own souls;
and kindness, and dearest respects of those, whom they have loved as their own Souls;
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if I take this course, if I fall into this uncouth discountenanced reproach'd way, what will they call me? how will they look on me? how shall I look my Father in the face,
if I take this course, if I fallen into this uncouth discountenanced reproached Way, what will they call me? how will they look on me? how shall I look my Father in the face,
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or my Husband, or my Wife in the face? what will become of the esteem,
or my Husband, or my Wife in the face? what will become of the esteem,
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and affection, and dearness which now I have with all my intimates, and acquaintance? what shall I be accounted? with whom shall I be reckon'd? how shall I bear up under those evil reflections,
and affection, and dearness which now I have with all my intimates, and acquaintance? what shall I be accounted? with whom shall I be reckoned? how shall I bear up under those evil reflections,
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and those unworthy imputations, that I cannot but expect? But now a resolved Christian will weigh the other side too:
and those unworthy imputations, that I cannot but expect? But now a resolved Christian will weigh the other side too:
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But how shall I look God in the face? how shall I look Christ in the face,
But how shall I look God in the face? how shall I look christ in the face,
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if upon such grounds I refuse to hearken to him? who hath been such a friend as God hath been to me? who hath loved me as Christ hath loved me? who hath done for me as he hath done for me? who hath laid down his life for me? who must save my soul from death? how shall I look God in the face,
if upon such grounds I refuse to harken to him? who hath been such a friend as God hath been to me? who hath loved me as christ hath loved me? who hath done for me as he hath done for me? who hath laid down his life for me? who must save my soul from death? how shall I look God in the face,
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if this be all I have to say, I would have followed thee Lord, I would have hearkened to thee,
if this be all I have to say, I would have followed thee Lord, I would have harkened to thee,
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but my Father and Mother would have been angry then, my Husband or Wife would have taken it unkindly, I should have displeased my friends, they would have counted me a fool,
but my Father and Mother would have been angry then, my Husband or Wife would have taken it unkindly, I should have displeased my Friends, they would have counted me a fool,
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or a mad man, or unkind, or unthankful, if I had hearkened to thee? Oh I remember what he hath said, Mat. 10. 37. He that loves Father or Mother more then me, he that loves Son or Daughter more then me, is not worthy of me.
or a mad man, or unkind, or unthankful, if I had harkened to thee? O I Remember what he hath said, Mathew 10. 37. He that loves Father or Mother more then me, he that loves Son or Daughter more then me, is not worthy of me.
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He that forsakes not Father and Mother cannot be my Disciple;
He that forsakes not Father and Mother cannot be my Disciple;
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therefore I have no more to say, my Friends are dear, my Husband is dear, my Wife is dear to me, I rejoyce in their love,
Therefore I have no more to say, my Friends Are dear, my Husband is dear, my Wife is dear to me, I rejoice in their love,
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and I would not their displeasure, I would not worthily be counted unworthy, or unkind, or disrespectful, or undutiful to any of them;
and I would not their displeasure, I would not worthily be counted unworthy, or unkind, or disrespectful, or undutiful to any of them;
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but God is more then all.
but God is more then all.
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My friends, if you will go along with me, if you will to Christ with me,
My Friends, if you will go along with me, if you will to christ with me,
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if you will be for holiness with me, (and oh that you would) come along, let's along to Christ together, let me have your company to heaven;
if you will be for holiness with me, (and o that you would) come along, let's along to christ together, let me have your company to heaven;
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oh that I could pray you thither, oh that I could perswade you thither, I love you so well, that I am loath we should part companies;
o that I could pray you thither, o that I could persuade you thither, I love you so well, that I am loath we should part companies;
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if you will go along with me, if I may be the Lords, and yet be yours, I am much more yours then ever;
if you will go along with me, if I may be the lords, and yet be yours, I am much more yours then ever;
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but if this be the condition of your love, you will love me so I love not Christ, you will be my friends,
but if this be the condition of your love, you will love me so I love not christ, you will be my Friends,
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so the Lord be not my friend; you will respect me, and esteem me, so I will despise and disrespect holiness;
so the Lord be not my friend; you will respect me, and esteem me, so I will despise and disrespect holiness;
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you will be for my company, so I be not for heaven, or so I will not go so far, or so fast that way;
you will be for my company, so I be not for heaven, or so I will not go so Far, or so fast that Way;
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if this be the condition of your love, stay with us, do as we do, live as we live, be merry, be vain, take thy pleasure, take thy liberty as we do, and we will love thee;
if this be the condition of your love, stay with us, do as we do, live as we live, be merry, be vain, take thy pleasure, take thy liberty as we do, and we will love thee;
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if you will not love me on other terms, then farewell to you all, and to all your love:
if you will not love me on other terms, then farewell to you all, and to all your love:
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I have learn'd what this meaneth, he that loveth Father or Mother more then Christ, is not worthy of him;
I have learned what this means, he that loves Father or Mother more then christ, is not worthy of him;
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he that loveth favour or respect more then Christ, is not worthy of him;
he that loves favour or respect more then christ, is not worthy of him;
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and till you can make it out, that you have oblig'd me, more then Christ hath oblig'd me;
and till you can make it out, that you have obliged me, more then christ hath obliged me;
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that your love will be better to me, then the love of Christ;
that your love will be better to me, then the love of christ;
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that respect from men will be better to me, then acceptance with God, you must give me leave to run the hazard of losing such friends, whom I cannot keep without losing God, and my soul.
that respect from men will be better to me, then acceptance with God, you must give me leave to run the hazard of losing such Friends, whom I cannot keep without losing God, and my soul.
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4. Circumstance. But when he went from Pharaohs Court, whither went he? when he left the bosome of Pharaohs Daughter, to whom did he joyn himself? why to a company of poor bondmen, that were labouring at the brick Kilns;
4. Circumstance. But when he went from Pharaohs Court, whither went he? when he left the bosom of Pharaohs Daughter, to whom did he join himself? why to a company of poor bondmen, that were labouring At the brick Kilns;
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and not to be a Taskmaster, or Ruler among them;
and not to be a Taskmaster, or Ruler among them;
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but to take his lot of suffering with them, chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, &c.
but to take his lot of suffering with them, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, etc.
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Now lay all these circumstances together;
Now lay all these Circumstances together;
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Moses that had been bred up, and liv'd in the Equipage of a Prince, and might have so continued;Moses that had been bred up, and lived in the Equipage of a Prince, and might have so continued;
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when he came to age, and understood what the advantages of worldly greatness were;when he Come to age, and understood what the advantages of worldly greatness were;
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when he had his senses quick about him, and could make the highest experiment what the sweetness of worldly pleasures was, in the highest Spring-tide of worldly lusts and temptations;
when he had his Senses quick about him, and could make the highest experiment what the sweetness of worldly pleasures was, in the highest Springtide of worldly Lustiest and temptations;
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when 'twas high water without, and his youthful blood was most aflote within; when he had time before him, to make the most of the worlds favours;
when 'twas high water without, and his youthful blood was most aflote within; when he had time before him, to make the most of the world's favours;
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who had never known what an harder and lower condition meant;
who had never known what an harder and lower condition meant;
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who had been so strangly obliged, by signal favours, and could not but be strongly prompted, from principles of ingenuity, not to slight such favoures:
who had been so strangely obliged, by signal favours, and could not but be strongly prompted, from principles of ingenuity, not to slight such favours:
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in the midst of all these temptations, for the service of his God, and from his affection to his brethren, he voluntarily, not upon force but of choice, disrob'd himself of all his glory,
in the midst of all these temptations, for the service of his God, and from his affection to his brothers, he voluntarily, not upon force but of choice, disrobed himself of all his glory,
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and espoused the sufferings of his brethren; esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches then the treasures in Egypt. v. 27.
and espoused the sufferings of his brothers; esteeming the reproach of christ greater riches then the treasures in Egypt. v. 27.
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O brethren how may we be filled with wonder? and which of the two wonders are the greatest, Moses his self-denial,
Oh brothers how may we be filled with wonder? and which of the two wonders Are the greatest, Moses his self-denial,
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or our denial of Christ? Moses his comming off in so great a floud of temptations,
or our denial of christ? Moses his coming off in so great a flood of temptations,
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or our being so ordinarily overcome in those little temptations which daily occurre? how little is it that we do or can deny our selves in for Christ? what have we forsaken,
or our being so ordinarily overcome in those little temptations which daily occurre? how little is it that we do or can deny our selves in for christ? what have we forsaken,
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or what are we willing to forsake for Christ? upon what inconsiderable termes have Christ and our Souls so often parted? what cheap duties will we not do? what cheap sins will we not abate? what small temptations are hearkned to,
or what Are we willing to forsake for christ? upon what inconsiderable terms have christ and our Souls so often parted? what cheap duties will we not do? what cheap Sins will we not abate? what small temptations Are hearkened to,
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when Christ cannot be heard?
when christ cannot be herd?
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How often have we neglected to reprove a sin, for fear of loosing a friend? how often have we neglected to speak of God,
How often have we neglected to reprove a since, for Fear of losing a friend? how often have we neglected to speak of God,
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for fear of displeasing our company? how often have we denyed conscience, that we might not deny our lusts? what sinful pleasures, that our hearts have been lusting after;
for Fear of displeasing our company? how often have we denied conscience, that we might not deny our Lustiest? what sinful pleasures, that our hearts have been lusting After;
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what sinful gains, that our eyes have been set upon;
what sinful gains, that our eyes have been Set upon;
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what pleasant morsels, that our appetites have been craving, have we been able to deny them? how do we let conscience lye at the mercy of every lust? if lust will but crave, it must be granted whatever become of conscience.
what pleasant morsels, that our appetites have been craving, have we been able to deny them? how do we let conscience lie At the mercy of every lust? if lust will but crave, it must be granted whatever become of conscience.
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If the name of Christ should prevail no more in Heaven, then it ordinarily doth on earth;
If the name of christ should prevail no more in Heaven, then it ordinarily does on earth;
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if God should so ordinarily deny those prayers, we offer up in Christs name, as we deny those precepts, which in the same name are sent down to us, we should have as little hopes towards Heaven,
if God should so ordinarily deny those Prayers, we offer up in Christ name, as we deny those Precepts, which in the same name Are sent down to us, we should have as little hope's towards Heaven,
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as the Lord hath honour on earth.
as the Lord hath honour on earth.
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We grudge, we murmur, we quarrel with God, if he deny us in any thing, cross us in any thing,
We grudge, we murmur, we quarrel with God, if he deny us in any thing, cross us in any thing,
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and yet how many denyals must he bear from us, and be patient? 2 King. 5. 13. If the Prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much more when he saith, wash and be clean? If it had been some great thing the Lord had required of us; (that it is not) all we have is but a little:
and yet how many denials must he bear from us, and be patient? 2 King. 5. 13. If the Prophet had bid thee do Some great thing, Wouldst thou not have done it? how much more when he Says, wash and be clean? If it had been Some great thing the Lord had required of us; (that it is not) all we have is but a little:
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if it had been some great thing, twere a shame to deny it to God;
if it had been Some great thing, it a shame to deny it to God;
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but when such little things can't be granted, not a word spoken sometimes, in a whole day together;
but when such little things can't be granted, not a word spoken sometime, in a Whole day together;
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not an alms given, not a vain pleasure abated, not a wanton fashion laid aside;
not an alms given, not a vain pleasure abated, not a wanton fashion laid aside;
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not a proud look, or a froward tongue, or a wanton eye, or a greedy appetite restrained at his word;
not a proud look, or a froward tongue, or a wanton eye, or a greedy appetite restrained At his word;
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when we fail in such little things, what should we have done had we stood in Moses his stead?
when we fail in such little things, what should we have done had we stood in Moses his stead?
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Brethren, when we are led aside from a self-denying, to a flesh pleasing life, we are ready to say to those that reprove us for it, Oh you do not know my temptations;
Brothers, when we Are led aside from a self-denying, to a Flesh pleasing life, we Are ready to say to those that reprove us for it, O you do not know my temptations;
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if you were in my circumstances, you might have done the like. But you do know Moses his temptations;
if you were in my Circumstances, you might have done the like. But you do know Moses his temptations;
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and if you had had more of Moses heart, you would not have complained so much of great temptations.
and if you had had more of Moses heart, you would not have complained so much of great temptations.
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Beloved, you that dwell in your sieled houses, lodg in your warm, and easy beds, are clothed in your soft and costly raiment;
beloved, you that dwell in your seeled houses, lodge in your warm, and easy Beds, Are clothed in your soft and costly raiment;
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fed at your full tables, cheared by the countenance and courtesies of your friends; compassed about with your accommodations of all sorts;
fed At your full tables, cheered by the countenance and courtesies of your Friends; compassed about with your accommodations of all sorts;
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when you can choose rather a poor cottage, an hard lodging, rough or ragged garments, hungry meals, hard usage, from friends and enemies;
when you can choose rather a poor cottage, an hard lodging, rough or ragged garments, hungry meals, hard usage, from Friends and enemies;
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when you can choose all this, rather then sin against Christ;
when you can choose all this, rather then since against christ;
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when upon a little sin, all your comforts might be continued to you, there's that self-denial, that will prove, that you can live without being beholding to the world for its good will,
when upon a little since, all your comforts might be continued to you, there's that self-denial, that will prove, that you can live without being beholding to the world for its good will,
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or without fear of its ill will.
or without Fear of its ill will.
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2. Contentment in greatest straits, Phil. 4. 11, 12. I have learned in whatsoever estate I am, to be content.
2. Contentment in greatest straits, Philip 4. 11, 12. I have learned in whatsoever estate I am, to be content.
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[ In whatever estate ] whether I have little or much, something or nothing, still content:
[ In whatever estate ] whither I have little or much, something or nothing, still content:
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contentment is the heart at ease, our well pleasedness with our condition, without quarrelling at our lott, without murmuring against God, and without self-tormenting vexations.
contentment is the heart At ease, our well pleasedness with our condition, without quarreling At our lot, without murmuring against God, and without self-tormenting vexations.
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Those whose God is the world, cannot long be quiet: the world like the moon, waxes and wanes;
Those whose God is the world, cannot long be quiet: the world like the moon, Waxes and wanes;
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the world like the Sea, ebbs and flowes;
the world like the Sea, ebbs and flows;
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and the heart of the worldly is like their God, Isa. 57. 20. The wicked are as the troubled sea, that cannot be at rest:
and the heart of the worldly is like their God, Isaiah 57. 20. The wicked Are as the troubled sea, that cannot be At rest:
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when tis full sea there's a little stand; but when the tide turns, away their rest swims down the stream.
when this full sea there's a little stand; but when the tide turns, away their rest swims down the stream.
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The world is too little when at fullest, to fill the heart;
The world is too little when At Fullest, to fill the heart;
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this Sea is to narrow when at broadest, to extend it self paralel to our expatiating desires, Isa. 28. 20. The bed is shorter then that a man can stretch himself on it, the covering narrower then that he can wrap himself in it.
this Sea is to narrow when At broadest, to extend it self parallel to our expatiating Desires, Isaiah 28. 20. The Bed is shorter then that a man can stretch himself on it, the covering narrower then that he can wrap himself in it.
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The wide Ocean to the heart of man, is but as the narrow Seas; he can drink it up and be thirsty still:
The wide Ocean to the heart of man, is but as the narrow Seas; he can drink it up and be thirsty still:
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when it hath spent its store upon him, that's the voice, what no more? Is this all.
when it hath spent its store upon him, that's the voice, what no more? Is this all.
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But what is the world to content a Soul, when tis low water? What rest can there be,
But what is the world to content a Soul, when this low water? What rest can there be,
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when ever and anon the banks will be empty? God is the same; enough and he changeth not:
when ever and anon the banks will be empty? God is the same; enough and he changes not:
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the manifestations of God are unequal; sometimes bright and sometimes dimmer; sometimes he is seen, and sometimes out of sight:
the manifestations of God Are unequal; sometime bright and sometime dimmer; sometime he is seen, and sometime out of sighed:
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and hereupon there is sometimes less quiet in the hearts of the Saints, then at other times;
and hereupon there is sometime less quiet in the hearts of the Saints, then At other times;
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but whilest the heart feels that God is there, there's no want.
but whilst the heart feels that God is there, there's no want.
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Disquiets there may be, but tis not whither the world ebbs or flows, but whether God be present or absent that makes the change upon the Spirit:
Disquiets there may be, but this not whither the world ebbs or flows, but whither God be present or absent that makes the change upon the Spirit:
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let God be with me, and then let the world be with whom it will:
let God be with me, and then let the world be with whom it will:
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let me have an houseful or but an handful, tis all one as to my Soul contentment.
let me have an houseful or but an handful, this all one as to my Soul contentment.
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A Christian is as little beholding to the world for his contentment, as he is for his godliness; and that sure is little enough:
A Christian is as little beholding to the world for his contentment, as he is for his godliness; and that sure is little enough:
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as he will be godly, without asking leave of the world, so he will be contented,
as he will be godly, without asking leave of the world, so he will be contented,
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whether the world will or no: godliness and contentment grow both together; as much as you find of the one, so much of the other:
whither the world will or no: godliness and contentment grow both together; as much as you find of the one, so much of the other:
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if contentment be but small, godliness is not great; they grow both together, and the same root bears them both.
if contentment be but small, godliness is not great; they grow both together, and the same root bears them both.
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Godliness comes down from Heaven, and never did contentment spring up out of the earth; they have the same fountain, both come from the Father of lights, Jam. 1. 17. You that are ordinarily male contents, look to it that you be not strangers from God;
Godliness comes down from Heaven, and never did contentment spring up out of the earth; they have the same fountain, both come from the Father of lights, Jam. 1. 17. You that Are ordinarily male contents, look to it that you be not Strangers from God;
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if there be any thing, yet sure there's but little of God in you, that need so much of the world to keep you quiet:
if there be any thing, yet sure there's but little of God in you, that need so much of the world to keep you quiet:
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if this be it that can [ only ] still you, look to it, this is still your God.
if this be it that can [ only ] still you, look to it, this is still your God.
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Oh what restless Spirits for the most part have you? never well, never at rest:
O what restless Spirits for the most part have you? never well, never At rest:
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what's the matter? what is there wanting? what would quiet you? A better house? a greater estate? better trading? kinder neighbours? And can you not be content as you are? content without all these? must you be rich? must you have all to your mind,
what's the matter? what is there wanting? what would quiet you? A better house? a greater estate? better trading? kinder neighbours? And can you not be content as you Are? content without all these? must you be rich? must you have all to your mind,
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or you will still be thus angry? go serve the world then, and take it for your God, say no more the Lord is my portion,
or you will still be thus angry? go serve the world then, and take it for your God, say no more the Lord is my portion,
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if he be not enough to content you.
if he be not enough to content you.
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Contentment in God will be one of the best evidences of your conquest over the world:
Contentment in God will be one of the best evidences of your conquest over the world:
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he is a Christian of proof, that cannot be content with the world, and yet can be content without it:
he is a Christian of proof, that cannot be content with the world, and yet can be content without it:
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that cannot be contented with the world, when he hath most of it;
that cannot be contented with the world, when he hath most of it;
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and yet can be content when he hath the least of it, yea can be content without it, if God be his.
and yet can be content when he hath the least of it, yea can be content without it, if God be his.
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If the world can content you, to be sure it can command you; if you make it your pay-master it will be your task-master:
If the world can content you, to be sure it can command you; if you make it your paymaster it will be your taskmaster:
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whither will not men go, what will they not do for contentment?
whither will not men go, what will they not do for contentment?
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Why run we so often from God, but for our contentment? what seek we in our fields, in our beds or among our companions,
Why run we so often from God, but for our contentment? what seek we in our fields, in our Beds or among our Sodales,
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but our contentment? company to please us, pleasure to content our minds? We mistake the ground;
but our contentment? company to please us, pleasure to content our minds? We mistake the ground;
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contentment does not grow in any of these fields, but however, there we are digging for it;
contentment does not grow in any of these fields, but however, there we Are digging for it;
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and we never bethink our labour for any thing that will promise us, Ile content thee for thy pains:
and we never bethink our labour for any thing that will promise us, I'll content thee for thy pains:
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this the world promises, I'le content thee, I'le content thee;
this the world promises, I'll content thee, I'll content thee;
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and as long as we dare take its word, it has us sure enough for servants: once find your mistakes;
and as long as we Dare take its word, it has us sure enough for Servants: once find your mistakes;
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hear riches say, 'tis not in me, hear pleasures saying, 'tis not in me, hear friends saying, God help thee to a contented mind, we cannot, hear the whole world saying, theres no such plant in all my gardens;
hear riches say, it's not in me, hear pleasures saying, it's not in me, hear Friends saying, God help thee to a contented mind, we cannot, hear the Whole world saying, theres no such plant in all my gardens;
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thou mayst go from plant to plant, from flower to flower, till thou hast tryed all my store,
thou Mayest go from plant to plant, from flower to flower, till thou hast tried all my store,
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and never find contentment amongst them all; tis in another field, in the other world, the paradise of God;
and never find contentment among them all; this in Another field, in the other world, the paradise of God;
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send thy heart thither for it, purchase that field, and there dwell and satisfy thy Soul. Once hear every creature, every condition telling thee thus, tis not in me to content thee, tis from within, tis from above that thy contentment must come;
send thy heart thither for it, purchase that field, and there dwell and satisfy thy Soul. Once hear every creature, every condition telling thee thus, this not in me to content thee, this from within, this from above that thy contentment must come;
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and then, when thou seest that all the world cannot content thee, what wants of any thing the world hath will discontent thee? whatever it be the fruition whereof cannot content, its want need not discontent us.
and then, when thou See that all the world cannot content thee, what Wants of any thing the world hath will discontent thee? whatever it be the fruition whereof cannot content, its want need not discontent us.
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O what a constant calm and serenity should we feel in our spirits? what steadiness would appear in our lives? what triumph over the World,
O what a constant Cam and serenity should we feel in our spirits? what steadiness would appear in our lives? what triumph over the World,
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and all its changes, did we feel this truth in our hearts? In God alone my contentment lies.
and all its changes, did we feel this truth in our hearts? In God alone my contentment lies.
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Oh how much below the excellency and the sweetness of such a life do we live? how hard to be pleas'd? how soon out of patience? what a small matter will put our hearts upon the Rack? Some there are that are ever male-contents, there's no condition that can keep them quiet,
O how much below the excellency and the sweetness of such a life do we live? how hard to be pleased? how soon out of patience? what a small matter will put our hearts upon the Rack? some there Are that Are ever malcontents, there's no condition that can keep them quiet,
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if they be the greatest Candidates of Providence, they are still murmuring;
if they be the greatest Candidates of Providence, they Are still murmuring;
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they not only know not how to want, or to be cross'd, or to be in straits, but neither how to abound;
they not only know not how to want, or to be crossed, or to be in straits, but neither how to abound;
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they are never well f•ll nor fasting, but will be still picking quarrels, even with their most plentiful and prosperous state;
they Are never well f•ll nor fasting, but will be still picking quarrels, even with their most plentiful and prosperous state;
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they will be vexing and fretting themselves for they know not what, though they can scarce tell what they would have more,
they will be vexing and fretting themselves for they know not what, though they can scarce tell what they would have more,
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or otherwise then they have, yet they are angry that 'tis thus; what pleases them to day, they nauseate to morrow;
or otherwise then they have, yet they Are angry that it's thus; what Pleases them to day, they nauseate to morrow;
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these are their own pests, the most miserable of men.
these Are their own pests, the most miserable of men.
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But vvhen vve are in straits indeed, vvhen Providence does frovvn upon us, and keeps us lovv and short of vvhat our minds desire,
But when we Are in straits indeed, when Providence does frown upon us, and keeps us low and short of what our minds desire,
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then hovv fevv of us can say, It is well? Brethren, look not on discontent as a little evil;
then how few of us can say, It is well? Brothers, look not on discontent as a little evil;
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that vve should count it but a small thing for God to save our souls, unless he vvill please our senses;
that we should count it but a small thing for God to save our Souls, unless he will please our Senses;
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that vve should count it but a small thing, that God should give us our lives,
that we should count it but a small thing, that God should give us our lives,
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unless he also give us our vvills; as if nothing vvould please us, unless the Lord vvill set us on the Throne,
unless he also give us our wills; as if nothing would please us, unless the Lord will Set us on the Throne,
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and let us carve for our selves, and be Governours of the vvorld.
and let us carve for our selves, and be Governors of the world.
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A discontented person sayes, 'Tis but little that God hath done for me, 'tis but little that God hath given to me;
A discontented person Says, It's but little that God hath done for me, it's but little that God hath given to me;
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he hath but given Christ to me, he hath but pardoned my sins, he hath given me nothing but Heaven and everlasting glory;
he hath but given christ to me, he hath but pardoned my Sins, he hath given me nothing but Heaven and everlasting glory;
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what Blasphemy is here? Ah Wretch!
what Blasphemy is Here? Ah Wretch!
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dost make a But of Christ, a But of Pardon and Salvation? thou hast reason enough to fear, that Christ and Life is none of thine, who makest so little account thereof.
dost make a But of christ, a But of Pardon and Salvation? thou hast reason enough to Fear, that christ and Life is none of thine, who Makest so little account thereof.
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Think not that mischief little which discontent will bring forth;
Think not that mischief little which discontent will bring forth;
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how great things will this little thing do? Whence are all our wandrings from God after sin,
how great things will this little thing do? Whence Are all our wanderings from God After since,
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after vanity, but from a present discontent with our condition? whence is envy? whence is covetousness? whence are frauds, oppressions, robberies,
After vanity, but from a present discontent with our condition? whence is envy? whence is covetousness? whence Are frauds, oppressions, robberies,
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but from hence, that we are not content with our own? Whence is that lusting and running out after fleshly liberty,
but from hence, that we Are not content with our own? Whence is that lusting and running out After fleshly liberty,
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after unlawful pleasures, after an easier and looser life, but from this, that we think to mend our condition,
After unlawful pleasures, After an Easier and looser life, but from this, that we think to mend our condition,
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and to make our selves happier then Religion allows us to be. Is that little, which makes God little, and Christ little, and the everlasting Kingdome little,
and to make our selves Happier then Religion allows us to be. Is that little, which makes God little, and christ little, and the everlasting Kingdom little,
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and sends us to the Devil to inlarge our quarters which God allovvs us?
and sends us to the devil to enlarge our quarters which God allovvs us?
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To close up this, I shall give you a short and more distinct vievv. 1. Of the evils and mischiefs of discontent. 2. Of the excellencies and svveetness of contentment.
To close up this, I shall give you a short and more distinct view. 1. Of the evils and mischiefs of discontent. 2. Of the excellencies and sweetness of contentment.
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1. The evils and mischiefs of discontentment (as hath been already in part hinted) are these follovving. 1. It denies Gods sufficiencie;
1. The evils and mischiefs of discontentment (as hath been already in part hinted) Are these following. 1. It Denies God's sufficiency;
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it sayes, In the fulness of [ his ] sufficiency I am in straits. Discontent argues want, or else it Says, In the fullness of [ his ] sufficiency I am in straits. Discontent argues want, or Else
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2. It impeaches Gods goodness and bounty. Whatever is with him in the house, yet there's no good house-keeping:
2. It impeaches God's Goodness and bounty. Whatever is with him in the house, yet there's no good housekeeping:
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If in my Fathers house there be bread enough, yet he keeps me short enough, I have but little, the Lords hand hath been shortned to me.
If in my Father's house there be bred enough, yet he keeps me short enough, I have but little, the lords hand hath been shortened to me.
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As we go along, consider Brethren, whether you would not be ashamed thus to speak;
As we go along, Consider Brothers, whither you would not be ashamed thus to speak;
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and yet is not this the voice of your discontented hearts? If God should challenge us,
and yet is not this the voice of your discontented hearts? If God should challenge us,
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as he did Israel, Jer. 2. 5. What iniquity have ye found in me? Or as Micah 3. 6. O my people what have I done to thee, wherein have I wearied thee? how have I used thee? Come forth, testifie against me.
as he did Israel, Jer. 2. 5. What iniquity have you found in me? Or as micah 3. 6. Oh my people what have I done to thee, wherein have I wearied thee? how have I used thee? Come forth, testify against me.
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Or as Pharaoh ask'd Hadad, 1 King. 11. 22. What hast thou lacked with me, that thou wilt be gone? If the Lord should ask us thus, Discontent would answer, Yes I have lacked, thou hast been an hard Master to me, thou wilt not let me have my will;
Or as Pharaoh asked Hadad, 1 King. 11. 22. What hast thou lacked with me, that thou wilt be gone? If the Lord should ask us thus, Discontent would answer, Yes I have lacked, thou hast been an hard Master to me, thou wilt not let me have my will;
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this I have lacked, and that I have lacked, I have been straitned in the Lord, he hath been a Wilderness, and a Land of darkness to me.
this I have lacked, and that I have lacked, I have been straitened in the Lord, he hath been a Wilderness, and a Land of darkness to me.
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Though Conscience must say with David, The Lord is my Shepherd, I want nothing, yet this male-contented heart will still be complaining.
Though Conscience must say with David, The Lord is my Shepherd, I want nothing, yet this Malecontented heart will still be complaining.
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3. Hereupon it rebels, and will not stand to Gods allowance: When God will not satisfie, we fall to sharking and shifting for our selves:
3. Hereupon it rebels, and will not stand to God's allowance: When God will not satisfy, we fallen to sharking and shifting for our selves:
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Discontent with our lot (as I said before) lies at the bottom of all our unlawful carving for our selves;
Discontent with our lot (as I said before) lies At the bottom of all our unlawful carving for our selves;
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hence is covetousness, hence is fraud, oppression, &c. because we are not content with Gods allowance.
hence is covetousness, hence is fraud, oppression, etc. Because we Are not content with God's allowance.
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4. It disgraces godliness. Whatsoever is boasted of it, that its wayes are the wayes of pleasantness,
4. It disgraces godliness. Whatsoever is boasted of it, that its ways Are the ways of pleasantness,
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and all its paths are peace; that the merchandise thereof is better then silver, and its gain then gold;
and all its paths Are peace; that the merchandise thereof is better then silver, and its gain then gold;
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that its a tree of life; that length of daies, riches and honours, attend upon it; that its a tree of life; that length of days, riches and honours, attend upon it;
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as Prov. 3. Whatever the Scriptures speak, and mens mouths speak, of the excellencies, the sweetness,
as Curae 3. Whatever the Scriptures speak, and men's mouths speak, of the excellencies, the sweetness,
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and satisfaction that a godly life brings in, a discontented heart denies all, and tells the World there's little in it:
and satisfaction that a godly life brings in, a discontented heart Denies all, and tells the World there's little in it:
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Peace, and joy, and gain, and satisfaction, where is it? there is not enough to keep the heart in any tolerable quiet;
Peace, and joy, and gain, and satisfaction, where is it? there is not enough to keep the heart in any tolerable quiet;
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there is not enough to still the soul from murmuring and complaining: What do our discontents speak less in the ears of the World?
there is not enough to still the soul from murmuring and complaining: What do our discontents speak less in the ears of the World?
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5. It is its own plague and punishmont; it eats out and devoures the good and the comfort of all we have:
5. It is its own plague and punishmont; it eats out and devours the good and the Comfort of all we have:
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the want of Mordecai 's Cap and Knee, made all the honour that Haman had in the Kings Court, to be as nothing to him.
the want of Mordecai is Cap and Knee, made all the honour that Haman had in the Kings Court, to be as nothing to him.
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Ahabs whole Kingdome could not keep him in health while he wanted Naboths Vineyard.Ahabs Whole Kingdom could not keep him in health while he wanted Naboth's Vineyard.
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Discontent is such a sickness of the heart, as makes it disrelish whatever else it hath to delight and please it.
Discontent is such a sickness of the heart, as makes it disrelish whatever Else it hath to delight and please it.
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Discontented persons are apt to think, that all their troubles are from without, one thing is wanting, and another thing is amiss;
Discontented Persons Are apt to think, that all their Troubles Are from without, one thing is wanting, and Another thing is amiss;
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as he that hath a tender foot complains of his shoe, 'tis too strait, or too hard;
as he that hath a tender foot complains of his shoe, it's too strait, or too hard;
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or as a sick man of his meat, or his drink, or his bed, his bed is hard,
or as a sick man of his meat, or his drink, or his Bed, his Bed is hard,
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or not well made, his meat is not good, or not well dress'd;
or not well made, his meat is not good, or not well dressed;
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but the fault all the while is in his foot, or his stomach, in his weakness and weariness;
but the fault all the while is in his foot, or his stomach, in his weakness and weariness;
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his tender foot makes his shoe wring, his sick stomach makes his meat unsavoury, his weary bones make his bed uneasie;
his tender foot makes his shoe wring, his sick stomach makes his meat unsavoury, his weary bones make his Bed uneasy;
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'tis this evil sickness of thine heart that makes thee angry with thy state, and makes the very comforts of thy life uncomfortable to thee;
it's this evil sickness of thine heart that makes thee angry with thy state, and makes the very comforts of thy life uncomfortable to thee;
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this thou wantest, or that thou likest not, and that vexes thee;
this thou Wantest, or that thou likest not, and that vexes thee;
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why if this want were supplied, and that vexation were removed, thy sickly heart would ever find something or other to torment thee;
why if this want were supplied, and that vexation were removed, thy sickly heart would ever find something or other to torment thee;
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thou wilt never want a plague whilest thou carriest this evil heart about thee. 6. It Idolizeth the world, and argues captivity to it:
thou wilt never want a plague whilst thou carriest this evil heart about thee. 6. It Idolizes the world, and argues captivity to it:
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What, could the World do, if thou hadst it, that which God cannot do without it? Could the World content thee? or canst thou not find contentment when any thing of that is wanting? who then is thy God?
What, could the World do, if thou Hadst it, that which God cannot do without it? Could the World content thee? or Canst thou not find contentment when any thing of that is wanting? who then is thy God?
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2. The excellencies and sweetness of contentment. 1. There is a chearful submission in it; a resting in Gods allowance, and a well-pleasedness with our condition;
2. The excellencies and sweetness of contentment. 1. There is a cheerful submission in it; a resting in God's allowance, and a Well-pleasedness with our condition;
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let the Lord deal out to me, and keep back from me whatsoever he will; its the Lord, let him do whatsoever seems him good;
let the Lord deal out to me, and keep back from me whatsoever he will; its the Lord, let him do whatsoever seems him good;
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God is pleas'd it should be thus, and therefore I am pleas'd.
God is pleased it should be thus, and Therefore I am pleased.
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O what a sweet life were this? all the perturbations of our lives arise from the clashing of Gods Will, and our wills;
O what a sweet life were this? all the perturbations of our lives arise from the clashing of God's Will, and our wills;
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when ours is swallowed up in his Will, then there's rest:
when ours is swallowed up in his Will, then there's rest:
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Nothing comes amiss to us, there's nothing to grieve or offend, when we like what ever God wills.
Nothing comes amiss to us, there's nothing to grieve or offend, when we like what ever God wills.
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Brethren, this we pray for, Thy will be done: this we profess, Not my will, but thine;
Brothers, this we pray for, Thy will be done: this we profess, Not my will, but thine;
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and when our hearts consent that our prayers should be heard, and will come in and subscribe our Petitions,
and when our hearts consent that our Prayers should be herd, and will come in and subscribe our Petitions,
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how sweetly will all run on:
how sweetly will all run on:
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When we can heartily say, Not my will, but his be done, we shall be also able to say, Because his will, mine is done.
When we can heartily say, Not my will, but his be done, we shall be also able to say, Because his will, mine is done.
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2. There is satisfaction in it; satisfaction with God, Prov. 14. 14. A good man is satisfied;
2. There is satisfaction in it; satisfaction with God, Curae 14. 14. A good man is satisfied;
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satisfied from himself, from within him: God is within him, and thence his satisfaction; there's no true contentment, but what's bottom'd on God:
satisfied from himself, from within him: God is within him, and thence his satisfaction; there's no true contentment, but what's bottomed on God:
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Thou hast many wants, and many wishes, and many hopes; if these were once answered, then thou thinkest all would be well:
Thou hast many Wants, and many wishes, and many hope's; if these were once answered, then thou Thinkest all would be well:
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No, no, it would not do;
No, no, it would not do;
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if thou hadst thy wish, and thy hopes, there would still be something wanting till thou comest to take up with thy God:
if thou Hadst thy wish, and thy hope's, there would still be something wanting till thou Comest to take up with thy God:
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When thy soul can dwell at ease in the midst of straits and wants, that's a sign thou hast taken God as thy sufficient portion.
When thy soul can dwell At ease in the midst of straits and Wants, that's a Signen thou hast taken God as thy sufficient portion.
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3. Independence from the world; I mean wholly, as to matters of Religion and Conscience:
3. Independence from the world; I mean wholly, as to matters of Religion and Conscience:
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thou canst now be happy with, or without the World, and he that can be happy with,
thou Canst now be happy with, or without the World, and he that can be happy with,
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or without it, can be holy which way soever the world goes; as long as thou canst be content, thou wilt dare to be conscientious. For
or without it, can be holy which Way soever the world Goes; as long as thou Canst be content, thou wilt Dare to be conscientious. For
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4. Its an Antidote against temptations: 'tis the hungry Hound that follows his game, when he's full he will not hunt:
4. Its an Antidote against temptations: it's the hungry Hound that follows his game, when he's full he will not hunt:
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When thou findest this self-sufficiency, thy soul will not bite at the Worlds baits. 5. Its its own reward: Its both our duty, and our comfort.
When thou Findest this self-sufficiency, thy soul will not bite At the World's baits. 5. Its its own reward: Its both our duty, and our Comfort.
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Let us be content, this is one of those Commandments, [ In ] keeping whereof there is great reward: Let us be content, this is one of those commandments, [ In ] keeping whereof there is great reward:
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this is the sweet of thy life, contentment:
this is the sweet of thy life, contentment:
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this is the sauce of thy meat, the sugar of thy cup, the crop, the cream of all thy enjoyments.
this is the sauce of thy meat, the sugar of thy cup, the crop, the cream of all thy enjoyments.
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Oh Christians, Would you be happy? be content, and you are happy:
O Christians, Would you be happy? be content, and you Are happy:
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Would you not be in want? be content, and you have enough? Would you not be poor? be content, and you are rich:
Would you not be in want? be content, and you have enough? Would you not be poor? be content, and you Are rich:
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Would you have your houses, and your businesses, and all your concernments, according to your mind? be content, and it is done:
Would you have your houses, and your businesses, and all your concernments, according to your mind? be content, and it is done:
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Would you be free from trouble, and passions, and perplexities of mind? be content, and they all vanish:
Would you be free from trouble, and passion, and perplexities of mind? be content, and they all vanish:
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Would you live at hearts ease, and carry all things sweetly and smoothly on? be content,
Would you live At hearts ease, and carry all things sweetly and smoothly on? be content,
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and then soul take thine ease: Would you be content? I, there's the difficulty; this would heal all my sores:
and then soul take thine ease: Would you be content? I, there's the difficulty; this would heal all my sores:
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But how shall I be content? seek not for it here, in any thing below thee,
But how shall I be content? seek not for it Here, in any thing below thee,
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or without thee, seek for it within, seek it from above, take up with God, and in him thou shalt find rest.
or without thee, seek for it within, seek it from above, take up with God, and in him thou shalt find rest.
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Only that you may find contentment in God; 1. Make God your own:
Only that you may find contentment in God; 1. Make God your own:
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Look not for content in the World, and look not for content in God, without a propriety in him:
Look not for content in the World, and look not for content in God, without a propriety in him:
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Look not for content, and dare not to be content without God:
Look not for content, and Dare not to be content without God:
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It is a shame not to be content with God, but it is a madness to be content without God, and an interest in him.
It is a shame not to be content with God, but it is a madness to be content without God, and an Interest in him.
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May be some of you will say, I thank God I am none of these male-contents, I am of a sedate and quiet spirit, I am well pleas'd with my state;
May be Some of you will say, I thank God I am none of these malcontents, I am of a sedate and quiet Spirit, I am well pleased with my state;
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what, and yet a stranger from God? Is God none of thine, and yet content? Its well with thee to day,
what, and yet a stranger from God? Is God none of thine, and yet content? Its well with thee to day,
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but where mayst thou be to morrow? Is it no matter where? Will these bubbles and shadows, will Death and Hell content thee? art thou content to go down into the Pit,
but where Mayest thou be to morrow? Is it not matter where? Will these bubbles and shadows, will Death and Hell content thee? art thou content to go down into the Pit,
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and perish everlastingly? God would not have thee to be patient of his wrath, much less to be contented. Oh Brethren, let your spirits boil up,
and perish everlastingly? God would not have thee to be patient of his wrath, much less to be contented. O Brothers, let your spirits boil up,
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while you will, into the highest extremities of impatience, under sin and wrath;
while you will, into the highest extremities of impatience, under since and wrath;
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how can you be quiet, whilest God is angry? beware of having one good thought of your state, suffer not your hearts to have one hours rest, till God be yours:
how can you be quiet, whilst God is angry? beware of having one good Thought of your state, suffer not your hearts to have one hours rest, till God be yours:
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make God sure, and then be content with any thing, but dread that contentment that is where God is not, Psal. 16. The Lord is my portion, — the Lord is at my right hand,
make God sure, and then be content with any thing, but dread that contentment that is where God is not, Psalm 16. The Lord is my portion, — the Lord is At my right hand,
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therefore mine heart is glad, saith the Psalmist: But wilt thou say, The World is my portion, the Lord is not my portion,Therefore mine heart is glad, Says the Psalmist: But wilt thou say, The World is my portion, the Lord is not my portion,
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yet my heart is glad?
yet my heart is glad?
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2. Advance in godliness. What is God to the contenting of a soul without godliness? you can neither understand,
2. Advance in godliness. What is God to the contenting of a soul without godliness? you can neither understand,
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nor tast of God, without godliness: Contentation arises from communion;
nor taste of God, without godliness: Contentation arises from communion;
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and by how much the higher our communion with God, by so much the more full our contentment.
and by how much the higher our communion with God, by so much the more full our contentment.
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Godliness is the proof of God, of his riches and satisfying excellencies, Rom. 12. 2. Be ye not conformed to this world,
Godliness is the proof of God, of his riches and satisfying excellencies, Rom. 12. 2. Be you not conformed to this world,
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but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, [ that ye may prove ] what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind, [ that you may prove ] what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
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You that are but young beginners in Christianity, you yet but little know what a treasure the Lord is;
You that Are but young beginners in Christianity, you yet but little know what a treasure the Lord is;
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no man knows but he that hath it, and no man hath much of this treasure,no man knows but he that hath it, and no man hath much of this treasure,
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but he that's rooted and grounded in the love of God, and raised and inlarged in the experimental exercises of godliness. 1 Tim. 6. 6. Godliness with contentment is great gain.
but he that's rooted and grounded in the love of God, and raised and enlarged in the experimental exercises of godliness. 1 Tim. 6. 6. Godliness with contentment is great gain.
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When godliness rises so high, as to bring in contentment, (a little will not do it) then you shall find it great gain.
When godliness rises so high, as to bring in contentment, (a little will not do it) then you shall find it great gain.
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Never look to find the gain of godliness, but according to the proportion you find of contentment,
Never look to find the gain of godliness, but according to the proportion you find of contentment,
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and never look for great contentment, nor count that content you have any great vertue, where there is but little godliness.
and never look for great contentment, nor count that content you have any great virtue, where there is but little godliness.
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3. Patience in the greatest distresses:
3. Patience in the greatest Distresses:
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Patience (as I have elsewhere noted) is the flesh mortified, and the flesh mortified is the world vanquished:
Patience (as I have elsewhere noted) is the Flesh mortified, and the Flesh mortified is the world vanquished:
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the flesh, while it is alive, will quickly feel;
the Flesh, while it is alive, will quickly feel;
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and when it smarts, twill kick and fling, and put the whole Soul into a combustion:
and when it smarts, 'twill kick and fling, and put the Whole Soul into a combustion:
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when the world with all its fury, either cannot make the flesh to smart, or not so,
when the world with all its fury, either cannot make the Flesh to smart, or not so,
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but that the Soul can bear it and still keep quiet, there's patience.
but that the Soul can bear it and still keep quiet, there's patience.
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When the world hath not only made some lighter onsets, by its vollies of reproaches and mockings;
When the world hath not only made Some lighter onsets, by its volleys of Reproaches and mockings;
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but persecuted us to Bonds and Imprisonments, prepared for us its instruments of death, and forced us to resist unto bloud;
but persecuted us to Bonds and Imprisonments, prepared for us its Instruments of death, and forced us to resist unto blood;
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when scourging, and stocking, and stoning, and starving, and sawing a sunder, as twas the case of those believers, Heb. 11. are all put to it and not pleas'd and cannot force a murmuring or repining thought against God,
when scourging, and stocking, and stoning, and starving, and sawing a sunder, as it the case of those believers, Hebrew 11. Are all put to it and not pleased and cannot force a murmuring or repining Thought against God,
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nor an unworthy reflection on those holy wayes which have cost us so dear: but the Soul still keeps silence;
nor an unworthy reflection on those holy ways which have cost us so dear: but the Soul still keeps silence;
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and with our Lord, Isa. 53. we lye as lambs dumb before the shearer, yea before the butcher,
and with our Lord, Isaiah 53. we lie as Lambs dumb before the shearer, yea before the butcher,
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when we are in such great patience in so great sufferings;
when we Are in such great patience in so great sufferings;
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when the world hath done its worst by us, and yet cannot have its will of us, there's the victory, shall I say? nay there's the triumph of faith over the world.
when the world hath done its worst by us, and yet cannot have its will of us, there's the victory, shall I say? nay there's the triumph of faith over the world.
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4. Humility in the height of honour: When the world can neither depress nor sinfully exalt us, neither sink nor swell us;
4. Humility in the height of honour: When the world can neither depress nor sinfully exalt us, neither sink nor swell us;
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when it can neither beat us on the lower ground, nor on the pinnacle of the Temple.
when it can neither beatrice us on the lower ground, nor on the pinnacle of the Temple.
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Some Christians have been highly exalted in the world; have been raised from the dust to sit with the Princes among the people:
some Christians have been highly exalted in the world; have been raised from the dust to fit with the Princes among the people:
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have been numbred among the great and the honourable; and made to ride on the high places of the earth.
have been numbered among the great and the honourable; and made to ride on the high places of the earth.
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Joseph from the Prison, is lifted up to be the second in the Kingdom; Joseph from the Prison, is lifted up to be the second in the Kingdom;
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Mordecai, from the threshold of the Kings house, to be the man whom the King delights to honour;
Mordecai, from the threshold of the Kings house, to be the man whom the King delights to honour;
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David from the sheepfold to the Throne. Others have had the nobler advantages of inward worth and accomplishment.David from the sheepfold to the Throne. Others have had the Nobler advantages of inward worth and accomplishment.
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Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians. Moses was learned in all the Wisdom of the egyptians.
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Paul brought up at the feet, and furnished with the learning of Gamaliel; too great a disputant for the Philosophers of his age.Paul brought up At the feet, and furnished with the learning of Gamaliel; too great a disputant for the Philosophers of his age.
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Apollos an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures.
Apollos an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures.
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Others have been had in great renown for their noble acts and mighty works which they have done.
Others have been had in great renown for their noble acts and mighty works which they have done.
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How was it with David upon his slaughter of the Philistine, with Daniel upon his interpretation of the Kings dream, with the Apostles sometimes upon the miracles that they wrought?
How was it with David upon his slaughter of the Philistine, with daniel upon his Interpretation of the Kings dream, with the Apostles sometime upon the Miracles that they wrought?
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Such a state as this, a state of honour and renown, is a keen weapon in the hand of the world whereby it often stabs the Soul of all vertue and grace:
Such a state as this, a state of honour and renown, is a keen weapon in the hand of the world whereby it often stabs the Soul of all virtue and grace:
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those that are blown up to the top of the mountains, are often blown away by the winds of pride and popular applause
those that Are blown up to the top of the Mountains, Are often blown away by the winds of pride and popular applause
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Those who can keep humble in such heights, whose hearts still keep their dwelling on the lower ground, who are little ones in all their greatness;
Those who can keep humble in such heights, whose hearts still keep their Dwelling on the lower ground, who Are little ones in all their greatness;
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little in their own eyes, and willing to be little in the eyes of others; who can take their crowns, and their garlands that are set on their own heads,
little in their own eyes, and willing to be little in the eyes of Others; who can take their crowns, and their garlands that Are Set on their own Heads,
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and translate them on the head of their Lord; who account it their honour to decrease to his increasing;
and translate them on the head of their Lord; who account it their honour to decrease to his increasing;
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here are the persons whose humility signifies something.
Here Are the Persons whose humility signifies something.
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What is it to be humble, when we have nothing whereof to be proud? to be low when we cannot climbe high? when the conscience of our poverty and penury, that we have no worth in our selves and are of no value with others, checks every aspiring thought? what is it not to boast,
What is it to be humble, when we have nothing whereof to be proud? to be low when we cannot climb high? when the conscience of our poverty and penury, that we have no worth in our selves and Are of no valve with Others, Checks every aspiring Thought? what is it not to boast,
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when we have nothing nor have done any thing whereof to boast? Some are so foolish,
when we have nothing nor have done any thing whereof to boast? some Are so foolish,
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as to be proud of meer conceits; to dream themselves something, and then to be proud of their dreams;
as to be proud of mere conceits; to dream themselves something, and then to be proud of their dreams;
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but those that are not thus madly proud, what great matter is it if they be not?
but those that Are not thus madly proud, what great matter is it if they be not?
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When there is store of fewel for this lust to feed upon, and the bellows of popular breath blowing it up,
When there is store of fuel for this lust to feed upon, and the bellows of popular breath blowing it up,
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and yet it burns not, this is something.
and yet it burns not, this is something.
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Dost thou not know thy self what thou art, and what thou hast, and how thou art esteemed? every one loves thee, Dost thou not know thy self what thou art, and what thou hast, and how thou art esteemed? every one loves thee,
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and admires thee, and applauds and speaks well of thee, and thou hast merit enough in thee to deserve it all;
and admires thee, and applauds and speaks well of thee, and thou hast merit enough in thee to deserve it all;
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why shouldst thou not accept of all this respect, and be of the same mind with all that know thee? why shouldst thou not think as well of thy self,
why Shouldst thou not accept of all this respect, and be of the same mind with all that know thee? why Shouldst thou not think as well of thy self,
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and prize thine own worth, and know thine own place, as well as they? Then to have all check'd and repell'd with such thoughts as these;and prize thine own worth, and know thine own place, as well as they? Then to have all checked and repelled with such thoughts as these;
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But who am I that I should lift up my self? what have I that I have not received? I have wisdom, I have strength I have riches,
But who am I that I should lift up my self? what have I that I have not received? I have Wisdom, I have strength I have riches,
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but whose are all these? are they mine own? of mine own getting? Have I done any thing more then others, through whose strength was it? in whose name was it? this is humility indeed.
but whose Are all these? Are they mine own? of mine own getting? Have I done any thing more then Others, through whose strength was it? in whose name was it? this is humility indeed.
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Act. 3. 12. Why look ye on us so earnestly? The Apostles, Peter and John, had done a great cure upon the lame man,
Act. 3. 12. Why look you on us so earnestly? The Apostles, Peter and John, had done a great cure upon the lame man,
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and the people were greatly taken with it;
and the people were greatly taken with it;
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they ran together to see these men, and wondred at them, and the cure which they had done;
they ran together to see these men, and wondered At them, and the cure which they had done;
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These are strange men, Gods rather then men, by whom such a mighty cure was wrought.
These Are strange men, God's rather then men, by whom such a mighty cure was wrought.
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But behold, they are not at all transported with the peoples wonderment, nor will accept of their applause;
But behold, they Are not At all transported with the peoples wonderment, nor will accept of their applause;
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Ye men of Israel why look ye so upon us, as though we by our own power had made this man to walk. You men of Israel why look you so upon us, as though we by our own power had made this man to walk.
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You are mistaken in us, we are not the men you take us to be;
You Are mistaken in us, we Are not the men you take us to be;
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we could no more have cur'd this man by our own power, then any of you could have done;
we could no more have cured this man by our own power, then any of you could have done;
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wonder not at us, give glory to God, give glory to God; God hath magnified his Son Jesus;
wonder not At us, give glory to God, give glory to God; God hath magnified his Son jesus;
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'tis his name, and through faith in his name, by which this man is made whole.
it's his name, and through faith in his name, by which this man is made Whole.
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4. Magnanimity in greatest difficulties and dangers, Magnanimity notes, Generosity. Fortitude. 1. Generosity, A Soul abstracted from the world is a generous Soul: eximiae virtutis, vigorous and sprightful:
4. Magnanimity in greatest difficulties and dangers, Magnanimity notes, Generosity. Fortitude. 1. Generosity, A Soul abstracted from the world is a generous Soul: eximiae virtue, vigorous and sprightful:
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its a Soul restored to it self, grown up towards its original vigour, which was lost and chok'd in the mud of this world.
its a Soul restored to it self, grown up towards its original vigour, which was lost and choked in the mud of this world.
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It is for great action, for higher and more noble atchievements, It is of the Berean extract, of whom twas said, Acts 17. 11. they were more noble then they of Thessalonica, NONLATINALPHABET — more generous then they, such large Souls it will not satisfie, to have done some little and lower things.
It is for great actium, for higher and more noble achievements, It is of the Berean extract, of whom it said, Acts 17. 11. they were more noble then they of Thessalonica, — more generous then they, such large Souls it will not satisfy, to have done Some little and lower things.
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The Spirit of this world is a poor and narrow Spirit, ignavae animae quae ambire magna non nôruut; sluggish dull and heavy Souls;
The Spirit of this world is a poor and narrow Spirit, ignavae Spirits Quae ambire Magna non nôruut; sluggish dull and heavy Souls;
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whom either a little action must suffice, or if there be more, it is about these little things:
whom either a little actium must suffice, or if there be more, it is about these little things:
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this world conquering Spirit is a Soul upon the wing, that being unclog'd of earth flies high:
this world conquering Spirit is a Soul upon the wing, that being unclogged of earth flies high:
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pursues higher things, and by a swifter, and more vigorous motion, Math. 5. 47. what singular thing do ye? God hath done great things for it,
pursues higher things, and by a swifter, and more vigorous motion, Math. 5. 47. what singular thing do you? God hath done great things for it,
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and this great mind is for great returns. It wills great things, and it dares to attempt great things;
and this great mind is for great returns. It wills great things, and it dares to attempt great things;
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It will not despond or be discouraged with difficulties; This is to much, or this too hard;
It will not despond or be discouraged with difficulties; This is to much, or this too hard;
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Difficulties are the delight, and the proof of a generous mind.
Difficulties Are the delight, and the proof of a generous mind.
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What shall I do for him whom my Soul honours? what would I not do? what would I refuse for his sake!
What shall I do for him whom my Soul honours? what would I not do? what would I refuse for his sake!
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Oh what little things are my great things, even the greatest that I can do!
O what little things Are my great things, even the greatest that I can do!
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how much have I received, how little have I to return? Oh for more work for God,
how much have I received, how little have I to return? O for more work for God,
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for more strength for work? I can never do enough when I have done all,
for more strength for work? I can never do enough when I have done all,
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and therefore I will never say 'tis enough, whilest there is more to be done.
and Therefore I will never say it's enough, whilst there is more to be done.
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Oh how little must suffice a carnal heart, and how much is every little accounted? a magnanimous Spirit does much but thinks all but little;
O how little must suffice a carnal heart, and how much is every little accounted? a magnanimous Spirit does much but thinks all but little;
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others do little, but over reckon. A little praying or praysing, or speaking or thinking or working for God, must serve,
Others do little, but over reckon. A little praying or praising, or speaking or thinking or working for God, must serve,
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and how much is that little reckoned?
and how much is that little reckoned?
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How soon are we at our Lands end, and have even wrought our selves out of work? or else how quickly are we discouraged by the greatness of our work? the least straw is a stumbling block, the least Molehill a Mountain;
How soon Are we At our Lands end, and have even wrought our selves out of work? or Else how quickly Are we discouraged by the greatness of our work? the least straw is a stumbling block, the least Molehill a Mountain;
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every duty is a difficulty, and every difficulty an impossibility.
every duty is a difficulty, and every difficulty an impossibility.
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How shall I stand under so much work? Who would venture on so great difficulties? Am I God,
How shall I stand under so much work? Who would venture on so great difficulties? Am I God,
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and not man? spirit, and not flesh? the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak:
and not man? Spirit, and not Flesh? the Spirit is willing, but the Flesh is weak:
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No, no, thy spirit is weak too, this spirit is but flesh: How weak is thine [ heart ] that it is so soon discouraged?
No, no, thy Spirit is weak too, this Spirit is but Flesh: How weak is thine [ heart ] that it is so soon discouraged?
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O Brethren, where is the victorious spirit? where are the Heroes of Christianity, the Nobles that set their necks to the work of the Lord? What designs have you for advancing in holiness,
Oh Brothers, where is the victorious Spirit? where Are the Heroes of Christianity, the Nobles that Set their necks to the work of the Lord? What designs have you for advancing in holiness,
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for magnifying the grace of God in you, for exalting his name in an heavenly life? Where are the Trophies of your prowess? bring forth the Captives you have taken:
for magnifying the grace of God in you, for exalting his name in an heavenly life? Where Are the Trophies of your prowess? bring forth the Captives you have taken:
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Can you shew your lusts in Chains, your pride in Chains, your covetousness in Chains? Here are the prisoners I have taken,
Can you show your Lustiest in Chains, your pride in Chains, your covetousness in Chains? Here Are the Prisoners I have taken,
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Behold houses, and honors, and dignities, and pleasures, behold my feet upon the necks of them all:
Behold houses, and honours, and dignities, and pleasures, behold my feet upon the necks of them all:
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This little I have done for God, Yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me:
This little I have done for God, Yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me:
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This little have I done for God, the weights are laid aside, and now will I run with patience the Race which is set before me:
This little have I done for God, the weights Are laid aside, and now will I run with patience the Raze which is Set before me:
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Now for a fruitful life, for labouring and abounding in the work of the Lord; for growing rich unto God, rich in good works;
Now for a fruitful life, for labouring and abounding in the work of the Lord; for growing rich unto God, rich in good works;
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I cannot sit down by that little I have done;
I cannot fit down by that little I have done;
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he is worthy, he is worthy, for whom I should do other manner of things then these,
he is worthy, he is worthy, for whom I should do other manner of things then these,
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for whom I should live another manner of life then this:
for whom I should live Another manner of life then this:
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O were I all soul, all wing, all life, all action, how little would this my [ all ] be, to what I would it were:
Oh were I all soul, all wing, all life, all actium, how little would this my [ all ] be, to what I would it were:
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Rise up O my soul, shake off thy ashes, open thy sluces, let run all thy streams, what wilt thou do for thy good? I have done for my flesh, I have done for my family, I have done for my friends, what shall I do for my God? Read O my soul, in the Book of Records,
Rise up Oh my soul, shake off thy Ashes, open thy sluices, let run all thy streams, what wilt thou do for thy good? I have done for my Flesh, I have done for my family, I have done for my Friends, what shall I do for my God? Read Oh my soul, in the Book of Records,
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as that King did, Ester 6. 2. and search what the Lord hath done for thee,
as that King did, Ester 6. 2. and search what the Lord hath done for thee,
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how he hath pardoned thee, and sanctified thee, and subdued thine enemies under thee;
how he hath pardoned thee, and sanctified thee, and subdued thine enemies under thee;
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how he hath brought thee out of thine house of bondage, and redeemed thee from the house of servants:
how he hath brought thee out of thine house of bondage, and redeemed thee from the house of Servants:
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And then ask, What honour hath been done the Lord for all this?
And then ask, What honour hath been done the Lord for all this?
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O Brethren, how are we straitned? we walk as if we were still in our fetters;
Oh Brothers, how Are we straitened? we walk as if we were still in our fetters;
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if we were still Vassals to this earth, we could hardly be less active for heaven:
if we were still Vassals to this earth, we could hardly be less active for heaven:
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Whilest we tell one another what the Lord hath done for our souls, how little have we to tell, what our souls have done for the Lord? Empty vines we are, that bring forth our fruit to our selves, that sow for our selves,
Whilst we tell one Another what the Lord hath done for our Souls, how little have we to tell, what our Souls have done for the Lord? Empty vines we Are, that bring forth our fruit to our selves, that sow for our selves,
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and reap for our selves, and thresh for our selves, and live to our selves, and how little to him?
and reap for our selves, and thresh for our selves, and live to our selves, and how little to him?
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And that little we do for God, how hardly are we brought to it? Am I bound to do this? am I bound to do that? bound to give so much to the poor? bound to spend so much time in prayer? bound to such constant care and labour? May not less suffice? will not less be accepted? may I not be a Christian at a cheaper rate? And if our flesh can but make us believe, that less may serve,
And that little we do for God, how hardly Are we brought to it? Am I bound to do this? am I bound to do that? bound to give so much to the poor? bound to spend so much time in prayer? bound to such constant care and labour? May not less suffice? will not less be accepted? may I not be a Christian At a cheaper rate? And if our Flesh can but make us believe, that less may serve,
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how glad are we to sit down and save our labour?
how glad Are we to fit down and save our labour?
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Brethren, is it not thus with the most of us? must we not be drag'd and driven on to duty? what do we more then bare necessity forces us to? if fear would let us alone,
Brothers, is it not thus with the most of us? must we not be dragged and driven on to duty? what do we more then bore necessity forces us to? if Fear would let us alone,
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if Conscience would let us be quiet, how little is it that love to Christ would put us upon? Oh where are the large hearts to God, the flowing souls, that freely offer themselves to the Lord:
if Conscience would let us be quiet, how little is it that love to christ would put us upon? O where Are the large hearts to God, the flowing Souls, that freely offer themselves to the Lord:
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Woe to us, this earth still sucks up our streams. 2. Fortitude. By this we stand against the fury of the world:
Woe to us, this earth still sucks up our streams. 2. Fortitude. By this we stand against the fury of the world:
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That's a magnanimous spirit, that delights in difficulties, and despises danger; a bold soul; that not only loves to serve, but dares to suffer;
That's a magnanimous Spirit, that delights in difficulties, and despises danger; a bold soul; that not only loves to serve, but dares to suffer;
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that is not careful about this matter, Dan. 3. Whom none of all these things move, Act. 20. 24. that is strong, and of good courage.
that is not careful about this matter, Dan. 3. Whom none of all these things move, Act. 20. 24. that is strong, and of good courage.
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Victory attends the valiant, and makes more valiant; a little Conquest fleshes the faint. This Christian fortitude comprehends in it these three things. A boldness With God. In God. For God.
Victory attends the valiant, and makes more valiant; a little Conquest Fleshes the faint. This Christian fortitude comprehends in it these three things. A boldness With God. In God. For God.
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1. A boldness with God. A free and confident access to God;
1. A boldness with God. A free and confident access to God;
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a coming boldly before the Throne of Grace, Heb. 4. 16. And this arises from a sense of Reconciliation with God, from an inward acquaintance with God, from a conscience of uprightness before the Lord, Heb. 10. 19. 22. Having therefore boldness by the blood of Jesus, — let us draw near with a true heart, — with an heart sprinkled from an evil conscience.
a coming boldly before the Throne of Grace, Hebrew 4. 16. And this arises from a sense of Reconciliation with God, from an inward acquaintance with God, from a conscience of uprightness before the Lord, Hebrew 10. 19. 22. Having Therefore boldness by the blood of jesus, — let us draw near with a true heart, — with an heart sprinkled from an evil conscience.
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There's no coming before God with a guilty or guileful heart; 'tis Innocence that gives boldness;
There's no coming before God with a guilty or guileful heart; it's Innocence that gives boldness;
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the conscience of guilt or guile, makes us afraid and ashamed to appear before God.
the conscience of guilt or guile, makes us afraid and ashamed to appear before God.
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We are afraid of our Bibles, asham'd to look towards our Closets, when God hath a quarrel with us.
We Are afraid of our Bibles, ashamed to look towards our Closets, when God hath a quarrel with us.
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We go into our Closets, as the Thief to the House of Correction:
We go into our Closets, as the Thief to the House of Correction:
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We sneak in ashamed and afraid, and shuffle over in haste, and are glad when we get out again:
We sneak in ashamed and afraid, and shuffle over in haste, and Are glad when we get out again:
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We cannot pray, we scarce dare to lift up our eyes to heaven, we blush before the Lord,
We cannot pray, we scarce Dare to lift up our eyes to heaven, we blush before the Lord,
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and cannot be free and open-hearted with him:
and cannot be free and open-hearted with him:
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Guilt stops our mouths, or at least the heart keeps silence where this cryes in its ears.
Gilded stops our mouths, or At least the heart keeps silence where this cries in its ears.
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How can I go before the Lord? What am I like to hear if I speak to him? What will he answer me if I call upon him? Why eryest thou to me? Go to the Gods whom thou hast served, go to thy pleasures, go to thy companions, go to thy Mammon which thou hast served;
How can I go before the Lord? What am I like to hear if I speak to him? What will he answer me if I call upon him? Why eryest thou to me? Go to the God's whom thou hast served, go to thy pleasures, go to thy Sodales, go to thy Mammon which thou hast served;
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thou art privy to thy treacheries, to the Whoredomes thou hast committed with thine other Gods;
thou art privy to thy Treacheries, to the Whoredoms thou hast committed with thine other God's;
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why cryest thou to me in thy distress? go to the Gods after which thou hast loved to wander:
why Christ thou to me in thy distress? go to the God's After which thou hast loved to wander:
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how will that heart hang down the head, and give it self the repulse that's conscious to such treachery?
how will that heart hang down the head, and give it self the repulse that's conscious to such treachery?
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When the soul can reply, I have no other God to go to;
When the soul can reply, I have no other God to go to;
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this Flesh is not my God, this World is not my God, my heart is with thee, my desire is to thee,
this Flesh is not my God, this World is not my God, my heart is with thee, my desire is to thee,
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and I have kept me by thee;
and I have kept me by thee;
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thou knowest Lord, it hath been my care to keep me from the way, and from the lusts of this world,
thou Knowest Lord, it hath been my care to keep me from the Way, and from the Lustiest of this world,
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and to walk before thee in mine integrity, then will it lift up its face with confidence in his presence.
and to walk before thee in mine integrity, then will it lift up its face with confidence in his presence.
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Now he that can thus be bold with God, that can with openness of heart make his appeal to God, as the witness of his integrity,
Now he that can thus be bold with God, that can with openness of heart make his appeal to God, as the witness of his integrity,
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and that can hereupon make his request to God, make known his want, and his straits and distresses,
and that can hereupon make his request to God, make known his want, and his straits and Distresses,
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and be bold to leave it upon him to relieve and support him;
and be bold to leave it upon him to relieve and support him;
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he that can be thus bold with the Lord, will be bold with all the world.
he that can be thus bold with the Lord, will be bold with all the world.
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Brethren, you that think you shall be bold for the Lord, when ever you are put to the tryal, that have now a forward mind to own the worship and wayes of God,
Brothers, you that think you shall be bold for the Lord, when ever you Are put to the trial, that have now a forward mind to own the worship and ways of God,
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and have hope that in nothing you shall be ashamed, but that at all times,
and have hope that in nothing you shall be ashamed, but that At all times,
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and in all things, Christ shall be magnified in you, whether by life, or by death;
and in all things, christ shall be magnified in you, whither by life, or by death;
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let me ask you, Have you boldness with God? Is he your friend? Is it peace betwixt him and your souls? How came this peace in? time was when there was no peace;
let me ask you, Have you boldness with God? Is he your friend? Is it peace betwixt him and your Souls? How Come this peace in? time was when there was no peace;
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you were Runawayes and Rebels against God; your natural state was a state of enmity;
you were Runaways and Rebels against God; your natural state was a state of enmity;
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are you reconciled by the Bloud of Christ? are you returned and become Converts to God? hath the Lord been at work with your souls? hath he convinced you, humbled you, broken you, slain the enmity,
Are you reconciled by the Blood of christ? Are you returned and become Converts to God? hath the Lord been At work with your Souls? hath he convinced you, humbled you, broken you, slave the enmity,
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and brought you into a Covenant of peace with himself? Its dangerous to talk of being bold with God, till you are brought home unto God;
and brought you into a Covenant of peace with himself? Its dangerous to talk of being bold with God, till you Are brought home unto God;
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'tis for the stubble to be bold with the flames;
it's for the stubble to be bold with the flames;
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'tis to dash on the Rock, to sleep on the Waves, to take Sanctuary in wrath and fury, and to trust to indignation;
it's to dash on the Rock, to sleep on the Waves, to take Sanctuary in wrath and fury, and to trust to Indignation;
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as little succour and relief will the unconverted find with the Lord: Are you reconciled? are you the friends of God?
as little succour and relief will the unconverted find with the Lord: are you reconciled? Are you the Friends of God?
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Are you of the acquaintance of God? friends may grow strangers, and strangers cannot be bold:
are you of the acquaintance of God? Friends may grow Strangers, and Strangers cannot be bold:
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Do you use to converse and walk with God? how often do you visit him? is there constant entercourse and correspondence maintained betwixt the Lord and your souls?
Do you use to converse and walk with God? how often do you visit him? is there constant intercourse and correspondence maintained betwixt the Lord and your Souls?
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Are you tender how you break your peace, and lose your acquaintance? is it your care to walk before him in uprightness? do you not ordinarily grieve,
are you tender how you break your peace, and loose your acquaintance? is it your care to walk before him in uprightness? do you not ordinarily grieve,
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or offend, or carelesly neglect the Lord? Is there no allowed treachery or falshood in your hearts to him? do you not suffer new quarrels to arise betwixt the Lord and you? or if there be, have you therein a quarrel against your selves? When you offend him, do you offend your own hearts? Is every sin against God a wound to your own souls? are you ever angry with your selves but when God is at peace? Is it your constant care to keep all clear and fair betwixt the Lord and you? and hereupon, can you come boldly before the Throne of Grace,
or offend, or carelessly neglect the Lord? Is there no allowed treachery or falsehood in your hearts to him? do you not suffer new quarrels to arise betwixt the Lord and you? or if there be, have you therein a quarrel against your selves? When you offend him, do you offend your own hearts? Is every since against God a wound to your own Souls? Are you ever angry with your selves but when God is At peace? Is it your constant care to keep all clear and fair betwixt the Lord and you? and hereupon, can you come boldly before the Throne of Grace,
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and make known your wants, and your grievances, and ease your hearts, by opening them,
and make known your Wants, and your grievances, and ease your hearts, by opening them,
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and emptying them into the bosom of your friend? fear not, this your boldness with the Lord, will give you boldness on the behalf of God,
and emptying them into the bosom of your friend? Fear not, this your boldness with the Lord, will give you boldness on the behalf of God,
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how frightful soever the case may be.
how frightful soever the case may be.
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Oh take heed that your confidence that you shall stand your ground in the day of tryal, be not presumption.
O take heed that your confidence that you shall stand your ground in the day of trial, be not presumption.
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And certainly whatever your thoughts are at present, if you be not the real and inward friends of God now,
And Certainly whatever your thoughts Are At present, if you be not the real and inward Friends of God now,
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if you have but the name and the face of his Disciples, if you follow him for fashion,
if you have but the name and the face of his Disciples, if you follow him for fashion,
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or for company, or for novelty;
or for company, or for novelty;
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if notwithstanding all the regards and respects you profess to have for God and his wayes, there be still a Conscience of guile and deceit within;
if notwithstanding all the regards and respects you profess to have for God and his ways, there be still a Conscience of guile and deceit within;
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if notwithstanding all your heat and forwardness in his publick worship, you are strangers to the love and life of God,
if notwithstanding all your heat and forwardness in his public worship, you Are Strangers to the love and life of God,
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and are still in league with his Enemies, serving your flesh and this world:
and Are still in league with his Enemies, serving your Flesh and this world:
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And hereupon whatever you do in publick, yet you have no freedome in secret with God, no secret familiarity, no secret entercourses of love and friendship, you cannot be bold and open-hearted when you have him alone;
And hereupon whatever you do in public, yet you have no freedom in secret with God, no secret familiarity, no secret intercourses of love and friendship, you cannot be bold and open-hearted when you have him alone;
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if you cannot be thus bold with the Lord, your promising your selves that you shall be bold for him is your presumption, and will deceive you.
if you cannot be thus bold with the Lord, your promising your selves that you shall be bold for him is your presumption, and will deceive you.
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Only let me tell you (for fear of discouraging such who should not be discouraged) he that hath the ground of this holy boldness, that through the bloud of Jesus hath peace with God, whose constant care is to please the Lord,
Only let me tell you (for Fear of discouraging such who should not be discouraged) he that hath the ground of this holy boldness, that through the blood of jesus hath peace with God, whose constant care is to please the Lord,
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and to walk before him in his uprightness;
and to walk before him in his uprightness;
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though by reason of the darkness and misgivings of his troubled trembling heart, he scarce dares to call God Father,
though by reason of the darkness and misgivings of his troubled trembling heart, he scarce dares to call God Father,
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and can hardly at any time look him in the face without fear and shame,
and can hardly At any time look him in the face without Fear and shame,
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and hereupon shakes at the fore-thoughts of the day of tryal, this poor trembling soul may expect,
and hereupon shakes At the forethoughts of the day of trial, this poor trembling soul may expect,
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when he is put to it, to be enabled to stand as Mount Zion that shall never be removed.
when he is put to it, to be enabled to stand as Mount Zion that shall never be removed.
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2. Boldness in God: We were bold in our God, 1 Thes. 2. 2. This boldness stands in a firm dependence upon God, Job 13. 15. Though he kill me,
2. Boldness in God: We were bold in our God, 1 Thebes 2. 2. This boldness Stands in a firm dependence upon God, Job 13. 15. Though he kill me,
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yet will I trust in him. yet will I trust in him.
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A resolved Christian will depend upon God, for his counsel and conduct, Psal. 73. 24. Thou wilt guide me with thy counsell:
A resolved Christian will depend upon God, for his counsel and conduct, Psalm 73. 24. Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel:
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he will not lean to his own understanding; he is fearful enough to walk in his own counsels;
he will not lean to his own understanding; he is fearful enough to walk in his own Counsels;
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he knows that 'tis not in man that walketh to order his own steps, but withall he knows he hath a better guide:
he knows that it's not in man that walks to order his own steps, but withal he knows he hath a better guide:
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he depends on God for his aid and assistance:
he depends on God for his aid and assistance:
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His faith saies the same which Christ saies, Isa. 50. 7. The Lord God will help me,
His faith Says the same which christ Says, Isaiah 50. 7. The Lord God will help me,
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therefore I shall not be confounded;
Therefore I shall not be confounded;
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therefore have I set my face as a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. Therefore have I Set my face as a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.
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He will keep his way and adventure events and issues upon God: God will provide, is his encouragement in his most difficult cases:
He will keep his Way and adventure events and issues upon God: God will provide, is his encouragement in his most difficult cases:
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and hence he bears up under the most frightful aspect of his present case what ever it be, 1 Sam. 30. 6. But David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.
and hence he bears up under the most frightful aspect of his present case what ever it be, 1 Sam. 30. 6. But David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.
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He was in a great distress and in great danger, but yet he bears up. All is gone, and worse is coming:
He was in a great distress and in great danger, but yet he bears up. All is gone, and Worse is coming:
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mine enemies have carried away all, and my friends are become mine enemies; my friends are against me, and I have none to stand with me;
mine enemies have carried away all, and my Friends Are become mine enemies; my Friends Are against me, and I have none to stand with me;
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I am in great distress, what shall I do?
I am in great distress, what shall I do?
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But where is the Lord? who is the Lord but my God? O there's enough.
But where is the Lord? who is the Lord but my God? O there's enough.
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Why art thou cast down O my Soul, and why art thou discouraged within me? Hope in God, be strong and of good courage.Why art thou cast down Oh my Soul, and why art thou discouraged within me? Hope in God, be strong and of good courage.
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3. Boldness for God: There is a boldness to which God is nominally entitled, which is not boldness for God, but for our selves.
3. Boldness for God: There is a boldness to which God is nominally entitled, which is not boldness for God, but for our selves.
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The bold asserting our own conceits and opinions for divine truths; the bold imposing our own inventions as the will of God;
The bold asserting our own conceits and opinions for divine truths; the bold imposing our own Inventions as the will of God;
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the zealous pursuing matters of religion for our own advantage, and crying out over it zeal for God: the intemperate insisting on the controverted and questionable matters of religion:
the zealous pursuing matters of Religion for our own advantage, and crying out over it zeal for God: the intemperate insisting on the controverted and questionable matters of Religion:
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this our boldness we may call our weakness, and wilfulness; our pride and selfishness. God will never thank you for such boldness;
this our boldness we may call our weakness, and wilfulness; our pride and selfishness. God will never thank you for such boldness;
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father not your follies or phrensies upon the most high; God will reward such boldness either with frowns or with fury.
father not your follies or frenzies upon the most high; God will reward such boldness either with frowns or with fury.
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Boldness for God stands, in a constant maintaining our fidelity and allegiance to God; in a resolved promoting the real interest and honour of his name and worship:
Boldness for God Stands, in a constant maintaining our Fidis and allegiance to God; in a resolved promoting the real Interest and honour of his name and worship:
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a boldness to pray, as in the case of Daniel, Chap. 6. 10. When the King forbad him:
a boldness to pray, as in the case of daniel, Chap. 6. 10. When the King forbade him:
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a boldness to preach, as in the case of the Apostles, Acts 5. When the Priests and Rulers forbad them:
a boldness to preach, as in the case of the Apostles, Acts 5. When the Priests and Rulers forbade them:
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a boldness to be holy and upright and not to sin against God as in the case of Job. chap. 1. When the Devil afflicted him for it:
a boldness to be holy and upright and not to sin against God as in the case of Job. chap. 1. When the devil afflicted him for it:
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a boldness to confess Christ before men; both in our ordinary conversation, and in special when called before rulers:
a boldness to confess christ before men; both in our ordinary Conversation, and in special when called before Rulers:
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bearing witness both by word and works against all the sins, the prophaness, the Atheism, the Idolatries and Apostacies of the world;
bearing witness both by word and works against all the Sins, the profaneness, the Atheism, the Idolatries and Apostasies of the world;
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a boldness to suffer rather then sin against God.
a boldness to suffer rather then since against God.
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This is Christian fortitude, and is then the clearer proof of our victory over the world,
This is Christian fortitude, and is then the clearer proof of our victory over the world,
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1. When we follow God and keep his way, with the contempt of the [ greatest ] advantages on the one hand,
1. When we follow God and keep his Way, with the contempt of the [ greatest ] advantages on the one hand,
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and the [ sharpest ] sufferings on the other; and the [ Sharpest ] sufferings on the other;
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when the highest price that the World can give, cannot entice us, and the greatest mischief that the World can do, cannot force us to unfaithfulness:
when the highest price that the World can give, cannot entice us, and the greatest mischief that the World can do, cannot force us to unfaithfulness:
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when its best and worst are contemned, in comparison of a good conscience towards God.
when its best and worst Are contemned, in comparison of a good conscience towards God.
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Wilt thou mind and serve and follow me saith the World? why what reward wilt thou give me? Thou shalt have wealth:
Wilt thou mind and serve and follow me Says the World? why what reward wilt thou give me? Thou shalt have wealth:
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what nothing else? yes thou shalt have pleasure:
what nothing Else? yes thou shalt have pleasure:
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what no more? yes thou shalt have honours and preferments, thou shalt be a great man,
what no more? yes thou shalt have honours and preferments, thou shalt be a great man,
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and exalted in the earth, and what more canst thou desire? And if thou wilt not hearken, if thou wilt forsake me;
and exalted in the earth, and what more Canst thou desire? And if thou wilt not harken, if thou wilt forsake me;
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why what then? look for all the mischiefs I can do thee: look for reproach and scorn;
why what then? look for all the mischiefs I can do thee: look for reproach and scorn;
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if that will not do, look for hunger and thirst;
if that will not do, look for hunger and thirst;
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if yet it be not enough look for stripes, and bonds, and prisons, and torments and death:
if yet it be not enough look for stripes, and bonds, and prisons, and torments and death:
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Well is this all that thou canst give? is this the worst thou canst do? Away from me, I neither love nor fear thee, I will keep the Commandments of my God:
Well is this all that thou Canst give? is this the worst thou Canst do? Away from me, I neither love nor Fear thee, I will keep the commandments of my God:
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there's a bold Soul, one of Christs worthies. 2. When we choose the greatest of sufferings, rather then little sins.
there's a bold Soul, one of Christ worthies. 2. When we choose the greatest of sufferings, rather then little Sins.
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May be thou wouldst be afraid to run upon horrid sins;
May be thou Wouldst be afraid to run upon horrid Sins;
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If these were the terms that were given thee, Curse God and live, Renounce thy part in Christ, forswear thy Lord, blaspheme and live;
If these were the terms that were given thee, Curse God and live, Renounce thy part in christ, forswear thy Lord, Blaspheme and live;
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These horrid wickednesses have too ghastly a face, these look too much like Hell; thou darest not buy thy liberty, or thy life, at so dear a rate.
These horrid Wickednesses have too ghastly a face, these look too much like Hell; thou Darest not buy thy liberty, or thy life, At so dear a rate.
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But mayst thou escape by Zoar, will some little sin secure thee? some little sinful shift, a little complyance,
But Mayest thou escape by Zoar, will Some little since secure thee? Some little sinful shift, a little compliance,
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or that which hath but the appearance of evil, what sayest thou now? If thou canst not drink down a full draught of the cup of fornication, canst thou not sip of the cup,
or that which hath but the appearance of evil, what Sayest thou now? If thou Canst not drink down a full draught of the cup of fornication, Canst thou not sip of the cup,
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or so much as put to it thy mouth, canst thou not kiss the cup? no no, every drop is poyson,
or so much as put to it thy Mouth, Canst thou not kiss the cup? no no, every drop is poison,
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and a drop of poyson is deadly, every little sin is the price of bloud;
and a drop of poison is deadly, every little since is the price of blood;
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the very appearance of evil will be a blot on my holy profession. 1 Cor. 9. 13. I had rather dye then that any should make my glorying void:
the very appearance of evil will be a blot on my holy profession. 1 Cor. 9. 13. I had rather die then that any should make my glorying void:
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Not only whats unjust, or impure, or dishonest, but whats dishonourable, what ever hath an evil face,
Not only whats unjust, or impure, or dishonest, but whats dishonourable, what ever hath an evil face,
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or an evil sound, my life shall go, rather then I will redeem it by any such unworthy way.
or an evil found, my life shall go, rather then I will Redeem it by any such unworthy Way.
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3. When we refuse the greatest advantages rather then neglect the least of duties:
3. When we refuse the greatest advantages rather then neglect the least of duties:
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When we can resolve from love, what Balaam did for fear, Numb. 22. 18. If Balak would give me an house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the Lord; to do less or more.
When we can resolve from love, what balaam did for Fear, Numb. 22. 18. If Balak would give me an house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the Lord; to do less or more.
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I will not willingly fail of a tittle of all that the Lord requires me. I will not be bought out of my duty:
I will not willingly fail of a tittle of all that the Lord requires me. I will not be bought out of my duty:
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weigh me my price; whatever can be given, houses, or mountains of gold and silver, they will be contemned in comparison of faithfulness to God.weigh me my price; whatever can be given, houses, or Mountains of gold and silver, they will be contemned in comparison of faithfulness to God.
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I will not be hired, not only to a total neglect of God, but not to do less then he requires.
I will not be hired, not only to a total neglect of God, but not to do less then he requires.
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I can make no abatements, I will not keep back part, there is unfaithfulness in the least, the whole World shall not hire me to be unfaithful.
I can make no abatements, I will not keep back part, there is unfaithfulness in the least, the Whole World shall not hire me to be unfaithful.
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If God saies, Keep thy self pure, keep thy self unspotted of the World; If God saies, Be faithful, be circumspect, be zealous;
If God Says, Keep thy self pure, keep thy self unspotted of the World; If God Says, Be faithful, be circumspect, be zealous;
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If God saies, Hold fast that which thou hast, Hold forth the word of life, be not asham'd to confess me before men, be harmless, be blameless, in the midst,
If God Says, Hold fast that which thou hast, Hold forth the word of life, be not ashamed to confess me before men, be harmless, be blameless, in the midst,
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and in the sight of a crooked generation;
and in the sighed of a crooked generation;
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endure hardness, deny thy self, take up thy cross and follow me, without turning aside, either to the right hand or to the left. endure hardness, deny thy self, take up thy cross and follow me, without turning aside, either to the right hand or to the left.
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As the Lord liveth, as I will not go beyond, so neither will I take up short of the word of the Lord, to do less or more.
As the Lord lives, as I will not go beyond, so neither will I take up short of the word of the Lord, to do less or more.
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It may be if the profane World say, let [ all ] alone, give up [ all ] thy religion;
It may be if the profane World say, let [ all ] alone, give up [ all ] thy Religion;
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have done with this praying and hearing, yea and this professing of religion;
have done with this praying and hearing, yea and this professing of Religion;
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scrape out all prints, and raze out all principles of righteousness and holiness, and prostitute thy self with us to all manner of licentiousness;
scrape out all prints, and raze out all principles of righteousness and holiness, and prostitute thy self with us to all manner of licentiousness;
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possibly thou wilt not dare to do thus.
possibly thou wilt not Dare to do thus.
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But if thy carnal friends say, at least be wise, be not righteous over much, be not fondly precise;
But if thy carnal Friends say, At least be wise, be not righteous over much, be not fondly precise;
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remit of thy heat, abate of thy zeal, conceal thy self; Hast thou faith? have it to thy self.
remit of thy heat, abate of thy zeal, conceal thy self; Hast thou faith? have it to thy self.
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Hast thou conscience? have it to thy self.
Hast thou conscience? have it to thy self.
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If thou wilt follow Christ still, yet walk no more openly with him? thou mayst be a Disciple and no body the wiser if thou wilt be a little more moderate and wary.
If thou wilt follow christ still, yet walk no more openly with him? thou Mayest be a Disciple and no body the Wiser if thou wilt be a little more moderate and wary.
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What sayst thou to this? no if all the friends I have in the World should thus plead with me,
What Sayest thou to this? no if all the Friends I have in the World should thus plead with me,
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even in this I cannot hearken. What Christ saith is over much, shall be abated;
even in this I cannot harken. What christ Says is over much, shall be abated;
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when Christ saith be less precise, be not so zealous, keep thy religion to thy self, keep thy conscience to thy self, I will hearken.
when christ Says be less precise, be not so zealous, keep thy Religion to thy self, keep thy conscience to thy self, I will harken.
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What Christ calls discretion and moderation, I will embrace; what Christ calls pride, and fondness, and nicety, I will avoid:
What christ calls discretion and moderation, I will embrace; what christ calls pride, and fondness, and nicety, I will avoid:
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where Christ saies, be sober, be wary, hide thy self, I will obey;
where christ Says, be Sobrium, be wary, hide thy self, I will obey;
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but beyond the word of the Lord I will not go, to do less or more;
but beyond the word of the Lord I will not go, to do less or more;
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I will not be rash or heady, I will not be wilful or obstinate; I will not be turbulent or contentious;
I will not be rash or heady, I will not be wilful or obstinate; I will not be turbulent or contentious;
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I will not contend for any thing as religion, which Christ hath not call'd so, nor for that which is, farther or otherwise, then he hath required me:
I will not contend for any thing as Religion, which christ hath not called so, nor for that which is, farther or otherwise, then he hath required me:
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Christian wisdom, and moderation, and meekness, and gentleness, and condescention, and peaceableness, I will embrace, and follow after with all men, for this is the will of my Lord.Christian Wisdom, and moderation, and meekness, and gentleness, and condescension, and peaceableness, I will embrace, and follow After with all men, for this is the will of my Lord.
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But say no more to me, be less holy, be less zealous for righteousness and holiness;
But say no more to me, be less holy, be less zealous for righteousness and holiness;
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I cannot be righteous overmuch and I will not be wicked in a little.
I cannot be righteous overmuch and I will not be wicked in a little.
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If you ask further, what are the properties of this godly boldness, I answer, it is,
If you ask further, what Are the properties of this godly boldness, I answer, it is,
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1. An humble boldness, that does not make a noise, that does not boast and bluster,
1. an humble boldness, that does not make a noise, that does not boast and bluster,
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nor shew it self in uncomely heats and animosities; that hath firmness and undauntedness, but joyn'd with lowliness and meekness.
nor show it self in uncomely heats and animosities; that hath firmness and undauntedness, but joined with lowliness and meekness.
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2. A prudent boldness, that doth not espouse needless controversies, that is wary of mistaking matters or measures;
2. A prudent boldness, that does not espouse needless controversies, that is wary of mistaking matters or measures;
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that doth not rashly and headily run upon dangers which it might without sin avoid;
that does not rashly and headily run upon dangers which it might without since avoid;
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that doth not unwarily create it self nor needlesly provoke enemies, but fears not to meet them in his way,
that does not unwarily create it self nor needlessly provoke enemies, but fears not to meet them in his Way,
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nor will either turn aside or stand still to escape them. Now put all these together;
nor will either turn aside or stand still to escape them. Now put all these together;
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he that is bold with the Lord, who being reconciled by the bloud of Christ, and walking before him in his integrity;
he that is bold with the Lord, who being reconciled by the blood of christ, and walking before him in his integrity;
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can with an holy boldness approach, and make known his requests to the Lord, for grace and mercy and help in the time of need;
can with an holy boldness approach, and make known his requests to the Lord, for grace and mercy and help in the time of need;
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He that is bold in the Lord, whose heart is fixed trusting in God;
He that is bold in the Lord, whose heart is fixed trusting in God;
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He that is in his name, bold for the Lord, bold to be faithful to God, bold to be holy and righteous;
He that is in his name, bold for the Lord, bold to be faithful to God, bold to be holy and righteous;
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that will follow God and keep his way with the neglect of the highest worldly advantages on the one hand,
that will follow God and keep his Way with the neglect of the highest worldly advantages on the one hand,
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and the sharpest sufferings on the other; that will choose the greatest of sufferings, rather then little sins;
and the Sharpest sufferings on the other; that will choose the greatest of sufferings, rather then little Sins;
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that will refuse the greatest advantages rather then neglect the least of duties; that is meek, and yet mighty through God;
that will refuse the greatest advantages rather then neglect the least of duties; that is meek, and yet mighty through God;
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that trembles at the word, and yet stands against all the world; that is tender as a bruised reed, and yet stands against all the world;
that trembles At the word, and yet Stands against all the world; that is tender as a Bruised reed, and yet Stands against all the world;
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that is tender as a bruised reed, and yet not terrified at an army with banners;
that is tender as a Bruised reed, and yet not terrified At an army with banners;
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whom a child may lead and yet a giant cannot drive; an innocent dove with a serpents wisedom;
whom a child may led and yet a giant cannot drive; an innocent dove with a Serpents Wisdom;
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a patient lamb, with a Lions heart;
a patient lamb, with a Lions heart;
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who will not strive nor cry nor make a noise in the streets, and yet in the strength of the Lord brings forth judgment into victory;
who will not strive nor cry nor make a noise in the streets, and yet in the strength of the Lord brings forth judgement into victory;
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Here is the valiant Christian, that triumphs over thrones and Dominions;
Here is the valiant Christian, that Triumphos over thrones and Dominions;
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that in the name of Christ, hath spoiled principalities and powers, and hath led captivity captive.
that in the name of christ, hath spoiled principalities and Powers, and hath led captivity captive.
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Here is a man clothed with the Sun, who hath the moon under his feet.
Here is a man clothed with the Sun, who hath the moon under his feet.
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Christians, where is this mighty spirit of the Gospel? Behold, some who seem sufficiently high flown, are yet as weak as water:
Christians, where is this mighty Spirit of the Gospel? Behold, Some who seem sufficiently high flown, Are yet as weak as water:
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whose hopes and whose comforts lye at the mercy of every temptation;
whose hope's and whose comforts lie At the mercy of every temptation;
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whose religion must strike sail, at the fight of every enemy, or tack about at every turn of the wind;
whose Religion must strike sail, At the fight of every enemy, or tack about At every turn of the wind;
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who are no body but in the sunshine and the calm: whose course must be steer'd by their commodity and safety:
who Are no body but in the sunshine and the Cam: whose course must be steered by their commodity and safety:
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who are for duty, yet dare not pray to their loss; who protest against iniquity, yet will sin rather then suffer.
who Are for duty, yet Dare not pray to their loss; who protest against iniquity, yet will sin rather then suffer.
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Is not this thy case? wouldst thou not have been better if thou hadst dar'd? thy conscience is for more praying,
Is not this thy case? Wouldst thou not have been better if thou Hadst dared? thy conscience is for more praying,
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and hearing, and closs walking with God, but thine heart will not serve thee, the times will not bear it, thy estate will be in hazard, thy liberty,
and hearing, and closs walking with God, but thine heart will not serve thee, the times will not bear it, thy estate will be in hazard, thy liberty,
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yea and thy life too in danger: thou darest not turn Apostate from Christ, thou wouldst be one of the company still,
yea and thy life too in danger: thou Darest not turn Apostate from christ, thou Wouldst be one of the company still,
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though thou be but a midnight Disciple, and this must comfort thee under all thy disguised unfaithfulness:
though thou be but a midnight Disciple, and this must Comfort thee under all thy disguised unfaithfulness:
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thou haltest betwixt Christ and the World, thou dar'st neither utterly to forsake him, nor resolvedly to own him;
thou haltest betwixt christ and the World, thou Darest neither utterly to forsake him, nor resolvedly to own him;
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thou canst not tell what to be, nor where to find thy self:
thou Canst not tell what to be, nor where to find thy self:
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were it not for love of this World, what a Christian wouldst thou be? were it not for fear, who should out-strip thee? but as Matters are, what to do thou knowest not,
were it not for love of this World, what a Christian Wouldst thou be? were it not for Fear, who should outstrip thee? but as Matters Are, what to do thou Knowest not,
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and whose thou art, who can tell? to day thou art with the Disciples,
and whose thou art, who can tell? to day thou art with the Disciples,
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but who can tell where to find thee to morrow? weak Soul, hast thou good will for Christ,
but who can tell where to find thee to morrow? weak Soul, hast thou good will for christ,
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why wilt thou not venture after him? hast thou the name, where is the Spirit of a Christian? arise shake off thy fear and be bold.
why wilt thou not venture After him? hast thou the name, where is the Spirit of a Christian? arise shake off thy Fear and be bold.
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Be bold for God: Some are bold enough, but 'tis for themselves; God hath the name but self is the mark thats aim'd at;Be bold for God: some Are bold enough, but it's for themselves; God hath the name but self is the mark thats aimed At;
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beware that this be not it thou countest thy godly boldness. Some are bold upon God; upon the patience and forbearance of God;
beware that this be not it thou countest thy godly boldness. some Are bold upon God; upon the patience and forbearance of God;
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bold to slight and affront the Lord, bold to sin against him, to stand it out against him, against all his commands, threatnings and judgments;
bold to slight and affront the Lord, bold to sin against him, to stand it out against him, against all his commands, threatenings and Judgments;
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bold to continue unbelievers, impenitent, blasphemers, unclean livers, though God hath said that all such shall be damned:
bold to continue unbelievers, impenitent, blasphemers, unclean livers, though God hath said that all such shall be damned:
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to be thus bold is to be desperate;
to be thus bold is to be desperate;
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they dare the Almighty to his face, to bring his Counsel to pass, and to perform all his words that he hath spoken against them.
they Dare the Almighty to his face, to bring his Counsel to pass, and to perform all his words that he hath spoken against them.
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Be bold but see that it be for God not against him.
Be bold but see that it be for God not against him.
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Be bold for God, but let it be also in the Lord. Be bold in the Lord, but that you be not more bold then welcome;
Be bold for God, but let it be also in the Lord. Be bold in the Lord, but that you be not more bold then welcome;
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look to it, that you be the friends of God; the boldness of strangers, is sauciness or presumption:
look to it, that you be the Friends of God; the boldness of Strangers, is sauciness or presumption:
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The Lord upbraids his rebellious people with their confidence in him, Mic. 3. yet they will lean upon the Lord;
The Lord upbraids his rebellious people with their confidence in him, Mic. 3. yet they will lean upon the Lord;
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they love me not, yet they will lean upon me.
they love me not, yet they will lean upon me.
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Its hard to say which is more dangerous, the trust of the ungodly, or their distrust: God will be no Rock to those, who will not that he be their Lord:
Its hard to say which is more dangerous, the trust of the ungodly, or their distrust: God will be no Rock to those, who will not that he be their Lord:
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He will not accept of a testimony from a devil; it disparages a good Cause to be pleaded by an evil mouth;
He will not accept of a testimony from a Devil; it disparages a good Cause to be pleaded by an evil Mouth;
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and as he will not regard thy confession, so neither will he bear thee out in what it costs thee:
and as he will not regard thy Confessi, so neither will he bear thee out in what it costs thee:
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If thou wilt not submit to God, confess him at thine own peril;
If thou wilt not submit to God, confess him At thine own peril;
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depend on [ me ] for my help? expect countenance or encouragement from me? lay hold on [ my ] power? lay claim to [ my ] all-sufficiency or faithfulness? how dar'st thou be so bold? what art thou to me? a stranger,
depend on [ me ] for my help? expect countenance or encouragement from me? lay hold on [ my ] power? lay claim to [ my ] All-sufficiency or faithfulness? how Darest thou be so bold? what art thou to me? a stranger,
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and yet so bold? an enemy, and yet so bold? away Confident, look to thy self, stand on thine own bottom, I have nothing for thee:
and yet so bold? an enemy, and yet so bold? away Confident, look to thy self, stand on thine own bottom, I have nothing for thee:
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Art not thou he that wilt not be rul'd by me, that wilt not accept of my love and peace, that dissemblest with me, that speakest me fair,
Art not thou he that wilt not be ruled by me, that wilt not accept of my love and peace, that dissemblest with me, that Speakest me fair,
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but thine heart is not with me? art not thou he that dar'st continue in thy sin,
but thine heart is not with me? art not thou he that Darest continue in thy since,
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and to walk after the flesh, and in friendship with this world, whose heart goes after thy covetousness,
and to walk After the Flesh, and in friendship with this world, whose heart Goes After thy covetousness,
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and thy companions, and thy pride, and thy pleasures? and wilt [ thou ] lean on me,
and thy Sodales, and thy pride, and thy pleasures? and wilt [ thou ] lean on me,
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and strengthen thy self in me? I have offered to be reconciled to thee, and thou wilt not;
and strengthen thy self in me? I have offered to be reconciled to thee, and thou wilt not;
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I have offered to change thee, to change thy mind, and change thy way;
I have offered to change thee, to change thy mind, and change thy Way;
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to make thee a new soul, and a new life, and still thou refusest, and art the same man that ever thou wast:
to make thee a new soul, and a new life, and still thou refusest, and art the same man that ever thou wast:
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may be thou hast gotten thee a new face, and a new tongue, and I have thy company sometimes;
may be thou hast got thee a new face, and a new tongue, and I have thy company sometime;
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thou draw'st nigh to me, and comest in among my Saints; but behold the same heart still that ever thou hadst;
thou drawest High to me, and Comest in among my Saints; but behold the same heart still that ever thou Hadst;
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thou wilt not be a Convert, thou wilt not be brought into a Covenant of peace with me,
thou wilt not be a Convert, thou wilt not be brought into a Covenant of peace with me,
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but are still in league with thy flesh, and this world;
but Are still in league with thy Flesh, and this world;
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and how canst thou say I trust in God? I will be no sanctuary for sin?
and how Canst thou say I trust in God? I will be no sanctuary for since?
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Brethren, beware there be not any among you, who make your trusting in God, to serve you instead of turning to God;
Brothers, beware there be not any among you, who make your trusting in God, to serve you instead of turning to God;
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your outward forwardness in the cause of God, to serve instead of your hearty accepting the grace of God;
your outward forwardness in the cause of God, to serve instead of your hearty accepting the grace of God;
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the Lord needs not, nor will regard your good words, whilest your hearts are not with him;
the Lord needs not, nor will regard your good words, whilst your hearts Are not with him;
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go and be reconciled to your adversary, (for such the Lord is yet to you) go and be reconciled to God, accept of his grace, resign to his Dominion, set him up as Lord and Ruler within you, let his Law and his love be in your hearts,
go and be reconciled to your adversary, (for such the Lord is yet to you) go and be reconciled to God, accept of his grace, resign to his Dominion, Set him up as Lord and Ruler within you, let his Law and his love be in your hearts,
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and then you may be bold, both upon his acceptance of whatever service you do for his Name,
and then you may be bold, both upon his acceptance of whatever service you do for his Name,
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and upon your security in it: Be the Lords in truth, and then fear not to make the Lord your trust.
and upon your security in it: Be the lords in truth, and then Fear not to make the Lord your trust.
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5. Aequanimity in all the changes of his outward condition: An equal, steady, fixed frame, in all turns and changes.
5. Equanimity in all the changes of his outward condition: an equal, steady, fixed frame, in all turns and changes.
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If prosperity alone, if afflictions alone, will not corrupt or discompose us, they are often made to take their turns, sometimes one, sometimes another, if that may do it.
If Prosperity alone, if afflictions alone, will not corrupt or discompose us, they Are often made to take their turns, sometime one, sometime Another, if that may do it.
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Though all wet or all dry will not, yet sometimes wet, and sometimes dry, will rot the sturdy Oak.
Though all wet or all dry will not, yet sometime wet, and sometime dry, will rot the sturdy Oak.
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He is a strong man indeed, upon whom great and sudden changes of weather, air, diet,
He is a strong man indeed, upon whom great and sudden changes of weather, air, diet,
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and his whole course and way of life, doth make no change.
and his Whole course and Way of life, does make no change.
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Those souls are often toss'd with turns of fair weather and foul, which can ride at anchor in constant tempests;
Those Souls Are often tossed with turns of fair weather and foul, which can ride At anchor in constant tempests;
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we can hardly be long the same, whilest matters go not with us after the same way.
we can hardly be long the same, whilst matters go not with us After the same Way.
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As the Psalmist, Psa. 55. 19. Because they have [ no ] changes;
As the Psalmist, Psa. 55. 19. Because they have [ no ] changes;
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so sometimes may it not be said, Because they have [ many ] changes, therefore they fear not God;
so sometime may it not be said, Because they have [ many ] changes, Therefore they Fear not God;
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we may be so long emptied from vessel to vessel, till we have lost our savour.
we may be so long emptied from vessel to vessel, till we have lost our savour.
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He is a Christian indeed, whose soul is not tost out of its peace, whose feet are not turn'd out of course, by all the tossings and turnings of his outward state, whose heart is not moved within,
He is a Christian indeed, whose soul is not tossed out of its peace, whose feet Are not turned out of course, by all the tossings and turnings of his outward state, whose heart is not moved within,
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when every day proves, that all he has without are moveables.
when every day Proves, that all he has without Are movables.
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Inward changes there are, and ought to be, according to the vicissitudes and varieties of providential occurrences;
Inward changes there Are, and ought to be, according to the vicissitudes and varieties of providential occurrences;
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every providence should make impression upon our spirits, proportionable to it: a due and different sense there ought to be, of our outward mercies and crosses;
every providence should make impression upon our spirits, proportionable to it: a due and different sense there ought to be, of our outward Mercies and Crosses;
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a sad sense of paternal displeasure, is as necessary under corrections, as a chearful sense of bounty and kindness,
a sad sense of paternal displeasure, is as necessary under corrections, as a cheerful sense of bounty and kindness,
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when all things prosper with us:
when all things prosper with us:
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We may not be as stocks or stones, upon whom the Summer or Winter makes no difference;
We may not be as stocks or stones, upon whom the Summer or Winter makes no difference;
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God looks that worldly changes be seen and felt in hearts;
God looks that worldly changes be seen and felt in hearts;
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we may and must have our light and dark, our joys and sorrows, our hopes and fears, there's need, and use of all.
we may and must have our Light and dark, our Joys and sorrows, our hope's and fears, there's need, and use of all.
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But now in all these outward, and their corresponding inward changes, a Christian as to the main changes not;
But now in all these outward, and their corresponding inward changes, a Christian as to the main changes not;
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his heart is fixed trusting in God; his heart is fixed trusting in God;
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he is not out of frame, though he be in another frame to day, then yesterday he was;
he is not out of frame, though he be in Another frame to day, then yesterday he was;
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both in his prosperity and in his patience, he possesseth his soul; he is the same to Godward, and towards sin;
both in his Prosperity and in his patience, he Possesses his soul; he is the same to Godward, and towards since;
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still in motion heavenward, and in defiance with iniquity.
still in motion heavenward, and in defiance with iniquity.
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As 'tis on the other side with the wicked, though they are as a troubled Sea,
As it's on the other side with the wicked, though they Are as a troubled Sea,
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yet they are still at rest in their iniquity; whatever changes pass over them, their hearts, as to the main, are not changed;
yet they Are still At rest in their iniquity; whatever changes pass over them, their hearts, as to the main, Are not changed;
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ever besides themselves, and yet ever themselves, wicked still; emptied from vessel to vessel, and yet their sent goes not forth out of them.
ever beside themselves, and yet ever themselves, wicked still; emptied from vessel to vessel, and yet their sent Goes not forth out of them.
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Ungodly still, hardned still, for sin and the devil still;
Ungodly still, hardened still, for since and the Devil still;
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let their condition be what it will, let them be in health, let them be sick, let them be full, let them be empty, let their steps be wash'd with Butter, or sprung with Vinegar;
let their condition be what it will, let them be in health, let them be sick, let them be full, let them be empty, let their steps be washed with Butter, or sprung with Vinegar;
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let their way be straw'd with Rosebuds, or hedg'd with Thorns; let them be merry, let them be sad, all's one, they are the same men, and holding the same course;
let their Way be strawed with Rosebuds, or hedged with Thorns; let them be merry, let them be sad, all's one, they Are the same men, and holding the same course;
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wicked under mercies, wicked under judgements, wicked in their joys, wicked in their sorrows:
wicked under Mercies, wicked under Judgments, wicked in their Joys, wicked in their sorrows:
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O how do we see the providences of God thrown away, & lost upon the ungodly world:
Oh how do we see the providences of God thrown away, & lost upon the ungodly world:
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Let the Lord do what he will with them, shine upon them, or thunder upon them, deal gently, or deal roughly with them;
Let the Lord do what he will with them, shine upon them, or thunder upon them, deal gently, or deal roughly with them;
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cloath them, or strip them, feed them, or famish them, it comes all to one, their hearts will not be broken, nor turned to the Lord.
cloth them, or strip them, feed them, or famish them, it comes all to one, their hearts will not be broken, nor turned to the Lord.
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Oh what strange changes hath the Lord of late made upon this wicked age? what turns and returns have we seen, smitings and healings, scatterings and gatherings, wars and peace, sickness and health;
O what strange changes hath the Lord of late made upon this wicked age? what turns and returns have we seen, smitings and healings, scatterings and gatherings, wars and peace, sickness and health;
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and yet behold the world still where they were, lying in wickedness.
and yet behold the world still where they were, lying in wickedness.
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So for the Saints, let the world do what they can upon them, let [ them ] shine or thunder upon them, deal gently,
So for the Saints, let the world do what they can upon them, let [ them ] shine or thunder upon them, deal gently,
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or deal roughly, feed or famish them, they are still where they were, their heart is fixed, trusting in God.
or deal roughly, feed or famish them, they Are still where they were, their heart is fixed, trusting in God.
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And he that by all this feels the [ least ] disturbance upon his spirit;
And he that by all this feels the [ least ] disturbance upon his Spirit;
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he that sails most steadily in all winds and weathers, whose heart is not unhinged by all his turnings, who is not inordinately exalted nor depress'd by his fair weather and foul,
he that sails most steadily in all winds and weathers, whose heart is not unhinged by all his turnings, who is not inordinately exalted nor depressed by his fair weather and foul,
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nor hurried out of himself by passionate and troublesome transports, on the one hand or the other;
nor hurried out of himself by passionate and troublesome transports, on the one hand or the other;
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but holds his soul in such an even equal poise, that his moderation appears unto all men, there's another that rides in triumph over earth and hell.
but holds his soul in such an even equal poise, that his moderation appears unto all men, there's Another that rides in triumph over earth and hell.
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Oh Brethren, how is it with us upon this account? If we have made over our selves to the Lord,
O Brothers, how is it with us upon this account? If we have made over our selves to the Lord,
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and have ceased to be numbred among the men of this World;
and have ceased to be numbered among the men of this World;
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if we no longer seek our treasure on earth, and have laid hold on that better treasure above,
if we no longer seek our treasure on earth, and have laid hold on that better treasure above,
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yet are we gotten so clear of things below, that they have not still too great a power upon us? Hath not this Moon a mighty influence upon our waterish spirits? do not these ebb and flow, according as it waxes and wanes? are we the same men,
yet Are we got so clear of things below, that they have not still too great a power upon us? Hath not this Moon a mighty influence upon our waterish spirits? do not these ebb and flow, according as it Waxes and wanes? Are we the same men,
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when things are not with us after the same manner? are we the same in summer and winter? can we keep our hearts and hold our course in all weathers? Is it come to be all one with us,
when things Are not with us After the same manner? Are we the same in summer and winter? can we keep our hearts and hold our course in all weathers? Is it come to be all one with us,
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as to our inward state, which way matters go with us without? can we want and yet be quiet, can we be full and not be wanton? can we be full and not forget God,
as to our inward state, which Way matters go with us without? can we want and yet be quiet, can we be full and not be wanton? can we be full and not forget God,
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and be hungry and not fret our selves against him? can we love God when he smites,
and be hungry and not fret our selves against him? can we love God when he smites,
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and fear him when he smiles? Is it peace longer then there is plenty, have we sunshine in cloudy dayes? do we keep warm in the winter,
and Fear him when he smiles? Is it peace longer then there is plenty, have we sunshine in cloudy days? do we keep warm in the winter,
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and not sleep in the summer? how small a sunshine will steal off our garments,
and not sleep in the summer? how small a sunshine will steal off our garments,
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and how little a wind will blow us off our legs? Consider brethren;
and how little a wind will blow us off our legs? Consider brothers;
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it may be whilest the Lord hath prospered you, and matters outward have gone according to your hearts,
it may be whilst the Lord hath prospered you, and matters outward have gone according to your hearts,
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then you could love and serve and praise and rejoyce in the Lord; then you could be active, and lively and fruitful, and chearfully go on your way;
then you could love and serve and praise and rejoice in the Lord; then you could be active, and lively and fruitful, and cheerfully go on your Way;
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but the next cross providence hath been as water upon all your fire;
but the next cross providence hath been as water upon all your fire;
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a little storm that hath risen, hath put out all your light, turned you besides all your duties and comforts:
a little storm that hath risen, hath put out all your Light, turned you beside all your duties and comforts:
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turn'd you besides praying and rejoycing in God, to vexing and fretting and murmuring against him,
turned you beside praying and rejoicing in God, to vexing and fretting and murmuring against him,
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and to questioning his love and goodness to you;
and to questioning his love and Goodness to you;
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all the flowers that your sunshine hath nurs'd up, how doth one frosty night wither away.
all the flowers that your sunshine hath nursed up, how does one frosty night wither away.
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Or else, if your Souls have been prospering in the winter how hath the next summers day chok'd them up with weeds.
Or Else, if your Souls have been prospering in the winter how hath the next summer's day choked them up with weeds.
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Sometimes God hath brought thee into the house of mourning, girded thee with sackcloth, layd thee in ashes, proved thee in the furnace of affliction;
Sometime God hath brought thee into the house of mourning, girded thee with Sackcloth, laid thee in Ashes, proved thee in the furnace of affliction;
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and then how humble, and serious, and mortified! then what praying, and repenting, and covenanting with God, and strengthning thine heart in him!
and then how humble, and serious, and mortified! then what praying, and repenting, and covenanting with God, and strengthening thine heart in him!
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then dead to sin, crucified to the world, living by faith, walking in fear; nothing but God, and holiness, and glory in thy heart and in thy tongue;
then dead to sin, Crucified to the world, living by faith, walking in Fear; nothing but God, and holiness, and glory in thy heart and in thy tongue;
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but no sooner hath he turn'd thy captivity, put off the garments of thy widowhood, brought thee out of darkness into light,
but no sooner hath he turned thy captivity, put off the garments of thy widowhood, brought thee out of darkness into Light,
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and redeem'd thy Soul out of trouble, but all is presently forgotten, and fleshliness vanity and security returns upon thee.
and redeemed thy Soul out of trouble, but all is presently forgotten, and fleshliness vanity and security returns upon thee.
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Oh how little is there yet done to what must be done, ere we shall come to any steadiness,
O how little is there yet done to what must be done, ere we shall come to any steadiness,
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whilest every wordly change does so rout and disorder us.
whilst every wordly change does so rout and disorder us.
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Christians, let us be like our God, holy and unchangeable; get you chang'd into his image, and then be unchangable.
Christians, let us be like our God, holy and unchangeable; get you changed into his image, and then be unchangeable.
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Oh that my Soul were in such a case, but how may I obtain? Why,
O that my Soul were in such a case, but how may I obtain? Why,
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1. Seek earnestly after a more abundant diffusion of the establishing Spirit of grace.
1. Seek earnestly After a more abundant diffusion of the establishing Spirit of grace.
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Let the Psalmists prayer be yours, Psal. 51. 12. Uphold or establish me with thy free Spirit.
Let the Psalmists prayer be yours, Psalm 51. 12. Uphold or establish me with thy free Spirit.
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The Spirit of this World, is as Reuben, Gen. 49. 4. Unstable as water: the Spirit of grace is an establishing Spirit.
The Spirit of this World, is as Reuben, Gen. 49. 4. Unstable as water: the Spirit of grace is an establishing Spirit.
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Hast thou received this Spirit? hast thou a little grace? open thy mouth yet wider, enlarge thy desire as Heaven.
Hast thou received this Spirit? hast thou a little grace? open thy Mouth yet wider, enlarge thy desire as Heaven.
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A double portion, a double portion of thy Spirit O Lord. Consider these two things,A double portion, a double portion of thy Spirit Oh Lord. Consider these two things,
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1. The greater measures of grace are the portion of those that are the most importunate seekers of grace.
1. The greater measures of grace Are the portion of those that Are the most importunate seekers of grace.
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2. Those are the most established Souls to whom grace hath abounded.
2. Those Are the most established Souls to whom grace hath abounded.
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1. The greater measures of grace are the portion of those that are the most importunate seekers of grace.
1. The greater measures of grace Are the portion of those that Are the most importunate seekers of grace.
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To his Saints, the Lord giveth his Spirit by measure; to some a lesser, to some a fuller measure;
To his Saints, the Lord gives his Spirit by measure; to Some a lesser, to Some a fuller measure;
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they have all drank in the same Spirit, but not all a like draught:
they have all drank in the same Spirit, but not all a like draught:
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our Heavenly Father will give his Spirit to those that ask it of him, and every man hath according to his asking:
our Heavenly Father will give his Spirit to those that ask it of him, and every man hath according to his asking:
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'tis not with this as with the Manna in the wilderness, He that gathered much had nothing over, he that gathered little had no lack;
it's not with this as with the Manna in the Wilderness, He that gathered much had nothing over, he that gathered little had no lack;
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He that asketh much hath never the more, he that asketh little, hath never the less;
He that asks much hath never the more, he that asks little, hath never the less;
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'tis not thus, but God gives to every man according to his asking.
it's not thus, but God gives to every man according to his asking.
pn31|vbz xx av, cc-acp np1 vvz p-acp d n1 vvg p-acp po31 n-vvg.
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The reason why we go on from day to day, from year to year, with our vessels so empty, with so little grace, is because our little suffices us, we are content and sit down by our little.
The reason why we go on from day to day, from year to year, with our vessels so empty, with so little grace, is Because our little Suffices us, we Are content and fit down by our little.
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If the Widow had brought more or larger vessels, she had had more oyle, 2 King. 4. 6. The largest hearts go away with the richest loading.
If the Widow had brought more or larger vessels, she had had more oil, 2 King. 4. 6. The Largest hearts go away with the Richest loading.
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Do ye see Souls, that ply at the bucket, that are often letting down into the well of salvation;
Do you see Souls, that ply At the bucket, that Are often letting down into the well of salvation;
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that dwell at the throne of grace, whose very breath is prayer, that are every day and every night wrestling with the Angel for a blessing, whom one blessing will not suffice,
that dwell At the throne of grace, whose very breath is prayer, that Are every day and every night wrestling with the Angel for a blessing, whom one blessing will not suffice,
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but are still for more and for more, these are the thriving Souls: full of prayer and full of the Spirit.
but Are still for more and for more, these Are the thriving Souls: full of prayer and full of the Spirit.
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2. Those are the most established Souls, to whom grace hath abounded:
2. Those Are the most established Souls, to whom grace hath abounded:
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'tis not every little measure of true grace, that will bring the heart to a comfortable consistency:
it's not every little measure of true grace, that will bring the heart to a comfortable consistency:
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poor weakling Christians sadly prove, how even Disciples may be so toss'd in the waves, that they know not where to find themselves:
poor weakling Christians sadly prove, how even Disciples may be so tossed in the waves, that they know not where to find themselves:
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We are reeds shaken with the wind;
We Are reeds shaken with the wind;
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Oh how are our hearts thrown up and down hither and thither, by a perplexing succession of hopes and fears, joys and sorrows, comforts and crosses, and scarce ever at rest: sometimes lifted up, sometimes depressed;
O how Are our hearts thrown up and down hither and thither, by a perplexing succession of hope's and fears, Joys and sorrows, comforts and Crosses, and scarce ever At rest: sometime lifted up, sometime depressed;
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sometimes all upon the wing, by and by in the dust; sometimes in a fever, anon in a cold ague;
sometime all upon the wing, by and by in the dust; sometime in a fever, anon in a cold ague;
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yea sometimes breathing out prayers and praises, and at the very next minute flameing out in passion and impatiencies:
yea sometime breathing out Prayers and praises, and At the very next minute flaming out in passion and impatiences:
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thus it is, and there is no hope it should be otherwise, whilest so low in grace;
thus it is, and there is no hope it should be otherwise, whilst so low in grace;
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what wonder, if whilest we are such children, we be carried to and fro with every wind? those that are grown up to be strong in the Lord,
what wonder, if whilst we Are such children, we be carried to and from with every wind? those that Are grown up to be strong in the Lord,
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and in the power of his might, these will have strength to sit still. O be aspiring Christians;
and in the power of his might, these will have strength to fit still. O be aspiring Christians;
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be making up to the highest form, and be not content here to take a lower room.
be making up to the highest from, and be not content Here to take a lower room.
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Be filled with the Spirit, follow on, follow hard after the Lord, and look not to be long your selves, till you be fuller of him.
Be filled with the Spirit, follow on, follow hard After the Lord, and look not to be long your selves, till you be fuller of him.
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Brethren, do not go about to excuse your sinful perturbations, when there is a way before you to cure them.
Brothers, do not go about to excuse your sinful perturbations, when there is a Way before you to cure them.
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You are ready to say, do not blame me for it, I cannot help it.
You Are ready to say, do not blame me for it, I cannot help it.
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I know 'tis very sad to be in a perpetual storm, but how can I mend it? you know not my tryals, none knows where the shooe wrings but he that wears it.
I know it's very sad to be in a perpetual storm, but how can I mend it? you know not my trials, none knows where the shoe wrings but he that wears it.
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Do not blame you for it? why do not you blame your self for it? are you willing of such a troublesome life,
Do not blame you for it? why do not you blame your self for it? Are you willing of such a troublesome life,
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and to be let alone in it? Is the ease of an excuse, all the cure you desire? Is there not a remedy for your disease? I cannot help it? what, would not more grace help it? would not more faith,
and to be let alone in it? Is the ease of an excuse, all the cure you desire? Is there not a remedy for your disease? I cannot help it? what, would not more grace help it? would not more faith,
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and more patience, and more mortification help it? You mistake your self, you are yet carnal, your proud flesh, your fretful angry flesh is too hard for that little grace you have;
and more patience, and more mortification help it? You mistake your self, you Are yet carnal, your proud Flesh, your fretful angry Flesh is too hard for that little grace you have;
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get more grace, and the cure is done. 2. Let your hearts be more strongly intent upon God;
get more grace, and the cure is done. 2. Let your hearts be more strongly intent upon God;
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By how much the more intensely God is minded, by so much the less impression will any thing that occurs make upon our spirits;
By how much the more intensely God is minded, by so much the less impression will any thing that occurs make upon our spirits;
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when the Scales are but just turned, every little dust falling in, will make them hover:
when the Scales Are but just turned, every little dust falling in, will make them hover:
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A Bowl that runs strongly towards the mark, 'tis not every little rub that will turn it out of its course:
A Bowl that runs strongly towards the mark, it's not every little rub that will turn it out of its course:
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When the soul is making a main heavenward, and intends all its powers, in the more vigorous pursuit of the Invisible Crown;
When the soul is making a main heavenward, and intends all its Powers, in the more vigorous pursuit of the Invisible Crown;
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when the heart is possessed, and much taken up with its more weighty and glorious concernments;
when the heart is possessed, and much taken up with its more weighty and glorious concernments;
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when the thoughts, affections, resolutions, are all deeply ingaged, and busily working towards God, the greatest occurrences of this life are past over as little things; 'tis because we are so weakly moving heavenward, that we are so moved with every trifle.
when the thoughts, affections, resolutions, Are all deeply engaged, and busily working towards God, the greatest occurrences of this life Are passed over as little things; it's Because we Are so weakly moving heavenward, that we Are so moved with every trifle.
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Thou complainest of the frequent distractions and fluct•ations of thy mind, wave upon wave, billow upon billow come rolling in upon thee,
Thou complainest of the frequent distractions and fluct•ations of thy mind, wave upon wave, billow upon billow come rolling in upon thee,
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and invincibly roll thy soul out of it self;
and invincibly roll thy soul out of it self;
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wouldst thou be cur'd of this palpitation of thine heart? mind thy God more, mind thy business more, set thine heart on thy home,
Wouldst thou be cured of this palpitation of thine heart? mind thy God more, mind thy business more, Set thine heart on thy home,
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and upon hasting on thy journey thitherward, and see if this will not keep thee in frame.
and upon hasting on thy journey thitherward, and see if this will not keep thee in frame.
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Put on more weight, Christians, and your wheels will run more even, and more constant;Put on more weight, Christians, and your wheels will run more even, and more constant;
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let the importance of your eternal state be much in your eye, and upon your heart:
let the importance of your Eternal state be much in your eye, and upon your heart:
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Look often into the blessed eternity that is before you;
Look often into the blessed eternity that is before you;
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steep your hearts in Divine Contemplation, and when you are transported into admirings of that glory,
steep your hearts in Divine Contemplation, and when you Are transported into admirings of that glory,
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then ask your hearts, what little things are the Sun-shine or the storms of this lower Region? tell me not of pleasures, of plenty and prosperity here;
then ask your hearts, what little things Are the Sunshine or the storms of this lower Region? tell me not of pleasures, of plenty and Prosperity Here;
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tell me not of crosses or disappointments here; how shall I get to heaven: Oh may I come there once, no matter how it be here.
tell me not of Crosses or disappointments Here; how shall I get to heaven: O may I come there once, no matter how it be Here.
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Look also into the black and dreadful eternity; put your finger into the eternal fire;
Look also into the black and dreadful eternity; put your finger into the Eternal fire;
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think, and think over and over of those flames, of the gripings and gnawings of the Infernal Worm;
think, and think over and over of those flames, of the gripings and gnawings of the Infernal Worm;
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think of these things, till you feel them to smart, and begin to scorch and burn in your hearts;
think of these things, till you feel them to smart, and begin to scorch and burn in your hearts;
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and then say, What if this should be my place; if this fire, and this Worm;
and then say, What if this should be my place; if this fire, and this Worm;
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if these gnawings, and this burning, should be my portion for ever? may I but escape this death only, what is there else should trouble me?
if these gnawings, and this burning, should be my portion for ever? may I but escape this death only, what is there Else should trouble me?
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Take a view thus of Eternity, and then set down, This is the work I have upon me, this is the business of my day, to make sure for Eternity.
Take a view thus of Eternity, and then Set down, This is the work I have upon me, this is the business of my day, to make sure for Eternity.
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Let this sink into your hearts, hang on this poise, and see if it do not hold your souls in such constant and vigorous motion heaven-ward, that all the noises of this world, which now so amuse and confound you, will be but whispers that will be little regarded.
Let this sink into your hearts, hang on this poise, and see if it do not hold your Souls in such constant and vigorous motion heavenward, that all the noises of this world, which now so amuse and confound you, will be but whispers that will be little regarded.
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3. Reckon upon nothing but God: Make sure of God, and reckon upon nothing else:
3. Reckon upon nothing but God: Make sure of God, and reckon upon nothing Else:
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Reckon on no good thing but God, and reckon on all the troubles and miseries on this side hell:
Reckon on no good thing but God, and reckon on all the Troubles and misery's on this side hell:
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What you look for, and count upon, will work the less disturbance when it comes; count upon all losses but the loss of God;
What you look for, and count upon, will work the less disturbance when it comes; count upon all losses but the loss of God;
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him (if you be his) you shall never loose: Count upon all woes, but the last woe, upon all sufferings but hell;
him (if you be his) you shall never lose: Count upon all woes, but the last woe, upon all sufferings but hell;
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God would never have thee count upon these, (if thou be his) these shall never come upon you;
God would never have thee count upon these, (if thou be his) these shall never come upon you;
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bless God for that, so long 'tis well enough;
bless God for that, so long it's well enough;
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any thing else, the worst you can think of, may come, reckon upon it, and you will the better bear it.
any thing Else, the worst you can think of, may come, reckon upon it, and you will the better bear it.
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4. Put your flesh upon the frequent tryal of a voluntary restraint, and self-crossing. Restrain your selves, and you will the better endure when God straitens you:
4. Put your Flesh upon the frequent trial of a voluntary restraint, and self-crossing. Restrain your selves, and you will the better endure when God straitens you:
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He whose flesh is ordinarily curb'd by his Christian prudence, will be less mov'd when cross'd by Divine Providence: allow not thy flesh what it craves,
He whose Flesh is ordinarily curbed by his Christian prudence, will be less moved when crossed by Divine Providence: allow not thy Flesh what it craves,
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though thou hast to satisfie it;
though thou hast to satisfy it;
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think not opportunities of satisfying thy flesh to be a divine allowance; count it not thy Warrant to allow thy self whatever pleases thee, that thou hast wherewithall, opportunities are often but temptations:
think not opportunities of satisfying thy Flesh to be a divine allowance; count it not thy Warrant to allow thy self whatever Pleases thee, that thou hast wherewithal, opportunities Are often but temptations:
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God sometimes does as a wise Master, who lays an apple, or a piece of money in the way, to try his child or servant.
God sometime does as a wise Master, who lays an apple, or a piece of money in the Way, to try his child or servant.
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Use to give thy heart no more then God bids thee, and thou shalt find that God will never give it less then will content thee.
Use to give thy heart no more then God bids thee, and thou shalt find that God will never give it less then will content thee.
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Inure thy self to live daily at the allowance of Religion, and thou shalt never want thy allowance:
Inure thy self to live daily At the allowance of Religion, and thou shalt never want thy allowance:
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When thou usest to have no more then thou shouldst have, thou wilt be like to be content with what thou shouldst have;
When thou usest to have no more then thou Shouldst have, thou wilt be like to be content with what thou Shouldst have;
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and when thou art content with what thou shouldst have, thou wilt ever be content to have what thou hast:
and when thou art content with what thou Shouldst have, thou wilt ever be content to have what thou hast:
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Though it be often said of some of the servants of men, yet it shall never be said of any of Gods servants, that they have not what they should have. And he, who whatever falls, whatever his portion or condition be, in every turn or change that comes, can find his heart saying, still 'tis with me as it should be;
Though it be often said of Some of the Servants of men, yet it shall never be said of any of God's Servants, that they have not what they should have. And he, who whatever falls, whatever his portion or condition be, in every turn or change that comes, can find his heart saying, still it's with me as it should be;
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yesterday it was so, this day it is so, to morrow it shall be so;
yesterday it was so, this day it is so, to morrow it shall be so;
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he whose heart sayes thus of every condition he is in, It is with me as it should be, will say, It is well; and so sit down quietly in his lot.
he whose heart Says thus of every condition he is in, It is with me as it should be, will say, It is well; and so fit down quietly in his lot.
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5. Lastly, Victory over the world, stands in a willingness to be gone from this, and to take our flight to the other world, in a willingness to die:
5. Lastly, Victory over the world, Stands in a willingness to be gone from this, and to take our flight to the other world, in a willingness to die:
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Worldly men, if they could help it, would never die; they would rather live among the dead, then die into a better life;
Worldly men, if they could help it, would never die; they would rather live among the dead, then die into a better life;
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they are dead while they are alive, dead in sin;
they Are dead while they Are alive, dead in since;
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and they would that this might be their eternal death: Oh might they be allowed an everlasting day to sin in, to drink,
and they would that this might be their Eternal death: O might they be allowed an everlasting day to sin in, to drink,
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and swear, and whore, and curse, and covet in, what other heaven would they wish for? Were there a message brought down to the World, that their houses of Clay should stand for ever;
and swear, and whore, and curse, and covet in, what other heaven would they wish for? Were there a message brought down to the World, that their houses of Clay should stand for ever;
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that this buying, and selling, and building, and planting, and getting wealth, and rolling themselves in pleasures, should be their everlasting imployment;
that this buying, and selling, and building, and planting, and getting wealth, and rolling themselves in pleasures, should be their everlasting employment;
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that all the noise and fear of graves, and tombs, and death, and mortality, should be for ever silenc'd, what a Gospel would this be to them? how would the word then be changed, not the poor, but the rich receive the Gospel?
that all the noise and Fear of graves, and tombs, and death, and mortality, should be for ever silenced, what a Gospel would this be to them? how would the word then be changed, not the poor, but the rich receive the Gospel?
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Worldlings, if Ministers were sent this day to preach to you, that you should never come to heaven,
Worldlings, if Ministers were sent this day to preach to you, that you should never come to heaven,
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but that you should abide here in your houses, in your fields, in your pomp,
but that you should abide Here in your houses, in your fields, in your pomp,
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and peace, and wealth eternally: O what a Jubilee would this day be unto you? what ringings,
and peace, and wealth eternally: Oh what a Jubilee would this day be unto you? what ringings,
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and bonfires, and shoutings, and triumphs would there be at the news? Oh this would be the best Sermon that ever you heard in your lives, this would be the best tidings (in your account) that ever came into the world.
and bonfires, and shoutings, and Triumphos would there be At the news? O this would be the best Sermon that ever you herd in your lives, this would be the best tidings (in your account) that ever Come into the world.
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Death is a terror, the great dread of the world, the King of terrors, Job 18. 14. the hopes of heaven would willingly be parted with,
Death is a terror, the great dread of the world, the King of terrors, Job 18. 14. the hope's of heaven would willingly be parted with,
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so the fears of death might be no more.
so the fears of death might be no more.
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How do the expectations and approach of death appale the faces, weaken the hands, shake the hearts, sowre the pleasures, damp the jollities, cool and cow the spirits of the mighty ones of the earth?
How do the Expectations and approach of death appall the faces, weaken the hands, shake the hearts, sour the pleasures, damp the Jollities, cool and cow the spirits of the mighty ones of the earth?
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If it should be said this day to any of the Worldlings among you, Set thine house in order, for thou must die;
If it should be said this day to any of the Worldlings among you, Set thine house in order, for thou must die;
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if you should see a Tekell written on these walls; thy day is finished, this night shall thy soul be taken from thee;
if you should see a Tekel written on these walls; thy day is finished, this night shall thy soul be taken from thee;
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thou hast eaten thy last morsel, hast drank thy last draught, thy last sand is running out;
thou hast eaten thy last morsel, hast drank thy last draught, thy last sand is running out;
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were this my message to you this day, what a sad Funeral Sermon would this be to such?
were this my message to you this day, what a sad Funeral Sermon would this be to such?
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But now a Christian is willing to be gone.
But now a Christian is willing to be gone.
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Luke 2. 29. Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Said old Simeon: I desire to depart, Lycia 2. 29. Lord, now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Said old Simeon: I desire to depart,
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and to be with Christ, which is far better, Said Paul the aged, Phil. 1. 23. Egredere O anima, go forth O my soul, linger not, these fourscore years thouhast served the Lord, fear not now to go and receive thy wages.and to be with christ, which is Far better, Said Paul the aged, Philip 1. 23. go forth O anima, go forth Oh my soul, linger not, these fourscore Years Thou hast served the Lord, Fear not now to go and receive thy wages.
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Its true, there is even in the Saints a degree of unwillingness to die; but it is chiefly, because their Victory over the world is not perfect and compleat.
Its true, there is even in the Saints a degree of unwillingness to die; but it is chiefly, Because their Victory over the world is not perfect and complete.
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There are three grounds of mens unwillingness to die;
There Are three grounds of men's unwillingness to die;
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1. From a natural abhorrence of death. 2. From a lothness to part with their treasure here. 3. From an uncertainty whither they shall go, when they go hence.
1. From a natural abhorrence of death. 2. From a loathness to part with their treasure Here. 3. From an uncertainty whither they shall go, when they go hence.
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1. From that abhorrence of death which is implanted in the natures of all living:
1. From that abhorrence of death which is implanted in the nature's of all living:
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And upon this account there may be even in the best of Saints an unwillingness to die:
And upon this account there may be even in the best of Saints an unwillingness to die:
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Our Lord himself, who was without sin, discovers something of it, when he cried out, Matth. 26. 39. Father, if it be possible, let this Cup pass from me.
Our Lord himself, who was without since, discovers something of it, when he cried out, Matthew 26. 39. Father, if it be possible, let this Cup pass from me.
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Its true, in his case, there was more in it, there was wrath in the Cup, there was a curse in the Cup, there were all the sins of the World wrung in, to mingle him a bitter draught;
Its true, in his case, there was more in it, there was wrath in the Cup, there was a curse in the Cup, there were all the Sins of the World wrung in, to mingle him a bitter draught;
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
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but this was also something of it, there was death in the Cup. He that said a little before, Luke 12. 50. I have a Baptisme to be baptized with, (this Baptisme of Bloud was it) and how am I straitned till it be accomplished? I think long ere that day come;
but this was also something of it, there was death in the Cup. He that said a little before, Lycia 12. 50. I have a Baptism to be baptised with, (this Baptism of Blood was it) and how am I straitened till it be accomplished? I think long ere that day come;
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
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yet when it came, his Innocent Nature you see how it was put to it. Christians, you that seem to have triumph'd over the fears of death;
yet when it Come, his Innocent Nature you see how it was put to it. Christians, you that seem to have triumphed over the fears of death;
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
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that upon good grounds have said unto it in the words of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 15. 55. Death where is thy sting? grave where is thy victory? yet when it comes to it in earnest, you know not how this flesh may shrink,
that upon good grounds have said unto it in the words of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 15. 55. Death where is thy sting? grave where is thy victory? yet when it comes to it in earnest, you know not how this Flesh may shrink,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
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and if it do, yet be not discouraged;
and if it do, yet be not discouraged;
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possibly, this very instance of our Lord, may be left upon Record to this very end, to comfort his Saints when they shall be thus troubled.
possibly, this very instance of our Lord, may be left upon Record to this very end, to Comfort his Saints when they shall be thus troubled.
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
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It will be your wisdome, to whatever confidence you are arrived, that your death is already swallowed up in victory, that you shall entertain your dying day as the most joyful day of your life,
It will be your Wisdom, to whatever confidence you Are arrived, that your death is already swallowed up in victory, that you shall entertain your dying day as the most joyful day of your life,
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though in this confidence, your hearts pant after the approach of that day, Make haste my beloved, come Lord Jesus;
though in this confidence, your hearts pant After the approach of that day, Make haste my Beloved, come Lord jesus;
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yet will it be your wisdome to buckle on all your armour, all your hopes, all your graces, all your evidences, all your experiences and comforts,
yet will it be your Wisdom to buckle on all your armour, all your hope's, all your graces, all your evidences, all your experiences and comforts,
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and to expect that the conflict of that day may be such, as may need your utmost preparations for it.
and to expect that the conflict of that day may be such, as may need your utmost preparations for it.
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2. From a lothness to part with their treasure here.
2. From a loathness to part with their treasure Here.
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What men have, they cannot carry it with them, and they are loth to leave it behind them.
What men have, they cannot carry it with them, and they Are loath to leave it behind them.
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When men die, can they carry their money with them? can they carry their houses or Lands with them? they covet, they purchase, they build, they lay up with so much care and zeal,
When men die, can they carry their money with them? can they carry their houses or Lands with them? they covet, they purchase, they built, they lay up with so much care and zeal,
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as if they could ship over all they have, into the other world;
as if they could ship over all they have, into the other world;
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but yet they know, that as they came naked in, so naked they must go out of this world, Job 1. 21.
but yet they know, that as they Come naked in, so naked they must go out of this world, Job 1. 21.
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But now a Christian that hath Conquered the World, the World from thenceforth ceases to be his treasure: A Worldling, what he has here, 'tis his treasure, for 'tis all he has:
But now a Christian that hath Conquered the World, the World from thenceforth ceases to be his treasure: A Worldling, what he has Here, it's his treasure, for it's all he has:
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God is a treasure, but he's none of his; Christ is a treasure, but he's none of his;
God is a treasure, but he's none of his; christ is a treasure, but he's none of his;
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heaven is a treasure, but man 'tis none of thine; this earth is all thou hast; a Christian hath another treasure;
heaven is a treasure, but man it's none of thine; this earth is all thou hast; a Christian hath Another treasure;
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he hath not his hopes in his hand, that's to come.
he hath not his hope's in his hand, that's to come.
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But yet in regard we have hitherto conquered but in part, there may be some unwillingness, upon this account also,
But yet in regard we have hitherto conquered but in part, there may be Some unwillingness, upon this account also,
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even in the Saints, to die-Woe to us, there are still such remains of the spirit of this world in us, our hearts are still carnal to such a degree,
even in the Saints, to die-Woe to us, there Are still such remains of the Spirit of this world in us, our hearts Are still carnal to such a degree,
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so suited to an earthly and fleshly life, taking such large allowances of our fleshly delights,
so suited to an earthly and fleshly life, taking such large allowances of our fleshly delights,
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and finding such pleasure in the enjoyment of them, that this makes us linger and hang back, when God calls away.
and finding such pleasure in the enjoyment of them, that this makes us linger and hang back, when God calls away.
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And indeed, such Christians who indulge themselves the pleasures of the flesh, and are overgrown with an earthly mind, (is not this the case of too many?) such Christians do but deceive themselves and others,
And indeed, such Christians who indulge themselves the pleasures of the Flesh, and Are overgrown with an earthly mind, (is not this the case of too many?) such Christians do but deceive themselves and Others,
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while they say, they are willing to die.
while they say, they Are willing to die.
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Thou saist, if I were sure that Christ were mine, I would not care to live a day longer;
Thou Sayest, if I were sure that christ were mine, I would not care to live a day longer;
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I want assurance, and that's the only reason I would yet a while longer abide in this Tabernacle:
I want assurance, and that's the only reason I would yet a while longer abide in this Tabernacle:
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No, no, there's something more in the matter, the world hath still such hold of thy heart, thou findest such pleasure in an earthly life;
No, no, there's something more in the matter, the world hath still such hold of thy heart, thou Findest such pleasure in an earthly life;
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thy friends, and thy estate, and thy contentment thou hast herein, are so taking with thee, that yet thou canst not find in thine heart to part:
thy Friends, and thy estate, and thy contentment thou hast herein, Are so taking with thee, that yet thou Canst not find in thine heart to part:
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Search Christians narrowly, if you find not the matter to be thus with you;
Search Christians narrowly, if you find not the matter to be thus with you;
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I never look to be more willing to die, till I find mine heart more loose from the pleasure of an earthly life.
I never look to be more willing to die, till I find mine heart more lose from the pleasure of an earthly life.
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'Tis the mortified Christian, he whose soul is already dead to this world, who is ready to die out of this world:
It's the mortified Christian, he whose soul is already dead to this world, who is ready to die out of this world:
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Those who live most with God, whose souls being weaned from this milk and honey, can keep their distance from it, whose self-denying course hath made the pleasures of the flesh to loose their gratefulness to them;
Those who live most with God, whose Souls being weaned from this milk and honey, can keep their distance from it, whose self-denying course hath made the pleasures of the Flesh to lose their gratefulness to them;
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whom their communion with God, their converse with Eternity, their delightful fore-views of the pleasures above, have already carried up their hearts;
whom their communion with God, their converse with Eternity, their delightful fore-views of the pleasures above, have already carried up their hearts;
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these are the Christians that are ready to be gone:
these Are the Christians that Are ready to be gone:
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I will believe such an one, that he is in earnest, when he sayes, Make hast my beloved.
I will believe such an one, that he is in earnest, when he Says, Make hast my Beloved.
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3. From an uncertainty whither they shall go, when they go hence; what world they shall find, when they leave this:
3. From an uncertainty whither they shall go, when they go hence; what world they shall find, when they leave this:
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Upon this ground I cannot blame worldlings to be afraid to die: art thou afraid? thou mayst well enough;
Upon this ground I cannot blame worldlings to be afraid to die: art thou afraid? thou Mayest well enough;
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for whither will thy death carry thee? O the Lord knows! I know not whither, nor where it will lay me;
for whither will thy death carry thee? O the Lord knows! I know not whither, nor where it will lay me;
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Dost thou not know whither death will carry thee? thou mayst be sure into no good place, if it find thee thus:
Dost thou not know whither death will carry thee? thou Mayest be sure into no good place, if it find thee thus:
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Captives to the world are Captives to the Devil, and whither will the Devil carry his prisoners?
Captives to the world Are Captives to the devil, and whither will the devil carry his Prisoners?
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Who would be willing to leave his Country, his habitation, and acquaintance, for an unknown Land, especially when he had a jealousie he should be sold for a Bondman? Is this thy case Worldling? I wonder not that thou sayest, Its better to abide here.
Who would be willing to leave his Country, his habitation, and acquaintance, for an unknown Land, especially when he had a jealousy he should be sold for a Bondman? Is this thy case Worldling? I wonder not that thou Sayest, Its better to abide Here.
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A Christian may know whither he is going when he goes hence, 2 Cor. 5. 1. We know that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building of God,
A Christian may know whither he is going when he Goes hence, 2 Cor. 5. 1. We know that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building of God,
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an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. an house not made with hands, Eternal in the heavens.
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And hence sayes the Apostle, v. 2. We groan earnestly, desiring to be cloathed upon with our house which is from heaven.
And hence Says the Apostle, v. 2. We groan earnestly, desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven.
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Whatever our dwelling be here, we know where we shall have a better when this fails;
Whatever our Dwelling be Here, we know where we shall have a better when this fails;
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we groan not under the ruines of this, but in hopes of a better building, earnestly desiring that joyful day.
we groan not under the ruins of this, but in hope's of a better building, earnestly desiring that joyful day.
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Its true, Christians may be at some uncertainty, through the weakness of their faith, and in doubts what their place and portion hereafter may be;
Its true, Christians may be At Some uncertainty, through the weakness of their faith, and in doubts what their place and portion hereafter may be;
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and therefore also may fear to be gone. But however, upon the whole, thus far forth every Believer is willing to die;
and Therefore also may Fear to be gone. But however, upon the Whole, thus Far forth every Believer is willing to die;
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though he still feel a natural dread of death, though by reason of the remainders of flesh, he be too much taken with the pleasure of an earthly life,
though he still feel a natural dread of death, though by reason of the remainders of Flesh, he be too much taken with the pleasure of an earthly life,
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and being at some uncertainty, and under some doubts what his future estate after death may be, he may linger and hang back;
and being At Some uncertainty, and under Some doubts what his future estate After death may be, he may linger and hang back;
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yet were these doubts removed, and were he grown to an assurance, that whenever his soul looses from this body, it should immediately be received into the Paradise of God;
yet were these doubts removed, and were he grown to an assurance, that whenever his soul looses from this body, it should immediately be received into the Paradise of God;
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he so much prefers a life with God, in perfect holiness and blessedness, above the most prosperous worldly life, that though his flesh could wish a longer stay,
he so much prefers a life with God, in perfect holiness and blessedness, above the most prosperous worldly life, that though his Flesh could wish a longer stay,
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yet his spirit would be willing, when ever the Lord calls, to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
yet his Spirit would be willing, when ever the Lord calls, to depart and be with christ, which is Far better.
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And according as the mortification of his flesh, his Crucifixion to the world, and his assurance of salvation, grow more compleat and clear,
And according as the mortification of his Flesh, his Crucifixion to the world, and his assurance of salvation, grow more complete and clear,
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so is his willingness heightned into more earnest desires and longings:
so is his willingness heightened into more earnest Desires and longings:
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Come Lord Jesus, why doth my Lord delay his coming? when Lord? when shall this dust return to the earth, Come Lord jesus, why does my Lord Delay his coming? when Lord? when shall this dust return to the earth,
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and this spirit to God that gave it? make haste my beloved, and come away. and this Spirit to God that gave it? make haste my Beloved, and come away.
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Oh Brethren, what an argument is here to press you to put hard for this Victory over the World? when the World is Conquered, death is Conquered, the fear of death ceases:
O Brothers, what an argument is Here to press you to put hard for this Victory over the World? when the World is Conquered, death is Conquered, the Fear of death ceases:
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Would you be delivered from this fear? would you not count it a mercy better then life to be bold to die? arise then and buckle on your armour, treat this world no longer as a friend,
Would you be Delivered from this Fear? would you not count it a mercy better then life to be bold to die? arise then and buckle on your armour, Treat this world no longer as a friend,
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but deal with it as an enemy;
but deal with it as an enemy;
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watch against it, fight against it, and what day you prevail over it, you have both won the field of all your doubts and fears, (Victory over this world is a sure evidence for heaven) and got the Mastery of your carnal hearts, which alone make death formidable or unwelcome.
watch against it, fight against it, and what day you prevail over it, you have both wone the field of all your doubts and fears, (Victory over this world is a sure evidence for heaven) and god the Mastery of your carnal hearts, which alone make death formidable or unwelcome.
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Brethren, death comes, you know, and it may be upon you on a sudden;
Brothers, death comes, you know, and it may be upon you on a sudden;
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do you not perceive its approaches? do we not, some of us, already feel our Tabernacles to totter? do not the walls moulder? the windows grow dim? do not our pillars shake,
do you not perceive its Approaches? do we not, Some of us, already feel our Tabernacles to totter? do not the walls moulder? the windows grow dim? do not our pillars shake,
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and grow weak under us? you that are youngest and strongest, do you not know that death may be at the door? do you know what a day or a night may bring forth? are you ready to be gone? are you bold to go forth,
and grow weak under us? you that Are youngest and Strongest, do you not know that death may be At the door? do you know what a day or a night may bring forth? Are you ready to be gone? Are you bold to go forth,
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and meet this last Enemy? or do you not shake and shrink at the very mention of it? Be mortified once,
and meet this last Enemy? or do you not shake and shrink At the very mention of it? Be mortified once,
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and then let death do its worst:
and then let death do its worst:
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Give the Word leave to kill this world, give the spirit leave to kill this flesh,
Give the Word leave to kill this world, give the Spirit leave to kill this Flesh,
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and then you may give death leave to do its office.
and then you may give death leave to do its office.
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Consider, whither ever you go you carry your life in your hand, and know not whether ever you shall bring it back.
Consider, whither ever you go you carry your life in your hand, and know not whither ever you shall bring it back.
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O think with your selves, when you are going forth into the field, think with your selves, I carry my life in my hand,
O think with your selves, when you Are going forth into the field, think with your selves, I carry my life in my hand,
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and God knows whether ever I may return with it, whether ever I may come home alive;
and God knows whither ever I may return with it, whither ever I may come home alive;
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when you go into the house, think with thy self, God knows whether ever I may come abroad;
when you go into the house, think with thy self, God knows whither ever I may come abroad;
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when you arise in the morning, God knows whether my next lodging may not be in the dust;
when you arise in the morning, God knows whither my next lodging may not be in the dust;
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when you lye down in the evening, God knows where my soul may be before morning;
when you lie down in the evening, God knows where my soul may be before morning;
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I may awaken in another world, and what if I should awaken in flames, and feel this soul wrapp'd up in a winding sheet of fire? Is there no fear it may be so? Hath this world kept me from Christ all my life long,
I may awaken in Another world, and what if I should awaken in flames, and feel this soul wrapped up in a winding sheet of fire? Is there no Fear it may be so? Hath this world kept me from christ all my life long,
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and will it let me to heaven at last? hath it held me in Chains all my time here? how will it use me when it carries me hence?
and will it let me to heaven At last? hath it held me in Chains all my time Here? how will it use me when it carries me hence?
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Are you ready to die? how shall I die when this earth is still my treasure? take away my Gods, and what have I more? How shall I die,
are you ready to die? how shall I die when this earth is still my treasure? take away my God's, and what have I more? How shall I die,
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when my soul hangs in doubt? whither must I when I go hence? can I follow this grisly Messenger,
when my soul hangs in doubt? whither must I when I go hence? can I follow this grisly Messenger,
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when I know not whither he will lead me? let mine Enemy die first, let sin and the World die;
when I know not whither he will led me? let mine Enemy die First, let since and the World die;
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let mine Enemy be dead, and let him that liveth be my friend, let me cease from this earth,
let mine Enemy be dead, and let him that lives be my friend, let me cease from this earth,
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and let heaven be my treasure, and then I shall be willing to be gone.
and let heaven be my treasure, and then I shall be willing to be gone.
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Be it thus with you Friends, and then you will be ready to be offered up:
Be it thus with you Friends, and then you will be ready to be offered up:
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Whatever Executioner be now sent to take away your life, if old age be sent, if a disease, a Fever or Consumption;
Whatever Executioner be now sent to take away your life, if old age be sent, if a disease, a Fever or Consumption;
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if a distast, a fall, or a fire, or any the like casualties; if a son of violence, a thief, or a murtherer;
if a distaste, a fallen, or a fire, or any the like casualties; if a son of violence, a thief, or a murderer;
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whatever Executioner be sent to take away your life, and when ever he comes, whether in the first, second,
whatever Executioner be sent to take away your life, and when ever he comes, whither in the First, second,
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or third Watch, you will say with the Apostle, The time of my departure is at hand, I am ready to be offered up;
or third Watch, you will say with the Apostle, The time of my departure is At hand, I am ready to be offered up;
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I desire to depart and to be with Christ:
I desire to depart and to be with christ:
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Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation. Lord now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation.
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And now at length, Behold the man. Here is the Conquerour, and this is his Victory.
And now At length, Behold the man. Here is the Conqueror, and this is his Victory.
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He that is come unto Christ, to whom the world hath ceased to be his treasure,
He that is come unto christ, to whom the world hath ceased to be his treasure,
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and he hath accepted of God as his happiness and Heritage;
and he hath accepted of God as his happiness and Heritage;
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the moderation of whose affections to things earthly, doth evidence that they are now only his means, not his end:
the moderation of whose affections to things earthly, does evidence that they Are now only his means, not his end:
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He that can mannage his worldly affairs without the prejudice of his soul; that whatever his hand finds to do, hath still an eye to the main;
He that can manage his worldly affairs without the prejudice of his soul; that whatever his hand finds to do, hath still an eye to the main;
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that overcharges not with business, but makes business leave room for duty;
that overcharges not with business, but makes business leave room for duty;
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that so cares for the Oxen and the Asses, that he neglect not the souls of his sons or servants;
that so Cares for the Oxen and the Asses, that he neglect not the Souls of his Sons or Servants;
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that in all his dealings, hath a due respect to truth, righteousness, and mercy;
that in all his dealings, hath a due respect to truth, righteousness, and mercy;
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that will be true, though to his own hindrance, that will be poor, rather then dishonest or unmerciful, whom the whole world cannot hire to lye, or be unrighteous:
that will be true, though to his own hindrance, that will be poor, rather then dishonest or unmerciful, whom the Whole world cannot hire to lie, or be unrighteous:
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He that can use the world to its proper end, all for God; he that can want the worlds good things,
He that can use the world to its proper end, all for God; he that can want the world's good things,
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or suffer the worlds evil things, and can keep his heart and his way, whether he prosper or suffer;
or suffer the world's evil things, and can keep his heart and his Way, whither he prosper or suffer;
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that can deny his flesh when he hath to satisfie it; that can want, and be content; suffer, and be patient;
that can deny his Flesh when he hath to satisfy it; that can want, and be content; suffer, and be patient;
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that is humble in the height of honour, magnanimous in the depth of danger and difficulty, that keeps in an even equal poise, sober, temperate, serious, in all the turns and changes of his life.
that is humble in the height of honour, magnanimous in the depth of danger and difficulty, that keeps in an even equal poise, Sobrium, temperate, serious, in all the turns and changes of his life.
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He that can thus live in the world, and can die out of the world, that is willing to be gone;
He that can thus live in the world, and can die out of the world, that is willing to be gone;
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this is the Conquerour, and here is his victory.
this is the Conqueror, and Here is his victory.
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Use 1. The application that I shall make of the whole, shall be by way of Information and Conviction. Direction and Exhortation.Use 1. The application that I shall make of the Whole, shall be by Way of Information and Conviction. Direction and Exhortation.
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1. By way of Information and Conviction.
1. By Way of Information and Conviction.
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Learn from what hath been said, 1. That every Captive to the World is an unbeliever. 2. That where there is but little power over the World, there is but little Faith.
Learn from what hath been said, 1. That every Captive to the World is an unbeliever. 2. That where there is but little power over the World, there is but little Faith.
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1. Every Captive to the World is an unbeliever; without Christ, and in the state of damnation:
1. Every Captive to the World is an unbeliever; without christ, and in the state of damnation:
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Oh think not light of your worldliness, 'tis a death token upon you, and such as marks you up with those that perish;
O think not Light of your worldliness, it's a death token upon you, and such as marks you up with those that perish;
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that this is certainly so, that every worldling is an unbeliever and unconverted, I shall make evident by these infallible demonstrations.
that this is Certainly so, that every worldling is an unbeliever and unconverted, I shall make evident by these infallible demonstrations.
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1. Can that man be a believer, who is a lover of the world more then a lover of God? Art thou a believer who lovest not? canst thou say thou lovest God,
1. Can that man be a believer, who is a lover of the world more then a lover of God? Art thou a believer who Lovest not? Canst thou say thou Lovest God,
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when the better part of thine heart is with the world? will this be accepted,
when the better part of thine heart is with the world? will this be accepted,
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when thou canst only say, Lord, I bring thee half mine heart, and but the least half neither;
when thou Canst only say, Lord, I bring thee half mine heart, and but the least half neither;
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here 'tis divided, let the world I pray thee have the first choice, and take thou all that the world leaves? give me leave first to mind my earthly things,
Here it's divided, let the world I pray thee have the First choice, and take thou all that the world leaves? give me leave First to mind my earthly things,
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and next to these, God shall be regarded? Speak Conscience, will God accept such a gift? such a little piece of a soul, when the main is bestowed on another? Will God say,
and next to these, God shall be regarded? Speak Conscience, will God accept such a gift? such a little piece of a soul, when the main is bestowed on Another? Will God say,
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Surely this is my Child, surely this is my Servant, next to the world he loves me best of all? Do ye think he will? what saith the Scripture? Mat. 10. 37. He that loveth Father or Mother m•re then me, is not worthy of me;
Surely this is my Child, surely this is my Servant, next to the world he loves me best of all? Do you think he will? what Says the Scripture? Mathew 10. 37. He that loves Father or Mother m•re then me, is not worthy of me;
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he that loveth Son or Daughter more then me, is unworthy of me. he that loves Son or Daughter more then me, is unworthy of me.
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Find, if you can, a more convincing argument of an unbeliever, then that of the Apostle, 2 Tim. 3. 4. A lover of pleasure more then a lover of God.
Find, if you can, a more convincing argument of an unbeliever, then that of the Apostle, 2 Tim. 3. 4. A lover of pleasure more then a lover of God.
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He that loveth the world more then God, is none of his; that cannot be deny'd.
He that loves the world more then God, is none of his; that cannot be denied.
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And art thou not the man? dost thou love God as thou lovest the world? let thy life speak;
And art thou not the man? dost thou love God as thou Lovest the world? let thy life speak;
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what seekest thou? whom servest thou? where dost thou bestow thy self? in whom dost thou bless thy self? what is the chief pleasure and comfort of thy life? Is God he? Is it God whom thou seekest,
what Seekest thou? whom servest thou? where dost thou bestow thy self? in whom dost thou bless thy self? what is the chief pleasure and Comfort of thy life? Is God he? Is it God whom thou Seekest,
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and servest, and blessest thy self in? does not thine heart know that thy Mammon is the God whom thou servest? that thou lovest to be rich,
and servest, and blessest thy self in? does not thine heart know that thy Mammon is the God whom thou servest? that thou Lovest to be rich,
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and to prosper in the world, more then ever thou lovedst to be holy and righteous before God.
and to prosper in the world, more then ever thou lovedest to be holy and righteous before God.
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Dost thou love God? where are thy labours of love? what hast thou done for God ever since thou wert born? where are thy fruits thou hast brought forth unto the Lord? hast thou been serving God all thy daies,
Dost thou love God? where Are thy labours of love? what hast thou done for God ever since thou Wertenberg born? where Are thy fruits thou hast brought forth unto the Lord? hast thou been serving God all thy days,
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and yet hast nothing to shew of all that thou hast done? thou hast son ething to shew for thy serving the world;
and yet hast nothing to show of all that thou hast done? thou hast son ething to show for thy serving the world;
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this house thou hast gotten, or that Farm, or these Sheep and Oxen, or this stock of money;
this house thou hast got, or that Farm, or these Sheep and Oxen, or this stock of money;
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something thou hast to shew, to prove thee a servant of the world;
something thou hast to show, to prove thee a servant of the world;
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but hast thou been serving God all thy time, and hast nothing to shew for it? Sure Brethren, worldly men are either very fools,
but hast thou been serving God all thy time, and hast nothing to show for it? Sure Brothers, worldly men Are either very Fools,
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or very false to themselves, if they do not condemn themselves here. I confess I have done little for God all my time;
or very false to themselves, if they do not condemn themselves Here. I confess I have done little for God all my time;
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I have been busie for this world, but I confess I have but loytered, and neglected the things of the other world. I have been busy for this world, but I confess I have but loitered, and neglected the things of the other world.
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I must never lye for the matter, mine own Conscience tells me 'tis thus.
I must never lie for the matter, mine own Conscience tells me it's thus.
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Foolish soul, Hast thou serv'd the world more then God, and canst thou yet make thy self believe, thou lovest God more then the world? to say thou lovest God above all,
Foolish soul, Hast thou served the world more then God, and Canst thou yet make thy self believe, thou Lovest God more then the world? to say thou Lovest God above all,
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though thou hast but little sought or serv'd him; is to say, I love him above all, but I care not much for him;
though thou hast but little sought or served him; is to say, I love him above all, but I care not much for him;
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if another man should have said so, would not thine own heart have laugh'd at him for a fool,
if Another man should have said so, would not thine own heart have laughed At him for a fool,
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or condemn'd him for a lyar? Tremble Worldling, and hear this first evidence against thee;
or condemned him for a liar? Tremble Worldling, and hear this First evidence against thee;
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thy whole life tells thee thou lovest the world more then thou lovest God;
thy Whole life tells thee thou Lovest the world more then thou Lovest God;
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and God himself tells thee, that he that loveth the world more then God, is none of his.
and God himself tells thee, that he that loves the world more then God, is none of his.
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2. Is he a believer that is not come to Christ? Coming to Christ,
2. Is he a believer that is not come to christ? Coming to christ,
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and believing in Christ are the same, Joh. 6. 35. Art thou come unto Christ? whence art thou come? from the world? what,
and believing in christ Are the same, John 6. 35. Art thou come unto christ? whence art thou come? from the world? what,
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and yet thine heart still in the world? art thou come to Christ, who art still where thou wert,
and yet thine heart still in the world? art thou come to christ, who art still where thou Wertenberg,
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when thou wert without Christ? canst thou be here and there too? deceive not thy self, thou mayst as well be at once in heaven and hell,
when thou Wertenberg without christ? Canst thou be Here and there too? deceive not thy self, thou Mayest as well be At once in heaven and hell,
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as thine heart be in Christ, and in the world.
as thine heart be in christ, and in the world.
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Are Christ and the world friends? are God and Mammon become but one Master? are the two kingdomes united,
are christ and the world Friends? Are God and Mammon become but one Master? Are the two kingdoms united,
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and may the same persons at once be subjects of them both?
and may the same Persons At once be subject's of them both?
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Hath Christ ever said, be mine, and then stay where thou art? list thy name under me for a Disciple,
Hath christ ever said, be mine, and then stay where thou art? list thy name under me for a Disciple,
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and then go and serve the world still? be proud, be covetous, be sensual, be in all things as the men of this world are, only be my Disciple?
and then go and serve the world still? be proud, be covetous, be sensual, be in all things as the men of this world Are, only be my Disciple?
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Is not the renouncing of the world, included in our coming to Christ? doth not he that saith to thee, Come, first say, depart? and is not thy comming to Christ, in the very nature of it, a departing from the world, thy choosing of him, a refusing of it? when Christ and the world are offered to thy choice, canst thou choose both? must thou not necessarily take to the one,
Is not the renouncing of the world, included in our coming to christ? does not he that Says to thee, Come, First say, depart? and is not thy coming to christ, in the very nature of it, a departing from the world, thy choosing of him, a refusing of it? when christ and the world Are offered to thy choice, Canst thou choose both? must thou not necessarily take to the one,
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and let the other go?
and let the other go?
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And hast thou renounc'd the world, who art stil a worldling? what hast thou renounc'd of it? or how far forth hast thou renounc'd it? Is it not thy treasure still? is it not thy Lord still? Is not this it which thou still takest, as thy governour and reward.
And hast thou renounced the world, who art still a worldling? what hast thou renounced of it? or how Far forth hast thou renounced it? Is it not thy treasure still? is it not thy Lord still? Is not this it which thou still Takest, as thy governor and reward.
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Doest thou love it as thy God, and serve it as thy God, and hold it fast as thy God,
Dost thou love it as thy God, and serve it as thy God, and hold it fast as thy God,
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and yet hast thou renounc'd it? does every one that knows thee point with the finger at thee, there goes an earthworm, there goes a Mammonist, there lives a true drudge to the world,
and yet hast thou renounced it? does every one that knows thee point with the finger At thee, there Goes an earthworm, there Goes a Mammonist, there lives a true drudge to the world,
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and wilt thou yet say, I have done with the world?
and wilt thou yet say, I have done with the world?
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Is thy lust, and thine appetite after more, as greedy, and insatiable as ever? is thy love,
Is thy lust, and thine appetite After more, as greedy, and insatiable as ever? is thy love,
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and delight, and rest in what thou hast, as great as ever? is it so hard to get any thing out of thine hand for God,
and delight, and rest in what thou hast, as great as ever? is it so hard to get any thing out of thine hand for God,
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so that that little which comes, must be wrung as so many drops of bloud from thine heart? art thou so pinching and sparing, that scarce any without thine own belly is ever the better for thee,
so that that little which comes, must be wrung as so many drops of blood from thine heart? art thou so pinching and sparing, that scarce any without thine own belly is ever the better for thee,
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and hast thou yet renounc'd the world.
and hast thou yet renounced the world.
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Art thou so crucified, and vexed, and tormented, when thou art cross'd or miscarriest in any little of thy worldly interest,
Art thou so Crucified, and vexed, and tormented, when thou art crossed or miscarriest in any little of thy worldly Interest,
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and canst thou yet say, I am crucified to the world?
and Canst thou yet say, I am Crucified to the world?
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Can the world make thee lye, and dissemble, and play the knave, when tis for thy advantage;
Can the world make thee lie, and dissemble, and play the knave, when this for thy advantage;
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can it command thy conscience, and thy religion, and thy hopes, to do obeysance to it;
can it command thy conscience, and thy Religion, and thy hope's, to do obeisance to it;
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can it keep thee out of thy closet, out of the Church;
can it keep thee out of thy closet, out of the Church;
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must prayers and sabbaths and sermons and Sacraments be neglected, when the world hath any business for thee,
must Prayers and Sabbaths and Sermons and Sacraments be neglected, when the world hath any business for thee,
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and hath it still so much business for thee, that thou canst scarce have one prayer or one sabbath clear of its encroachment? doth it follow thee into thy closet,
and hath it still so much business for thee, that thou Canst scarce have one prayer or one Sabbath clear of its encroachment? does it follow thee into thy closet,
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and follow thee into the congregation, and so fill thine head and take away thine heart, that thou canst make nothing of thy religion? or whatsoever transactions there have been sometimes betwixt the Lord and thy Soul, doth the World still meet thee at the door and make all void and null? Hath it held thee in such ignorance,
and follow thee into the congregation, and so fill thine head and take away thine heart, that thou Canst make nothing of thy Religion? or whatsoever transactions there have been sometime betwixt the Lord and thy Soul, does the World still meet thee At the door and make all void and null? Hath it held thee in such ignorance,
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and Atheism, that under all the means of knowledge and grace, thou still livest without God in the World,
and Atheism, that under all the means of knowledge and grace, thou still Livest without God in the World,
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and canst thou yet say thou hast shaken off its yoke.
and Canst thou yet say thou hast shaken off its yoke.
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Stand worldling and hear this farther evidence; Thy greediness, thy penuriousness, thy lying and defrauding, thy neglected duties, thy neglected sabbaths thy neglected Soul and all upon the Worlds account, these will tell thee thou hast not renounc'd the World,
Stand worldling and hear this farther evidence; Thy greediness, thy penuriousness, thy lying and defrauding, thy neglected duties, thy neglected Sabbaths thy neglected Soul and all upon the World's account, these will tell thee thou hast not renounced the World,
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and that will convict thee, that thou art not come unto Christ, nor hast be lieved on him.
and that will convict thee, that thou art not come unto christ, nor haste be lieu on him.
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3. Is he a believer who hath [ absolutely ] chosen this world, and hath onely [ conditionally ] chosen Christ? who will first seek his own things,
3. Is he a believer who hath [ absolutely ] chosen this world, and hath only [ conditionally ] chosen christ? who will First seek his own things,
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and in the second place, the things of Christ? who will model his christianity into a consistency with his carnal interest? Is he a believer who will have both if it may be, Christ and this World too,
and in the second place, the things of christ? who will model his christianity into a consistency with his carnal Interest? Is he a believer who will have both if it may be, christ and this World too,
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but if he cannot have both, will let Christ go? Is he a christian that sayes, i'le serve Christ though it cost me nothing, I'le be for him when I have nothing else to do, he shall have all my spare hours, if that will content him? is this to give Chhrist the preheminence, or is he a Christian, that will take in Christ to be an underling to the world?
but if he cannot have both, will let christ go? Is he a christian that Says, I'll serve christ though it cost me nothing, I'll be for him when I have nothing Else to do, he shall have all my spare hours, if that will content him? is this to give Christ the pre-eminence, or is he a Christian, that will take in christ to be an underling to the world?
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What are the terms on which Christ is offered? hath he given thee leave to make thine own terms? or must thou not stand to his? what are Christs terms,
What Are the terms on which christ is offered? hath he given thee leave to make thine own terms? or must thou not stand to his? what Are Christ terms,
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but that thou take him absolutely, that is purely on his own terms without putting in any of thine.
but that thou take him absolutely, that is purely on his own terms without putting in any of thine.
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Dost thou understand what his conditions are? Is it only, that he shall be second in the kingdom? that he shall be obeyed in all things provided the world do not contradict it? Is this Christianity, that the world should be suffered to give check to the authority and interest of Christ?
Dost thou understand what his conditions Are? Is it only, that he shall be second in the Kingdom? that he shall be obeyed in all things provided the world do not contradict it? Is this Christianity, that the world should be suffered to give check to the Authority and Interest of christ?
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And is not this all thy Christianity? thou saiest indeed, thou hast chosen Christ absolutely;
And is not this all thy Christianity? thou Sayest indeed, thou hast chosen christ absolutely;
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God forbid that I should prefer any thing before Christ, that I should mind any thing more then Christ;
God forbid that I should prefer any thing before christ, that I should mind any thing more then christ;
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I mind the World, tis true, and I ought so to do; but Christ hath my heart, and I had rather loose all that ever I have,
I mind the World, this true, and I ought so to do; but christ hath my heart, and I had rather lose all that ever I have,
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then at last be found out of Christ. But consider; thou mayst best judge of thine heart by thy life;
then At last be found out of christ. But Consider; thou Mayest best judge of thine heart by thy life;
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as I said before, so I demand of thee again, whither does the course of thy life mainly bend? what art thou doing all the year round? what proportion hath Christ of thy daily care and labour? speak truth;
as I said before, so I demand of thee again, whither does the course of thy life mainly bend? what art thou doing all the year round? what proportion hath christ of thy daily care and labour? speak truth;
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would not thine heart tell thee thou lyest, if thou say, thou art more earnestly and more constantly caring for the things of Christ, then of the world?
would not thine heart tell thee thou liest, if thou say, thou art more earnestly and more constantly caring for the things of christ, then of the world?
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Again, thou mayst best Judge of thy choice by observing thy critical hours. How is it ordinarily with thee,
Again, thou Mayest best Judge of thy choice by observing thy critical hours. How is it ordinarily with thee,
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when Christ and the World stand in competition? when it comes to be a case, that one of the two must be neglected, which of the two then use to carry thee?
when christ and the World stand in competition? when it comes to be a case, that one of the two must be neglected, which of the two then use to carry thee?
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Thou knowest thou hast often neglected Christ for the world;
Thou Knowest thou hast often neglected christ for the world;
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thou knowest that thy businesses, or thy pleasures, or thy companions have often lost thee a prayer,
thou Knowest that thy businesses, or thy pleasures, or thy Sodales have often lost thee a prayer,
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or a sabbath, or a sermon; thou wouldst have pray'd oftner, or heard oftner, but thou couldst not have leisure:
or a Sabbath, or a sermon; thou Wouldst have prayed oftener, or herd oftener, but thou Couldst not have leisure:
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thou knowest it hath been too often thus: and consider if it be not commonly thus.
thou Knowest it hath been too often thus: and Consider if it be not commonly thus.
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How seldom is it that thou canst remember, that thou hast carried thy self as a Christian, to thy loss;
How seldom is it that thou Canst Remember, that thou hast carried thy self as a Christian, to thy loss;
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that thou hast followed Christ in any duties, when thou knewest it would have been more to thy profit, to have put Christ off to another time.
that thou hast followed christ in any duties, when thou Knewest it would have been more to thy profit, to have put christ off to Another time.
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Many a time have thy gains, or thy friends, or thy pleasures, lost thee thy conscience,
Many a time have thy gains, or thy Friends, or thy pleasures, lost thee thy conscience,
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but how often couldst thou ever say, My conscience hath lost me a friend, my conscience hath lost me a good bargain? Whatever Christ hath at any time call'd thee to,
but how often Couldst thou ever say, My conscience hath lost me a friend, my conscience hath lost me a good bargain? Whatever christ hath At any time called thee to,
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If thou couldst say, it is not for mine ease, it is not for my credit, it is nof for my safety to hearken, hath not this been counted argument enough to hold thee back,
If thou Couldst say, it is not for mine ease, it is not for my credit, it is nof for my safety to harken, hath not this been counted argument enough to hold thee back,
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and excuse sufficient to save thee from blame?
and excuse sufficient to save thee from blame?
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And wilt thou yer say, thou hast chosen Christ absolutely? or canst thou think thy self a true believer, who hast chosen him only conditionally? Is this the Christianity on which thou wilt venture thy Soul, I will be for Christ as far as the world,
And wilt thou year say, thou hast chosen christ absolutely? or Canst thou think thy self a true believer, who hast chosen him only conditionally? Is this the Christianity on which thou wilt venture thy Soul, I will be for christ as Far as the world,
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and this flesh, or (which is all one) as far as the Devil will give me leave? and this Flesh, or (which is all one) as Far as the devil will give me leave?
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I have known some poor ignorant wretches, whom when I have been pressing to a serious minding of God,
I have known Some poor ignorant wretches, whom when I have been pressing to a serious minding of God,
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and their eternal concernment, they have answered me, why I do, as far as God will give me leave;
and their Eternal concernment, they have answered me, why I do, as Far as God will give me leave;
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No no wretch, thou mistakest, tis onely as far as the Devil will give thee leave;
No no wretch, thou mistakest, this only as Far as the devil will give thee leave;
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and this is the common case of Worldlings;
and this is the Common case of Worldlings;
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thou that wilt be a Christian no farther then the World will give thee leave, wilt be such, no farther then the Devil will give thee leave;
thou that wilt be a Christian no farther then the World will give thee leave, wilt be such, no farther then the devil will give thee leave;
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and sure thou that wilt be a Christian no farther then the Divel will give thee leave,
and sure thou that wilt be a Christian no farther then the devil will give thee leave,
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when he will give thee leave, thou shalt to Heaven. Wanton, when wilt thou be chast? when my flesh will give me leave.
when he will give thee leave, thou shalt to Heaven. Wanton, when wilt thou be chaste? when my Flesh will give me leave.
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Drunkard, when wilt thou be sober? when my companions will give me leave. Earthworm, when wilt thou to Christ? when the World will give me leave:
Drunkard, when wilt thou be Sobrium? when my Sodales will give me leave. Earthworm, when wilt thou to christ? when the World will give me leave:
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how much of Christianity wilt thou take up? what the world will allow me: how much is that? as much as please the Devil.
how much of Christianity wilt thou take up? what the world will allow me: how much is that? as much as please the devil.
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But when wilt thou to Heaven then? why when the flesh and the World and the Devil are all agreed to send me thither.
But when wilt thou to Heaven then? why when the Flesh and the World and the devil Are all agreed to send me thither.
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Stand Worldling, this once more stand, and hear thy whole evidence; Thou art a lover of the world more then a lover of God;
Stand Worldling, this once more stand, and hear thy Whole evidence; Thou art a lover of the world more then a lover of God;
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thou art not come unto Christ;
thou art not come unto christ;
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or if thou seem to be come, thou hast accepted of him only on condition, that though thou be his Disciple,
or if thou seem to be come, thou hast accepted of him only on condition, that though thou be his Disciple,
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yet thou mayst still continue a servant to this world. yet thou Mayest still continue a servant to this world.
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Surely if the God of this world, who hath blinded thy mind, that thou believe not, had not so blinded thee, that thou canst not see thine unbelief, thine own heart would condemn thee,
Surely if the God of this world, who hath blinded thy mind, that thou believe not, had not so blinded thee, that thou Canst not see thine unbelief, thine own heart would condemn thee,
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and thine own hand would subscribe thy sentence;
and thine own hand would subscribe thy sentence;
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and this is thy sentence, That thou art yet under the dominion, and therefore under the damnation of the world;
and this is thy sentence, That thou art yet under the dominion, and Therefore under the damnation of the world;
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Thy soul abideth in death, and the wrath of God abideth on thee. Thou art a man of this world, thou hast taken thy portion in this life,Thy soul Abideth in death, and the wrath of God Abideth on thee. Thou art a man of this world, thou hast taken thy portion in this life,
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and art like to have no better then thou hast chosen:
and art like to have no better then thou hast chosen:
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If thy day run out thus, thy word at last will be that which was the rich mans, Luke 16. Son, remember thou hast received thy good things.
If thy day run out thus, thy word At last will be that which was the rich men, Lycia 16. Son, Remember thou hast received thy good things.
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Oh what's the meaning of that word? why this is the meaning of it, thou hast all the good that thou art like to hsve for ever;
O what's the meaning of that word? why this is the meaning of it, thou hast all the good that thou art like to hsve for ever;
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an end, an end is come upon all thy comforts, the Sun is set upon all thy good daies, not one good day, not one merry hour more for ever and ever;
an end, an end is come upon all thy comforts, the Sun is Set upon all thy good days, not one good day, not one merry hour more for ever and ever;
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thou hast had thy day, henceforth nothing remains to thee, but an eternal night, the blackness of darkness for ever;
thou hast had thy day, henceforth nothing remains to thee, but an Eternal night, the blackness of darkness for ever;
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thy temporal joyes are swallowed up of everlasting sorrows, thy honors are expired into everlasting contempt, thy riches have taken wings,
thy temporal Joys Are swallowed up of everlasting sorrows, thy honours Are expired into everlasting contempt, thy riches have taken wings,
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and now thy poverty is come upon thee as an armed man, which thou shalt not escape.
and now thy poverty is come upon thee as an armed man, which thou shalt not escape.
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All this is included in this word, which will be thy word, Thou hast received thy good things.
All this is included in this word, which will be thy word, Thou hast received thy good things.
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What eyes have ye, O ye sons of the earth, if you do not yet see? what hearts have you, What eyes have you, Oh you Sons of the earth, if you do not yet see? what hearts have you,
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if you do not yet tremble? The Lord be merciful to me, if these things be so, what's like to become of me? I have spun a fair thread;if you do not yet tremble? The Lord be merciful to me, if these things be so, what's like to become of me? I have spun a fair thread;
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Oh I have coveted an evil covetousness, I have been busie in gathering dirt, and building my Nest,
O I have coveted an evil covetousness, I have been busy in gathering dirt, and building my Nest,
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and providing for my young, but whither is my soul taking her flight? If the rest of my daies be as the daies that are past, (and God knows whether after so long an Apprentice I may ever go out free) if the rest of my daies be as the daies that are past, what remains but a fearful expectation of wrath and fiery indignation, which will devoure me for ever? I have kindled a fire,
and providing for my young, but whither is my soul taking her flight? If the rest of my days be as the days that Are past, (and God knows whither After so long an Apprentice I may ever go out free) if the rest of my days be as the days that Are past, what remains but a fearful expectation of wrath and fiery Indignation, which will devour me for ever? I have kindled a fire,
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and compass'd my self about with sparks, and after I have walk'd a while in the light of my fire,
and compassed my self about with sparks, and After I have walked a while in the Light of my fire,
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and of the sparks that I have kindled, this shall I have of the hand of the most High, I shall lye down in sorrow.
and of the sparks that I have kindled, this shall I have of the hand of the most High, I shall lie down in sorrow.
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O ye worldlings, shake up out of your stupendious security;
Oh you worldlings, shake up out of your stupendious security;
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will you yet receive the Word of the Lord, and suffer your selves to be convinced? will you yet believe your selves to be unbelievers? What say you? Do you not believe that Worldlings are unbelievers? can you have any other thought but you are Worldlings?
will you yet receive the Word of the Lord, and suffer your selves to be convinced? will you yet believe your selves to be unbelievers? What say you? Do you not believe that Worldlings Are unbelievers? can you have any other Thought but you Are Worldlings?
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Open your eyes upon all your wayes, view the whole course of your life, what it hath been from your first time until now, and let Conscience speak freely.
Open your eyes upon all your ways, view the Whole course of your life, what it hath been from your First time until now, and let Conscience speak freely.
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If these two things might stick in your hearts, that you are Worldlings, and that Worldlings have no part in Christ, then there were hope, that you would accept of those counsels which I shall give you from the Lord, in order to your escape,
If these two things might stick in your hearts, that you Are Worldlings, and that Worldlings have no part in christ, then there were hope, that you would accept of those Counsels which I shall give you from the Lord, in order to your escape,
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after I have first urg'd the second word of Conviction.
After I have First urged the second word of Conviction.
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2. That where there is but little power over the world, there is but little Faith.
2. That where there is but little power over the world, there is but little Faith.
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As the first Conviction will overthrow the Faith of some, and prove it a meer nullity,
As the First Conviction will overthrow the Faith of Some, and prove it a mere nullity,
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so this will call in question the confidence of others, and at least take them some degrees lower.
so this will call in question the confidence of Others, and At least take them Some Degrees lower.
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There are some Professors who have a name among the first three of the Worthies of our Lord;
There Are Some Professors who have a name among the First three of the Worthies of our Lord;
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have the site and the aspect of stars of the first magnitude, and are ranked among the chief of Saints;
have the site and the aspect of Stars of the First magnitude, and Are ranked among the chief of Saints;
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who have risen high in the easier and sweeter, but less significant parts of Religion;
who have risen high in the Easier and Sweeten, but less significant parts of Religion;
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who have gotten the language, and tasted, as they imagine, of the milk and honey of Canaan, and learned much of the more pleasing manners of that good Land;
who have got the language, and tasted, as they imagine, of the milk and honey of Canaan, and learned much of the more pleasing manners of that good Land;
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who seem to be of the more intimate acquaintance of the sublimer spirit, and power of the Gospel,
who seem to be of the more intimate acquaintance of the sublimer Spirit, and power of the Gospel,
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and to be much elevated in the spirituality of their notions and duties, above the attainments of vulgar Christians;
and to be much elevated in the spirituality of their notions and duties, above the attainments of Vulgar Christians;
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and hence are grown up in their own and others apprehensions, to be as the Cedars of the Lord among the lower shrubs;
and hence Are grown up in their own and Others apprehensions, to be as the Cedars of the Lord among the lower shrubs;
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whom yet if we enquire into, about those severer points, of mortification, self-denial, and crucifixion to the world, possibly they may be found in these things as low as the least of Saints: The faith of these,
whom yet if we inquire into, about those severer points, of mortification, self-denial, and crucifixion to the world, possibly they may be found in these things as low as the least of Saints: The faith of these,
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if it prove to be the faith of Gods Elect at all, yet sure it will be found to be by many degrees less then it appears;
if it prove to be the faith of God's Elect At all, yet sure it will be found to be by many Degrees less then it appears;
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and these arietes gregis, must yet for the real spirit of faith and holiness, come behind the littles ones of the flock? where there is but little power over the world, there is but little faith.
and these Arietes Gregis, must yet for the real Spirit of faith and holiness, come behind the littles ones of the flock? where there is but little power over the world, there is but little faith.
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In order to the mannaging, and carrying home this Conviction, consider, that 1. According to the truth or falshood of our faith,
In order to the managing, and carrying home this Conviction, Consider, that 1. According to the truth or falsehood of our faith,
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so are we either Conquerours, or Captives to the world. 2. According to the proportion of our faith,
so Are we either Conquerors, or Captives to the world. 2. According to the proportion of our faith,
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so will this victory over the world be more compleat or imperfect. 1. According to the truth or falshood of our faith, so are we either Conquerours, or Captives to the world.
so will this victory over the world be more complete or imperfect. 1. According to the truth or falsehood of our faith, so Are we either Conquerors, or Captives to the world.
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Every unbeliever is a Captive, every believer is a Conquerour of the world; both these have been already proved.
Every unbeliever is a Captive, every believer is a Conqueror of the world; both these have been already proved.
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Faith is our chusing and laying hold on another portion; our resigning our selves to the dominion of another Lord:
Faith is our choosing and laying hold on Another portion; our resigning our selves to the dominion of Another Lord:
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the world is gone, when it may no longer be our Ruler or reward.
the world is gone, when it may no longer be our Ruler or reward.
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Faith changes the heart, Act. 15. 9. it kills the Spirit of this World, and that other Spirit that rises up in its room, is this Spirit of faith.
Faith changes the heart, Act. 15. 9. it kills the Spirit of this World, and that other Spirit that rises up in its room, is this Spirit of faith.
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By faith Christ is form'd upon the heart, the old Soul is made new, renewed after the image of God in righteousness and true holiness:
By faith christ is formed upon the heart, the old Soul is made new, renewed After the image of God in righteousness and true holiness:
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this new Soul is suited to a new treasure; earthly things wax old, and old things pass away, when the soul is made new:
this new Soul is suited to a new treasure; earthly things wax old, and old things pass away, when the soul is made new:
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'tis argument enough that thou art an unbeliever, and an enemy to the Cross of Christ, that thou still mindest earthly things, Philip. 3. 19. 2. According to the proportion of our faith, so will this victory over the world be more compleat or imperfect.
it's argument enough that thou art an unbeliever, and an enemy to the Cross of christ, that thou still mindest earthly things, Philip. 3. 19. 2. According to the proportion of our faith, so will this victory over the world be more complete or imperfect.
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We may best take the height and degree of our faith, by observing the elevation of our spirits above the earth:
We may best take the height and degree of our faith, by observing the elevation of our spirits above the earth:
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a low and earthly spirit, whatever shew it makes, is but of little faith: Faith hath a general influence upon every grace and lust;
a low and earthly Spirit, whatever show it makes, is but of little faith: Faith hath a general influence upon every grace and lust;
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as to the nourishing of the one, so to the withering of the other; lust and the world run parallel;
as to the nourishing of the one, so to the withering of the other; lust and the world run parallel;
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where one is, there you shall find the other, on the Throne, or at the footstool:
where one is, there you shall find the other, on the Throne, or At the footstool:
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Faith lays lust in the dirt, and the world ever falls with it:
Faith lays lust in the dirt, and the world ever falls with it:
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Faith is our arm, and according as this arm grows stronger, so is the blow it gives to our Enemy, more mortal.
Faith is our arm, and according as this arm grows Stronger, so is the blow it gives to our Enemy, more Mortal.
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The power of God is revealed in us from faith to faith; there is a more abundant communication,
The power of God is revealed in us from faith to faith; there is a more abundant communication,
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and a more vigorous exerting of this Divine Power where faith is grown;
and a more vigorous exerting of this Divine Power where faith is grown;
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where we are but of little strength, its certain we are but weak in faith; and where our adversary is so strong, 'tis argument enough that we are weak.
where we Are but of little strength, its certain we Are but weak in faith; and where our adversary is so strong, it's argument enough that we Are weak.
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Growth in grace is then prov'd to be most real, when 'tis most equal and universal; 'tis an imperfection in Nature where one member outgrows the rest;
Growth in grace is then proved to be most real, when it's most equal and universal; it's an imperfection in Nature where one member outgrows the rest;
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as grace and peace, so grace and grace have their due proportions each to other: great peace, and little grace, will make it questionable, whether that peace be peace;
as grace and peace, so grace and grace have their due proportions each to other: great peace, and little grace, will make it questionable, whither that peace be peace;
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something of one grace, and nothing of another, will make it as doubtful, whether that grace be grace;
something of one grace, and nothing of Another, will make it as doubtful, whither that grace be grace;
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high in knowledge, and low in love; strong in confidence, and loose in conscience; hot in affection, and cold in practise;
high in knowledge, and low in love; strong in confidence, and lose in conscience; hight in affection, and cold in practise;
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in the solaces of the spirit, and yet walking in the flesh:
in the solaces of the Spirit, and yet walking in the Flesh:
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Behold a Christian, like Nebuchadnezzars Image, the head of gold, the feet of iron and clay;
Behold a Christian, like Nebuchadnezar's Image, the head of gold, the feet of iron and clay;
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desinit in piscem mulier formofa supernè. 'Tis strange to observe what contradictions some Professors of Christianity are;desinit in piscem mulier formofa supernè. It's strange to observe what contradictions Some Professors of Christianity Are;
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they are what they are not, they are not what they are: whilest they would be the great reconcilers of flesh and spirit, of earth and heaven,
they Are what they Are not, they Are not what they Are: whilst they would be the great reconcilers of Flesh and Spirit, of earth and heaven,
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and make the serving of God and their own bellies, the same service, behold how they are divided from themselves;
and make the serving of God and their own bellies, the same service, behold how they Are divided from themselves;
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they love God, and love him not; they serve God, and serve him not; this they may do as well as love God, and this present world.
they love God, and love him not; they serve God, and serve him not; this they may do as well as love God, and this present world.
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Oh how different are many of us from our selves; our practices from our principles, our doings from our sayings;
O how different Are many of us from our selves; our practices from our principles, our doings from our sayings;
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and yet how little differing from others: you pray as others do not, you hear as others do not, you swear not as others, you curse not as others;
and yet how little differing from Others: you pray as Others do not, you hear as Others do not, you swear not as Others, you curse not as Others;
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but do you not covet as others? are you not carnal as others? Consider your wayes, who more intent upon their present commodity, who more hot upon the chase of an earthly inheritance,
but do you not covet as Others? Are you not carnal as Others? Consider your ways, who more intent upon their present commodity, who more hight upon the chase of an earthly inheritance,
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then some of those who profess to have laid up their treasure in heaven? Are there none to be sound, who pretend to the greatest confidence of Divine Love, to the highest pitch of Spirituality and Divine Communion;
then Some of those who profess to have laid up their treasure in heaven? are there none to be found, who pretend to the greatest confidence of Divine Love, to the highest pitch of Spirituality and Divine Communion;
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who seem to pant after the Lord, and breath out their souls in their warm and passionate duties,
who seem to pant After the Lord, and breath out their Souls in their warm and passionate duties,
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and yet are eaten out, and swallowed up of the cares of this life?
and yet Are eaten out, and swallowed up of the Cares of this life?
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It is an amazing thing to consider, what a strange degree of earthliness is to be found among such;
It is an amazing thing to Consider, what a strange degree of earthliness is to be found among such;
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what infatiable hunger, what indefatigable labour after an encrease of their estates? how little respect to soul or conscience, where their gain is concerned? how ordinarily dispensing with lying, promise breaking,
what insatiable hunger, what indefatigable labour After an increase of their estates? how little respect to soul or conscience, where their gain is concerned? how ordinarily dispensing with lying, promise breaking,
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and almost any unrighteousness, when 'tis for their advantage? how many grains must there be allowed them, e're charity it self can judge them honest?
and almost any unrighteousness, when it's for their advantage? how many grains must there be allowed them, ever charity it self can judge them honest?
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And where is all bestowed that is thus gotten in? how little goes out for God,
And where is all bestowed that is thus got in? how little Goes out for God,
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or any of his? how many hypocritical bemoanings of the hard case of the poor, to one liberal alms? Some gather only that they may lay up, others that they may have to spend upon their lusts, to build them houses,
or any of his? how many hypocritical bemoanings of the hard case of the poor, to one liberal alms? some gather only that they may lay up, Others that they may have to spend upon their Lustiest, to built them houses,
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and furnish their tables, to trim their carkasses, to please their eye, or their palats;
and furnish their tables, to trim their carcases, to please their eye, or their palates;
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and all this either justified and allowed, or at least made up with some such hypocritical complaints, Woe is me this world is too hard for me, O it eats up my time, O it steals away mine heart;
and all this either justified and allowed, or At least made up with Some such hypocritical complaints, Woe is me this world is too hard for me, Oh it eats up my time, Oh it steals away mine heart;
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how am I overcharged, how is my soul even choaked within me, what shall I do to help it? And when the complaint is thus made, the matter is mended;how am I overcharged, how is my soul even choked within me, what shall I do to help it? And when the complaint is thus made, the matter is mended;
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now a good Christian, now ease, and joy, and confidence returns; and then on again the same course. Brethren be serious;
now a good Christian, now ease, and joy, and confidence returns; and then on again the same course. Brothers be serious;
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consider your selves, feel your own pulses, view your own faces, and ways, observe your hearts, see where their daily walks ▪ are;
Consider your selves, feel your own pulses, view your own faces, and ways, observe your hearts, see where their daily walks ▪ Are;
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may you not find them ten times walking to and fro through the earth, to once or twice casting a look towards heaven?
may you not find them ten times walking to and from through the earth, to once or twice casting a look towards heaven?
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What are their daily tasks? what is the work you every day put them upon? Instead of those higher and nobler Offices of Vessels of Honor, waiting before the Throne of God, standing in his Courts, bearing his Name, beholding his Face, setting forth his Praises;
What Are their daily tasks? what is the work you every day put them upon? Instead of those higher and Nobler Offices of Vessels of Honour, waiting before the Throne of God, standing in his Courts, bearing his Name, beholding his Face, setting forth his Praises;
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have not our hearts been made, hewers of wood, and drawers of water, carriers of burthens, servers of tables, purveyors for the flesh, caterers for the appetite, servants to the back and the belly, the great traders and merchants of the earth, to buy in provision for lust? Worthy employment for immortal Souls;
have not our hearts been made, hewers of wood, and drawers of water, carriers of burdens, servers of tables, purveyors for the Flesh, caterers for the appetite, Servants to the back and the belly, the great traders and merchant's of the earth, to buy in provision for lust? Worthy employment for immortal Souls;
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as if the utensils of the Temple, the golden altar, the golden table, the candlesticks, the bowls and the basons, all of beaten gold, should have been fetchd out and set up in a blind Inne or a dirty alehouse,
as if the utensils of the Temple, the golden altar, the golden table, the candlesticks, the bowls and the basons, all of beaten gold, should have been fetched out and Set up in a blind Inn or a dirty alehouse,
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for the service and the pleasure of every drunken companion,
for the service and the pleasure of every drunken Companion,
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Have not your Souls, none of you, been thus dealt withall? are not these your heart-works? when any thing is to be done for God, the body must do that;
Have not your Souls, none of you, been thus dealt withal? Are not these your heart-works? when any thing is to be done for God, the body must do that;
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the body must to the closet, the tongue must pray, the ear must hear, the eye must read,
the body must to the closet, the tongue must pray, the ear must hear, the eye must read,
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but the Soul must stay abroad;
but the Soul must stay abroad;
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when any thing is to be done for the other world, that must be but bodily exercise, but when this flesh must be served, that's the heart-work, that's work for the Soul. If these Souls could be seen with bodily eyes, a man that goes into the field,
when any thing is to be done for the other world, that must be but bodily exercise, but when this Flesh must be served, that's the Heartwork, that's work for the Soul. If these Souls could be seen with bodily eyes, a man that Goes into the field,
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or into a fair, or to a feast, might see an hundred Souls more there then bodies;
or into a fair, or to a feast, might see an hundred Souls more there then bodies;
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and he that went into the congregation of the Lord, if there were never so great a throng, may be, he might see but a few hearts in the company.
and he that went into the congregation of the Lord, if there were never so great a throng, may be, he might see but a few hearts in the company.
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Christians consider, is this your faith? is this your victory over the world? is this to be mortified? is this to be crucified with Christ? or to have your conversation in Heaven? or can you think your selves believers, especially of so high a form, when so earthly and carnal?
Christians Consider, is this your faith? is this your victory over the world? is this to be mortified? is this to be Crucified with christ? or to have your Conversation in Heaven? or can you think your selves believers, especially of so high a from, when so earthly and carnal?
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What think you of those Jews, of whom the Lord speaks, Ezek. 33. 31. They ▪ come unto thee as the people cometh, they sit before thee as my people;
What think you of those jews, of whom the Lord speaks, Ezekiel 33. 31. They ▪ come unto thee as the people comes, they fit before thee as my people;
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they hear thy words, but they will not do them, with their mouth they shew much love,
they hear thy words, but they will not do them, with their Mouth they show much love,
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but their heart goes after their covetousness. but their heart Goes After their covetousness.
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Are these the people of God, all whose religion is to come to hear, and to pray? to have a mouth full of God, a mouth full of love,
are these the people of God, all whose Religion is to come to hear, and to pray? to have a Mouth full of God, a Mouth full of love,
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and an heart full of covetousness?
and an heart full of covetousness?
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Give me leave to interpose a word or two to the carrying on the former conviction,
Give me leave to interpose a word or two to the carrying on the former conviction,
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as to many profess•rs of religion, in order whereto let us a little consider that Scripture, Philip. 3. 18. 19. Where the Apostle speaks of a sort of professours much of this earthly make,
as to many profess•rs of Religion, in order whereto let us a little Consider that Scripture, Philip. 3. 18. 19. Where the Apostle speaks of a sort of professors much of this earthly make,
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and he speaks with tears in his eyes.
and he speaks with tears in his eyes.
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Many walk of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ; Many walk of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they Are enemies of the cross of christ;
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whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is their shame, who mind erthly things. whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is their shame, who mind earthly things.
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In the former part of the chapter you may observe how 1. He gives an account of himself, and his own Christianity: and this in these particulars.
In the former part of the chapter you may observe how 1. He gives an account of himself, and his own Christianity: and this in these particulars.
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1. He set such an high rate on Christ, and an interest in his righteousness, that in comparison hereof, he counted all things else but loss and dung:
1. He Set such an high rate on christ, and an Interest in his righteousness, that in comparison hereof, he counted all things Else but loss and dung:
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let this gain be loss, this earth be dung, troden under foot as dung, cast out as dung,
let this gain be loss, this earth be dung, trodden under foot as dung, cast out as dung,
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so I may win Christ and be found in him. 2. He unites interest in Christ, with conformity to Christ:
so I may win christ and be found in him. 2. He unites Interest in christ, with conformity to christ:
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they lye both together in the same heart, and his Soul is making out after both in the same breath.
they lie both together in the same heart, and his Soul is making out After both in the same breath.
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That I may win Christ and be found in him; That I may win christ and be found in him;
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and that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable to his death.
and that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable to his death.
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He would not only rejoyce in Christ, he would not only live in Christ, but be dead with Christ;
He would not only rejoice in christ, he would not only live in christ, but be dead with christ;
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and then be raised with Christ above these earthly things:
and then be raised with christ above these earthly things:
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he would have his interest in the death and resurrection of Christ, witnessed by fellowship with him in both, by the power of his death and resurrection, made manifest in him:
he would have his Interest in the death and resurrection of christ, witnessed by fellowship with him in both, by the power of his death and resurrection, made manifest in him:
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he would that both the death of Jesus, and the life of Jesus, be made manifest in his mortal flesh.
he would that both the death of jesus, and the life of jesus, be made manifest in his Mortal Flesh.
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3. He sets his face, and bends his whole course towards the obtaining of Christ: I follow after: I press towards the mark:
3. He sets his face, and bends his Whole course towards the obtaining of christ: I follow After: I press towards the mark:
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and this not in his prayers only, but in his whole practice, this one thing I do: this one is all:
and this not in his Prayers only, but in his Whole practice, this one thing I do: this one is all:
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whatever I am doing, this I am doing, I have nothing else to do, nothing else to do, nothing else to seek,
whatever I am doing, this I am doing, I have nothing Else to do, nothing Else to do, nothing Else to seek,
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but this interest and conformity to Christ. 4. He turns his back upon all things else:
but this Interest and conformity to christ. 4. He turns his back upon all things Else:
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forgetting those things that are behind: forgetting those things that Are behind:
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that is, not only his pharisaical righteousness, and his external priviledges, to which this especially refers,
that is, not only his pharisaical righteousness, and his external privileges, to which this especially refers,
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but much more, all carnal and earthly things, v. 8. Yea doubtless I count all things but loss: he leaves all behind;
but much more, all carnal and earthly things, v. 8. Yea doubtless I count all things but loss: he leaves all behind;
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first he setts his feet upon them, and treads them into dung, and then he turns his back upon them, and leaves them all b•hind;
First he sets his feet upon them, and treads them into dung, and then he turns his back upon them, and leaves them all b•hind;
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and henceforth his whole conversation is heavenward, v. 20. our conversation is in Heaven.
and henceforth his Whole Conversation is heavenward, v. 20. our Conversation is in Heaven.
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Lo this is the man who is bold to say of himself, Galat. 6. 14. The World is crucified unto me, and I unto the World.
Lo this is the man who is bold to say of himself, Galatians 6. 14. The World is Crucified unto me, and I unto the World.
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2. He proposes himself as a pattern to all beleivers, v. 15. 17. Let us be thus minded:
2. He proposes himself as a pattern to all believers, v. 15. 17. Let us be thus minded:
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I have told you my mind, come let's be all of one mind, and be ye followers together of me:
I have told you my mind, come let's be all of one mind, and be you followers together of me:
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let your heart be as my heart, let your conversation be as my conversation: my conversation is in Heaven, come along and there let yours be also.
let your heart be as my heart, let your Conversation be as my Conversation: my Conversation is in Heaven, come along and there let yours be also.
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3. He points with the finger at some among them, who though they profess'd Christ with them,
3. He points with the finger At Some among them, who though they professed christ with them,
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and worshipp'd God with them, and walk'd with them, yet they walk'd not after them: and setts this brand upon them, They are the enemies of the cross of Christ;
and worshipped God with them, and walked with them, yet they walked not After them: and sets this brand upon them, They Are the enemies of the cross of christ;
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whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, who mind earthly things. Here are the men and their censure;
whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, who mind earthly things. Here Are the men and their censure;
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here is their mark and their brand; their mark or description, whose God is their belly, who mind earthly things;
Here is their mark and their brand; their mark or description, whose God is their belly, who mind earthly things;
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their brand and their doom, the enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction.
their brand and their doom, the enemies of the cross of christ, whose end is destruction.
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Professour, is thy face like the faces of these? Is thy heart, and thy way as the heart of these? So shall the judgment be:
Professor, is thy face like the faces of these? Is thy heart, and thy Way as the heart of these? So shall the judgement be:
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You say as the Apostle, v. 3. We are the circumcision, we are Christs, we worship God in the Spirit and rejoyce in Christ Jesus,
You say as the Apostle, v. 3. We Are the circumcision, we Are Christ, we worship God in the Spirit and rejoice in christ jesus,
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and have no confidence in the flesh. and have no confidence in the Flesh.
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But yet have you not fellowship with the flesh? do you not walk after the flesh? even whilest you pretend to rejoyce in Christ Jesus,
But yet have you not fellowship with the Flesh? do you not walk After the Flesh? even whilst you pretend to rejoice in christ jesus,
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and to worship God in the Spirit? Oh how many such mark'd and branded Disciples, may we find among us!
and to worship God in the Spirit? O how many such marked and branded Disciples, may we find among us!
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whom while their lusts have marked, for belly-gods and earthly minded, the word hath branded for enemies, and vessels of destruction:
whom while their Lustiest have marked, for belly-gods and earthly minded, the word hath branded for enemies, and vessels of destruction:
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whilst the Devil hath branded, and the World hath branded the whole generation of the Saints,
while the devil hath branded, and the World hath branded the Whole generation of the Saints,
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for a proud, deceitful, earthly, self-seeking generation, Christ hath set this brand on thee, earthly sensual devilish.
for a proud, deceitful, earthly, self-seeking generation, christ hath Set this brand on thee, earthly sensual devilish.
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Oh brethren, if we could speak of these with the the heart of the Apostle, we should with his tears also;
O brothers, if we could speak of these with the the heart of the Apostle, we should with his tears also;
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we should speak weeping, that they are the enemies of the Cross of Christ;
we should speak weeping, that they Are the enemies of the Cross of christ;
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the wounds, and the sores, and the scabs, the shame and the reproach of the profession of the Gospel:
the wounds, and the sores, and the scabs, the shame and the reproach of the profession of the Gospel:
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good had it been for the Gospel, if never a good word of it had ever proceeded out of such mouths;
good had it been for the Gospel, if never a good word of it had ever proceeded out of such mouths;
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and better had it been for such souls, if they had never known, nor so much as heard of the Gospel of Christ.
and better had it been for such Souls, if they had never known, nor so much as herd of the Gospel of christ.
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Friends, if you do not yet fall a weeping for your selves, for your hypocrisie, your carnality;
Friends, if you do not yet fallen a weeping for your selves, for your hypocrisy, your carnality;
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for your self-seeking, and self-deceiving, my soul weep thou in secret for them:
for your self-seeking, and Self-deceiving, my soul weep thou in secret for them:
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Oh that mine head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for you, till either this earth be thrown out of your hearts,
O that mine head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for you, till either this earth be thrown out of your hearts,
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or the name of Christ out of your mouths: O for more of the Gospel, or for less;
or the name of christ out of your mouths: Oh for more of the Gospel, or for less;
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for more of the power, or nothing of the name; for more of its holiness, or less of its hopes, and boastings;
for more of the power, or nothing of the name; for more of its holiness, or less of its hope's, and boastings;
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come ye and be crucified to this world, or talk no more of the Cross of Christ.
come you and be Crucified to this world, or talk no more of the Cross of christ.
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Oh how many enemies hath the Cross of Christ made him!
O how many enemies hath the Cross of christ made him!
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oh how few friends have the severities of Christ left him? are those the friends of Christ, who are the enemies of his Cross? are you the friends of Christ, who are the intimates of the world? will professing,
o how few Friends have the severities of christ left him? Are those the Friends of christ, who Are the enemies of his Cross? Are you the Friends of christ, who Are the intimates of the world? will professing,
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and praying, and hearing, baptize such into the name of Disciples? If lying, and promise breaking,
and praying, and hearing, baptise such into the name of Disciples? If lying, and promise breaking,
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if serving of bellies and satiating of appetites, if pride, fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness,
if serving of bellies and satiating of appetites, if pride, fullness of bred, and abundance of idleness,
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or abundance of labour, a little tip'd over with a silver tongue, be the marks of Disciples, we may find them walking on every side, whole Towns, whole Countries of them:
or abundance of labour, a little tipped over with a silver tongue, be the marks of Disciples, we may find them walking on every side, Whole Towns, Whole Countries of them:
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if these may be reckoned for the seed, how great an herd would the little flock become? if those Swine that are rooting in the earth,
if these may be reckoned for the seed, how great an heard would the little flock become? if those Swine that Are rooting in the earth,
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or wallowing in the mire, must go all for Lambs; if these Sensualists, and earth-creepers must all be thrown into the number;
or wallowing in the mire, must go all for Lambs; if these Sensualists, and earth-creepers must all be thrown into the number;
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if the wise of the world, Polititians and Projectors, must all pass under the same name, to what a bulk would the Body of Christ swell? But if all these, these speckled and spotted, must be set aside as none of the sheep, oh what a small parcel will there then be left:
if the wise of the world, Politicians and Projectors, must all pass under the same name, to what a bulk would the Body of christ swell? But if all these, these speckled and spotted, must be Set aside as none of the sheep, o what a small parcel will there then be left:
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If of earth-worms and Epicures it must be said, these are not they, the next word may almost be, where are they to be found?
If of earthworms and Epicureans it must be said, these Are not they, the next word may almost be, where Are they to be found?
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But be not deceived, God is not mocked; as you sow, so shall you also reap; But be not deceived, God is not mocked; as you sow, so shall you also reap;
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your sowing to the flesh, even while you boast of the spirit, is conviction enough whose you are,
your sowing to the Flesh, even while you boast of the Spirit, is conviction enough whose you Are,
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and what your end will be, whose end is destruction. Ob. But I mean not for all this, to cast away my confidence;
and what your end will be, whose end is destruction. Ob. But I mean not for all this, to cast away my confidence;
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God forbid that I should think, that I have professed in vain, that I have heard,
God forbid that I should think, that I have professed in vain, that I have herd,
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and pray'd, and believed all this while in vain;
and prayed, and believed all this while in vain;
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I know whom I have believed, I feel that I love God, and I am perswaded that nothing shall separate me from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord;
I know whom I have believed, I feel that I love God, and I am persuaded that nothing shall separate me from the love of God, which is in christ jesus our Lord;
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whatever corruptions I have, yet the spirit witnesses with my spirit, that I am the Child of God, I am sealed by that holy spirit unto the day of Redemption,
whatever corruptions I have, yet the Spirit Witnesses with my Spirit, that I am the Child of God, I am sealed by that holy Spirit unto the day of Redemption,
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and I will not cast away my confidence.
and I will not cast away my confidence.
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Sol. The meaning of all these good words may be no more but this, you will hold your Opinion against the greatest evidence of Scripture and Reason:Sol. The meaning of all these good words may be no more but this, you will hold your Opinion against the greatest evidence of Scripture and Reason:
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For what is that which thou callest the witness and the seal of the spirit, but an Opinion of thine own;
For what is that which thou Callest the witness and the seal of the Spirit, but an Opinion of thine own;
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a voice within thee, or a strong perswasion of thine own heart, that thou art of God? which because it is attested by some gifts of the spirit,
a voice within thee, or a strong persuasion of thine own heart, that thou art of God? which Because it is attested by Some Gifts of the Spirit,
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and some affectionate workings of thine heart, at times, heavenward;
and Some affectionate workings of thine heart, At times, heavenward;
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thou takest to be the voice of the Divine Spirit, though it be never so contradictory to the Word of God;
thou Takest to be the voice of the Divine Spirit, though it be never so contradictory to the Word of God;
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and so wilt hold thy confidence, notwithstanding what the Word speaks to the contrary. But that thou mayst no longer thus deceive thy self, know and consider,
and so wilt hold thy confidence, notwithstanding what the Word speaks to the contrary. But that thou Mayest no longer thus deceive thy self, know and Consider,
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That the Spirit witnesses and seals in this double way, By being the mark of the Lord upon us.
That the Spirit Witnesses and Seals in this double Way, By being the mark of the Lord upon us.
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By being the light of the Lord in us, whereby we come to discern the mark of the Lord upon us.
By being the Light of the Lord in us, whereby we come to discern the mark of the Lord upon us.
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1. By being the mark of the Lord upon us, 1 Joh. 3. 24. he that keepeth his commandements, dwelleth in him,
1. By being the mark of the Lord upon us, 1 John 3. 24. he that Keepeth his Commandments, dwells in him,
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and he in him, hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us. and he in him, hereby we know that he Abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
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By the Spirit we are to understand, the graces of the Spirit; that holiness and heavenliness of mind, which the Spirit hath wrought upon us.
By the Spirit we Are to understand, the graces of the Spirit; that holiness and heavenliness of mind, which the Spirit hath wrought upon us.
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The spirit of God forms us into his own likeness, and this image of the Spirit is Gods mark upon us.
The Spirit of God forms us into his own likeness, and this image of the Spirit is God's mark upon us.
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As mens, so Christs sheep may be known whose they are, by their masters mark upon them:
As Mens, so Christ sheep may be known whose they Are, by their Masters mark upon them:
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whose mark is an earthly mind? Is it of Christ, or is it not the mark of the God of this world? Holiness and spirituality is the mark of Christ, earthliness and sin is of the Devil.
whose mark is an earthly mind? Is it of christ, or is it not the mark of the God of this world? Holiness and spirituality is the mark of christ, earthliness and since is of the devil.
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To whom does thy Soul belong? The Spirit, thou sayest, witnesseth that thou belongest to God;
To whom does thy Soul belong? The Spirit, thou Sayest, Witnesseth that thou belongest to God;
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I but whose mark is it that is upon thee? is this covetousness and greediness upon the world, is this lying and defrauding, this unrighteousness and unmercifulness, which the world can ordinarily command thee to, is this the mark of God or the Devil? the Devil is this thy master,
I but whose mark is it that is upon thee? is this covetousness and greediness upon the world, is this lying and defrauding, this unrighteousness and unmercifulness, which the world can ordinarily command thee to, is this the mark of God or the devil? the devil is this thy master,
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for behold his mark still upon thee. It's true Christ buyes all his sheep out of the Devils flock;
for behold his mark still upon thee. It's true christ buys all his sheep out of the Devils flock;
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but whatever sheep he buyes and brings home, he scrapes out the old, and claps on his own mark upon it:
but whatever sheep he buys and brings home, he scrapes out the old, and claps on his own mark upon it:
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and though there be some prints of the old yet remaining, (till we have put off flesh some dirt will stick) yet the new mark which Christ hath set on, now carries it.
and though there be Some prints of the old yet remaining, (till we have put off Flesh Some dirt will stick) yet the new mark which christ hath Set on, now carries it.
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Say not thou art seal'd with the Spirit, whatever thy comforts or confidences have been, unless thou seest his mark upon thee;
Say not thou art sealed with the Spirit, whatever thy comforts or confidences have been, unless thou See his mark upon thee;
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say not thou art mark'd by the Spirit, whilest the Devils mark [ an earthly mind ] is the most visible and conspicuous upon thee.
say not thou art marked by the Spirit, whilst the Devils mark [ an earthly mind ] is the most visible and conspicuous upon thee.
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2. By being the light of the Lord within us, whereby we are able to discern our Lords mark upon us, 1 Cor. 2. 12. The Devil so amuses and deludes Souls, that they often know not what to make of themselves;
2. By being the Light of the Lord within us, whereby we Are able to discern our lords mark upon us, 1 Cor. 2. 12. The devil so amuses and deludes Souls, that they often know not what to make of themselves;
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but conclude themselves to be quite another thing then they are: and this he doth by this threefold device;
but conclude themselves to be quite Another thing then they Are: and this he does by this threefold device;
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by Counterfeiting Christs mark, Pulliating his own mark, Blurring and blinding the mark of Christ. 1. By counterfeiting Christs mark, and setting it on his own sheep.
by Counterfeiting Christ mark, Pulliating his own mark, Blurring and blinding the mark of christ. 1. By counterfeiting Christ mark, and setting it on his own sheep.
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Christ marks his sheep especially in the heart; that's the throne of the Spirit, that's the seat of Grace, the heart; the Devil can do something to the counterfeiting of this;
christ marks his sheep especially in the heart; that's the throne of the Spirit, that's the seat of Grace, the heart; the devil can do something to the counterfeiting of this;
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he can make common grace look like saving grace, he can paint the face of a Saint upon the heart of a beast.
he can make Common grace look like Saving grace, he can paint the face of a Saint upon the heart of a beast.
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But he can more easily dissemble the outward marks of Christ. Christ hath his outward marks;
But he can more Easily dissemble the outward marks of christ. christ hath his outward marks;
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his earmark, Joh. 10. 27. My sheep, hear my voice.
his earmark, John 10. 27. My sheep, hear my voice.
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His mark in the forehead, the owning or confessing of Christ before men, Luk. 12. 8. He that confesseth me before men him will I confess before my father which is in Heaven.
His mark in the forehead, the owning or confessing of christ before men, Luk. 12. 8. He that Confesses me before men him will I confess before my father which is in Heaven.
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His mark in the mouth; he circumcises their lip, and makes them a people of a pure language, Zeph. 3. 9. All these the Devil can counterfeit with more ease:
His mark in the Mouth; he Circumcises their lip, and makes them a people of a pure language, Zephaniah 3. 9. All these the devil can counterfeit with more ease:
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he can bring his sheep to hear Christs preaching: he can bring them to own and confess Christ before men:
he can bring his sheep to hear Christ preaching: he can bring them to own and confess christ before men:
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he can teach his to pray, and to be expert in the language of Disciples:
he can teach his to pray, and to be expert in the language of Disciples:
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and when he hath done thus, then he tells them, see thou art one of Christs;
and when he hath done thus, then he tells them, see thou art one of Christ;
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for behold thou prayest, and hearest and confessest Christ; and what are these but Christs marks upon thee;
for behold thou Prayest, and Hearst and Confessest christ; and what Are these but Christ marks upon thee;
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when whatever is upon the tongue or the forehead, the image of the Devil is still upon the heart,
when whatever is upon the tongue or the forehead, the image of the devil is still upon the heart,
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2. By palliating his own mark:
2. By palliating his own mark:
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Christs mark upon thee? I but whose is that, this earthly mind, that stands above it? O he hath a device for that too:
Christ mark upon thee? I but whose is that, this earthly mind, that Stands above it? O he hath a device for that too:
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he hath a cloke for covetousness: 'tis but providence, or good husbandry;
he hath a cloak for covetousness: it's but providence, or good Husbandry;
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nay this gain is godliness: all this carking and caring and drudging for the world, is but in obedience to the will of God, to provide things honest in the sight of all men.
nay this gain is godliness: all this carking and caring and drudging for the world, is but in Obedience to the will of God, to provide things honest in the sighed of all men.
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And in this the Devil is so damnably successful, that it is one of the hardest tasks, to help poor worldlings to the sight of what's under this cloke,
And in this the devil is so damnably successful, that it is one of the Hardest tasks, to help poor worldlings to the sighed of what's under this cloak,
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though all that know thee, do see that thou art an earthworm, yet thou wilt not be brought to see thy self.
though all that know thee, do see that thou art an earthworm, yet thou wilt not be brought to see thy self.
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And as the Devil thus deceives his own, so he distresses the Saints,
And as the devil thus deceives his own, so he Distresses the Saints,
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3. By blurring Christs mark that it cannot easily be seen, or known to be his.
3. By blurring Christ mark that it cannot Easily be seen, or known to be his.
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As he can make a meer paint look like sincerity, so he can make sincerity look like hypocrisie:
As he can make a mere paint look like sincerity, so he can make sincerity look like hypocrisy:
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as many carnal confidents bless themselves in the opinion of their uprightness; so many mortified, broken, upright hearts condemn themselves for hypocrites:
as many carnal confidents bless themselves in the opinion of their uprightness; so many mortified, broken, upright hearts condemn themselves for Hypocrites:
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though Christ be in them, and hath set his seal upon their hearts, yet the Devil raises up so many black mists, of melancholique thoughts and fears, that they cannot see what there is of Christ in them;
though christ be in them, and hath Set his seal upon their hearts, yet the devil raises up so many black mists, of melancholic thoughts and fears, that they cannot see what there is of christ in them;
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and thereupon they judge very sadly of their case.
and thereupon they judge very sadly of their case.
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I doubt I am an hypocrite, and none of Christs, for what is there of the grace of Christ found in me? I doubt I am an hypocrite, and none of Christ, for what is there of the grace of christ found in me?
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But now the Spirit of the Lord; as it works grace in the heart, so it gives light to the eye:
But now the Spirit of the Lord; as it works grace in the heart, so it gives Light to the eye:
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it brings mens perswasions and opinions to the word, and compares them with that;
it brings men's persuasions and opinions to the word, and compares them with that;
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it searches the scriptures, and shews the Soul what Christs mark is; it irradiates the heart,
it Searches the Scriptures, and shows the Soul what Christ mark is; it irradiates the heart,
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and shews the very same mark which is written in the word, stamp'd upon the Soul,
and shows the very same mark which is written in the word, stamped upon the Soul,
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and thereby establishes it in power;
and thereby establishes it in power;
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if there be no such mark found there, but the quite contrary to it, the peace that's spoken is not of the Spirit of God, but of the Devil.
if there be no such mark found there, but the quite contrary to it, the peace that's spoken is not of the Spirit of God, but of the devil.
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Worldly professour, dost thou not see the scripture death-mark upon thee? or if thou doest not, does not every one that knows thee,
Worldly professor, dost thou not see the scripture death-mark upon thee? or if thou dost not, does not every one that knows thee,
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behold it? Doth not this earthly mind, appear upon thy forehead, upon thy tongue, upon the palms of thine hands,
behold it? Does not this earthly mind, appear upon thy forehead, upon thy tongue, upon the palms of thine hands,
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and the prints of thy feet? may not thy love of the world be read in every look, in every word, in every line of thy life? and wilt thou yet say, it's the Spirit of the Lord that speaks peace to thee? whose mark is this [ they mind earthly things? ] of them that are saved,
and the prints of thy feet? may not thy love of the world be read in every look, in every word, in every line of thy life? and wilt thou yet say, it's the Spirit of the Lord that speaks peace to thee? whose mark is this [ they mind earthly things? ] of them that Are saved,
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or of them that perish? and is not this the most proper character that can be given of thee? see and take more perfect knowledge of thy self:
or of them that perish? and is not this the most proper character that can be given of thee? see and take more perfect knowledge of thy self:
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canst thou not see? hast thou received the Spirit, and yet not so much light,
Canst thou not see? hast thou received the Spirit, and yet not so much Light,
vm2 pns21 xx vvi? vh2 pns21 vvn dt n1, cc av xx av av-d vvi,
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as to discern betwixt earth and Heaven? Is the Lord divided;
as to discern betwixt earth and Heaven? Is the Lord divided;
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and become contrary to himself? do not his hand and his seal agree? does his word write this man no child, and is that his Spirit that calls thee, a child of God? once again, see and compare the writings;
and become contrary to himself? do not his hand and his seal agree? does his word write this man no child, and is that his Spirit that calls thee, a child of God? once again, see and compare the writings;
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that in the word, and that in thy heart;
that in the word, and that in thy heart;
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and if the voice within thee be not according, call it not the witness of the Spirit,
and if the voice within thee be not according, call it not the witness of the Spirit,
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but the false witness of the Devil.
but the false witness of the devil.
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If thou wilt yet understand thy self no better, (it's much to be feared, thou wilt not;
If thou wilt yet understand thy self no better, (it's much to be feared, thou wilt not;
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there's too much dust in thine eye, for thee to see it,) If thou wilt not see it,
there's too much dust in thine eye, for thee to see it,) If thou wilt not see it,
pc-acp|vbz av d n1 p-acp po21 n1, p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi pn31,) cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi pn31,
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yet there it stands written upon thee in most legible characters, a minder of earthly things, whose end is destruction.
yet there it Stands written upon thee in most legible characters, a minder of earthly things, whose end is destruction.
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But beloved, I am perswaded better things of you, to whom I am now speaking;
But Beloved, I am persuaded better things of you, to whom I am now speaking;
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704
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even you of little faith; though it may be of a great name: yet with you also must I plead a while,
even you of little faith; though it may be of a great name: yet with you also must I plead a while,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
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and tell you from the Lord that I have somewhat against you: and oh were it but a little somewhat, that I have to speak, even against you:
and tell you from the Lord that I have somewhat against you: and o were it but a little somewhat, that I have to speak, even against you:
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but sure, there is very much to be spoken, unless you will save me the labour, and speak against your selves.
but sure, there is very much to be spoken, unless you will save me the labour, and speak against your selves.
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
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So much may be said, as if it be duly considered may take you down many rounds lower then you imagine your selves to have ascended? how few of you that are risen with Christ,
So much may be said, as if it be duly considered may take you down many rounds lower then you imagine your selves to have ascended? how few of you that Are risen with christ,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
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but are too often letting your affections run down again to this earth? who though you have really counted this earth but dung,
but Are too often letting your affections run down again to this earth? who though you have really counted this earth but dung,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
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yet are too greedily gathering up this dung into your bosomes;
yet Are too greedily gathering up this dung into your bosoms;
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that have your hands full and your mouths full of this dung and much more then you are aware of it is still in your hearts;
that have your hands full and your mouths full of this dung and much more then you Are aware of it is still in your hearts;
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
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that are not able to loose what you have accounted loss.
that Are not able to lose what you have accounted loss.
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In whom though Christ may be really formed, yet there appears little conformity, to his life or death.
In whom though christ may be really formed, yet there appears little conformity, to his life or death.
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
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To whom though it hath been long since said, Lazarus come forth, yet to this day you have scarce gotten your heads above ground:
To whom though it hath been long since said, Lazarus come forth, yet to this day you have scarce got your Heads above ground:
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
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whose bellies creep upon the dust, whilest your eyes and your hopes are in Heaven:
whose bellies creep upon the dust, whilst your eyes and your hope's Are in Heaven:
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
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in whom there is such a mixture of flesh and Spirit, that it's hard to discern, which hath the predominance:
in whom there is such a mixture of Flesh and Spirit, that it's hard to discern, which hath the predominance:
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
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whose hearts seem still so divided betwixt Christ and the world, that no body that knows you can tell which hath the better part;
whose hearts seem still so divided betwixt christ and the world, that no body that knows you can tell which hath the better part;
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whose time, and whose care, and whose labour, run out so much on things below, that without some great charity, it may be judg'd your hearts are there also:
whose time, and whose care, and whose labour, run out so much on things below, that without Some great charity, it may be judged your hearts Are there also:
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
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And yet, by some clearer insight into the mysteries of the Gospel;
And yet, by Some clearer insight into the Mysteres of the Gospel;
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by some affectionate intercourses with God in your secret recesses and retirements from the world, by your serious heats and inlargements in your duties with others, by some tastes and relishes of the pleasure of ordinances, by some raptures of joy,
by Some affectionate intercourses with God in your secret Recesses and retirements from the world, by your serious heats and enlargements in your duties with Others, by Some tastes and Relishes of the pleasure of ordinances, by Some raptures of joy,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
704
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and the seeming serenity and uncloudiness of your spirits, by not considering what abatement the carnality and earthliness of your course must necessarily make upon you, are grown to an hope and opinion that you are the highly favoured of the Lord, and his greatly beloved.
and the seeming serenity and uncloudiness of your spirits, by not considering what abatement the carnality and earthliness of your course must necessarily make upon you, Are grown to an hope and opinion that you Are the highly favoured of the Lord, and his greatly Beloved.
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
704
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But do you not blush then at your unworthiness? are you not ashamed that such love,
But do you not blush then At your unworthiness? Are you not ashamed that such love,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
705
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and such hopes, should no more wean your hearts from these breasts of vanity, from which you suck nothing but filth or froth? that you should defile such an heavenly treasure, by lodging it in such earthen vessels;
and such hope's, should no more wean your hearts from these breasts of vanity, from which you suck nothing but filth or froth? that you should defile such an heavenly treasure, by lodging it in such earthen vessels;
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
705
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that you should so disgrace that divine portion which you count is yours, as that it should not be enough for you,
that you should so disgrace that divine portion which you count is yours, as that it should not be enough for you,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
705
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but leave you as hungry as if you had no God, nor hope in him? that you should so disgrace your Fathers table, by your unnatural appetite after coals and dirt? Is your profession that God is your happiness, your treasure, your all, Is your none but Christ, come to more then this? Hath your covenanting with God,
but leave you as hungry as if you had no God, nor hope in him? that you should so disgrace your Father's table, by your unnatural appetite After coals and dirt? Is your profession that God is your happiness, your treasure, your all, Is your none but christ, come to more then this? Hath your covenanting with God,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
705
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for renouncing the world, mortifying your flesh, denying your self, brought forth no better fruits then these? Oh the impudence and disingenuity of our hearts, that can carry the conscience of such treachery before the Throne of Grace, without shame and consternation;
for renouncing the world, mortifying your Flesh, denying your self, brought forth no better fruits then these? O the impudence and disingenuity of our hearts, that can carry the conscience of such treachery before the Throne of Grace, without shame and consternation;
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
705
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3322
how can you lift up your face before the Lord, without hanging down the head?
how can you lift up your face before the Lord, without hanging down the head?
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
705
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3323
Nay, do you not fear that [ your ] hearts also have deceived you, and that matters may not be so well with you as you sometimes conclude? that your hopes are but delusory, that your joys are but dreams,
Nay, do you not Fear that [ your ] hearts also have deceived you, and that matters may not be so well with you as you sometime conclude? that your hope's Are but delusory, that your Joys Are but dreams,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
706
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and all your comforts are but the lying divinations and prophesies of your own deceived heart? Is it out of question with you, that you are risen with Christ,
and all your comforts Are but the lying divinations and prophecies of your own deceived heart? Is it out of question with you, that you Are risen with christ,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
706
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3325
and ascended with Christ when these hearts are gotten no further up out of their graves?
and ascended with christ when these hearts Are got no further up out of their graves?
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
706
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3326
Believe it Christians, the severities of Religion, will be a surer testimony to you, then all its suavities: an humble, patient, contented, self-denying, mortified Christian, under all his doubts and fears, under all his complaints of darkness and deadness, is fairer for heaven then you all.
Believe it Christians, the severities of Religion, will be a Surer testimony to you, then all its Suavities: an humble, patient, contented, self-denying, mortified Christian, under all his doubts and fears, under all his complaints of darkness and deadness, is Fairer for heaven then you all.
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
707
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3327
Those are the joys of faith, which spring up out of the ruines of carnal joys;
Those Are the Joys of faith, which spring up out of the ruins of carnal Joys;
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
708
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those are the genuine comforts, and delights of the Saints, that arise up out of the ashes of earthly delights;
those Are the genuine comforts, and delights of the Saints, that arise up out of the Ashes of earthly delights;
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
708
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3329
those are the confidences of true believers, which grow out of their contempt of the world;
those Are the confidences of true believers, which grow out of their contempt of the world;
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
708
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3330
then will the world think better of our Religion, and then may we hope better of our selves,
then will the world think better of our Religion, and then may we hope better of our selves,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
708
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3331
when the joy of the Lord is our strength, and the joys of the earth are strangers to us, and despised by us.
when the joy of the Lord is our strength, and the Joys of the earth Are Strangers to us, and despised by us.
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
708
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Oh Brethren, let us no longer dishonour our God, nor delude our selves;
O Brothers, let us no longer dishonour our God, nor delude our selves;
uh n2, vvb pno12 av-dx jc n1 po12 n1, ccx vvi po12 n2;
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let not the world any longer say in our reproach, these men are even as we:
let not the world any longer say in our reproach, these men Are even as we:
vvb xx dt n1 d av-jc vvi p-acp po12 n1, d n2 vbr j c-acp pns12:
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Let them see that our ways are not as their ways, that our joys are not as their joys,
Let them see that our ways Are not as their ways, that our Joys Are not as their Joys,
vvb pno32 vvi cst po12 n2 vbr xx p-acp po32 n2, cst po12 n2 vbr xx p-acp po32 n2,
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and then they will know, our hope is not as their hope, our Rock is not as their Rock.
and then they will know, our hope is not as their hope, our Rock is not as their Rock.
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709
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Children of the Kingdome, (if I may be bold to call you so) where is the proof of your heavenly extract? where is your fathers spirit? how can you be patient with your selves,
Children of the Kingdom, (if I may be bold to call you so) where is the proof of your heavenly extract? where is your Father's Spirit? how can you be patient with your selves,
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710
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whilest you are such degenerate plants? how can you satisfie your selves, that you are the genuine off-spring of God,
whilst you Are such degenerate plants? how can you satisfy your selves, that you Are the genuine offspring of God,
cs pn22 vbr d j n2? q-crq vmb pn22 vvi po22 n2, cst pn22 vbr dt j n1 pp-f np1,
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710
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when so unlike your father? how can you without weeping, behold the glory of these later Temples, to fall so far short of those that were in the Ages before us? where is the primitive spirituality, the mortification and self-denial of the primitive Christians? how have the stars chang'd their Orbs? from moving in the Celestial Spheres? how seem they now to be fixed in the earth,
when so unlike your father? how can you without weeping, behold the glory of these later Temples, to fallen so Far short of those that were in the Ages before us? where is the primitive spirituality, the mortification and self-denial of the primitive Christians? how have the Stars changed their Orbs? from moving in the Celestial Spheres? how seem they now to be fixed in the earth,
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how can you count your selves Stars, and not Comets, when your highest elevation is seldome above the middle Region, you hang betwixt heaven and earth?
how can you count your selves Stars, and not Comets, when your highest elevation is seldom above the middle Region, you hang betwixt heaven and earth?
q-crq vmb pn22 vvi po22 n2 n2, cc xx n2, c-crq po22 js n1 vbz av p-acp dt j-jn n1, pn22 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1?
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We take up a general complaint one against another, 'tis in every ones mouth, Oh how earthly are we become, our gold is mixed with dross, our wine with water;
We take up a general complaint one against Another, it's in every ones Mouth, O how earthly Are we become, our gold is mixed with dross, our wine with water;
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behold a second but sad Incarnation, our spirit is become flesh; every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards;
behold a second but sad Incarnation, our Spirit is become Flesh; every one loves Gifts, and follows After rewards;
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how hard are we driving after bags of earth? we assemble our selves for corn and wine,
how hard Are we driving After bags of earth? we assemble our selves for corn and wine,
c-crq j vbr pns12 vvg p-acp n2 pp-f n1? pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1,
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711
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and when riches encrease, who is there almost that sets not his heart upon them? who is there that labours to be holy as to be rich, to thrive in grace as in purse? though the Lord hath taken off our Chariot Wheels, yet still we drive on;
and when riches increase, who is there almost that sets not his heart upon them? who is there that labours to be holy as to be rich, to thrive in grace as in purse? though the Lord hath taken off our Chariot Wheels, yet still we drive on;
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though he hath been whipping us upward, yet behold still we are all below;
though he hath been whipping us upward, yet behold still we Are all below;
cs pns31 vhz vbn vvg pno12 av-j, av vvb av pns12 vbr d a-acp;
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711
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though he hath burnt up our houses, and fir'd us out of our Nests, yet behold our hearts are still among among the rubbish;
though he hath burned up our houses, and fired us out of our Nests, yet behold our hearts Are still among among the rubbish;
cs pns31 vhz vvn a-acp po12 n2, cc vvn pno12 av pp-f po12 n2, av vvb po12 n2 vbr av p-acp p-acp dt n1;
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711
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though he hath mingled wormwood with our milk, and gall with our honey, yet we say 'tis sweet, and will not be weaned;
though he hath mingled wormwood with our milk, and Gall with our honey, yet we say it's sweet, and will not be weaned;
cs pns31 vhz vvn n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc n1 p-acp po12 n1, av pns12 vvb pn31|vbz j, cc vmb xx vbi vvn;
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711
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though he hath testified against our pride, and testified against our covetousness, and made such stains upon our beauty,
though he hath testified against our pride, and testified against our covetousness, and made such stains upon our beauty,
cs pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po12 n1, cc vvd p-acp po12 n1, cc vvd d n2 p-acp po12 n1,
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711
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and such holes in the bottoms of our bags;
and such holes in the bottoms of our bags;
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711
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though we see plainly and say, God is angry with us, and angry for the iniquity of our covetousness, yet who are they that have given off,
though we see plainly and say, God is angry with us, and angry for the iniquity of our covetousness, yet who Are they that have given off,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
711
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and are gone back from their so eager pursuit of the world? Oh what's like to become of us? we are so set upon this Idol, that it's much to be feared desolation is determined upon us.
and Are gone back from their so eager pursuit of the world? O what's like to become of us? we Are so Set upon this Idol, that it's much to be feared desolation is determined upon us.
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711
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Do we not ordinarily hear and make such complaints? but if we should with our complaints, let fall a teare upon the guilty, may they not return upon us, weep not for us but for your selves, for your own covetousness, for your own carnality:
Do we not ordinarily hear and make such complaints? but if we should with our complaints, let fallen a tear upon the guilty, may they not return upon us, weep not for us but for your selves, for your own covetousness, for your own carnality:
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and what should we say for our selves, if they do so? Oh the Lord help me I am one of the company, I even I also am guilty;
and what should we say for our selves, if they do so? O the Lord help me I am one of the company, I even I also am guilty;
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this Idol hath a tabernacle in this heart also, though I considered it not.
this Idol hath a tabernacle in this heart also, though I considered it not.
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But must our complaints suffice us? is it enough to make all well, to confess 'tis so bad? must this be all our heavenliness, to bewail our earthliness? will God take our acknowledgments for amendments? is this your redemption, to bewail your captivity? But when shall it be better? when shall it be said to these prisoners, Go forth? when for the other world? when for God alone,
But must our complaints suffice us? is it enough to make all well, to confess it's so bad? must this be all our heavenliness, to bewail our earthliness? will God take our acknowledgments for amendments? is this your redemption, to bewail your captivity? But when shall it be better? when shall it be said to these Prisoners, Go forth? when for the other world? when for God alone,
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for nothing but the everlasting kingdom? Arise O captive, put off thy prison garments, get thee up out of this house of bondage; unclog unfetter thy Soul;
for nothing but the everlasting Kingdom? Arise O captive, put off thy prison garments, get thee up out of this house of bondage; unclog unfetter thy Soul;
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
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get thy foot out of the snare, and away for the holy land:
get thy foot out of the snare, and away for the holy land:
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leave this earth to its heirs, let the men of this world take to their portion,
leave this earth to its Heirs, let the men of this world take to their portion,
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713
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and be the only servants to it, but go thou and serve the Lord: let God and the world take their own;
and be the only Servants to it, but go thou and serve the Lord: let God and the world take their own;
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whilest worldlings will not be the servants of Christ, let it no longer be said, that Christians are the servants of the world.
whilst worldlings will not be the Servants of christ, let it no longer be said, that Christians Are the Servants of the world.
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Brethren, conclude upon it, that you have no more of christianity then you have of spirituality:
Brothers, conclude upon it, that you have no more of christianity then you have of spirituality:
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
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that this spot of earthliness will unavoidably be, a blot upon your evidences for Heaven.
that this spot of earthliness will avoidable be, a blot upon your evidences for Heaven.
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714
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Have you assurance that you are the Lords? how can that be when you are so much the worlds?Have you assurance that you Are the lords? how can that be when you Are so much the world's?
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714
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What ever arguments you have, that seem to conclude well for you, yet how many objections are there also? Oh how many Buts are there against us.
What ever Arguments you have, that seem to conclude well for you, yet how many objections Are there also? O how many Buts Are there against us.
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
715
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Such a one is a judicious understanding Christian, But, hee's greedy upon the world: such a one is of a savoury gracious behaviour, But, hee's unmerciful to the poor:
Such a one is a judicious understanding Christian, But, he's greedy upon the world: such a one is of a savoury gracious behaviour, But, he's unmerciful to the poor:
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
715
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such a one is much in prayer, and will pray singularly well, But there's no trust to his word:
such a one is much in prayer, and will pray singularly well, But there's no trust to his word:
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715
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such a one is of a free and liberal Spirit, But he is proud. Shoot down these Butts if ever you would stand established in your confidence.
such a one is of a free and liberal Spirit, But he is proud. Shoot down these Butts if ever you would stand established in your confidence.
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
715
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Have you not assurance? Is this yet to be gotten? Oh how can you so eagerly mind any other getting? can you have such leisure for Earth when Heaven still hangs in doubt? or do ye think that the same way does lead to both? that the same labour will serve for both? will the same wind,Have you not assurance? Is this yet to be got? O how can you so eagerly mind any other getting? can you have such leisure for Earth when Heaven still hangs in doubt? or do you think that the same Way does led to both? that the same labour will serve for both? will the same wind,
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716
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and the same course carry you towards both the Poles? can you at once be sayling Northward and Southward? can you ascend and descend by the same motion? when you are progging for your flesh, building your houses, enlarging your border, laying you up treasure on earth,
and the same course carry you towards both the Poles? can you At once be sailing Northward and Southward? can you ascend and descend by the same motion? when you Are progging for your Flesh, building your houses, enlarging your border, laying you up treasure on earth,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
716
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and making it as sure as you can;
and making it as sure as you can;
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716
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Is this your laying up treasure in Heaven? your giving diligence to make God sure, your calling and election sure? once be bound in good earnest for glory,
Is this your laying up treasure in Heaven? your giving diligence to make God sure, your calling and election sure? once be bound in good earnest for glory,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
716
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and take the strait course thitherward, and then farewel World, thy kingdom is finished, thy dominion is at an end.
and take the strait course thitherward, and then farewell World, thy Kingdom is finished, thy dominion is At an end.
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
716
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Brethren receive this word of conviction and submit to it;
Brothers receive this word of conviction and submit to it;
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717
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the summe whereof is, that where there is so much of the Spirit of this World, there is but little faith,
the sum whereof is, that where there is so much of the Spirit of this World, there is but little faith,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
717
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and where there is but little faith, 'tis more then you can tell whether there be any at all. and where there is but little faith, it's more then you can tell whither there be any At all.
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
717
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God is a convincing of us;
God is a convincing of us;
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717
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if his word does not, his providences shall convince us, and lay us yet lower in our own eyes:
if his word does not, his providences shall convince us, and lay us yet lower in our own eyes:
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
717
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3377
what means his undoing and ruining providences, but to try us what spirit we are of and to teach us with his briars and thorns, to understand our selves better,
what means his undoing and ruining providences, but to try us what Spirit we Are of and to teach us with his briers and thorns, to understand our selves better,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
717
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and to recover? why is his face so against us? why is his hand so heavy upon us? what do the ashes of our wasted treasures speak to us? If it do, not speak out this to us, Thou hast a name that thou livest and art dead, yet does it speak less then this, Thou hast but a little strength;
and to recover? why is his face so against us? why is his hand so heavy upon us? what do the Ashes of our wasted treasures speak to us? If it do, not speak out this to us, Thou hast a name that thou Livest and art dead, yet does it speak less then this, Thou hast but a little strength;
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
717
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thou hast but a few names, that have not defiled their garments, strengthen the things that remain that are ready to dye? Is not this its word, seekest thou yet great things for thy self? when I am breaking down what I have built,thou hast but a few names, that have not defiled their garments, strengthen the things that remain that Are ready to die? Is not this its word, Seekest thou yet great things for thy self? when I am breaking down what I have built,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
717
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when I am plucking up what I have planted, is this a time to seek great things for thy self? yea or to think great things of thy self? seek them not, no nor think any more such great thoughts:
when I am plucking up what I have planted, is this a time to seek great things for thy self? yea or to think great things of thy self? seek them not, no nor think any more such great thoughts:
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
717
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lay thee down in the dust, be ashamed and confounded for what thou art and hast done,
lay thee down in the dust, be ashamed and confounded for what thou art and hast done,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
717
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and climb no more up those trees that are hewing down under thee.
and climb no more up those trees that Are hewing down under thee.
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
717
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3383
Brethren when do ye think the Lord will cause his fury towards us to cease? when will the flames be quenched,
Brothers when do you think the Lord will cause his fury towards us to cease? when will the flames be quenched,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
718
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when will his repentings be kindled? what hope is there that our conflagrations should be at an end, till our Idols be burnt up? 'tis vain to think, that our prayers and fastings and weeping before the Lord will put out the fire of his jealousie.
when will his repentings be kindled? what hope is there that our conflagrations should be At an end, till our Idols be burned up? it's vain to think, that our Prayers and Fastings and weeping before the Lord will put out the fire of his jealousy.
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Get thee up, wherefore lyest thou thus upon thy face? Israel hath sinned — they have taken of the accursed thing — I will not be with you any more, Get thee up, Wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face? Israel hath sinned — they have taken of the accursed thing — I will not be with you any more,
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except ye destroy the accursed from among you. except you destroy the accursed from among you.
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Josh. 7. 10, 11, 12. The Lord hath broken us with a great breach, the Lord hath smitten us with a very grievous blow;
Josh. 7. 10, 11, 12. The Lord hath broken us with a great breach, the Lord hath smitten us with a very grievous blow;
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and now we fall to fasting and praying and prostrating our selves before him in hope that this may make up our breach and be the healing of our wound.
and now we fallen to fasting and praying and prostrating our selves before him in hope that this may make up our breach and be the healing of our wound.
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But will this do? Get you up, get you up, why lye you thus upon your faces? Is there not an accursed thing among you? think not that the Lord will be with you, till that be destroyed from among you:
But will this do? Get you up, get you up, why lie you thus upon your faces? Is there not an accursed thing among you? think not that the Lord will be with you, till that be destroyed from among you:
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hope not for any thing from those prayers or fastings, that do no execution upon your accursed things.
hope not for any thing from those Prayers or Fastings, that do no execution upon your accursed things.
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Do your prayers leave your pride alive, your covetousness alive, your wantonness alive? your selves are like to dye notwithstanding all such prayers.
Do your Prayers leave your pride alive, your covetousness alive, your wantonness alive? your selves Are like to die notwithstanding all such Prayers.
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God is either upon refining or rejecting: he hath cast us into his furnace, kindled his fires, been blowing with his bellows;
God is either upon refining or rejecting: he hath cast us into his furnace, kindled his fires, been blowing with his bellows;
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if our dross may yet be consumed.
if our dross may yet be consumed.
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If that be not done, the next word we may hear, may be that of the Prophet, Jer. 6. 29, 30. The bellows are burnt, the lead is consumed by the fire, the founder melteth in vain,
If that be not done, the next word we may hear, may be that of the Prophet, Jer. 6. 29, 30. The bellows Are burned, the led is consumed by the fire, the founder melts in vain,
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for [ this dross ] is not taken away, reprobate silver shall men call them, for the Lord hath rejected them. for [ this dross ] is not taken away, Reprobate silver shall men call them, for the Lord hath rejected them.
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Use 2. Of Direction and Exhortation: Brethren, have I not yet said enough to fetch you off from your servitude? will you go free,Use 2. Of Direction and Exhortation: Brothers, have I not yet said enough to fetch you off from your servitude? will you go free,
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or have I spent my labour in vain? must I leave you at the Brickkiln,
or have I spent my labour in vain? must I leave you At the Brickkiln,
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or will you go over to Canaan? what are your thoughts? Is it good to continue in your servile state? is the vassalage of unbelief better then the victory of faith? what are your resolutions? have you sold your selves for servants,
or will you go over to Canaan? what Are your thoughts? Is it good to continue in your servile state? is the vassalage of unbelief better then the victory of faith? what Are your resolutions? have you sold your selves for Servants,
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and will you stand to the bargain? may you go free and will you not? have you not understood enough of the worlds enmity? have you not felt enough of the worlds tyranny? have you not sin'd enough,
and will you stand to the bargain? may you go free and will you not? have you not understood enough of the world's enmity? have you not felt enough of the world's tyranny? have you not sinned enough,
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and suffer'd enough already by it? what say you, are you for liberty or bondage? for captivity or victory? why what may we do to obtain the victory? why will you hearken then? are you willing of help? will you take Gods counsel when 'tis offered you? well in hope that some of you will hearken, I shall yet farther adventure these few directions.
and suffered enough already by it? what say you, Are you for liberty or bondage? for captivity or victory? why what may we do to obtain the victory? why will you harken then? Are you willing of help? will you take God's counsel when it's offered you? well in hope that Some of you will harken, I shall yet farther adventure these few directions.
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In the first place I shall mind you of what hath been already spoken, touching the wayes by which faith overcometh the world,
In the First place I shall mind you of what hath been already spoken, touching the ways by which faith Overcometh the world,
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and shall turn them into these 6. counsels. 1. Get a right judgment of both worlds:
and shall turn them into these 6. Counsels. 1. Get a right judgement of both world's:
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study and get an understanding of Earth and Heaven;
study and get an understanding of Earth and Heaven;
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and give not off this study, till you be throughly convinc'd, of the unspeakable transcendencies of things to come, above things present.
and give not off this study, till you be thoroughly convinced, of the unspeakable transcendencies of things to come, above things present.
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2. Choose your lot in the best of the two: determine for Heaven, that infinitely better inheritance.
2. Choose your lot in the best of the two: determine for Heaven, that infinitely better inheritance.
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Be unalterably at this point, I am for the everlasting blessedness, however it be with me here.
Be unalterably At this point, I am for the everlasting blessedness, however it be with me Here.
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3. Be convinc'd, that the good things of this World cannot further, nor can the evil things of this world hinder your eternal blessedness, and esteem of all things temporal, according to the respect they bear to the things that are eternal.
3. Be convinced, that the good things of this World cannot further, nor can the evil things of this world hinder your Eternal blessedness, and esteem of all things temporal, according to the respect they bear to the things that Are Eternal.
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4. Be convinc'd that the Design of all the temptations of this World is, to deprive you of your eternal inheritance.
4. Be convinced that the Design of all the temptations of this World is, to deprive you of your Eternal inheritance.
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5. By living more purely a life of faith, get clear apprehensions and a deeper sense of the blessedness to come.
5. By living more purely a life of faith, get clear apprehensions and a Deeper sense of the blessedness to come.
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6. Give diligence to make your calling and election sure:
6. Give diligence to make your calling and election sure:
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by turning your eyes back upon what hath been already said, you may make fuller improvement of these directions, upon which I forbear any farther enlargement.
by turning your eyes back upon what hath been already said, you may make fuller improvement of these directions, upon which I forbear any farther enlargement.
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To these I shall add this one general direction.
To these I shall add this one general direction.
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Make your advantage of all those means, by which your faith may gather strength, and in which it's strength is to be put forth and exercised. Particularly
Make your advantage of all those means, by which your faith may gather strength, and in which it's strength is to be put forth and exercised. Particularly
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1. Improve all your duties this way: Let all your seekings of God be a wrestling with the World.
1. Improve all your duties this Way: Let all your seekings of God be a wrestling with the World.
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Put this great affair into every prayer: put it into your dayly confessions, put it into your daily petitions.Put this great affair into every prayer: put it into your daily confessions, put it into your daily petitions.
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Carry the sense of your sore bondage into the presence of God: Carry the sense of your soar bondage into the presence of God:
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let the misery and the danger it hath subjected you to, be written upon your hearts,
let the misery and the danger it hath subjected you to, be written upon your hearts,
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and go and spread the writing before the Lord.
and go and spread the writing before the Lord.
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Let the throne of grace be a Judgment seat where this traitor may be daily arraigned and condemned. Let the throne of grace be a Judgement seat where this traitor may be daily arraigned and condemned.
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Take unto you words, confess unto God. Lord I have dealt very falsely with thee, and foolishly for my self.
Take unto you words, confess unto God. Lord I have dealt very falsely with thee, and foolishly for my self.
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I have forsaken the Fountain of living waters for broken Cisterns, wherein is no water. I have taken the World into my bosom, and thrown the Lord at my heels.
I have forsaken the Fountain of living waters for broken Cisterns, wherein is no water. I have taken the World into my bosom, and thrown the Lord At my heels.
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I have set the World on the Throne and trodden Christ under my feet; I have served mine enemy, and slighted the Rock of my Salvation.
I have Set the World on the Throne and trodden christ under my feet; I have served mine enemy, and slighted the Rock of my Salvation.
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I have sold my soul for silver, and my hopes for handfulls of barley. I have followed vanity, and neglected alsufficiency.
I have sold my soul for silver, and my hope's for handfuls of Barley. I have followed vanity, and neglected All-sufficiency.
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I have been a true drudg to this muck, a good husband for this flesh;
I have been a true drudge to this muck, a good husband for this Flesh;
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but what have I been to the Lord? what an evil and slothful servant ▪ If I should say I were not a worldling,
but what have I been to the Lord? what an evil and slothful servant ▪ If I should say I were not a worldling,
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or a sensualist, mine own soul would call me lyar to my face;
or a sensualist, mine own soul would call me liar to my face;
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but though I see what a fool, and what a beast, and what a slave I am, this sottish heart will not yet be wise, it hath loved these Idols and will follow them still.
but though I see what a fool, and what a beast, and what a slave I am, this sottish heart will not yet be wise, it hath loved these Idols and will follow them still.
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Confess thus unto God, and if one dayes confession will not shame you out of your folly, to it again;
Confess thus unto God, and if one days Confessi will not shame you out of your folly, to it again;
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the next day, and the next day, and every day as long as you live:
the next day, and the next day, and every day as long as you live:
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Bring in new Indictments fill'd up with all the aggravations you can gather up, I have been often told of the evil of a worldly heart and life, of the danger of it, of the unworthiness of it;Bring in new Indictments filled up with all the aggravations you can gather up, I have been often told of the evil of a worldly heart and life, of the danger of it, of the unworthiness of it;
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I have been counselled to take heed of it, and I have known it has been good counsel;
I have been counseled to take heed of it, and I have known it has been good counsel;
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I have been oblig'd against it, by commands, by kindnesses, by covenants, by interest, by experiences of the gall and the Wormwood it hath still prov'd in my belly, whatever it hath been in my mouth.
I have been obliged against it, by commands, by Kindnesses, by Covenants, by Interest, by experiences of the Gall and the Wormwood it hath still proved in my belly, whatever it hath been in my Mouth.
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My judgment and Conscience hath been against it; I have been offered a better service, and a better reward;
My judgement and Conscience hath been against it; I have been offered a better service, and a better reward;
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and I have understood it was a good offer, and worth the accepting;
and I have understood it was a good offer, and worth the accepting;
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I have been charged upon pain of death, and everlasting damnation to take heed and beware of it,
I have been charged upon pain of death, and everlasting damnation to take heed and beware of it,
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and yet still I am where I was.
and yet still I am where I was.
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Counsels have been despised, commands have been broken, kindnesses have been slighted, covenants have been violated, reason and conscience have been baffled,
Counsels have been despised, commands have been broken, Kindnesses have been slighted, Covenants have been violated, reason and conscience have been baffled,
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yea, death and hell have been despised for the sake of this lust, and love of the world,
yea, death and hell have been despised for the sake of this lust, and love of the world,
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so foolish am I and ignorant, and as a beast before thee.
so foolish am I and ignorant, and as a beast before thee.
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Thus quicken and sharpen your confessions with all the aggravations imaginable, till, if it be possible, thy folly may depart from thee, not being able to bear such an hot prosecution. Thus quicken and sharpen your confessions with all the aggravations imaginable, till, if it be possible, thy folly may depart from thee, not being able to bear such an hight prosecution.
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Deal thus roughly and thus closly with your earthly hearts when ever you have them before the Lord, that they may not dare to meet you so there again. Deal thus roughly and thus closely with your earthly hearts when ever you have them before the Lord, that they may not Dare to meet you so there again.
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Put it into your daily Petitions. Speak unto the Lord, let not thy soul keep silence till he hear. Put it into your daily Petitions. Speak unto the Lord, let not thy soul keep silence till he hear.
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Let thine oppressed heart lift up its voice to the most high;
Let thine oppressed heart lift up its voice to the most high;
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tell him, Oh I have surfeited of this flesh, I am sick of this World, these briars and thorns,tell him, O I have surfeited of this Flesh, I am sick of this World, these briers and thorns,
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yea, and these Lillies and Roses are a grief of mind to me, I must have them out ere I can be at rest.
yea, and these Lilies and Roses Are a grief of mind to me, I must have them out ere I can be At rest.
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Make these thorns to scratch me, these flowers to stink in my nostrils.
Make these thorns to scratch me, these flowers to stink in my nostrils.
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Beg a new heart, beg a better spirit, that may neither find pleasure, nor so much as ease in such things as these. Oh for mortification!Beg a new heart, beg a better Spirit, that may neither find pleasure, nor so much as ease in such things as these. O for mortification!
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oh for a more raised spirit!
o for a more raised Spirit!
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where is the life of faith? where is the power of the Spirit? help Lord, help Lord, a renewed heart, a chaste spirit,
where is the life of faith? where is the power of the Spirit? help Lord, help Lord, a renewed heart, a chaste Spirit,
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when shall it once be? let not my soul be held any longer an adulteress from thee;
when shall it once be? let not my soul be held any longer an adulteress from thee;
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let not these husks be my meat, these ashes be my bread, this earth be my treasure while God stands by.
let not these husks be my meat, these Ashes be my bred, this earth be my treasure while God Stands by.
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Let not Christ and my soul be kept strangers, whilest I am the familiar of this flesh, and the servant of vanity.
Let not christ and my soul be kept Strangers, whilst I am the familiar of this Flesh, and the servant of vanity.
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Plead with the Lord for relief. Plead with him upon his own interest.
Plead with the Lord for relief. Plead with him upon his own Interest.
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Who is it O Lord thats must wronged? whose right is it thats most invaded? whose am I? Am I not thine Lord? Is not my love,
Who is it O Lord thats must wronged? whose right is it thats most invaded? whose am I? Am I not thine Lord? Is not my love,
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and my labour, and my strength, and my time, and my body, and my soul, is it not all thy right? shall thine enemy command and carry away that which is thine? recover, recover thy due.
and my labour, and my strength, and my time, and my body, and my soul, is it not all thy right? shall thine enemy command and carry away that which is thine? recover, recover thy due.
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Take this heart and all that I have, take possession Lord, set thy name upon my door,
Take this heart and all that I have, take possession Lord, Set thy name upon my door,
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and suffer not these strangers to enter or encroach upon thy right. Plead with him upon the bloud of his Covenant. Whence is the Covenanted Redemption!
and suffer not these Strangers to enter or encroach upon thy right. Plead with him upon the blood of his Covenant. Whence is the Covenanted Redemption!
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is it only from Hell? is it not from lust also? can it be from one,
is it only from Hell? is it not from lust also? can it be from one,
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if it be not from both? a total redemption Lord, an universal redemption; from every Plague, from every enemy.
if it be not from both? a total redemption Lord, an universal redemption; from every Plague, from every enemy.
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I cannot escape the pit, if I be held in the snare; if I break not this outer;
I cannot escape the pit, if I be held in the snare; if I break not this outer;
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I shall fall also into the inner Prison; by the bloud of the Covenant send forth thy Prisoner out of this Prison. What doth this bloud speak!
I shall fallen also into the inner Prison; by the blood of the Covenant send forth thy Prisoner out of this Prison. What does this blood speak!
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Doth it only say Deliver them from the pit, for thou hast found a ransome? Doth it not also say,
Does it only say Deliver them from the pit, for thou hast found a ransom? Does it not also say,
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Whilest thou keepest them in the World, keep them from the evil? and will not God hear the cry of such bloud?
Whilst thou Keepest them in the World, keep them from the evil? and will not God hear the cry of such blood?
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Cry unto the Lord. Be instant, be importunate with him. Try the strength of Prayer. Be uncessant, resolve against denyals.Cry unto the Lord. Be instant, be importunate with him. Try the strength of Prayer. Be uncessant, resolve against denials.
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Cry unto him day and night, avenge me of mine adversary. Rid my soul out of thraldom;
Cry unto him day and night, avenge me of mine adversary. Rid my soul out of thraldom;
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whilest thou livest give not over, if thou wilt not, thou shalt not be denyed.
whilst thou Livest give not over, if thou wilt not, thou shalt not be denied.
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Has thou gotten a little ground, take the same way to maintain what thou hast gotten.
Has thou got a little ground, take the same Way to maintain what thou hast got.
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Does the Conquered World rally upon thee, and do thy affections begin to stoop to it? Pray them up again. Doth thine heart begin again to wander after it, Pray it in again. Do thy corruptions and temptations begin to get head again and to prevail? Pray them down again; meet them with a Prayer at every turn, The Lord rebuke thee false heart;
Does the Conquered World rally upon thee, and do thy affections begin to stoop to it? Pray them up again. Does thine heart begin again to wander After it, Pray it in again. Do thy corruptions and temptations begin to get head again and to prevail? Pray them down again; meet them with a Prayer At every turn, The Lord rebuke thee false heart;
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The Lord rebuke thee deceitful World; The Lord uphold thee oppressed Soul. The Lord rebuke thee deceitful World; The Lord uphold thee oppressed Soul.
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Beloved, your Victory over the World can neither be gotten, nor maintained, but by power from above. Tis God only thats able to give battel to the flesh.
beloved, your Victory over the World can neither be got, nor maintained, but by power from above. This God only thats able to give battle to the Flesh.
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In vain do you engage, unless he engage with you.
In vain do you engage, unless he engage with you.
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Prayer will set faith on work, and faith will engage the promise, and the promise will engage Christ with you,
Prayer will Set faith on work, and faith will engage the promise, and the promise will engage christ with you,
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and Christ will engage the Father to your help. If Heaven be too hard for earth, the World shall fall before a Praying soul.
and christ will engage the Father to your help. If Heaven be too hard for earth, the World shall fallen before a Praying soul.
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Brethren will you take this counsel? put it thus into every Prayer you make, Brothers will you take this counsel? put it thus into every Prayer you make,
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and if you find this to be your Great enemy, Bend the main force of every Prayer against it, Fight neither against small nor great, in comparison,and if you find this to be your Great enemy, Bend the main force of every Prayer against it, Fight neither against small nor great, in comparison,
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but against this King of Evils.
but against this King of Evils.
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This is the great Thief, Lord, that meets me at every turn, and is robbing me every day;
This is the great Thief, Lord, that meets me At every turn, and is robbing me every day;
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that robs the Lord of his due, and my Soul of its peace: this is the Moth, that eats out all my Strength;
that robs the Lord of his due, and my Soul of its peace: this is the Moth, that eats out all my Strength;
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this is the Murtherer, that kills my Soul; O let this Strong be bowed down; this is the Heir, kill him, and the Inheritance shall be mine.
this is the Murderer, that kills my Soul; Oh let this Strong be bowed down; this is the Heir, kill him, and the Inheritance shall be mine.
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And when ever you have made your prayer, judge of the acceptance of it, by the success it hath on this Adversary:
And when ever you have made your prayer, judge of the acceptance of it, by the success it hath on this Adversary:
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When at any time you have found your souls most melted and inlarged in prayer, and greatliest refreshed by sensible illapses and incoms from above;
When At any time you have found your Souls most melted and enlarged in prayer, and greatliest refreshed by sensible illapses and incomes from above;
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at such a time presently return into your heart, and demand;
At such a time presently return into your heart, and demand;
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But how goes it now with the interest of the World in me? How stands my heart now affected to my carnal things? am I weaned? Is my clog fallen off? What hath my flesh lost, by what my spirit seems to have gained? What hath my earthly-mindedness, my covetousness lost in this prayer? Can I now go away and be contented,But how Goes it now with the Interest of the World in me? How Stands my heart now affected to my carnal things? am I weaned? Is my clog fallen off? What hath my Flesh lost, by what my Spirit seems to have gained? What hath my Earthly-mindedness, my covetousness lost in this prayer? Can I now go away and be contented,
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and be patient in any condition? hath this Divine warmth left a chill upon my fleshly appetite? can I the better want the Quails, now I have tasted of the Manna? am I less careful,
and be patient in any condition? hath this Divine warmth left a chill upon my fleshly appetite? can I the better want the Quails, now I have tasted of the Manna? am I less careful,
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and less concerned, which way the World goes with me? or can I go down presently into my shop,
and less concerned, which Way the World Goes with me? or can I go down presently into my shop,
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or forth into my fields, and be as hungry and as much swallowed up of my earthly cares and delights,
or forth into my fields, and be as hungry and as much swallowed up of my earthly Cares and delights,
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as if I had never tasted any thing of God? Can I so? Oh this is not the Prayer I took it to be;
as if I had never tasted any thing of God? Can I so? O this is not the Prayer I took it to be;
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I may not sit down by this, I must to my knees again, to my God again, and again;
I may not fit down by this, I must to my knees again, to my God again, and again;
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while I live I will not give over thus; I will wrestle, I will wait, I will enquire;
while I live I will not give over thus; I will wrestle, I will wait, I will inquire;
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to day, to morrow, next day, after every prayer, Is it yet better? yet more mortified? yet more weaned? Yet more humble and contented? I can never, I will never satisfie my self with any praying, with any answer,
to day, to morrow, next day, After every prayer, Is it yet better? yet more mortified? yet more weaned? Yet more humble and contented? I can never, I will never satisfy my self with any praying, with any answer,
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whilst my flesh thus holds up its head. This is the first Direction, the stress whereof I lay upon these two things;
while my Flesh thus holds up its head. This is the First Direction, the stress whereof I lay upon these two things;
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Bend the main force if every Prayer against this evil; level your Arrow against the face of this enemy:
Bend the main force if every Prayer against this evil; level your Arrow against the face of this enemy:
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And then judge of the acceptableness of your prayer, by the success it hath upon it.
And then judge of the acceptableness of your prayer, by the success it hath upon it.
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2. Improve Sabbaths this way. The Sabbath is the test of God, Heb. 4. Our holy keeping of Sabbaths is our entring into his Rest; our recess from the World,
2. Improve Sabbaths this Way. The Sabbath is the test of God, Hebrew 4. Our holy keeping of Sabbaths is our entering into his Rest; our recess from the World,
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and our retiring to the Lord, to take our Rest with him. The end of the Sabbath is the preservation and propagation of Religion;
and our retiring to the Lord, to take our Rest with him. The end of the Sabbath is the preservation and propagation of Religion;
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it is for the continuing in memory the Redemption of Christ, for the more abundant diffusion,
it is for the Continuing in memory the Redemption of christ, for the more abundant diffusion,
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and shedding abroad of the Spirit of Christ, for the more solemn Celebration of his Worship,
and shedding abroad of the Spirit of christ, for the more solemn Celebration of his Worship,
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and so consequently for the maintaining the power of Holiness;
and so consequently for the maintaining the power of Holiness;
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all which the World would destroy and bury with him in his Grave, aud roll it self as a stone upon it all, that it might never be remembred.
all which the World would destroy and bury with him in his Grave, and roll it self as a stone upon it all, that it might never be remembered.
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There are four special means, by which Religion is kept up in the World, and transmitted from Generation to Generation. 1. A fixed Rule or Standard of Religion:
There Are four special means, by which Religion is kept up in the World, and transmitted from Generation to Generation. 1. A fixed Rule or Standard of Religion:
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whereby the knowledge of God, his Will, Worship and Waies, is preserved and propagated;
whereby the knowledge of God, his Will, Worship and Ways, is preserved and propagated;
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to wit, the holy Scriptures, Isa. 8. 20. to the Law, and to the Testimonies, &c. 2. Fixed Officers: To interpret, expound,
to wit, the holy Scriptures, Isaiah 8. 20. to the Law, and to the Testimonies, etc. 2. Fixed Officers: To interpret, expound,
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and give the sense of the Word, and to publish, and preach it to the World, Nehem. 8. 4. 8. Mal. 2. 7. 3. Fixed Ordinances: Wherein the Lord is to be solemnly worshiped:
and give the sense of the Word, and to publish, and preach it to the World, Nehemiah 8. 4. 8. Malachi 2. 7. 3. Fixed Ordinances: Wherein the Lord is to be solemnly worshipped:
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the Observing and keeping pure and entire whereof, is required as in many positive Precepts,
the Observing and keeping pure and entire whereof, is required as in many positive Precepts,
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so also in all those Scriptures, which forbid Idolatry, Superstition, and Will-worship. 4. A fixed time, for instruction in the Law of God,
so also in all those Scriptures, which forbid Idolatry, Superstition, and Will-worship. 4. A fixed time, for instruction in the Law of God,
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and for his more solemn Worship: This fixed time is the Sabbath day, Isa. 66. 23. &c. The Adversaries of Religion have attempted its destruction, by heaving at these Pillars npon which it is supported;
and for his more solemn Worship: This fixed time is the Sabbath day, Isaiah 66. 23. etc. The Adversaries of Religion have attempted its destruction, by heaving At these Pillars npon which it is supported;
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and the opposition which hath been made against them, hath been carried on (some part of it at least) much after the same way.
and the opposition which hath been made against them, hath been carried on (Some part of it At least) much After the same Way.
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The Authority of the Scriptures hath been inunded, by pretences to other rules besides, to be added to them;
The authority of the Scriptures hath been inunded, by pretences to other rules beside, to be added to them;
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as unwritten Traditions, or enthusiastical Revelations. Ordinances have been assaulted by the addition of humane Inventions, to Divine Institutions.
as unwritten Traditions, or enthusiastical Revelations. Ordinances have been assaulted by the addition of humane Inventions, to Divine Institutions.
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The destruction of the Ministry hath been by some of its Adversaries attempted, by making all Teachers;
The destruction of the Ministry hath been by Some of its Adversaries attempted, by making all Teachers;
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and Sabbaths have been undermined by others, by pleading for an every day Sabbath; First enclosing the six daies to the Lord,
and Sabbaths have been undermined by Others, by pleading for an every day Sabbath; First enclosing the six days to the Lord,
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and thereby at length laying the Sabbath in common to the World. Upon these four pillars is Religion upheld;
and thereby At length laying the Sabbath in Common to the World. Upon these four pillars is Religion upheld;
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let these be removed, and what becomes of it!
let these be removed, and what becomes of it!
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and the destruction of this one (this fixed time) how greatly will it endanger all the rest.
and the destruction of this one (this fixed time) how greatly will it endanger all the rest.
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An every-day Sabbath will soon bring us to no Sabbath; and from no Sabbath, we shall quickly come to no Ordinances, no Ministery;
an everyday Sabbath will soon bring us to no Sabbath; and from no Sabbath, we shall quickly come to no Ordinances, no Ministry;
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and from no Ministery, how long will it be ere we arrive at No Scriptures, no Religion, no God.
and from no Ministry, how long will it be ere we arrive At No Scriptures, no Religion, no God.
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But whatever the adversaries of Religion, and their waies to supplant it be, that which makes them adversaries,
But whatever the Adversaries of Religion, and their ways to supplant it be, that which makes them Adversaries,
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and engages them in this wicked design, are the lusts of this World. Religion levels at the flesh, its affections and interest;
and engages them in this wicked Design, Are the Lustiest of this World. Religion levels At the Flesh, its affections and Interest;
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and these set themselves to make their batteries upon Religion, and all its supports and foundations.
and these Set themselves to make their batteries upon Religion, and all its supports and foundations.
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Keep up Sabbaths, and you are like to keep up Scriptures, Ministery, Ordinances, Religion; keep up Religion and the World falls under you.
Keep up Sabbaths, and you Are like to keep up Scriptures, Ministry, Ordinances, Religion; keep up Religion and the World falls under you.
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But the more immediate influence, the due sanctification of the Sabbath will have, upon the conquering the World, will appear if you consider, that this day is 1. A day of separation for God. 2. A day for special communion with God. 3. A day of special provision for souls.
But the more immediate influence, the due sanctification of the Sabbath will have, upon the conquering the World, will appear if you Consider, that this day is 1. A day of separation for God. 2. A day for special communion with God. 3. A day of special provision for Souls.
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1. A day of separation for God.
1. A day of separation for God.
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The people of God, as such, are a separated people, separated from the lusts of men, to the Law of their God, Neh. 10. 28. Ezra 6. 21. In their first day, their day of Grace, they separate themselves from the evils of the World;
The people of God, as such, Are a separated people, separated from the Lustiest of men, to the Law of their God, Neh 10. 28. Ezra 6. 21. In their First day, their day of Grace, they separate themselves from the evils of the World;
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in this day they are to separate themselves from the affairs, yea and the thoughts of the World, Isa. 58. 13. This day is an Hallowed day, sanctified by God,
in this day they Are to separate themselves from the affairs, yea and the thoughts of the World, Isaiah 58. 13. This day is an Hallowed day, sanctified by God,
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and to be sanctified by his Saints. Gods sanctifying it, is his setting apart the day for an holy use;
and to be sanctified by his Saints. God's sanctifying it, is his setting apart the day for an holy use;
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our sanctifying it is our setting our selves apart thereon for his holy service. This day is a priviledged day, nothing thats common or unclean may encroach upon it.
our sanctifying it is our setting our selves apart thereon for his holy service. This day is a privileged day, nothing thats Common or unclean may encroach upon it.
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The day of the Lord, is as the house of the Lord, a kind of meeting betwixt heaven and earth;
The day of the Lord, is as the house of the Lord, a kind of meeting betwixt heaven and earth;
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wherein God calls us up to the Mount, and comes down to give us a meeting.
wherein God calls us up to the Mount, and comes down to give us a meeting.
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And as when he came down on Mount Sinai, he required that his people (who yet were to come no nearer him than the foot of the Mount) should, by washing their clothes,
And as when he Come down on Mount Sinai, he required that his people (who yet were to come no nearer him than the foot of the Mount) should, by washing their clothes,
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and separating themselves from their Wives, make ready against his comming down, Exod. 19. 11, 15. So doth he here give us as strict a charge, [ Remember ] be ye also ready.
and separating themselves from their Wives, make ready against his coming down, Exod 19. 11, 15. So does he Here give us as strict a charge, [ remember ] be you also ready.
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Be ye wash'd, and be ye separate.
Be you washed, and be you separate.
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Wash your hearts, empty your hands, come in from your fields, come out of your shops, lay by your work, leave this earth below, come up to meer your God.
Wash your hearts, empty your hands, come in from your fields, come out of your shops, lay by your work, leave this earth below, come up to mere your God.
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There are two things that give to objects their greatest efficacy and advantage upon us.
There Are two things that give to objects their greatest efficacy and advantage upon us.
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Their nearness to us, and the remoteness of their contraries. The World on this day loses both these advantages, wherein we are called to stand aloof from it,Their nearness to us, and the remoteness of their contraries. The World on this day loses both these advantages, wherein we Are called to stand aloof from it,
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and to draw nigh to God. We are then fairest for victory over the World, when we are farthest off it:
and to draw High to God. We Are then Fairest for victory over the World, when we Are farthest off it:
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'tis ill fighting a Cock on his own Dung-hill: while the world is at our elbow there's little like to be done against it;
it's ill fighting a Cock on his own Dunghill: while the world is At our elbow there's little like to be done against it;
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whilst it is in our eye, or our hand, 'tis not easie to keep it out of our heart:
while it is in our eye, or our hand, it's not easy to keep it out of our heart:
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when the Lord hath gotten our company alone, and the World hath nothing;
when the Lord hath got our company alone, and the World hath nothing;
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not an Oxe, nor an Ass, not a business, nor a pleasure to sollicit our love, or labour;
not an Ox, nor an Ass, not a business, nor a pleasure to solicit our love, or labour;
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When we are gotten out of sight, and out of hearing of the wooings of this Harlot,
When we Are got out of sighed, and out of hearing of the wooings of this Harlot,
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and its cries after us, then is it most like to lose its hold of us.
and its cries After us, then is it most like to loose its hold of us.
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The reason why we ordinarily make no more advantage of Sabbaths this way is, because however we pretend to draw nigh unto God, yet we do not with-draw from the World: we come into the Sanctuary as Israel went out of Aegypt; we carry, not our Wives,
The reason why we ordinarily make no more advantage of Sabbaths this Way is, Because however we pretend to draw High unto God, yet we do not withdraw from the World: we come into the Sanctuary as Israel went out of Egypt; we carry, not our Wives,
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and our little ones only, but our Flocks and our Herds, and all our Substance; we carry all we have with us, when we come before the Lord.
and our little ones only, but our Flocks and our Herds, and all our Substance; we carry all we have with us, when we come before the Lord.
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The lowing of the Oxen, the bleating of the Sheep, the sound of the Mill-stones is so still in our ears;
The lowing of the Oxen, the bleating of the Sheep, the found of the Millstones is so still in our ears;
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the Butter and the Hony, the wine and the oyle, the silver and the gold are so continually in our eye, that we cannot hearken what the Lord God doth speak, nor see his face.
the Butter and the Honey, the wine and the oil, the silver and the gold Are so continually in our eye, that we cannot harken what the Lord God does speak, nor see his face.
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Brethren, who is there with you at this houre? here you are before the Lord,
Brothers, who is there with you At this hour? Here you Are before the Lord,
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but who is there with you? search every room, look into every corner;
but who is there with you? search every room, look into every corner;
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Is there none within, that should not be there? is there no messenger of Satan, hath the World no agitatour now at work within you? O behold,
Is there none within, that should not be there? is there no Messenger of Satan, hath the World no agitatour now At work within you? O behold,
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whilest the Lord is a treating with our cares, what a mixed multitude are there within;
whilst the Lord is a treating with our Cares, what a mixed multitude Are there within;
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cares, and thoughts, and lusts, and projects for this world;
Cares, and thoughts, and Lustiest, and projects for this world;
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and what a stirr do they all make that God may not be regarded? The Devil will be most most busy in such a time;
and what a stir doe they all make that God may not be regarded? The devil will be most most busy in such a time;
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he doubts how matters might go with him if he now keep silence.
he doubts how matters might go with him if he now keep silence.
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Doubtless many a Soul more might have been gain'd over to Christ, had not Satan stood by and hindred,
Doubtless many a Soul more might have been gained over to christ, had not Satan stood by and hindered,
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and had those ever near us, who forbad the match: use to be alone with God;
and had those ever near us, who forbade the match: use to be alone with God;
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out of the company, and out of the noise of these harlots, and then theres hope the Lord may gain your love.
out of the company, and out of the noise of these harlots, and then theres hope the Lord may gain your love.
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What wonder that that seed dies and becomes unfruitful, that falls into a brake of thorns? or amongst such birds as stand watching to catch it all away? what hope that the counsel of the Lord be accepted, of a mind prepossessed,
What wonder that that seed die and becomes unfruitful, that falls into a brake of thorns? or among such Birds as stand watching to catch it all away? what hope that the counsel of the Lord be accepted, of a mind prepossessed,
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and actually st•ff'd with the cares of this life? Intus existens prohibet alienum. How canst thou ascend, with thy burthen upon thy back? unload unload;
and actually st•ffed with the Cares of this life? Intus existens Prohibet Alienum. How Canst thou ascend, with thy burden upon thy back? unload unload;
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lay aside every weight, and then go up and prosper.lay aside every weight, and then go up and prosper.
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Say to all thou hast, stay you here, whilest I go and pray before the Lord;
Say to all thou hast, stay you Here, whilst I go and pray before the Lord;
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let the night before each Sabbath, be as the grave betwixt the two worlds; there let thy dust be buried, and thy Spirit fly naked to thy God.
let the night before each Sabbath, be as the grave betwixt the two world's; there let thy dust be buried, and thy Spirit fly naked to thy God.
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Let that night which is the partition betwixt thine own dayes, and the Lords, be thy Souls taking its leave of all thou hast;
Let that night which is the partition betwixt thine own days, and the lords, be thy Souls taking its leave of all thou hast;
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any [ sinful ] thoughts works or pleasures, thy lusts and thy evil wayes, give them an eternal burial.
any [ sinful ] thoughts works or pleasures, thy Lustiest and thy evil ways, give them an Eternal burial.
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Be gone, see my face no more for ever: Be gone, see my face no more for ever:
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and for matters [ lawful and honest ] that concern this earth, charge them not to thrust in before the Lord:
and for matters [ lawful and honest ] that concern this earth, charge them not to thrust in before the Lord:
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go you also your way for this time, and when I have a convenient season I will send for you: go you also your Way for this time, and when I have a convenient season I will send for you:
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and if from Sabbath to Sabbath thy feet stand thus on the mountain of the Lord, thou mayst find them all the week long, on the tops of the mountains of the earth.
and if from Sabbath to Sabbath thy feet stand thus on the mountain of the Lord, thou Mayest find them all the Week long, on the tops of the Mountains of the earth.
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Brethren, where is our Sabbath separation? Is there not a fault among us upon this account? let him that heareth enquire, How it is with me? Am not I faulty? what are my Sabbath thoughts? what are my Sabbath discourses? If I be better employed in the house of God, what do I in mine own house? what are my morning and evening,
Brothers, where is our Sabbath separation? Is there not a fault among us upon this account? let him that hears inquire, How it is with me? Am not I faulty? what Are my Sabbath thoughts? what Are my Sabbath discourses? If I be better employed in the house of God, what do I in mine own house? what Are my morning and evening,
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and midday thoughts? what is my table talk, my chimney talk.
and midday thoughts? what is my table talk, my chimney talk.
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If business, if bargains, or journeys be not admitted, are not visits or complements, or vain stories or impertinent news suffered to fill up the time? is it thus or not with thee? Is it well that it is thus? O clear your Sabbaths of such worldly encroachments,
If business, if bargains, or journeys be not admitted, Are not visits or compliments, or vain stories or impertinent news suffered to fill up the time? is it thus or not with thee? Is it well that it is thus? O clear your Sabbaths of such worldly encroachments,
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or you'l never clear your hearts:
or You'll never clear your hearts:
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drive all the world into Pathmos, into banishment, and be wholly in the spirit, on the Lords day.
drive all the world into Patmos, into banishment, and be wholly in the Spirit, on the lords day.
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Be abstracted from earthly things and earthly thoughts bring them with you neither to the house,
Be abstracted from earthly things and earthly thoughts bring them with you neither to the house,
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nor to the day of the Lord;
nor to the day of the Lord;
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let your own houses, and your own tables, be as the house and table of the Lord;
let your own houses, and your own tables, be as the house and table of the Lord;
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have nothing to do from morning to evening but to wait on God. 2. It is a day for special Communion with God.
have nothing to do from morning to evening but to wait on God. 2. It is a day for special Communion with God.
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Tbe meeting of God with his people on that day, is like unto that meeting which is promised to Moses Exod. 25. 22. before the mercy seat:
The meeting of God with his people on that day, is like unto that meeting which is promised to Moses Exod 25. 22. before the mercy seat:
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There will I meet thee, and commune with thee: there will I shew thee all my mind, and hear all thy requests.There will I meet thee, and commune with thee: there will I show thee all my mind, and hear all thy requests.
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It is a day of blessing: thither the tribes go up, to bless the Lord, and there he comes down to bless his people.
It is a day of blessing: thither the tribes go up, to bless the Lord, and there he comes down to bless his people.
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It's said Gen. 2. and Exod. 20. that God blessed the Sabbath day:
It's said Gen. 2. and Exod 20. that God blessed the Sabbath day:
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Gods blessing the day, makes it a day of blessing, a good day to his Saints, he then comes unto them, in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel.
God's blessing the day, makes it a day of blessing, a good day to his Saints, he then comes unto them, in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel.
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Those that question whether the first day of the week be the Christian Sabbath, let them consider which of all the dayes of the week the Lord hath,
Those that question whither the First day of the Week be the Christian Sabbath, let them Consider which of all the days of the Week the Lord hath,
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since the death of Christ, so exalted above the rest of the dayes, that they can with most confidence say, This is the day which the Lord hath blessed? on what day were the gates of death broken, the Lord Jesus declared to be the son of God with power, by his resurrection from the dead? on which day was the spirit of God most signally shed abroad on the Apostles and primitive Christians, in those extraordinary gifts, whereby they were made more capable of publishing the blessed Gospel to the ends of the earth,
since the death of christ, so exalted above the rest of the days, that they can with most confidence say, This is the day which the Lord hath blessed? on what day were the gates of death broken, the Lord jesus declared to be the son of God with power, by his resurrection from the dead? on which day was the Spirit of God most signally shed abroad on the Apostles and primitive Christians, in those extraordinary Gifts, whereby they were made more capable of publishing the blessed Gospel to the ends of the earth,
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and in that special grace which seized three thousand Souls in one day? Act. 2. What day is it that hath been honoured to be the birth day of the greatest number of Saints ever since? that hath been their feast day, wherein their Souls have been most sensibly nourish'd,
and in that special grace which seized three thousand Souls in one day? Act. 2. What day is it that hath been honoured to be the birth day of the greatest number of Saints ever since? that hath been their feast day, wherein their Souls have been most sensibly nourished,
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and they have been increas'd with the increasings of God? what meals have they had to their Lords-day meals? what joyes, to their Lords-day joyes Surely if this may determine the question, which day is the Sabbath of the Lord, the day that of all others, God hath blessed and made a good day, the experiences of Christians in all ages would bring in their vote for the first day.
and they have been increased with the increasings of God? what meals have they had to their Lord's day meals? what Joys, to their Lord's day Joys Surely if this may determine the question, which day is the Sabbath of the Lord, the day that of all Others, God hath blessed and made a good day, the experiences of Christians in all ages would bring in their vote for the First day.
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This is the day that God hath made we will rejoyce and be glad in it: this by the way.This is the day that God hath made we will rejoice and be glad in it: this by the Way.
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This day as is said before, is the rest of God: a little Heaven let down to us on earth:
This day as is said before, is the rest of God: a little Heaven let down to us on earth:
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God calls us up hither, as he called Moses up to Pisgah, to give us a view of the promised land. The Sabbath is Heaven opened;
God calls us up hither, as he called Moses up to Pisgah, to give us a view of the promised land. The Sabbath is Heaven opened;
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we may give a guess at the glory to come, by those glimses, and tastes, we have of it now.
we may give a guess At the glory to come, by those glimpses, and tastes, we have of it now.
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It is the day of interview, betwixt the bridegroom and the bride; wherein he beholds our faces, and shewes us his loves;
It is the day of interview, betwixt the bridegroom and the bride; wherein he beholds our faces, and shows us his loves;
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wherein he comes down into his garden to eat his pleasant fruits, and we behold his goings, the goings of God in his Sanctuary.
wherein he comes down into his garden to eat his pleasant fruits, and we behold his goings, the goings of God in his Sanctuary.
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The business of this day is to look into the Ark of the Covenant, to review and renew the Covenant transactions betwixt God and our Souls;
The business of this day is to look into the Ark of the Covenant, to review and renew the Covenant transactions betwixt God and our Souls;
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to search out, contemplate and admire the mercies and lovingkindness of the Lord;
to search out, contemplate and admire the Mercies and Lovingkindness of the Lord;
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to receive the overflowing of his goodness and to pour forth our Souls as an offering to him, in our prayers and praises:
to receive the overflowing of his Goodness and to pour forth our Souls as an offering to him, in our Prayers and praises:
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to give and receive mutual tokens and pledges of Love and faithfulness;
to give and receive mutual tokens and pledges of Love and faithfulness;
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to seal to our fidelity to him, and to receive farther assurances of his grace and good will to our Souls;
to seal to our Fidis to him, and to receive farther assurances of his grace and good will to our Souls;
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to obtain help from God against our enemies, whereby we may execute upon them the vengeance written;
to obtain help from God against our enemies, whereby we may execute upon them the vengeance written;
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and upon this mountain ordinarily is the victory obteined, there breaks he the arrowes of the bow, the sword, the shield, and the battel.
and upon this mountain ordinarily is the victory obtained, there breaks he the arrows of the bow, the sword, the shield, and the battle.
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Christians, have you ever experimented this Sabbath Communion? hath the Lord God appear'd thus unto you? have there been such friendly and familiar intercourses betwixt him and your Souls? Oh how contemptibly hath the world look'd in that day?
Christians, have you ever experimented this Sabbath Communion? hath the Lord God appeared thus unto you? have there been such friendly and familiar intercourses betwixt him and your Souls? O how contemptibly hath the world looked in that day?
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But oh what dark and cloudy dayes are our Sabbaths ordinarily to us; Sundayes, per antiphrasin, the Sun not once appearing it may be, for many dayes together;
But o what dark and cloudy days Are our Sabbaths ordinarily to us; Sundayes, per Antiphrasis, the Sun not once appearing it may be, for many days together;
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no wonder our Souls are so earth'd all the week, when they are so seldom in Heaven, on the day of the Lord:
no wonder our Souls Are so earthed all the Week, when they Are so seldom in Heaven, on the day of the Lord:
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what dry feasts are our Sabbath feasts? rather fasts then feasts:
what dry feasts Are our Sabbath feasts? rather fasts then feasts:
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real Communion with God is a strange thing to us, even in the day of God:
real Communion with God is a strange thing to us, even in the day of God:
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Heaven is opened but our eyes are shut;
Heaven is opened but our eyes Are shut;
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God comes down to meet us, and to bless us, but our hearts are not there:
God comes down to meet us, and to bless us, but our hearts Are not there:
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the breasts of consolation are full, but we have no skill, or no list to draw at the breasts:
the breasts of consolation Are full, but we have no skill, or no list to draw At the breasts:
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we come to the well, but we do not let down the bucket;
we come to the well, but we do not let down the bucket;
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we stand by the pool, where the Angel comes down, but our creeple Souls put not in to the waters:
we stand by the pool, where the Angel comes down, but our creeple Souls put not in to the waters:
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we stand without, in the outer court of the Lords house; our Sabbaths are to us but figures of Sabbaths;
we stand without, in the outer court of the lords house; our Sabbaths Are to us but figures of Sabbaths;
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the ordinances of them are to us, as wells without water, lamps withoul Oyle, meer shadows of good things:
the ordinances of them Are to us, as wells without water, lamps withoul Oil, mere shadows of good things:
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we go up from week to week, to meet one with another, but how seldom do we see God in the company? and hereupon Sabbaths come and goe,
we go up from Week to Week, to meet one with Another, but how seldom do we see God in the company? and hereupon Sabbaths come and go,
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and leave us still as we were:
and leave us still as we were:
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the Devil may well enough trust us with such Sabbaths, the world may give us leave to go thus before the Lord,
the devil may well enough trust us with such Sabbaths, the world may give us leave to go thus before the Lord,
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and be no looser by it.
and be no looser by it.
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Brethren, get you into the inner court, which on these dayes especially was to be set open, Ezek. 46. 1. there is an entry through the house of the Lord, that leads in to the heart of the most high;
Brothers, get you into the inner court, which on these days especially was to be Set open, Ezekiel 46. 1. there is an entry through the house of the Lord, that leads in to the heart of the most high;
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get you into that sanctum sanctorum and there let be your rest:
get you into that sanctum sanctorum and there let be your rest:
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as often as the morning of that blessed day looks forth upon you, get your vessels ready,
as often as the morning of that blessed day looks forth upon you, get your vessels ready,
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and go you forth to meet the bridegroom:
and go you forth to meet the bridegroom:
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open your eyes with these thoughts, this is the day which the Lord hath made I will rejoyce and be glad in it:
open your eyes with these thoughts, this is the day which the Lord hath made I will rejoice and be glad in it:
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climb up betimes, and let every duty be a stair by which you ascend to your Lord:
climb up betimes, and let every duty be a stair by which you ascend to your Lord:
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let divine contemplation, let prayers and praises, &c. be the whole work; let the blessings of Divine Communion, be the whole expectation of that day:
let divine contemplation, let Prayers and praises, etc. be the Whole work; let the blessings of Divine Communion, be the Whole expectation of that day:
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and when you find your hearts refreshed with his presence, and filled with the company of your God,
and when you find your hearts refreshed with his presence, and filled with the company of your God,
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and he sends you away laden with the tokens of his love, and with the impress of his face upon your hearts,
and he sends you away laden with the tokens of his love, and with the Impress of his face upon your hearts,
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and the relish of his goodness fresh upon your palats;
and the relish of his Goodness fresh upon your palates;
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when you thus go hot out of the presence of the Lord, then you will learn to despise that day of small things, with which the World entertains you:
when you thus go hight out of the presence of the Lord, then you will Learn to despise that day of small things, with which the World entertains you:
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Shall I forsake my sweetness, saith the figtree, shall I forsake my fatness saith the Olive, and become King over the trees? let the bramble take that honour;Shall I forsake my sweetness, Says the Fig tree, shall I forsake my fatness Says the Olive, and become King over the trees? let the bramble take that honour;
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farewell dignities and dominions, farewell pomps and pleasures, farewell houses and lands, I have enough, I have seen the face of God.
farewell dignities and Dominions, farewell pomps and pleasures, farewell houses and Lands, I have enough, I have seen the face of God.
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3. It is a day of special provision for Souls;
3. It is a day of special provision for Souls;
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whereon the Lord brings forth out of his treasury, his spiritual provisions, to keep the Soul in heart.
whereon the Lord brings forth out of his treasury, his spiritual provisions, to keep the Soul in heart.
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Hunger-starv'd souldiers are but poor fighters; they are the weak souls whom the World hath vanquished.
Hunger-starved Soldiers Are but poor fighters; they Are the weak Souls whom the World hath vanquished.
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Sabbaths are the Souls Market dayes. Men have their Markets whence to be supplied with necessaries for their bodies;
Sabbaths Are the Souls Market days. Men have their Markets whence to be supplied with necessaries for their bodies;
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and on this day God keeps a Market for Souls:
and on this day God keeps a Market for Souls:
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He hath his Milk and his Honey, his Wine and his Oyl, his Bread and his Water of Life;
He hath his Milk and his Honey, his Wine and his Oil, his Bred and his Water of Life;
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and on this day in special, he makes Proclamation, Ho every one that thirsteth, come to the Waters,
and on this day in special, he makes Proclamation, Ho every one that Thirsteth, come to the Waters,
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and he that hath no money; Come ye buy and eat, yea buy Wine and Milk without money and without price. and he that hath no money; Come you buy and eat, yea buy Wine and Milk without money and without price.
cc pns31 cst vhz dx n1; vvb pn22 vvb cc vvi, uh vvb n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1.
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The bread which comes down from Heaven, though it be to be had every day, (our Week-dayes may in their measure, be all Sabbaths) yet on this day it falls more plentifully.
The bred which comes down from Heaven, though it be to be had every day, (our Weekdays may in their measure, be all Sabbaths) yet on this day it falls more plentifully.
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The Jews had their corporal Manna on the six dayes, and none on the Sabbath;
The jews had their corporal Manna on the six days, and none on the Sabbath;
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but the hidden Manna falls more thin, and more sparely on our other dayes, and on this day more abundantly.
but the hidden Manna falls more thin, and more sparely on our other days, and on this day more abundantly.
cc-acp dt j-vvn n1 vvz av-dc j, cc av-dc av-j p-acp po12 j-jn n2, cc p-acp d n1 av-dc av-j.
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They were to gather double on the sixth day, that they might have to supply them on the Sabbath;
They were to gather double on the sixth day, that they might have to supply them on the Sabbath;
pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi j-jn p-acp dt ord n1, cst pns32 vmd vhi pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1;
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but for the Spiritual Manna, all our other dayes are to be supply'd from our Sabbath provision.
but for the Spiritual Manna, all our other days Are to be supplied from our Sabbath provision.
cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, d po12 j-jn n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1 n1.
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A Christian who is not fit to meet the Bridegroom, is neither fit to meet his adversary, without Oyl in his Lamp.
A Christian who is not fit to meet the Bridegroom, is neither fit to meet his adversary, without Oil in his Lamp.
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Tis the great commodity thats set to sale in this Market, Oyle for our vessels. Come bring your empty vessels, here's Oyl to fill them.
This the great commodity thats Set to sale in this Market, Oil for our vessels. Come bring your empty vessels, here's Oil to fill them.
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The Ordinances which are this day administred, are the pipes opened, those golden pipes by which the golden Oyl is emptied forth,
The Ordinances which Are this day administered, Are the pipes opened, those golden pipes by which the golden Oil is emptied forth,
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and conveyed down from the living Olive, Zech. 4. Tis no wonder that men hunger after this world, who know no better feeding.
and conveyed down from the living Olive, Zechariah 4. This no wonder that men hunger After this world, who know no better feeding.
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An Asses head, or a kab of Doves dung are of great price, when there is no bread, 2 King. 6. 25. Tis for want of bread that worldlings can make such a feast of their Locusts and wild Honey. Those that have eaten of the hidden Manna, will not lust after Quails;an Asses head, or a Cab of Dove dung Are of great price, when there is no bred, 2 King. 6. 25. This for want of bred that worldlings can make such a feast of their Locusts and wild Honey. Those that have eaten of the hidden Manna, will not lust After Quails;
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the Worlds dainties will come out at their nostrils, whose bellies have been filled with this hid treasure.
the World's dainties will come out At their nostrils, whose bellies have been filled with this hid treasure.
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Those whom God hath fed in his green Pastures, those whom God hath led by his still waters, they cannot live in these salt Marishes or stubble fields.
Those whom God hath fed in his green Pastures, those whom God hath led by his still waters, they cannot live in these salt Marshes or stubble fields.
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Those whose souls God hath made well watered Gardens, will not need the Pools of the Wilderness.
Those whose Souls God hath made well watered Gardens, will not need the Pools of the Wilderness.
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Its no wonder that the World beats us, when we go for many daies together without making one good meal.
Its no wonder that the World beats us, when we go for many days together without making one good meal.
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When our souls are famished into weakness, then are we our enemies prey; they are the hunger starved sheep, that are a prey to Crows and Kytes.
When our Souls Are famished into weakness, then Are we our enemies prey; they Are the hunger starved sheep, that Are a prey to Crows and Kites.
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If Sathan can but keep us low, if he can either keep the Manna from falling about our Camps,
If Sathan can but keep us low, if he can either keep the Manna from falling about our Camps,
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or keep us idle when we should be gathering, he may then lead us after his lure at pleasure.
or keep us idle when we should be gathering, he may then led us After his lure At pleasure.
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Tis not a little strength that will suffice us against his great temptations, and tis not a little bread by which we are like to gather any great strength;
This not a little strength that will suffice us against his great temptations, and this not a little bred by which we Are like to gather any great strength;
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we had need feed well if we will be strong, and we had need be strong or we shall never fight well.
we had need feed well if we will be strong, and we had need be strong or we shall never fight well.
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A Soul that uses to come before the Lord with an appetite, that feeds hungrily,
A Soul that uses to come before the Lord with an appetite, that feeds hungrily,
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and is as the thirsty earth that drinks up the showers that come oft upon it;
and is as the thirsty earth that drinks up the showers that come oft upon it;
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whom the Lord satisfies with the fatness of his house, you may turn him loose to the World, flesh, and Devil;
whom the Lord Satisfies with the fatness of his house, you may turn him lose to the World, Flesh, and devil;
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the life of God within him maintained by influences from above, will much secure him against all their assaults. Christians, know your Sabbath priviledges;
the life of God within him maintained by influences from above, will much secure him against all their assaults. Christians, know your Sabbath privileges;
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the advantages of Sabbath separation, Sabbath communion and Sabbath provision. Understand your advantage, and make your advantage of them.
the advantages of Sabbath separation, Sabbath communion and Sabbath provision. Understand your advantage, and make your advantage of them.
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Be ye seperate. Remember your Creator, and rest from your works, as God did from his.Be you separate. remember your Creator, and rest from your works, as God did from his.
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Remember your Redeemer, and rise from your dust as Christ did from his. Let this day of his Resurrection, be the day of your Resurrection and Ascention.
remember your Redeemer, and rise from your dust as christ did from his. Let this day of his Resurrection, be the day of your Resurrection and Ascension.
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Let Sabbaths be Sabbaths indeed, holy to the Lord, and wholly his.
Let Sabbaths be Sabbaths indeed, holy to the Lord, and wholly his.
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Divide not the day betwixt flesh and Spirit, God and Mammon, but let it be entirely the Lords day.
Divide not the day betwixt Flesh and Spirit, God and Mammon, but let it be entirely the lords day.
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Let every duty and Ordinance of this day be a Communion. Prepare to meet your God,
Let every duty and Ordinance of this day be a Communion. Prepare to meet your God,
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and go up to meet him. Seek his face in hope to see his face;
and go up to meet him. Seek his face in hope to see his face;
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see and love, see and rejoice, see and admire and praise him in his excellent greatness.
see and love, see and rejoice, see and admire and praise him in his excellent greatness.
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Hearken what the Lord God will speak, and let him hear your voice. Confirm your friendsh•p, renew your acquaintance in Heaven; repeat your Covenant transactions.
Harken what the Lord God will speak, and let him hear your voice. Confirm your friendsh•p, renew your acquaintance in Heaven; repeat your Covenant transactions.
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Have you chosen the Lord for your portion, tell him you stand to your choice; have you renounc'd your flesh and the World, promise him not to return to folly.
Have you chosen the Lord for your portion, tell him you stand to your choice; have you renounced your Flesh and the World, promise him not to return to folly.
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Have you made the Lord your trust, put forth fresh acts of faith upon him. Look to him, lean on him for his righteousness and strength.
Have you made the Lord your trust, put forth fresh acts of faith upon him. Look to him, lean on him for his righteousness and strength.
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Let such as these, let faith, and love, and hope, and prayers, and praises, which are the stairs to the other World,
Let such as these, let faith, and love, and hope, and Prayers, and praises, which Are the stairs to the other World,
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and your weapons against this, be your Sabbathwork and delight.
and your weapons against this, be your Sabbathwork and delight.
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Let not finer cloaths and better fare, let not idleness and ease, no nor filling up a place in the Congregation, be the only difference betwixt Sabbaths and other daies,
Let not finer clothes and better fare, let not idleness and ease, no nor filling up a place in the Congregation, be the only difference betwixt Sabbaths and other days,
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but this better work and meat for souls. Provide against the dayes of scarcity, provide against the dayes of temptation.
but this better work and meat for Souls. Provide against the days of scarcity, provide against the days of temptation.
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Let not the Manna fall besides your vessels. Let him that hath an ear hear what the Spirit saith to the Churches.
Let not the Manna fallen beside your vessels. Let him that hath an ear hear what the Spirit Says to the Churches.
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Catch at every word, observe every look of your Lord upon you. And whatever you receive lay up, and ponder in your hearts.
Catch At every word, observe every look of your Lord upon you. And whatever you receive lay up, and ponder in your hearts.
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Have you received a check or reproof, lay up your reproof; have you received a word of counsel or instruction, lay up your instructions.
Have you received a check or reproof, lay up your reproof; have you received a word of counsel or instruction, lay up your instructions.
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Hath he spoken peace to you, lay up that word charily by you;
Hath he spoken peace to you, lay up that word charily by you;
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whatever transactions have passed betwixt the Lord and your Souls, keep the records; and when you go forth, whither ever you go, carry all this upon your hearts, that whenever the World meets you again,
whatever transactions have passed betwixt the Lord and your Souls, keep the records; and when you go forth, whither ever you go, carry all this upon your hearts, that whenever the World meets you again,
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and tempts you again, you may be thus well appointed, and throughly furnished against its assaults.
and tempts you again, you may be thus well appointed, and thoroughly furnished against its assaults.
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Brethren, put hard on every Sabbath, for such an undisturbed attendance on the Lord; single out the Lord for the object of your whole converse;
Brothers, put hard on every Sabbath, for such an undisturbed attendance on the Lord; single out the Lord for the Object of your Whole converse;
n2, vvd av-j p-acp d n1, p-acp d dt j n1 p-acp dt n1; vvb av dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 j-jn n1;
(3) sermon (DIV1)
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knit your hearts thus to him, solace your selves thus in him, get you thus elevated and raised in your spirits from earthly to heavenly;
knit your hearts thus to him, solace your selves thus in him, get you thus elevated and raised in your spirits from earthly to heavenly;
vvb po22 n2 av p-acp pno31, vvi po22 n2 av p-acp pno31, vvb pn22 av vvn cc vvn p-acp po22 n2 p-acp j p-acp j;
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and every inch of ground you get of your adversary, maintain it carefully from Sabbath to Sabbath.
and every inch of ground you get of your adversary, maintain it carefully from Sabbath to Sabbath.
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If this were seriously design'd, and more generally attempted by Christians, we should find both another face,
If this were seriously designed, and more generally attempted by Christians, we should find both Another face,
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and another power of Christianity in the earth;
and Another power of Christianity in the earth;
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the children of the Kingdom would be more visibly differenced from the men of this World,
the children of the Kingdom would be more visibly differenced from the men of this World,
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and both the guilt and reproach of earthliness and sensuality, be wip'd off from the Professors and Profession of the Gospel.
and both the guilt and reproach of earthliness and sensuality, be wiped off from the Professors and Profession of the Gospel.
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3. Improve Sacraments this way. The advantage that we have in Sacraments against the World, lies In our Preparation. Participation.
3. Improve Sacraments this Way. The advantage that we have in Sacraments against the World, lies In our Preparation. Participation.
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1. In our preparation. One confessed preparatory duty is self-examination, 1 Cor. 11. 28. A great security of this Idol is the secret of its tabernacle;
1. In our preparation. One confessed preparatory duty is self-examination, 1 Cor. 11. 28. A great security of this Idol is the secret of its tabernacle;
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Its covert in which it lurks unseen.
Its covert in which it lurks unseen.
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Worldlings (many of them) if they knew what is within them, their Conscience would so prick, that they could have no rest or ease, till this thorn were puld out;
Worldlings (many of them) if they knew what is within them, their Conscience would so prick, that they could have no rest or ease, till this thorn were pulled out;
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but they are not aware that the World is within them.
but they Are not aware that the World is within them.
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Yet this enemy lies not so close but upon a privy search it may be discovered.
Yet this enemy lies not so close but upon a privy search it may be discovered.
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Sacramental trial should be close and thorow, no corner within us should be left unransacked.
Sacramental trial should be close and thorough, no corner within us should be left unransacked.
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The reverence of this great Ordinance and the dreadful consequence of comming so solemnly before the Lord with a Traitor in our bosoms ( eating and drinking judgment ) will cry in our ears, Make diligent search.
The Reverence of this great Ordinance and the dreadful consequence of coming so solemnly before the Lord with a Traitor in our bosoms (eating and drinking judgement) will cry in our ears, Make diligent search.
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The evidence that this one thing [ an earthly mind ] carries in it of our treachery towards God, is so notorious, that he hath but little understanding in the matters of God, that would not from this alone, conclude himself an unworthy guest at the Table of the Lord, were all things else never so specious and fair.
The evidence that this one thing [ an earthly mind ] carries in it of our treachery towards God, is so notorious, that he hath but little understanding in the matters of God, that would not from this alone, conclude himself an unworthy guest At the Table of the Lord, were all things Else never so specious and fair.
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Dar'st thou say, Surely the Lord will accept me, for he hath but this one thing against me, That I love the World more than I love God.
Darest thou say, Surely the Lord will accept me, for he hath but this one thing against me, That I love the World more than I love God.
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I can own his name and waies, I join with the Assemblies of his people; I can pray, and hear, and fast;
I can own his name and ways, I join with the Assemblies of his people; I can pray, and hear, and fast;
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I am neither proud nor froward, nor envious, nor malicious, there is no evil but this covetousness, but I hope I can acquit my self of? Dar'st thou say thus? I am no drunkard, I am no Adulterer, I am no swearer, I am nothing but an Idolater? the Lord I hope will excuse me in this thing? Dost think he will indeed? And may it not be like enough, that upon this diligent search thou mayst find this to be thy case?
I am neither proud nor froward, nor envious, nor malicious, there is no evil but this covetousness, but I hope I can acquit my self of? Darest thou say thus? I am no drunkard, I am no Adulterer, I am no swearer, I am nothing but an Idolater? the Lord I hope will excuse me in this thing? Dost think he will indeed? And may it not be like enough, that upon this diligent search thou Mayest find this to be thy case?
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Friends, get the sense of these terrible truths upon your hearts, He that eateth and drinketh unworthily, is guilty of the body and bloud of the Lord;
Friends, get the sense of these terrible truths upon your hearts, He that Eateth and Drinketh unworthily, is guilty of the body and blood of the Lord;
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He that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself;
He that Eateth and Drinketh unworthily, Eateth and Drinketh damnation to himself;
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He that is an Idolater, eateth and drinketh unworthily, He that is covetous is an Idolater; He that is an Idolater, Eateth and Drinketh unworthily, He that is covetous is an Idolater;
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Let these things sink into your hearts, and then see if you dare come without a narrow search;
Let these things sink into your hearts, and then see if you Dare come without a narrow search;
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make a narrow search and then you will see how great your unworthiness and danger is.
make a narrow search and then you will see how great your unworthiness and danger is.
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Certainly were there a due care taken of this duty, it were not possible that men could go on from Sacrament to Sacrament under the power of their earthly hearts, this would surely startle them.
Certainly were there a due care taken of this duty, it were not possible that men could go on from Sacrament to Sacrament under the power of their earthly hearts, this would surely startle them.
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This Ordinance would either make them afraid of their worldliness, or this worldliness would make them afraid of Sacraments.
This Ordinance would either make them afraid of their worldliness, or this worldliness would make them afraid of Sacraments.
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Worldly Professors, what care is there ordinarily taken of this duty? do you examine? do you make diligent search? do you make particular search for this evil? It may be you enquire, Am I in the faith? am I in charity? do I bear no malice? hath no man a quarrel against me? nay possibly you may go a little farther,
Worldly Professors, what care is there ordinarily taken of this duty? do you examine? do you make diligent search? do you make particular search for this evil? It may be you inquire, Am I in the faith? am I in charity? do I bear no malice? hath no man a quarrel against me? nay possibly you may go a little farther,
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and ask, Am I unjust? am I an oppressor, an extortioner? have I done wrong to no man? and if you can acquit your self here, then an end.
and ask, Am I unjust? am I an oppressor, an extortioner? have I done wrong to no man? and if you can acquit your self Here, then an end.
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But do you further ask, Do I not love the world? Is not mine heart too much upon it? Am I not too busie for the world? is not my time spent too much upon it? are not duties neglected? is not my soul,
But do you further ask, Do I not love the world? Is not mine heart too much upon it? Am I not too busy for the world? is not my time spent too much upon it? Are not duties neglected? is not my soul,
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or my families souls neglected for its sake? am I not so bent upon growing rich in the world, that I mind not how poverty grows upon my soul? do I honor the Lord with my substance? am I merciful? am I bountiful? do I seek no more nor no otherwise then God would have me seek? do I aim at God? do I entitle God to all I have? do I know how to abound? can I want if the Lord will have it so? is God enough if I have nothing? is not all the world enough if God be a stranger? how can I bear crosses and disappointments in the world?
or my families Souls neglected for its sake? am I not so bent upon growing rich in the world, that I mind not how poverty grows upon my soul? do I honour the Lord with my substance? am I merciful? am I bountiful? do I seek no more nor no otherwise then God would have me seek? do I aim At God? do I entitle God to all I have? do I know how to abound? can I want if the Lord will have it so? is God enough if I have nothing? is not all the world enough if God be a stranger? how can I bear Crosses and disappointments in the world?
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Speak friends, are any of these things enquired after? I doubt whether you be faithful in this matter;
Speak Friends, Are any of these things inquired After? I doubt whither you be faithful in this matter;
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oh might I prevail with you to put upon this closer and severer tryal, you know not what it might gain you:
o might I prevail with you to put upon this closer and severer trial, you know not what it might gain you:
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If you can but apprehend your Enemy at such a time as this, when you are making this solemn approach to the Lord,
If you can but apprehend your Enemy At such a time as this, when you Are making this solemn approach to the Lord,
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when it would be so dreadful to you to be found in league with it, at what an advantage would you then have it? Now is a time,
when it would be so dreadful to you to be found in league with it, At what an advantage would you then have it? Now is a time,
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when if ever, we are like to have you serious; loose not the season; beware of solemn triflings; hide not now your eyes from seeing your disease;
when if ever, we Are like to have you serious; lose not the season; beware of solemn triflings; hide not now your eyes from seeing your disease;
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beware of palliating and mincing, be zealous to know the worst of your case;
beware of palliating and mincing, be zealous to know the worst of your case;
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put Conscience close to it, what sayst thou, Guilty, or not guilty? If Conscience plead Guilty, then come before the Lord if thou darst without serious repentance and resolution to reform.
put Conscience close to it, what Sayest thou, Guilty, or not guilty? If Conscience plead Guilty, then come before the Lord if thou Darest without serious Repentance and resolution to reform.
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Another preparatory duty, (to name no more) is the renewing of our repentance.
another preparatory duty, (to name no more) is the renewing of our Repentance.
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This is necessarily included in the renewing of our Covenant, which cannot be without repenting of our covenant breaches.
This is necessarily included in the renewing of our Covenant, which cannot be without repenting of our Covenant Breaches.
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Repentance, if it be sincere, will be universal, of every known sin;
Repentance, if it be sincere, will be universal, of every known since;
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If this evil we are now dealing against, be found upon thy score, this must be the matter of thy repentance:
If this evil we Are now dealing against, be found upon thy score, this must be the matter of thy Repentance:
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he that repents not of every thing thats evil, truly repents of nothing.
he that repents not of every thing thats evil, truly repents of nothing.
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Repentance hath respect, not only to the time to come, and so is Reformation or the amending of our wayes, a ceasing to do evil,
Repentance hath respect, not only to the time to come, and so is Reformation or the amending of our ways, a ceasing to do evil,
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and a doing well, Isa. 1. 16, 17. but also to the time past, and so is a Retractation or undoing what hath been done:
and a doing well, Isaiah 1. 16, 17. but also to the time past, and so is a Retractation or undoing what hath been done:
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what hath been done cannot be undone properly, but in a sense it may; the hearty wishing it undone, is in Gods acceptance, the undoing what hath been done:
what hath been done cannot be undone properly, but in a sense it may; the hearty wishing it undone, is in God's acceptance, the undoing what hath been done:
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and this is essential to true true repentance, an hearty wishing all the evil undone that hath been done.
and this is essential to true true Repentance, an hearty wishing all the evil undone that hath been done.
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Can that man be said to repent he hath been a worldling, that would not for any thing but he had been so? hath he repented, that if he were to begin again, would take the same course? Now this,
Can that man be said to Repent he hath been a worldling, that would not for any thing but he had been so? hath he repented, that if he were to begin again, would take the same course? Now this,
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if it be well considered, will, in the present case, appear to be the hardest part of repentance:
if it be well considered, will, in the present case, appear to be the Hardest part of Repentance:
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how difficult soever it be for him whose heart hath hitherto gone after his covetousness, to force it at length to a retreat,
how difficult soever it be for him whose heart hath hitherto gone After his covetousness, to force it At length to a retreat,
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yet this hath much more difficulty in it, heartily to wish he had never been guilty of any covetous practises.
yet this hath much more difficulty in it, heartily to wish he had never been guilty of any covetous practises.
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Such an undoing of his sin would be his undoing in point of estate.
Such an undoing of his since would be his undoing in point of estate.
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It may be his covetousness hath brought him in his whole living, and gotten him all the estate he has in the world;
It may be his covetousness hath brought him in his Whole living, and got him all the estate he has in the world;
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if he had not been an oppressour or a fraudulent dealer, or at least a zealot for this world, possibly he had been but a poor man at this day,
if he had not been an oppressor or a fraudulent dealer, or At least a zealot for this world, possibly he had been but a poor man At this day,
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and had never gotten any thing; his house and his money and his lands are all, the income of his covetousness.
and had never got any thing; his house and his money and his Lands Are all, the income of his covetousness.
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To wish he had been true, and honest, and moderate in the affairs of this life, may be the same as to wish himself in perpetual poverty.
To wish he had been true, and honest, and moderate in the affairs of this life, may be the same as to wish himself in perpetual poverty.
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It may be when thou considerest not what thou sayest, thou couldst wish thou hadst been honest, It may be when thou Considerest not what thou Sayest, thou Couldst wish thou Hadst been honest,
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but when thou weighest what there is in that wish, Now I am full and abound, I eat and drink and wear and lodg and dwell in the fruit of my labour and care,but when thou weighest what there is in that wish, Now I am full and abound, I eat and drink and wear and lodge and dwell in the fruit of my labour and care,
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but O that I had been empty and hungry and, naked, that I have been a bankerupt and beggar rather then grown as rich as I am upon such terms? Is this so easy a wish?
but Oh that I had been empty and hungry and, naked, that I have been a bankrupt and beggar rather then grown as rich as I am upon such terms? Is this so easy a wish?
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May be the drunkard will more easily wish, O that I had ever been sober, the adulterer will easily wish, O that I had never been unclean, the prodigal will easily wish, O that I had never thus foolishly wasted my estate, but will the covetous so easily wish, O that I had never gotten an estate thus? And yet this is essential to repentance.
May be the drunkard will more Easily wish, Oh that I had ever been Sobrium, the adulterer will Easily wish, Oh that I had never been unclean, the prodigal will Easily wish, Oh that I had never thus foolishly wasted my estate, but will the covetous so Easily wish, Oh that I had never got an estate thus? And yet this is essential to Repentance.
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He that doth not wish his wickedness undone, doth certainly will to do it again, if he have the same opportunities and temptation.
He that does not wish his wickedness undone, does Certainly will to do it again, if he have the same opportunities and temptation.
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This I say, is in the present case an hard piece of repentance;
This I say, is in the present case an hard piece of Repentance;
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it is not so hard a trial for a rich man that hath now enough, to be required to covet no more, to be unjust no longer, never again to neglect his God or his Soul for his worldly interest;
it is not so hard a trial for a rich man that hath now enough, to be required to covet no more, to be unjust no longer, never again to neglect his God or his Soul for his worldly Interest;
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for if he be never so strict this way for the future, his flesh is not like to suffer so much by it, he hath enough by him already to feed and pamper it;
for if he be never so strict this Way for the future, his Flesh is not like to suffer so much by it, he hath enough by him already to feed and pamper it;
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but to wish his meat out of his mouth, his clothes off his back his mony out of his purse, to wish himself back to that dunghil from which his covetousness raised him;
but to wish his meat out of his Mouth, his clothes off his back his money out of his purse, to wish himself back to that dunghill from which his covetousness raised him;
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yea so heartily to wish this, as to be ready to be refund and to make restitution of all his dishonest gains, he whose conscience is so awakened as to press this upon him, will sufficiently understand he has hard work before him.
yea so heartily to wish this, as to be ready to be refund and to make restitution of all his dishonest gains, he whose conscience is so awakened as to press this upon him, will sufficiently understand he has hard work before him.
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And he that perceives how hard this is and yet how necessary to repentance, will take heed how he goes on:
And he that perceives how hard this is and yet how necessary to Repentance, will take heed how he Goes on:
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he that hath thus unravel'd his former evil doings, is fenced against future;
he that hath thus unraveled his former evil doings, is fenced against future;
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he will beware how he goes on to heap up such a treasure to himself, which he sees will cost him, either so much distress, or his Soul.
he will beware how he Goes on to heap up such a treasure to himself, which he sees will cost him, either so much distress, or his Soul.
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Brethren, dare you come to Sacraments without repentance? that is, dare you mock God to his face? dare you say you have repented of all your sins,
Brothers, Dare you come to Sacraments without Repentance? that is, Dare you mock God to his face? Dare you say you have repented of all your Sins,
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when you have not repented of your covetousness, when your hearts know, you would not for any thing but you had been covetous? can you say you wish you had not been dishonest, when you will not make restitution of your dishonest gains? when do we hear of any such thing as restitution? Is it enough that you do evil no more whilest you thus justify what you have done?
when you have not repented of your covetousness, when your hearts know, you would not for any thing but you had been covetous? can you say you wish you had not been dishonest, when you will not make restitution of your dishonest gains? when do we hear of any such thing as restitution? Is it enough that you do evil no more whilst you thus justify what you have done?
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Surely friends, if you understand what repentance is, and dare not venture upon Sacraments in your impenitence, you would find all your sins,
Surely Friends, if you understand what Repentance is, and Dare not venture upon Sacraments in your impenitence, you would find all your Sins,
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and this amongst the rest, to fall before that sacred Ordinance. 2. In our Participation. There are many singular advantages that may hence be gotten against the world:
and this among the rest, to fallen before that sacred Ordinance. 2. In our Participation. There Are many singular advantages that may hence be got against the world:
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for the understanding whereof consider, that there is in the Sacrament, 1. A lively representation of the blessings of the other World, 2. A sensible obligation against the lusts and temptations of this World, 3. An abundant communication or exhibition of the blessings of the other World.
for the understanding whereof Consider, that there is in the Sacrament, 1. A lively representation of the blessings of the other World, 2. A sensible obligation against the Lustiest and temptations of this World, 3. an abundant communication or exhibition of the blessings of the other World.
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The Sacrament of the Lords Supper is called, Luke 22. 20. The New Testament; This cup is the New Testament in my bloud.The Sacrament of the lords Supper is called, Lycia 22. 20. The New Testament; This cup is the New Testament in my blood.
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The New Testament is Heaven opened, life and immortality brought to light by the Gospel.
The New Testament is Heaven opened, life and immortality brought to Light by the Gospel.
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Its our Lords last will wherein we may read, what rich and glorious legacies he hath bequeathed to his Saints.
Its our lords last will wherein we may read, what rich and glorious legacies he hath bequeathed to his Saints.
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The Sacrament may be said to be the New Testament in this threefold sense, 1. It is the New Testament signified. 2. It is the New Testament sealed. 3. It is the New Testament blessings exhibited.
The Sacrament may be said to be the New Testament in this threefold sense, 1. It is the New Testament signified. 2. It is the New Testament sealed. 3. It is the New Testament blessings exhibited.
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1. The Sacrament is the New Testament signified: or a lively representation of the great blessings of the covenant;
1. The Sacrament is the New Testament signified: or a lively representation of the great blessings of the Covenant;
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it is a visible Gospel, Christ crucified before our eyes. It is a commemoration of Christ crucified;
it is a visible Gospel, christ Crucified before our eyes. It is a commemoration of christ Crucified;
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as sometimes you know dying friends bequeath unto their dear survivers, some token of their love, a ring or a Jewel or their picture to preserve their memorie, with them,
as sometime you know dying Friends Bequeath unto their dear survivers, Some token of their love, a ring or a Jewel or their picture to preserve their memory, with them,
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so did our dying Lord bequeath this signet, this picture of Christ crucified to his living Saints, with this charge, as often as you look on this think on me, Luk. 22. 19. Do this in remembrance of me.
so did our dying Lord Bequeath this signet, this picture of christ Crucified to his living Saints, with this charge, as often as you look on this think on me, Luk. 22. 19. Do this in remembrance of me.
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It is the shewing forth Christ crucified in open sight, 1 Cor. 11. 26. And in this Cross may be seen the Crown, as you may give a guess at the purchase by the price that's layd down for it.
It is the showing forth christ Crucified in open sighed, 1 Cor. 11. 26. And in this Cross may be seen the Crown, as you may give a guess At the purchase by the price that's laid down for it.
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The pardons, the peace, the hopes, the robes, the mansions, the inheritance incorruptible undefiled immarcessible, to which we are redeemed, we have a survey of them all in this price that was paid for them.
The Pardons, the peace, the hope's, the robes, the mansions, the inheritance incorruptible undefiled Immarcessible, to which we Are redeemed, we have a survey of them all in this price that was paid for them.
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The love of Christ, his kindnesses and compassions do all look forth upon us;
The love of christ, his Kindnesses and compassions do all look forth upon us;
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His sweat, his stripes, his grief, his groans, his bloud, do all speak, Behold how he loved us,
His sweat, his stripes, his grief, his groans, his blood, do all speak, Behold how he loved us,
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behold what he hath laid up for those that love him. behold what he hath laid up for those that love him.
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Brethren, will not this price buy off your Souls from this Earth, which hath bought them from Hell? will neither the price nor the purchase do it? will not Heaven be taken in exchange for clay? you have been at the table of the Lord,
Brothers, will not this price buy off your Souls from this Earth, which hath bought them from Hell? will neither the price nor the purchase do it? will not Heaven be taken in exchange for clay? you have been At the table of the Lord,
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but sure you do not use to see Jesus there, if your Souls yet dwell in the dust.
but sure you do not use to see jesus there, if your Souls yet dwell in the dust.
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Look ye to that tree, the cross of your Lord; that instrument of death, behold how it is become a tree of life;
Look you to that tree, the cross of your Lord; that Instrument of death, behold how it is become a tree of life;
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a tree of life hung with all manner of precious fruits:
a tree of life hung with all manner of precious fruits:
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there are all the curses naild and witherd, there are all the flowers, and fruits of the Paradise of God growing up and flourishing;
there Are all the curses nailed and withered, there Are all the flowers, and fruits of the Paradise of God growing up and flourishing;
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there is joy and glory, there is life and peace, Sursum Corda: What are these Souls? what, moles and batts? what, no eyes to see this glory? what see it and not desire it? what, still feeding with the worms? Let these moles get them eyes, let these worms get them wings;
there is joy and glory, there is life and peace, Sursum Corda: What Are these Souls? what, Moles and bats? what, no eyes to see this glory? what see it and not desire it? what, still feeding with the worms? Let these Moles get them eyes, let these worms get them wings;
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look till you can see, and see till you can love, and then ascend and be satisfied:
look till you can see, and see till you can love, and then ascend and be satisfied:
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When I am lifted up I will draw all men after me, Joh. 12. 32. Is not the Son of Man lifted up? dost thou not see him before thee? what is thine heart that doth not yet begin to ascend?When I am lifted up I will draw all men After me, John 12. 32. Is not the Son of Man lifted up? dost thou not see him before thee? what is thine heart that does not yet begin to ascend?
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O what is Christ? what not worth the thirty pieces? wilt thou again sell thy Lord for money? once more look on him whom thou hast pierced and then say, O my Soul whom wilt thou? Jesus or Barabbas? this World is a robber? what do I here? am I come to crucifie the Son of God afresh? to set him at nought again, to sell him the second time? my mony perish from me rather then it should again become the price of bloud.
Oh what is christ? what not worth the thirty Pieces? wilt thou again fell thy Lord for money? once more look on him whom thou hast pierced and then say, Oh my Soul whom wilt thou? jesus or Barabbas? this World is a robber? what do I Here? am I come to crucify the Son of God afresh? to Set him At nought again, to fell him the second time? my money perish from me rather then it should again become the price of blood.
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2. The Sacrament is the New Testament sealed: the use of a Seal is to secure and confirm;
2. The Sacrament is the New Testament sealed: the use of a Seal is to secure and confirm;
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therefore Seals are affix'd to writings, bonds or covenants, to give them their full force and ratification.
Therefore Seals Are affixed to writings, bonds or Covenants, to give them their full force and ratification.
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The writing to which this Seal is set is the Gospel; the great and precious promises, which are full of life and immortality,
The writing to which this Seal is Set is the Gospel; the great and precious promises, which Are full of life and immortality,
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807
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and all the riches of the promised land.
and all the riches of the promised land.
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The Lord in giving us the Sacramental Elements, his Bread, and his Cup, doth therein deliver us the Covenant of Grace sealed, to assure us of the truth and certainty thereof; The Lord in giving us the Sacramental Elements, his Bred, and his Cup, does therein deliver us the Covenant of Grace sealed, to assure us of the truth and certainty thereof;
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as if he should say, This shall be a sign betwixt me and thee, that if thou accept of my Gospel treasures upon Gospel terms,as if he should say, This shall be a Signen betwixt me and thee, that if thou accept of my Gospel treasures upon Gospel terms,
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808
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if thou wilt have no other God, but wi•t forsake all and follow me, this shall be to assure thee, that I will be thy God,
if thou wilt have no other God, but wi•t forsake all and follow me, this shall be to assure thee, that I will be thy God,
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and all that I have is thine.
and all that I have is thine.
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And as the Lord seals on his part, so we set our seal to our part of the Covenant;
And as the Lord Seals on his part, so we Set our seal to our part of the Covenant;
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as the Covenant is mutual, so is the sealing; Gods giving is his sealing, and our receiving is ours;
as the Covenant is mutual, so is the sealing; God's giving is his sealing, and our receiving is ours;
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our receiving the Elements from the hand of the Lord, our eating and drinking, is our seal, to witness our acceptance of God upon Gods terms, let this be a sign betwixt me and thee that I accept Lord, I accept of thee according to the tenor and terms of thy Covenant.
our receiving the Elements from the hand of the Lord, our eating and drinking, is our seal, to witness our acceptance of God upon God's terms, let this be a Signen betwixt me and thee that I accept Lord, I accept of thee according to the tenor and terms of thy Covenant.
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Our acceptance of these Elements is as a Servants taking Covenant money, or a Souldiers taking Press money, which binds the one to his Master, the other to his Captain;
Our acceptance of these Elements is as a Servants taking Covenant money, or a Soldiers taking Press money, which binds the one to his Master, the other to his Captain;
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and our sealing in this manner, doth in a sense ratifie Gods Seal, as to our particular interest in the promise;
and our sealing in this manner, does in a sense ratify God's Seal, as to our particular Interest in the promise;
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as upon a servants receiving his Covenant money, the Covenant is confirmed not only on his own part, but also on his Masters:
as upon a Servants receiving his Covenant money, the Covenant is confirmed not only on his own part, but also on his Masters:
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His Master is now engaged to own him, provide for him, protect him, and reward him as his servant:
His Master is now engaged to own him, provide for him, Pact him, and reward him as his servant:
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Its true, Gods Seal alone fully confirms the truth of the Covenant in general, but upon my sealing to the condition on my part, (provided it be sincere and unfeigned) hereupon Gods Seal doth not only confirm the Covenant in general, (that he which believeth and obeyeth the Gospel shall certainly be saved) but it now makes it sure to me,
Its true, God's Seal alone Fully confirms the truth of the Covenant in general, but upon my sealing to the condition on my part, (provided it be sincere and unfeigned) hereupon God's Seal does not only confirm the Covenant in general, (that he which Believeth and Obeyeth the Gospel shall Certainly be saved) but it now makes it sure to me,
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and gives me a certain propriety in all the promises of God. There's not a man in the world that thus accepts and sets to his Seal,
and gives me a certain propriety in all the promises of God. There's not a man in the world that thus accepts and sets to his Seal,
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but the Seal of God stands good to him;
but the Seal of God Stands good to him;
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he hath it under Gods hand and seal that he shall be pardoned, he hath it under Gods hand and seal, that grace,
he hath it under God's hand and seal that he shall be pardoned, he hath it under God's hand and seal, that grace,
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and peace, and all things necessary unto life and salvation are his.
and peace, and all things necessary unto life and salvation Are his.
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Only it must be understood and remembred (as before) our acceptance is not to be only of what God promises, a willingness to be pardoned and saved, but of what God requires, a willingness to serve him,
Only it must be understood and remembered (as before) our acceptance is not to be only of what God promises, a willingness to be pardoned and saved, but of what God requires, a willingness to serve him,
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and forsaking all others, to cleave only unto him; and forsaking all Others, to cleave only unto him;
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as a Souldier takes his Press money, not only in token that he accepts of his pay,
as a Soldier Takes his Press money, not only in token that he accepts of his pay,
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or a servant his Covenant money in token that he accepts of his wages, but it is their taking pay upon terms to fight,
or a servant his Covenant money in token that he accepts of his wages, but it is their taking pay upon terms to fight,
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and taking wages on terms to work. Now hence arises a double advantage in our war against the world, an Encouragement. Engagement.
and taking wages on terms to work. Now hence arises a double advantage in our war against the world, an Encouragement. Engagement.
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1. Gods Seal encourages us on.
1. God's Seal encourages us on.
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The Covenant of God assures, not only a Crown to the Conqueror, but assistance to the Combatant:
The Covenant of God assures, not only a Crown to the Conqueror, but assistance to the Combatant:
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He will be not only the rewarder, but the helper of all those that diligently seek him:
He will be not only the rewarder, but the helper of all those that diligently seek him:
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He hath said, Heb. 13. 5. I will never fail thee, nor forsake thee. And hereupon thou mayst boldly say, The Lord is my helper.
He hath said, Hebrew 13. 5. I will never fail thee, nor forsake thee. And hereupon thou Mayest boldly say, The Lord is my helper.
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He hath said, Ezek. 36. 27. I will put my spirit within you; and ver. 26. I will give you a new heart.
He hath said, Ezekiel 36. 27. I will put my Spirit within you; and ver. 26. I will give you a new heart.
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This flesh will never prevail, but what cannot the Spirit of the Lord do? this old heart and the world will never part, they were ever friends, and ever will be;
This Flesh will never prevail, but what cannot the Spirit of the Lord do? this old heart and the world will never part, they were ever Friends, and ever will be;
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but he will take away this, and give you another heart.
but he will take away this, and give you Another heart.
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Fright not thy self with the difficulties thou seest before thee, from the strong party the world has within thee, thy carnal nature with all thine earthly members;
Fright not thy self with the difficulties thou See before thee, from the strong party the world has within thee, thy carnal nature with all thine earthly members;
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from the Allies and Confederates it hath without thee, Satan with all his instruments and temptations;from the Allies and Confederates it hath without thee, Satan with all his Instruments and temptations;
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thou wilt be like to say, How can I turn this stream of nature? how can I stand against this floud of temptations? Can I create me a new spirit? or can I conquer whilest this old spirit lives? can I command my love,
thou wilt be like to say, How can I turn this stream of nature? how can I stand against this flood of temptations? Can I create me a new Spirit? or can I conquer whilst this old Spirit lives? can I command my love,
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and my fear, and my hatred, as I please? can I love what I will,
and my Fear, and my hatred, as I please? can I love what I will,
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and hate what I will, and fear what I will? can I fly from what my heart follows after,
and hate what I will, and Fear what I will? can I fly from what my heart follows After,
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814
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or fight against what I so love and desire?
or fight against what I so love and desire?
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How can I endure such hardness, as not only the fight, but the victory will bring upon me? Can I be poor? can I be hungry, be naked, be destitute? can I be in reproach, in disgrace and contempt? will this heart ever bear the watchings, the fastings, the labours, together with the distresses and afflictions of this warfare? I shall surely perish one day or other by the hand of this Enemy. Discourage not thy self thus;
How can I endure such hardness, as not only the fight, but the victory will bring upon me? Can I be poor? can I be hungry, be naked, be destitute? can I be in reproach, in disgrace and contempt? will this heart ever bear the watchings, the Fastings, the labours, together with the Distresses and afflictions of this warfare? I shall surely perish one day or other by the hand of this Enemy. Discourage not thy self thus;
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what cannot God do? what will not God do, who hath said, who hath seal'd to it, I will never fail thee,
what cannot God do? what will not God do, who hath said, who hath sealed to it, I will never fail thee,
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nor forsake thee? Behold his Seal; Is it not in thine hand, and in thy mouth? Trust in God;nor forsake thee? Behold his Seal; Is it not in thine hand, and in thy Mouth? Trust in God;
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set to thy Seal that God is true, and then say, Though my flesh and my heart fail, God is the strength of mine heart, and my portion for ever:
Set to thy Seal that God is true, and then say, Though my Flesh and my heart fail, God is the strength of mine heart, and my portion for ever:
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I will go in the strength of the Lord, through him I shall do valiantly, he shall tread down mine enemies, and my difficulties. I will go in the strength of the Lord, through him I shall do valiantly, he shall tread down mine enemies, and my difficulties.
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2. Our Seal engages us on.
2. Our Seal engages us on.
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Hast thou sealed to the Lord, and not bound thy self to him? Hast thou set thy seal to a blank? hast thou engaged thy self to be the Lords,
Hast thou sealed to the Lord, and not bound thy self to him? Hast thou Set thy seal to a blank? hast thou engaged thy self to be the lords,
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and not therein to be no longer the worlds? Canst thou serve these two Masters? Is not thy renouncing the world necessarily included in thy Covenant Obligation?
and not therein to be no longer the world's? Canst thou serve these two Masters? Is not thy renouncing the world necessarily included in thy Covenant Obligation?
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Brethren, that the tye may the more sensibly lie upon you, I advise, that as often as you come before the Lord in this Ordinance, you put this expresly into your engagement; Father, I am sensible of the plague of this earthly heart,Brothers, that the tie may the more sensibly lie upon you, I Advice, that as often as you come before the Lord in this Ordinance, you put this expressly into your engagement; Father, I am sensible of the plague of this earthly heart,
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and of the tyranny of these worldly lusts, how impetuously they set upon me, and how imperiously they lead me on after them,
and of the tyranny of these worldly Lustiest, how impetuously they Set upon me, and how imperiously they led me on After them,
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how false and unfaithful have they made me to my God, how ordinarily am I led away by them against my Covenant, and my conscience:
how false and unfaithful have they made me to my God, how ordinarily am I led away by them against my Covenant, and my conscience:
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But I here bewail it, I detest it, it is my grief and my shame that ever I have been so false and unworthy:
But I Here bewail it, I detest it, it is my grief and my shame that ever I have been so false and unworthy:
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Behold now again, in thy fear, I open my mouth to the Lord, I take hold of thy word, I hang upon thy help, let the Lord my righteousness be my strength,
Behold now again, in thy Fear, I open my Mouth to the Lord, I take hold of thy word, I hang upon thy help, let the Lord my righteousness be my strength,
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and in his Name I again lift up mine hand to the most High, solemnly protesting before the Lord, that I so avouch thee to be my God,
and in his Name I again lift up mine hand to the most High, solemnly protesting before the Lord, that I so avouch thee to be my God,
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and so entirely and unreservedly make over my self unto thee, that through the grace of God with me, I will henceforth,
and so entirely and unreservedly make over my self unto thee, that through the grace of God with me, I will henceforth,
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and while I live, be the avowed enemy of a worldly heart and life; I will use all thy means for the overcoming of it;
and while I live, be the avowed enemy of a worldly heart and life; I will use all thy means for the overcoming of it;
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I will study, I will watch, I will pray against, I will rate, and check,
I will study, I will watch, I will pray against, I will rate, and check,
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and restrain, and resist all the motions, lustings, and temptations by which I have been so often led aside and overcome;
and restrain, and resist all the motions, lustings, and temptations by which I have been so often led aside and overcome;
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I give my self, my estate, my strength, my parts, my time, all that I have unto the Lord;
I give my self, my estate, my strength, my parts, my time, all that I have unto the Lord;
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Lord take me at my word, and all that I have for thy servants, I am thine save me.
Lord take me At my word, and all that I have for thy Servants, I am thine save me.
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Thou that knowest all things, knowest that I would not lye unto God, but that I sincerely intend, in thy strength, to stand to this word, in testimony whereof I here take this holy Sacrament from thine hands.
Thou that Knowest all things, Knowest that I would not lie unto God, but that I sincerely intend, in thy strength, to stand to this word, in testimony whereof I Here take this holy Sacrament from thine hands.
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I have opened my mouth to the Lord, help me, and I will not go back.
I have opened my Mouth to the Lord, help me, and I will not go back.
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And now, O my soul, look to thy self;
And now, Oh my soul, look to thy self;
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Shall I again break my Covenant? shall I wickedly repent, and alter the word that is gone out of my lips? shall I any longer walk after the course,
Shall I again break my Covenant? shall I wickedly Repent, and altar the word that is gone out of my lips? shall I any longer walk After the course,
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and in the lusts of this world, fulfilling the desires of the flesh, and of my mind? shall mine heart still go after my covetousness? shall I study and project,
and in the Lustiest of this world, fulfilling the Desires of the Flesh, and of my mind? shall mine heart still go After my covetousness? shall I study and project,
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and plot and prog for this flesh at that rate, as if the world were still my God? shall it climb up from the footstool to the Throne? shall it again give Laws to my heart,
and plot and prog for this Flesh At that rate, as if the world were still my God? shall it climb up from the footstool to the Throne? shall it again give Laws to my heart,
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and set limits to my Religion? shall interest Lord it over Conscience, and carnal inclination bear down devotion? shall I suffer this Robber to break in again into the Sanctuary of the Lord? shall it eat up my Sacrifices, steal away my Sabbaths, curtail my duties,
and Set Limits to my Religion? shall Interest Lord it over Conscience, and carnal inclination bear down devotion? shall I suffer this Robber to break in again into the Sanctuary of the Lord? shall it eat up my Sacrifices, steal away my Sabbaths, curtail my duties,
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and enervate Ordinances? shall the Lord have no more of me then the world will spare him? shall business be ever again pleaded against duty,
and enervate Ordinances? shall the Lord have no more of me then the world will spare him? shall business be ever again pleaded against duty,
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or gain against godliness? shall my soul take up its dwelling in my shop,
or gain against godliness? shall my soul take up its Dwelling in my shop,
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or in my fields, and only give some short visits to heaven at its leisure?
or in my fields, and only give Some short visits to heaven At its leisure?
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But oh shall lying and promise breaking, shall fraud and oppression, shall unrighteousness or unmercifulness be nothing with me,
But o shall lying and promise breaking, shall fraud and oppression, shall unrighteousness or unmercifulness be nothing with me,
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or but excusable failings? Are these things according to the vows of God that are upon me? Look to thy self, O my soul, be not found a lyar against God.
or but excusable failings? are these things according to the vows of God that Are upon me? Look to thy self, Oh my soul, be not found a liar against God.
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O Brethren, were there this solemn and express transaction betwixt our souls and the Lord at every Sacrament,
Oh Brothers, were there this solemn and express transaction betwixt our Souls and the Lord At every Sacrament,
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and did we thus live in the conscience of this Obligation, and the dread of being found false to God, from Sacrament to Sacrament, what might it not bring forth? what a wound would be given to the head of this deadly Enemy?
and did we thus live in the conscience of this Obligation, and the dread of being found false to God, from Sacrament to Sacrament, what might it not bring forth? what a wound would be given to the head of this deadly Enemy?
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3. The Sacrament is the New Testament blessings exhibited: The new wine broached; this Conduit runs with Gospel Wine:
3. The Sacrament is the New Testament blessings exhibited: The new wine broached; this Conduit runs with Gospel Wine:
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Our partaking in the Sacrament, is our coming into the Garden of our Lord, to eat his pleasant fruits.
Our partaking in the Sacrament, is our coming into the Garden of our Lord, to eat his pleasant fruits.
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We read, Cant. 2. 3. I sate down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.
We read, Cant 2. 3. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.
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I shall stay a while here, and shall gather a bundle of these fruits, and present them to your eye.
I shall stay a while Here, and shall gather a bundle of these fruits, and present them to your eye.
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I shall in short shew, 1. What the special fruits of Christ are. 2. That these fruits are sweet and pleasant,
I shall in short show, 1. What the special fruits of christ Are. 2. That these fruits Are sweet and pleasant,
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and then I shall add, 3. That these fruits are exhibited in the Sacrament. 4. The advantages we hence have against the world.
and then I shall add, 3. That these fruits Are exhibited in the Sacrament. 4. The advantages we hence have against the world.
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1. What the special fruits of Christ are; which I shall reduce to these two heads. The fruits of His Bloud. His Spirit.
1. What the special fruits of christ Are; which I shall reduce to these two Heads. The fruits of His Blood. His Spirit.
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1. The fruits of his Bloud. These are especially two, in which all others are comprized, Viz. Righseousness. Peace.
1. The fruits of his Blood. These Are especially two, in which all Others Are comprised, Viz. Righseousness. Peace.
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1. Righteousness. He is therefore called the Lord our righteousness, Jer. 23. 6. Joh. 16. 8. He shall convince the world of righteousness; that is, of the righteousness of Christ;
1. Righteousness. He is Therefore called the Lord our righteousness, Jer. 23. 6. John 16. 8. He shall convince the world of righteousness; that is, of the righteousness of christ;
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he shall evidence and make manifest unto the world, who all lye in wickedness, that in him there is righteousness;
he shall evidence and make manifest unto the world, who all lie in wickedness, that in him there is righteousness;
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not only that he is righteous as an individual person, but as a publick person; that he hath in the name and on the behalf of all those that believe on him, fulfilled all righteousness,
not only that he is righteous as an Individu person, but as a public person; that he hath in the name and on the behalf of all those that believe on him, fulfilled all righteousness,
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and hath hereby a stock and treasure of righteousness to bestow, and wherewith to cloath all those that come unto God by him, to whom he is made wisdome, [ righteousness ] sanctification and redemption, 1 Cor. 1. 30.
and hath hereby a stock and treasure of righteousness to bestow, and wherewith to cloth all those that come unto God by him, to whom he is made Wisdom, [ righteousness ] sanctification and redemption, 1 Cor. 1. 30.
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Beloved, are there any guilty souls among you, any unrighteous ones? do you know what 'tis to be guilty? do you know the dread and terrour of the Lord? do you consider what the face of a righteous incensed God will be to an unrighteous soul? do you understand how naked you lye,
beloved, Are there any guilty Souls among you, any unrighteous ones? do you know what it's to be guilty? do you know the dread and terror of the Lord? do you Consider what the face of a righteous incensed God will be to an unrighteous soul? do you understand how naked you lie,
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and open before everlasting vengeance? how can you endure? or how can you escape the wrath to come? righteousness of your own you have none,
and open before everlasting vengeance? how can you endure? or how can you escape the wrath to come? righteousness of your own you have none,
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and that which you seem to have, is not your righteousness:
and that which you seem to have, is not your righteousness:
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But behold here's righteousness for you, come to Christ, put in here, dip you in his bloud, and then you are clean;
But behold here's righteousness for you, come to christ, put in Here, dip you in his blood, and then you Are clean;
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though your iniquity be searched for, yet it shall not be found; this righteousness shall answer for you, for all your unrighteousness;
though your iniquity be searched for, yet it shall not be found; this righteousness shall answer for you, for all your unrighteousness;
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this righteousness shall purchase for you the eternal inheritance, O methinks we should hear you all crying out with those Jews,
this righteousness shall purchase for you the Eternal inheritance, Oh methinks we should hear you all crying out with those jews,
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though with another heart, and in another sense, His bloud be upon us, and upon our children.
though with Another heart, and in Another sense, His blood be upon us, and upon our children.
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2. Peace. That's another fruit of Christs bloud;
2. Peace. That's Another fruit of Christ blood;
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he hath made peace by the bloud of his Cross, Col. 1. 20. He hath made peace, not only betwixt Jew and Gentile, reconciling them both into one body,
he hath made peace by the blood of his Cross, Col. 1. 20. He hath made peace, not only betwixt Jew and Gentile, reconciling them both into one body,
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but betwixt God and men, reconciling both Jew and Gentile in one body unto God, Rom. 5. 1. Being justified by faith, we have peace with God.
but betwixt God and men, reconciling both Jew and Gentile in one body unto God, Rom. 5. 1. Being justified by faith, we have peace with God.
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This peace hath all blessings in it; love, good will, pardon, grace, life;
This peace hath all blessings in it; love, good will, pardon, grace, life;
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as the wrath of God hath all woes in it, all the plagues and miseries, both of this world and that to come;
as the wrath of God hath all woes in it, all the plagues and misery's, both of this world and that to come;
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you need say no more to mark out any person for an unhappy and lost person,
you need say no more to mark out any person for an unhappy and lost person,
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but this, The wrath of God abideth on him; you have said enough, you need not smite him the second time;
but this, The wrath of God Abideth on him; you have said enough, you need not smite him the second time;
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as the wrath of God hath all woes, so the peace of God hath all blessings in it.
as the wrath of God hath all woes, so the peace of God hath all blessings in it.
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2. The fruits of his spirit.
2. The fruits of his Spirit.
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The former fruits, righteousness and peace, which I call the fruits of the bloud of Christ, are in a sense, the fruits also of the spirit;
The former fruits, righteousness and peace, which I call the fruits of the blood of christ, Are in a sense, the fruits also of the Spirit;
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as also these latter which I call the fruits of the spirit, are in a sense, the fruits of his bloud:
as also these latter which I call the fruits of the Spirit, Are in a sense, the fruits of his blood:
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the spirit convinces of righteousness, and preaches peace, Joh. 16. 14. He shall take of mine, and shew it unto you.
the Spirit convinces of righteousness, and Preaches peace, John 16. 14. He shall take of mine, and show it unto you.
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The spirit first indeed takes of our own, and shews that unto us;
The Spirit First indeed Takes of our own, and shows that unto us;
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that same Gospel spirit that brings life and immortality, brings first death and mortality to light;
that same Gospel Spirit that brings life and immortality, brings First death and mortality to Light;
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he that convinces of sin, is the same spirit that convinces of righteousness. He shall take of our own, and shew it unto us.
he that convinces of since, is the same Spirit that convinces of righteousness. He shall take of our own, and show it unto us.
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Look thee here soul, what a vile and unclean thing thou art, what a wretched and unhappy thing thou art, what a Leper, what a Viper, what a devil in flesh thou hast made thy self, what an Egypt, what a Sodom, what an hell thou hast within thee, what a portion, what a treasure thou hast laid up for thy self;
Look thee Here soul, what a vile and unclean thing thou art, what a wretched and unhappy thing thou art, what a Leper, what a Viper, what a Devil in Flesh thou hast made thy self, what an Egypt, what a Sodom, what an hell thou hast within thee, what a portion, what a treasure thou hast laid up for thy self;
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Serpents, and Scorpions, and Dragons, Bloud, and Wrath, and Fire, these must be the portion of thy cup.
Serpents, and Scorpions, and Dragons, Blood, and Wrath, and Fire, these must be the portion of thy cup.
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Secure sleepy soul, jolly merry soul, that art quiet and at ease, sporting thy self with thy pleasures, loading thy self with riches, decking thy self with ornaments, open thine eyes soul, look thee here, all that's thine I here set in order before thee:
Secure sleepy soul, jolly merry soul, that art quiet and At ease, sporting thy self with thy pleasures, loading thy self with riches, decking thy self with Ornament, open thine eyes soul, look thee Here, all that's thine I Here Set in order before thee:
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these sins, and this guilt, and these curses, and these plagues, these are all thou canst call thine own, these shall dwell with thee, these shall stick and cleave to thee,
these Sins, and this guilt, and these curses, and these plagues, these Are all thou Canst call thine own, these shall dwell with thee, these shall stick and cleave to thee,
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as thy flesh to thy bone, as thy body to thy soul:
as thy Flesh to thy bone, as thy body to thy soul:
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this sad and amazing sight the spirit shews us, takes of our own, and shews it unto us:
this sad and amazing sighed the Spirit shows us, Takes of our own, and shows it unto us:
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But then says Christ, he shall take of mine, of my righteousness and peace, and shew it unto you.
But then Says christ, he shall take of mine, of my righteousness and peace, and show it unto you.
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I say, even these fruits of the bloud of Christ may be also called the fruits of the spirit.
I say, even these fruits of the blood of christ may be also called the fruits of the Spirit.
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But besides these, there are others that the Scripture expresly calls the fruits of the spirit;
But beside these, there Are Others that the Scripture expressly calls the fruits of the Spirit;
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what these are you may read, Gal. 5. 22, 23. But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance;
what these Are you may read, Gal. 5. 22, 23. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, meekness, temperance;
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all the graces and the comforts of the spirit issuing from them, these are the fruits of the spirit.
all the graces and the comforts of the Spirit issuing from them, these Are the fruits of the Spirit.
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2. That these fruits of Christ are sweet, 1 Pet. 2. 7. To them that believe he is precious:
2. That these fruits of christ Are sweet, 1 Pet. 2. 7. To them that believe he is precious:
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He and all his, root and branches, tree and fruit;
He and all his, root and branches, tree and fruit;
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he is pleasant to the eye, the thoughts of Christ are precious, Psa. 104. 3. My meditation of him shall be sweet.
he is pleasant to the eye, the thoughts of christ Are precious, Psa. 104. 3. My meditation of him shall be sweet.
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It is a pleasant thing to behold this Sun;
It is a pleasant thing to behold this Sun;
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he is sweet to the ear, his words are sweet, sweeter then the honey and the honey comb, Psa. 19. 10. His house and his dwelling is sweet, Psa. 84. 1. How amiable are thy Tabernacles O Lord. How might I inlarge here!
he is sweet to the ear, his words Are sweet, Sweeten then the honey and the honey comb, Psa. 19. 10. His house and his Dwelling is sweet, Psa. 84. 1. How amiable Are thy Tabernacles Oh Lord. How might I enlarge Here!
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But more close to the matter in hand, because sense will give us the fullest proof of sweetness let me ask.
But more close to the matter in hand, Because sense will give us the Fullest proof of sweetness let me ask.
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1. How sweet have you found the fruits of the bloud of Christ? Ask the guilty if righteousness be not sweet,
1. How sweet have you found the fruits of the blood of christ? Ask the guilty if righteousness be not sweet,
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if pardon be not sweet, ask the prisoner if liberty be not sweet, ask the debtor how he would receive his discharge from all his debts.
if pardon be not sweet, ask the prisoner if liberty be not sweet, ask the debtor how he would receive his discharge from all his debts.
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Dost thou know what bloud guiltiness means, I need not commend to thee, the bloud of attonement.
Dost thou know what blood guiltiness means, I need not commend to thee, the blood of atonement.
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2. How sweet are the fruits of his Spirit? would it not be a pleasure to you to be holy and humble and meek? is not love sweet? is not holy joy sweet? that is, is not sweetness sweet? nay is not godly sorrow sweet? the mournings and meltings for sin, have more sweetness in them then the sportings and laughings of sinners.
2. How sweet Are the fruits of his Spirit? would it not be a pleasure to you to be holy and humble and meek? is not love sweet? is not holy joy sweet? that is, is not sweetness sweet? nay is not godly sorrow sweet? the mournings and meltings for since, have more sweetness in them then the sportings and laughings of Sinners.
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Is not the sense of integrity, clearness and uprightness, is not peace of conscience, the assurance of divine love, are not these sweet? Ask those that labour under the gripes and pangs of a wounded conscience,
Is not the sense of integrity, clearness and uprightness, is not peace of conscience, the assurance of divine love, Are not these sweet? Ask those that labour under the gripes and pangs of a wounded conscience,
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or are stung with the conscience of guile and treachery, how they would prize peace of conscience:
or Are stung with the conscience of guile and treachery, how they would prize peace of conscience:
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ask those who have received the sentence of death in themselves, and lye roaring like bulls in a net, full of the fury of the Lord, how pretious assurance of the love of God would be.
ask those who have received the sentence of death in themselves, and lie roaring like Bulls in a net, full of the fury of the Lord, how precious assurance of the love of God would be.
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Ask those whose souls do dwell at ease, who walk in the light of the Lord,
Ask those whose Souls do dwell At ease, who walk in the Light of the Lord,
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and have tasted that the Lord is gracious, what they would take in exchange for those comforts, wherewith they feel themselves comforted of God.
and have tasted that the Lord is gracious, what they would take in exchange for those comforts, wherewith they feel themselves comforted of God.
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I appeal to some of your experiences, whether ever you have had so much pleasure in all your lives,
I appeal to Some of your experiences, whither ever you have had so much pleasure in all your lives,
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as when you have found your hearts ascending Heaven ward, in your flames of love, and receiving testimony from the Lord, that you are accepted with him:
as when you have found your hearts ascending Heaven ward, in your flames of love, and receiving testimony from the Lord, that you Are accepted with him:
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surely your souls have tasted how good the Lord is.
surely your Souls have tasted how good the Lord is.
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But here note that these fruits of the Spirit (some of them especially) are sweet only To the Souls. Healthy Hungry
But Here note that these fruits of the Spirit (Some of them especially) Are sweet only To the Souls. Healthy Hungry
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1. To the healthy Soul: that is, to the holy Soul, to the sick every pleasant thing is bitter:
1. To the healthy Soul: that is, to the holy Soul, to the sick every pleasant thing is bitter:
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is grace unfavoury? is holiness harsh to thee, doest thou find no relish in it? are thy gourds and thy husks thy locusts and wild hony, the pleasures of thy flesh only grateful to thy palate? O thou art a sickly Soul, there is no health in thee.
is grace unfavour? is holiness harsh to thee, dost thou find no relish in it? Are thy gourds and thy husks thy Locusts and wild honey, the pleasures of thy Flesh only grateful to thy palate? O thou art a sickly Soul, there is no health in thee.
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2. To the hungry Soul: The hungry he fills with good things, and the hungry will relish his good things, the full Soul loaths the honey comb:
2. To the hungry Soul: The hungry he fills with good things, and the hungry will relish his good things, the full Soul Loathes the honey comb:
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canst thou not tast the sweetness? O thou art a full Soul; Satan hath filled thine heart, thou hast an heart full of dirt and trash;
Canst thou not taste the sweetness? O thou art a full Soul; Satan hath filled thine heart, thou hast an heart full of dirt and trash;
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the Divel hath made a very stable or barn, or dung pot of thine heart;
the devil hath made a very stable or barn, or dung pot of thine heart;
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meat and drink and mony and mirth have chok'd up thy soul, and that's the reason that Christ is no more savoury.
meat and drink and money and mirth have choked up thy soul, and that's the reason that christ is no more savoury.
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Are there any empty souls among you, hungring and thirsting after the bread and water of life? what if Christ should come down and meet you here,
are there any empty Souls among you, hungering and thirsting After the bred and water of life? what if christ should come down and meet you Here,
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and feed you with these good things? would you not say, O this is sweet feeding, O this is a sweet morning, O this is a pleasant meal?
and feed you with these good things? would you not say, Oh this is sweet feeding, Oh this is a sweet morning, Oh this is a pleasant meal?
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If you could see all the blessed fruits of the gospel, spred upon this table; if you saw pardons sealed before you for every one of your souls;
If you could see all the blessed fruits of the gospel, spread upon this table; if you saw Pardons sealed before you for every one of your Souls;
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if grace and peace, if love and joy, if holiness and power, and every thing your souls want or wish for,
if grace and peace, if love and joy, if holiness and power, and every thing your Souls want or wish for,
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if you should see them here on the table; if you should hear a voice from Heaven calling unto you, Eat O friends, drink,
if you should see them Here on the table; if you should hear a voice from Heaven calling unto you, Eat Oh Friends, drink,
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yea drink abundantly O beloved, you that want a pardon, there 'tis for you; you that want holiness, humility, patience, power, assurance, here 'tis for you, take it;yea drink abundantly Oh Beloved, you that want a pardon, there it's for you; you that want holiness, humility, patience, power, assurance, Here it's for you, take it;
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It may be the full souls among you would be nothing moved, it would better please them to hear, there's a penny for you, there's a sheep or an house or a living for you, But every hungry soul would cry out, O this is sweet, ' its good to be here.
It may be the full Souls among you would be nothing moved, it would better please them to hear, there's a penny for you, there's a sheep or an house or a living for you, But every hungry soul would cry out, Oh this is sweet, ' its good to be Here.
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3. That these fruits of Christ are exhibited and given forth in the sacrament. The sacrament is a communion:
3. That these fruits of christ Are exhibited and given forth in the sacrament. The sacrament is a communion:
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the Communion of the body of Christ, the Communion of the bloud of Christ, 1 Cor. 10. 16. wherein we come not only to see,
the Communion of the body of christ, the Communion of the blood of christ, 1 Cor. 10. 16. wherein we come not only to see,
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but to receive Christ crucified, to receive of his fulness grace for grace.but to receive christ Crucified, to receive of his fullness grace for grace.
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Isa. 12. 3. we have a promise, with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation, here note,
Isaiah 12. 3. we have a promise, with joy shall you draw water out of the wells of salvation, Here note,
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1. That the Church of Christ hath her wells of salvation: without is death and destruction:
1. That the Church of christ hath her wells of salvation: without is death and destruction:
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sinners have their pits, and their pools, and their cisterns, but no wells.
Sinners have their pits, and their pools, and their cisterns, but no wells.
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There is a fountain and a fountain opened Zech. 13. 1. but 'tis to the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem:
There is a fountain and a fountain opened Zechariah 13. 1. but it's to the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem:
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to the Israel of God not to his enemies; to these the fountains opened, is a fountain sealed, Christ shall profit them nothing;
to the Israel of God not to his enemies; to these the fountains opened, is a fountain sealed, christ shall profit them nothing;
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Christ is the Churches inclosure, no common for aliens.
christ is the Churches enclosure, no Common for aliens.
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If you ask what are those wells, I answer the word is a well, the ordinances are wells, in particular this ordinance, this sacrament to which we are come this day to draw, this is a well:
If you ask what Are those wells, I answer the word is a well, the ordinances Are wells, in particular this Ordinance, this sacrament to which we Are come this day to draw, this is a well:
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it hath the depth of a well;
it hath the depth of a well;
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this ordinance is a deep mystery, 'tis not every hand, no nor every eye that can reach the water. 2. It hath the spring of a well:
this Ordinance is a deep mystery, it's not every hand, no nor every eye that can reach the water. 2. It hath the spring of a well:
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wells have not a standing and underived fulness, but they have a spring that feeds them:
wells have not a standing and underived fullness, but they have a spring that feeds them:
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Christ is the spring that fills this well. 3. It hath the fulness of a well, cisterns will hold little water, in the well there is store:
christ is the spring that fills this well. 3. It hath the fullness of a well, cisterns will hold little water, in the well there is store:
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all Christ is here, in whom all fulness dwells.
all christ is Here, in whom all fullness dwells.
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This well is the Churches, it belongs only to those that belong to God, 1 Cor. 3. 22. 23. whether Paul Apollos or Cephas, whether ministers or ordinances, all are yours because you are Christs and Christ is Gods:
This well is the Churches, it belongs only to those that belong to God, 1 Cor. 3. 22. 23. whither Paul Apollos or Cephas, whither Ministers or ordinances, all Are yours Because you Are Christ and christ is God's:
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Rom. 9. 4. who are Israelites, to whom pertaineth the adoption and the glory and the covenants;Rom. 9. 4. who Are Israelites, to whom pertaineth the adoption and the glory and the Covenants;
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to whom the adoption and the covenants belong, theirs are the seals. The things that are without are yours sinners;to whom the adoption and the Covenants belong, theirs Are the Seals. The things that Are without Are yours Sinners;
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sin is yours, guilt is yours, temptations snares woes, death is yours, because ye are none of Christs;
since is yours, guilt is yours, temptations snares woes, death is yours, Because you Are none of Christ;
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this well of life is none of yours.
this well of life is none of yours.
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It will be demanded of you, as Math. 22. 12, Friend how camst thou in hither? what hast thou to do to take my covenant or the bloud of my covenant into thy mouth, since thou hatest instruction and castest my words behind thee, Psal. 50. Such may not come to the well, or if they come, it may prove a well of damnation to them, not of salvation:
It will be demanded of you, as Math. 22. 12, Friend how camest thou in hither? what hast thou to do to take my Covenant or the blood of my Covenant into thy Mouth, since thou Hatest instruction and Chastest my words behind thee, Psalm 50. Such may not come to the well, or if they come, it may prove a well of damnation to them, not of salvation:
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and so the Apostle tells them it will prove 1 Cor. 11. 29. This water of life may prove as the water of jealousie, that bitter water that will cause their belly to swell and their thigh to rott, may be a curse and not a blessing.
and so the Apostle tells them it will prove 1 Cor. 11. 29. This water of life may prove as the water of jealousy, that bitter water that will cause their belly to swell and their thigh to rot, may be a curse and not a blessing.
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Look to it sinners, you may be drown'd in this well when you come to drink;
Look to it Sinners, you may be drowned in this well when you come to drink;
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you may drink flames and fury instead of the water of life.
you may drink flames and fury instead of the water of life.
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Oh how many have been drown'd in these waters? who rushing unpreparedly upon this dreadful ordinance, have drown'd all that little good they seem'd to have:
O how many have been drowned in these waters? who rushing unpreparedly upon this dreadful Ordinance, have drowned all that little good they seemed to have:
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something possibly they formerly had that was hopeful, but by the just judgment of God upon them for abusing such an ordinance they have lost all:
something possibly they formerly had that was hopeful, but by the just judgement of God upon them for abusing such an Ordinance they have lost all:
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at first they came it may be with some little tenderness and trembling of heart, but not being upright in the main, they have at length lost all their sense,
At First they Come it may be with Some little tenderness and trembling of heart, but not being upright in the main, they have At length lost all their sense,
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and have been smitten with deadness and hardness.
and have been smitten with deadness and hardness.
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O consider what you are, and how 'tis with you now you come here? are you Christs? are you sincerely his? are you resolvedly his? if you have not assurance that you are his, what probable evidences have you that you are? are your souls wishing for Christ, waiting for Christ, thirsting and panting and following after love to Christ, likeness to Christ, subjection to Christ, evidences that he is yours? are you resolved, never while you live, to turn back and give over your pursuit of Christ nor to sit down by any thing short of an universal conformity to his image and will?
Oh Consider what you Are, and how it's with you now you come Here? Are you Christ? Are you sincerely his? Are you resolvedly his? if you have not assurance that you Are his, what probable evidences have you that you Are? Are your Souls wishing for christ, waiting for christ, thirsting and panting and following After love to christ, likeness to christ, subjection to christ, evidences that he is yours? Are you resolved, never while you live, to turn back and give over your pursuit of christ nor to fit down by any thing short of an universal conformity to his image and will?
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Are you crucified with Christ? Is the world crucified to you, and you unto the world? Is the old man slain,
are you Crucified with christ? Is the world Crucified to you, and you unto the world? Is the old man slave,
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and all your earthly members? feel every limb of the old man, if there be not life still found in them;
and all your earthly members? feel every limb of the old man, if there be not life still found in them;
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feel the heart of the old man, is there not self-will, self-love, and the love of this present world yet alive? feel the head of the old man, is not pride and self-conce it alive? what plottings and contrivances, what great designs are there carrying on for the flesh and the world? feel the gall and the spleen of him, is not bitterness and wrath, envy and malice yet alive? observe the eyes, and the ears,
feel the heart of the old man, is there not self-will, Self-love, and the love of this present world yet alive? feel the head of the old man, is not pride and self-conce it alive? what plottings and contrivances, what great designs Are there carrying on for the Flesh and the world? feel the Gall and the spleen of him, is not bitterness and wrath, envy and malice yet alive? observe the eyes, and the ears,
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and the tongue, and the habit, and the way; and the tongue, and the habit, and the Way;
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doth not the old man live in all these? are not the eyes pleas'd with beholding vanity, the ears itching after fleshly fooleries? Is not the sound of him upon the tongue, the shew of him in the countenance, the habit,
does not the old man live in all these? Are not the eyes pleased with beholding vanity, the ears itching After fleshly fooleries? Is not the found of him upon the tongue, the show of him in the countenance, the habit,
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and whole way of life? feel the pulses of the old man, his breathings and pantings, is it not after earth still?
and Whole Way of life? feel the pulses of the old man, his breathings and pantings, is it not After earth still?
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Brethren, if there be any sad remains of this earth and flesh in you, as doubtless there are,
Brothers, if there be any sad remains of this earth and Flesh in you, as doubtless there Are,
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yet is there an abatement of the power and vigor of them? if the old man be not quite dead,
yet is there an abatement of the power and vigor of them? if the old man be not quite dead,
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yet is he in a Consumption? are the waters of lust fallen; yea, and still falling lower? are you in good earnest [ for ] mortification,
yet is he in a Consumption? Are the waters of lust fallen; yea, and still falling lower? Are you in good earnest [ for ] mortification,
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for the death of every lust? and are you impatient while they live? are you come to this point, you'l never be the friends of your flesh, you'l never take its part again, against warnings, against reproofs, you'l never live in peace with it,
for the death of every lust? and Are you impatient while they live? Are you come to this point, You'll never be the Friends of your Flesh, You'll never take its part again, against Warnings, against reproofs, You'll never live in peace with it,
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but will wrestle, and fight, and wait for the victory as long as you live? This will give you good hope, that Christ is yours;
but will wrestle, and fight, and wait for the victory as long as you live? This will give you good hope, that christ is yours;
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and good evidence that he calls to you, Come unto the waters. 2. In this Well of Salvation there is water of life:
and good evidence that he calls to you, Come unto the waters. 2. In this Well of Salvation there is water of life:
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Ye shall draw [ water ] that is, living water: In this water is comprehended all things belonging to life and godliness:You shall draw [ water ] that is, living water: In this water is comprehended all things belonging to life and godliness:
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Here is bread in this water;
Here is bred in this water;
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he that is the Rock springing in the earth, is the bread that came down from heaven, Joh. 6. 48. 50. Here is bloud with the water;
he that is the Rock springing in the earth, is the bred that Come down from heaven, John 6. 48. 50. Here is blood with the water;
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out of his side came water and bloud.
out of his side Come water and blood.
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Here is wine and milk in this water, Is. 55. 1. Ho every one that thirsteth, come ye to the [ waters, ] come buy wine and milk. Come to the waters,
Here is wine and milk in this water, Is. 55. 1. Ho every one that Thirsteth, come you to the [ waters, ] come buy wine and milk. Come to the waters,
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why what shall we get there? O there's wine and milk in the waters; come to the waters for wine and milk.
why what shall we get there? O there's wine and milk in the waters; come to the waters for wine and milk.
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What case is there of any of the Saints, but here's that which is proper for it:
What case is there of any of the Saints, but here's that which is proper for it:
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Here's water for the filthy, here's bloud for the guilty, here's bread for the strong, here's milk for the weak, here's wine for the sad;
Here's water for the filthy, here's blood for the guilty, here's bred for the strong, here's milk for the weak, here's wine for the sad;
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here's for meat, medicine, and delight;
here's for meat, medicine, and delight;
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here's the flower of the wheat, the healing balm, the sweetness of the fig-tree, the fatness of the Olive, the Tree of Life, Christ is in these waters.
here's the flower of the wheat, the healing balm, the sweetness of the Fig tree, the fatness of the Olive, the Tree of Life, christ is in these waters.
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3. This water of life is [ to be drawn ] out of this Well of Salvation.
3. This water of life is [ to be drawn ] out of this Well of Salvation.
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Hence 'tis that we must come, every man with his Pitcher.
Hence it's that we must come, every man with his Pitcher.
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Faith is our Pitcher, what need of a Pitcher if there were no water to be drawn? unbelievers might then speed as well as believers.
Faith is our Pitcher, what need of a Pitcher if there were no water to be drawn? unbelievers might then speed as well as believers.
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4. Its a joy to the Saints to work at the Well.
4. Its a joy to the Saints to work At the Well.
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[ With joy ] shall ye draw, &c. We read, 1 Sam. 7. 6. that the people of God once drew other waters, and out of another Well;[ With joy ] shall you draw, etc. We read, 1 Sam. 7. 6. that the people of God once drew other waters, and out of Another Well;
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they drew water, and poured it out before the Lord. they drew water, and poured it out before the Lord.
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The Wells were their repenting sorrow-bitten hearts, the waters were their tears, which they poured out before the Lord:
The Wells were their repenting sorrow-bitten hearts, the waters were their tears, which they poured out before the Lord:
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these were bitter waters, and drawn with sorrow; the waters you are now come to, are pleasant;
these were bitter waters, and drawn with sorrow; the waters you Are now come to, Are pleasant;
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faith, and love, and joy, and praise, are here to be both your work, and your waters;
faith, and love, and joy, and praise, Are Here to be both your work, and your waters;
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the three latter are the pleasures of the other world;
the three latter Are the pleasures of the other world;
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the first [ Faith ] is your Pitcher to fetch them in, and your mouth to drink them down.
the First [ Faith ] is your Pitcher to fetch them in, and your Mouth to drink them down.
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God hath brought you hither to prove the sweetness of love, to taste what 'tis to love, and be beloved;
God hath brought you hither to prove the sweetness of love, to taste what it's to love, and be Beloved;
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God opens you a Spring of everlasting joy, thereby to dilate and inlarge your souls in admirings and praises.
God Opens you a Spring of everlasting joy, thereby to dilate and enlarge your Souls in admirings and praises.
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4. The advantages we hence get against the world; are amongst others, these following.
4. The advantages we hence get against the world; Are among Others, these following.
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The precious things of Christ thus exhibited in the Sacrament, will 1. Quench our thirst. 2. Renew our strength. 3. Sharpen our weapons. 4. Set the reward before our eye.
The precious things of christ thus exhibited in the Sacrament, will 1. Quench our thirst. 2. Renew our strength. 3. Sharpen our weapons. 4. Set the reward before our eye.
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1. They will quench our thirst after the world.
1. They will quench our thirst After the world.
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The world invites as Christ, Ho every one [ that thirsteth ] come to my waters;
The world invites as christ, Ho every one [ that Thirsteth ] come to my waters;
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If any man [ thirst ] let him come unto me and drink. God and the world are both for the empty souls;If any man [ thirst ] let him come unto me and drink. God and the world Are both for the empty Souls;
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he that's empty of God, there's a man for the world; he that's empty of the world, there's a soul for God;
he that's empty of God, there's a man for the world; he that's empty of the world, there's a soul for God;
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he that is surfeited of the pleasures of sin, will nauseate the joys of Religion;
he that is surfeited of the pleasures of since, will nauseate the Joys of Religion;
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he that is satiated with the pleasures of Religion, will slight the joys of the world.
he that is satiated with the pleasures of Religion, will slight the Joys of the world.
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John 4. 14. Whosoever drinketh of the waters that I shall give him, shall never thirst;
John 4. 14. Whosoever Drinketh of the waters that I shall give him, shall never thirst;
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that is, either when he is come up to the Well head, and shall have drank his full draught, he shall thirst no more for ever, he shall be satisfied for ever;
that is, either when he is come up to the Well head, and shall have drank his full draught, he shall thirst no more for ever, he shall be satisfied for ever;
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or else, he that shall drink of my waters here, that shall drink of the brook in the way, shall not be thirsty after other waters;
or Else, he that shall drink of my waters Here, that shall drink of the brook in the Way, shall not be thirsty After other waters;
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he that hath drank of the upper springs, will better spare the nether springs.
he that hath drank of the upper springs, will better spare the neither springs.
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Our intimate converses with Christ, and those gracious savours and divine impressions they leave upon our hearts, do naturally weaken and allay our fleshly appetites and inclinations:
Our intimate converses with christ, and those gracious savours and divine impressions they leave upon our hearts, do naturally weaken and allay our fleshly appetites and inclinations:
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wisdome is not more necessarily expulsive of folly, light of darkness, holiness of sin, then the love and joy of the Lord, of the love and the lusts of this world.
Wisdom is not more necessarily expulsive of folly, Light of darkness, holiness of since, then the love and joy of the Lord, of the love and the Lustiest of this world.
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Brethren, whatever divine touches, whatever peace and joy you seem to feel upon your hearts,
Brothers, whatever divine touches, whatever peace and joy you seem to feel upon your hearts,
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if the world be not a looser by them, if it stand its ground, and maintain its interest and esteem in you, all that you seem to feel of God upon you, look to it, that it prove not a fallacy, and a dream:
if the world be not a looser by them, if it stand its ground, and maintain its Interest and esteem in you, all that you seem to feel of God upon you, look to it, that it prove not a fallacy, and a dream:
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for my part, I shall ever suspect that intimacy my soul hath seem'd to get in heaven,
for my part, I shall ever suspect that intimacy my soul hath seemed to get in heaven,
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and all the pleasure of it, if I be not the more content to be a stranger in this earth:
and all the pleasure of it, if I be not the more content to be a stranger in this earth:
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O my God wilt thou draw forth the breasts to me, let me suck, and be satisfied;
Oh my God wilt thou draw forth the breasts to me, let me suck, and be satisfied;
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let the Lord God be my satisfaction, and then let the world try the strength of its temptation.
let the Lord God be my satisfaction, and then let the world try the strength of its temptation.
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2. They will renew our strength.
2. They will renew our strength.
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This staff of bread will be the strength of our hearts, they are the weak souls whom the world conquers.
This staff of bred will be the strength of our hearts, they Are the weak Souls whom the world conquers.
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But of this having spoken in a former direction, I pass it over here with the naming.
But of this having spoken in a former direction, I pass it over Here with the naming.
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3. They will sharpen our weapon. We never are foil'd, but when our faith fails: This is our victory — even our faith;
3. They will sharpen our weapon. We never Are foiled, but when our faith fails: This is our victory — even our faith;
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this weapon of our warfare is mighty through God: By how much the more our faith is exercis'd on God, by so much the more vigorous;
this weapon of our warfare is mighty through God: By how much the more our faith is exercised on God, by so much the more vigorous;
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believe and you shall be established, believe, and you shall be strengthened, believe, and all that you see before you shall be meat for your faith to put it in heart.
believe and you shall be established, believe, and you shall be strengthened, believe, and all that you see before you shall be meat for your faith to put it in heart.
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But how shall I believe? yea rather, how shouldst thou but believe? whose Table is this to which thou art come? whose word was it that said, This bread is my body which was given for you;
But how shall I believe? yea rather, how Shouldst thou but believe? whose Table is this to which thou art come? whose word was it that said, This bred is my body which was given for you;
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This cup is the New Testament in my bloud which was shed for you? This bread is the communion of my body, this cup is the communion of my bloud? what is this body, what is this bloud,This cup is the New Testament in my blood which was shed for you? This bred is the communion of my body, this cup is the communion of my blood? what is this body, what is this blood,
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but virtually all the spirit and life of the Gospel? what is the meaning of those words, Take, and eat, and drink, but that its the will of God,
but virtually all the Spirit and life of the Gospel? what is the meaning of those words, Take, and eat, and drink, but that its the will of God,
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if it be your will also, that all this shall be yours? would Christ say, take, what he meant not to give? would Christ say, eat, that which is not bread? will be feed souls with common bread? did he bring you hither to mock you? how should you but believe?
if it be your will also, that all this shall be yours? would christ say, take, what he meant not to give? would christ say, eat, that which is not bred? will be feed Souls with Common bred? did he bring you hither to mock you? how should you but believe?
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Believe, and you shall find his flesh to be meat indeed, his bloud to be drink indeed;
Believe, and you shall find his Flesh to be meat indeed, his blood to be drink indeed;
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this bread to be Manna, this cup to come to you full of the spirits of the Gospel, which will so nourish and quicken your faith, that as a mighty man refreshed with wine, it will rejoyce to run its course,
this bred to be Manna, this cup to come to you full of the spirits of the Gospel, which will so nourish and quicken your faith, that as a mighty man refreshed with wine, it will rejoice to run its course,
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and tread down your Enemy under you. 4. The reward is set before our eye.
and tread down your Enemy under you. 4. The reward is Set before our eye.
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Rev. 2. 17. To him that overcometh will I give to c•t of the hidden Manna,Rev. 2. 17. To him that Overcometh will I give to c•t of the hidden Manna,
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and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written which no man knoweth but he that receiveth it.
and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written which no man Knoweth but he that receives it.
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Chap. 3. 21. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my Throne.Chap. 3. 21. To him that Overcometh will I grant to fit with me in my Throne.
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There's the Conquerours reward, the hidden Manna, the white stone, the new name, the Throne:There's the Conquerors reward, the hidden Manna, the white stone, the new name, the Throne:
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Now all these are here set before us, we taste of the Manna, we have a sight of the stone, and of the Throne; Now all these Are Here Set before us, we taste of the Manna, we have a sighed of the stone, and of the Throne;
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what encouragement is it to the heart to have the reward in the eye:
what encouragement is it to the heart to have the reward in the eye:
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It was said concerning our Lord, Heb. 12. 2. that for the joy that was [ set before him ] he endured the Cross, and despised the shame.It was said Concerning our Lord, Hebrew 12. 2. that for the joy that was [ Set before him ] he endured the Cross, and despised the shame.
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And we are exhorted in the foregoing words, Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, [ looking to Jesus. ]And we Are exhorted in the foregoing words, Let us run with patience the raze that is Set before us, [ looking to jesus. ]
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Let us run, looking to Jesus, let us bear, looking to Jesus, let us watch, let us wrestle, let us fight, looking to Jesus;
Let us run, looking to jesus, let us bear, looking to jesus, let us watch, let us wrestle, let us fight, looking to jesus;
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looking to Jesus who endured the Cross, and is set down on the Throne: This Cross is here presented to us, and in the Cross the Throne;
looking to jesus who endured the Cross, and is Set down on the Throne: This Cross is Here presented to us, and in the Cross the Throne;
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if we suffer with him, if we overcome with him, we shall also be glorified with him.
if we suffer with him, if we overcome with him, we shall also be glorified with him.
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Lift up the hands that hang down, confirm the feeble knees;
Lift up the hands that hang down, confirm the feeble knees;
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behold the Captain of your Salvation, whose reward is with him, and his work before him:
behold the Captain of your Salvation, whose reward is with him, and his work before him:
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Dost say 'tis hard to follow Christ, 'tis hard to forsake all for Christ? canst thou [ now ] say so when he shews thee the treasure he hath for his followers? open thine eyes, look again upon that treasure,
Dost say it's hard to follow christ, it's hard to forsake all for christ? Canst thou [ now ] say so when he shows thee the treasure he hath for his followers? open thine eyes, look again upon that treasure,
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and then see if all the labours, straits losses, sufferings of this life, be worthy to be compared to that glory which he hath revealed.
and then see if all the labours, straits losses, sufferings of this life, be worthy to be compared to that glory which he hath revealed.
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4. Improve worldly prosperity this way; turn the world upon it self, beat it with its own weapons:
4. Improve worldly Prosperity this Way; turn the world upon it self, beatrice it with its own weapons:
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As the Lord, Judg. 7. 22. set Midian against Midian, every mans Sword against his fellow;
As the Lord, Judges 7. 22. Set Midian against Midian, every men Sword against his fellow;
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so let Christians set the world against the world, let its own hand be against it self.
so let Christians Set the world against the world, let its own hand be against it self.
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The prosperities of the world are the keenest, and most deadly weapons in all its quivers;
The Prosperities of the world Are the keenest, and most deadly weapons in all its quivers;
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if these might be turn'd against its own breast, what a slaughter would be made?
if these might be turned against its own breast, what a slaughter would be made?
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But how may this be done? hearken to me, and I will tell you how:
But how may this be done? harken to me, and I will tell you how:
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Receive all the good things of the world, As Talents. Temptations.
Receive all the good things of the world, As Talents. Temptations.
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1. Receive all the good things of the world as Talents, for which you must give an account:
1. Receive all the good things of the world as Talents, for which you must give an account:
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Consider your selves as Stewards of all that you have;
Consider your selves as Stewards of all that you have;
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you have nothing under your hand, but what is your Masters, and for which you must be responsible:
you have nothing under your hand, but what is your Masters, and for which you must be responsible:
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This is a truth written in nature, as well as in Scripture;
This is a truth written in nature, as well as in Scripture;
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you may as well reckon your selves your own Makers, as your own Lords; and you may as well reckon your selves your own Lords,
you may as well reckon your selves your own Makers, as your own lords; and you may as well reckon your selves your own lords,
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as unaccountable for what you have.
as unaccountable for what you have.
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If you have an estate, if you have friends, if you have great offices, honors and dignities;
If you have an estate, if you have Friends, if you have great Offices, honours and dignities;
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if you have a larger proportion of bodily health, better parts and endowments of mind, you have so much the more to reckon for;
if you have a larger proportion of bodily health, better parts and endowments of mind, you have so much the more to reckon for;
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as your riches encrease, as you are advanc'd higher in the world, so your work, and your care, and your Obligation thereto encreases;
as your riches increase, as you Are advanced higher in the world, so your work, and your care, and your Obligation thereto increases;
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the more you have committed to your trust, the harder will your task be to mannage it well,
the more you have committed to your trust, the harder will your task be to manage it well,
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and the more dreadful will be your doom if you miscarry:
and the more dreadful will be your doom if you miscarry:
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If the doom for one talent hid in a Napkin be so dreadful, Mat. 25. 30. Cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, what will thy judgment be for ten talents, all spent upon Harlots, or in riotous living?
If the doom for one talon hid in a Napkin be so dreadful, Mathew 25. 30. Cast you the unprofitable servant into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, what will thy judgement be for ten Talents, all spent upon Harlots, or in riotous living?
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The sense of this will both still your flesh, from craving what you have to be bestowed upon it,
The sense of this will both still your Flesh, from craving what you have to be bestowed upon it,
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and kill your desires after more:
and kill your Desires After more:
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Give what you will to it upon such terms, to use it all for God, and to be lyable to a severe account for whatever is otherwise imployed,
Give what you will to it upon such terms, to use it all for God, and to be liable to a severe account for whatever is otherwise employed,
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and your very flesh will be ready to turn it back upon your hands. Say to thy covetous heart, here's an opportunity for thee to be rich;
and your very Flesh will be ready to turn it back upon your hands. Say to thy covetous heart, here's an opportunity for thee to be rich;
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work as hard as ever thou wilt, get as much as ever thou canst, but when thou hast done, know that whatever thou hast gotten, is none of thine;
work as hard as ever thou wilt, get as much as ever thou Canst, but when thou hast done, know that whatever thou hast got, is none of thine;
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thou dost but get, that thou mayst have so much the more to use for God, or to loose for God;
thou dost but get, that thou Mayest have so much the more to use for God, or to lose for God;
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not an house, not a field, not one peny of all that thou hast laboured for, must be spent upon thy flesh;
not an house, not a field, not one penny of all that thou hast laboured for, must be spent upon thy Flesh;
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thy pride, or thy appetite, or thy covetousness, shall have never the more for all thy store,
thy pride, or thy appetite, or thy covetousness, shall have never the more for all thy store,
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but all must go another way;
but all must go Another Way;
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tell thy heart thus, that thy flesh must not have the spending of it, and then see how little pleasure 'twill have in gathering.
tell thy heart thus, that thy Flesh must not have the spending of it, and then see how little pleasure it'll have in gathering.
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Tell thy slothful heart, here's an estate for thee, here are honors, here is the love,
Tell thy slothful heart, here's an estate for thee, Here Are honours, Here is the love,
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and good will, and good opinion of men for thee;
and good will, and good opinion of men for thee;
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if thou likest it, take it, but know, that this is all to set thee the harder on work;
if thou likest it, take it, but know, that this is all to Set thee the harder on work;
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they are all thy Masters goods, which he gives thee with this charge, Occupy till I come. Hast thou an estate? look to it,
they Are all thy Masters goods, which he gives thee with this charge, Occupy till I come. Hast thou an estate? look to it,
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for he will look for it, that thou honor the Lord with thy substance;
for he will look for it, that thou honour the Lord with thy substance;
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and the more thou hast, the more care will it cost thee, and the more labour to use it well.
and the more thou hast, the more care will it cost thee, and the more labour to use it well.
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Hast thou dignities, and art thou set in authority? take heed and see to it, that thou be good in thine office; woe to thee if thou neglect the charge of the Lord,
Hast thou dignities, and art thou Set in Authority? take heed and see to it, that thou be good in thine office; woe to thee if thou neglect the charge of the Lord,
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and what wilt thou do to fulfill it? Hast thou the love and good will of men? this gives thee the fairer opportunity,
and what wilt thou do to fulfil it? Hast thou the love and good will of men? this gives thee the Fairer opportunity,
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and thereby imposes on thee the greater necessity, to deal roundly with them, in counselling, admonishing,
and thereby imposes on thee the greater necessity, to deal roundly with them, in counseling, admonishing,
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and reproving them, as occasion shall require;
and reproving them, as occasion shall require;
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they will take that from thee, which they will not from another, and upon that account there's none in the world that owes them so much of that service,
they will take that from thee, which they will not from Another, and upon that account there's none in the world that owes them so much of that service,
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nor shall pay so dearly for his neglect as thou;
nor shall pay so dearly for his neglect as thou;
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and so whatever else thou hast, wisdome, learning, natural parts, bodily health, the more thou hast of them, the more work they will find thee:
and so whatever Else thou hast, Wisdom, learning, natural parts, bodily health, the more thou hast of them, the more work they will find thee:
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Tell thy slothful heart thus, and what thank will it give thee for such advancements whatever they be.
Tell thy slothful heart thus, and what thank will it give thee for such advancements whatever they be.
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Tell thy voluptuous heart, here are pleasures for thee; here's meat, and drink, and fine cloaths, and sports, and pastimes;
Tell thy voluptuous heart, Here Are pleasures for thee; here's meat, and drink, and fine clothes, and sports, and pastimes;
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here are Gardens and Orchards, Apes and Peacocks;
Here Are Gardens and Orchards, Apes and Peacocks;
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but what wilt thou do with them, now thou hast them? so much as will help thee to be more useful,
but what wilt thou do with them, now thou hast them? so much as will help thee to be more useful,
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and serviceable to the ends of thy being;
and serviceable to the ends of thy being;
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to glorifie thy God, to promote the salvation of thy soul, so much thou mayst take,
to Glorify thy God, to promote the salvation of thy soul, so much thou Mayest take,
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but take more at thy utmost peril;
but take more At thy utmost peril;
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tell thy sensual heart, the more thou hast of these things, the more wilt thou be put to that hard duty of self-denial; thou must vex,
tell thy sensual heart, the more thou hast of these things, the more wilt thou be put to that hard duty of self-denial; thou must vex,
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and torment, and crucifie thy flesh the more, by how much the more thou hast to satisfie it;
and torment, and crucify thy Flesh the more, by how much the more thou hast to satisfy it;
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whatever thou hast before thee, and how much soever thou lustest after it, thou must not touch more then thy allowance;
whatever thou hast before thee, and how much soever thou Lustiest After it, thou must not touch more then thy allowance;
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though thou hast it in thine hand, yet thou must rather put a knife to thy throat,
though thou hast it in thine hand, yet thou must rather put a knife to thy throat,
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then thine hand to thy mouth.
then thine hand to thy Mouth.
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What, sayes the flesh, Is this all that I gain by having so much about me, only so much the more labour,
What, Says the Flesh, Is this all that I gain by having so much about me, only so much the more labour,
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and vexation at present, and the heavier account hereafter? May I have an estate,
and vexation At present, and the Heavier account hereafter? May I have an estate,
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or honors, or pleasures, and when I have them, must they be none of mine? shall I be never the better for them, never the richer for all my store, never the higher for all mine honor, never the merrier for all my pleasures? I had even as good go without them,
or honours, or pleasures, and when I have them, must they be none of mine? shall I be never the better for them, never the Richer for all my store, never the higher for all mine honour, never the merrier for all my pleasures? I had even as good go without them,
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as have them on such terms as these, even take them back again.
as have them on such terms as these, even take them back again.
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Any man of understanding would reason thus, why should I so eagerly wish for more then I have? have I not trouble enough already, labour enough,
Any man of understanding would reason thus, why should I so eagerly wish for more then I have? have I not trouble enough already, labour enough,
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and care enough already? have I not enough to answer for already? is it so hard to be faithful in my little, how then shall I do, if I be ruler over much? Is it so hard to deny my flesh when I have not to satisfie it,
and care enough already? have I not enough to answer for already? is it so hard to be faithful in my little, how then shall I do, if I be ruler over much? Is it so hard to deny my Flesh when I have not to satisfy it,
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how shall I say it nay, when it lusts for what I have in mine hand? will this be an advance to my contentment, to have,
how shall I say it nay, when it Lustiest for what I have in mine hand? will this be an advance to my contentment, to have,
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and not to enjoy, to see and not to eat;
and not to enjoy, to see and not to eat;
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not to tast what is at my mouth, nor to look on what is before mine eyes? and yet must it be thus with me,
not to taste what is At my Mouth, nor to look on what is before mine eyes? and yet must it be thus with me,
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and the more I have, the more thus? Well, the Lord who knows my frame,
and the more I have, the more thus? Well, the Lord who knows my frame,
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and what condition I am best able to use, proportion out to me, according to the good pleasure of his will:
and what condition I am best able to use, proportion out to me, according to the good pleasure of his will:
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no more talents then he gives me power to use well;
no more Talents then he gives me power to use well;
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no more money, no more honours, no more love and respect from men, then will furnish me for the work of God,
no more money, no more honours, no more love and respect from men, then will furnish me for the work of God,
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and further me in the way of life, and abound to my account another day:
and further me in the Way of life, and abound to my account Another day:
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away with that load, though of gold or greatness, which is more then I can bear, without the neglect of God or my Soul;
away with that load, though of gold or greatness, which is more then I can bear, without the neglect of God or my Soul;
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let me be intrusted with nothing, but what I am able to steward well;
let me be Entrusted with nothing, but what I am able to steward well;
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and what ever I have, let me be such a good steward of it that I may give up mine account with joy and not with grief, which would be unprofitable for me.
and what ever I have, let me be such a good steward of it that I may give up mine account with joy and not with grief, which would be unprofitable for me.
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O brethren if we did see Talent written upon every worldly comfort, and a redderationem, to be the Motto upon every talent, our flesh would be suffered to make but short meals on what we have,
O brothers if we did see Talon written upon every worldly Comfort, and a redderationem, to be the Motto upon every talon, our Flesh would be suffered to make but short meals on what we have,
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and yet would be less hungry after a larger allowance.
and yet would be less hungry After a larger allowance.
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What is it that makes prosperity so pleasant to carnal minds? O here's a feast for my flesh;
What is it that makes Prosperity so pleasant to carnal minds? O here's a feast for my Flesh;
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eat drink be merry, here's enough for many years: belly, take thy fill, here's a full table before thee. Pride, spare not for charges;
eat drink be merry, here's enough for many Years: belly, take thy fill, here's a full table before thee. Pride, spare not for charges;
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put on thy attire, deck thy self with ornaments, crown thy self with garlands, fear not, thou shalt not want to maintain thee.
put on thy attire, deck thy self with Ornament, crown thy self with garlands, Fear not, thou shalt not want to maintain thee.
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Soul take thy pleasure, arise choose what will delight thee, withold not thy self from any joy;
Soul take thy pleasure, arise choose what will delight thee, withhold not thy self from any joy;
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the sun shines upon thy tabernacle, put away sorrow from thee: see the store thou hast about thee;
the sun shines upon thy tabernacle, put away sorrow from thee: see the store thou hast about thee;
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varieties of all that thou lovest, go feed thy self on what ever best likes thee, squeeze out the juice of all thy fruits, fill thy cup and be merry.
varieties of all that thou Lovest, go feed thy self on what ever best likes thee, squeeze out the juice of all thy fruits, fill thy cup and be merry.
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But what shall I do in the day of reckoning? Give an account of thy stewardship;
But what shall I do in the day of reckoning? Give an account of thy stewardship;
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how will that word sound? oh that will be such an ill look'd lace on every garment, such sour sauce to every dish, such a stinging spice to every cup, that the flesh would rather have no garment, meat, or cup;
how will that word found? o that will be such an ill looked lace on every garment, such sour sauce to every dish, such a stinging spice to every cup, that the Flesh would rather have no garment, meat, or cup;
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then thus lac'd sauc'd or spic'd. If the rich men and mighty, if the greedy horseleaches, the oppressing extortioners;
then thus laced sauced or spiced. If the rich men and mighty, if the greedy Horseleeches, the oppressing extortioners;
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if the riotous ruffians, the proud wantons, those sons of Bacchus and spawn of Venus, that debauch their Consciences and prostitute their Souls to their filthy lusts;
if the riotous ruffians, the proud wantons, those Sons of Bacchus and spawn of Venus, that debauch their Consciences and prostitute their Souls to their filthy Lustiest;
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whose life is nothing else but either a raking together of fuel to maintain their fires,
whose life is nothing Else but either a raking together of fuel to maintain their fires,
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or a dancing before them, and sacrificing all their vertue modesty yea and humanity in those flames,
or a dancing before them, and sacrificing all their virtue modesty yea and humanity in those flames,
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if these most brutish among the people, would for a few houres, put off beast and put on man,
if these most brutish among the people, would for a few hours, put off beast and put on man,
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and view their reckoning they have to make of their masters goods, all either hoorded up in the dark,
and view their reckoning they have to make of their Masters goods, all either hoarded up in the dark,
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or spewed out into the draught, and pissed against the wall; and consider how this account would pass in the great day:or spewed out into the draught, and pissed against the wall; and Consider how this account would pass in the great day:
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this would rust out the comfort of all their treasures, stain the beauty of all their pleasant wayes,
this would rust out the Comfort of all their treasures, stain the beauty of all their pleasant ways,
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and cool their lustings after them. 2. Receive the prosperities of the world as temptations:
and cool their lustings After them. 2. Receive the Prosperities of the world as temptations:
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What God bestows as Talents, the Devil makes temptations; what God intends as instruments for service, the Devil makes forage and weapons of war;
What God bestows as Talents, the devil makes temptations; what God intends as Instruments for service, the devil makes forage and weapons of war;
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provision for lust which fight, against the soul, God saies, Make ye friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, that when these fail you may be received into everlasting habitations, Luk. 16. 9. Make God thy friend, make conscience thy friend, make Gods poor thy friends, make thee friends for hereafter, with what thou hast.
provision for lust which fight, against the soul, God Says, Make you Friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, that when these fail you may be received into everlasting habitations, Luk. 16. 9. Make God thy friend, make conscience thy friend, make God's poor thy Friends, make thee Friends for hereafter, with what thou hast.
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The Devil saith, make thee friends here, make the rich thy friends, make thy companions thy friends, make thee friends here, with what thou hast, fear not for hereafter,
The devil Says, make thee Friends Here, make the rich thy Friends, make thy Sodales thy Friends, make thee Friends Here, with what thou hast, Fear not for hereafter,
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for when will these things fail thee? God saies Honour the Lord with thy substance, Prov. 3. 9. Thou hast received much, now think what to return.
for when will these things fail thee? God Says Honour the Lord with thy substance, Curae 3. 9. Thou hast received much, now think what to return.
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The Devil saies, now thou mayst kick against God, and spurn with the heel; now thou mayst be merry and mad;
The devil Says, now thou Mayest kick against God, and spurn with the heel; now thou Mayest be merry and mad;
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'tis for poor men to be honest and sober, to pray and seek God, thou needest no such wayes to supply thee:
it's for poor men to be honest and Sobrium, to pray and seek God, thou Needest not such ways to supply thee:
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wherefore is it better with thee then with others? wherefore hast thou mony, and houses,
Wherefore is it better with thee then with Others? Wherefore hast thou money, and houses,
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and lands? is it, that thou shouldst bury all under a bushel, or hide them in a napkin? was it ever intended, thou shouldst be poor whilest thou art rich? that thou that hast, should be as those that have not? why doth thy way prosper? what's the meaning of all thy abundance? doth it not call to thee, eat that which is good and let thy soul delight it self in fatness.
and Lands? is it, that thou Shouldst bury all under a bushel, or hide them in a napkin? was it ever intended, thou Shouldst be poor whilst thou art rich? that thou that hast, should be as those that have not? why does thy Way prosper? what's the meaning of all thy abundance? does it not call to thee, eat that which is good and let thy soul delight it self in fatness.
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1 Tim. 6. 9. They that will be rich fall into a temptation and a snare,
1 Tim. 6. 9. They that will be rich fallen into a temptation and a snare,
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and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in perdition and destruction.
and into many foolish and hurtful Lustiest, which drown men in perdition and destruction.
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He that falls into the hands of his riches, falls into the hands of his foolish and hurtful lusts;
He that falls into the hands of his riches, falls into the hands of his foolish and hurtful Lustiest;
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he that falls into the hands of these, falls into the hands of the Devil, into temptation and snare;
he that falls into the hands of these, falls into the hands of the devil, into temptation and snare;
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and a he that falls into temptation, is swimming down the stream into perdition and destruction.
and a he that falls into temptation, is swimming down the stream into perdition and destruction.
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He that dreads not temptation, knows not himself nor it.
He that dreads not temptation, knows not himself nor it.
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What art thou? what is temptation? dost thou know what thou art? what a weak and silly thing thou art? how ignorant of Sathans devices? what a ductile sequacious soul thou art, apt to be led away with every lust? what a dry tree, what tinder thou art, apt to take fire of every spark? Brethren,
What art thou? what is temptation? dost thou know what thou art? what a weak and silly thing thou art? how ignorant of Satan's devices? what a ductile sequacious soul thou art, apt to be led away with every lust? what a dry tree, what tinder thou art, apt to take fire of every spark? Brothers,
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if you know not your own weakness, if you are not sensible how hard tis for you to resist,
if you know not your own weakness, if you Are not sensible how hard this for you to resist,
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how easily you are overcome of temptation, you are strangers from your selves. Christ knew you better when he bid you pray, Lead us not into temptation.
how Easily you Are overcome of temptation, you Are Strangers from your selves. christ knew you better when he bid you pray, Led us not into temptation.
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He knew well enough what work the tempter would make with you, if he could but get you within the reach of his net,
He knew well enough what work the tempter would make with you, if he could but get you within the reach of his net,
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and therefore taught you to pray to be kept out.
and Therefore taught you to pray to be kept out.
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Have you never prov'd your own weakness? do you not remember how you use to come off when you have been tempted? have you no sad experiences by you, your broken peace, your wounded spirits, your wasted Consciences to remember you of it? do you not still use to come off by the loss?
Have you never proved your own weakness? do you not Remember how you use to come off when you have been tempted? have you no sad experiences by you, your broken peace, your wounded spirits, your wasted Consciences to Remember you of it? do you not still use to come off by the loss?
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Consider friend, it may be thou art of a Covetous heart, and an earthly mind;
Consider friend, it may be thou art of a Covetous heart, and an earthly mind;
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and this, when it meets thee in the presence of God, what a shame and sorrow is it to thee? thou bewailest it,
and this, when it meets thee in the presence of God, what a shame and sorrow is it to thee? thou bewailest it,
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and abhorrest thy self for it; thou confessest it to God, prayest against it, covenants against it;
and Abhorrest thy self for it; thou Confessest it to God, Prayest against it, Covenants against it;
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and by that thou hast stood a while before the Lord, and tasted of the delights of his love, thou hast gotten thine heart a little raised to things above;
and by that thou hast stood a while before the Lord, and tasted of the delights of his love, thou hast got thine heart a little raised to things above;
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thou canst scorn this earth, and hopest thou shalt never be so taken with these beggarly things again;
thou Canst scorn this earth, and hopest thou shalt never be so taken with these beggarly things again;
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and yet, no sooner hath the Devil gotten thee abroad, into thy house among thy treasures, into thy field among thy sheep and oxen,
and yet, no sooner hath the devil got thee abroad, into thy house among thy treasures, into thy field among thy sheep and oxen,
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but thine heart is gone presently after them;
but thine heart is gone presently After them;
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all the prayers and tears and vows are forgotten and thou art as busy and eager upon the world as ever.
all the Prayers and tears and vows Are forgotten and thou art as busy and eager upon the world as ever.
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It may be, thou art possessed of a slight and frothy spirit, given to vanity, carnal mirth and jollity ▪ and when thou comest to pray or to humble thy self;
It may be, thou art possessed of a slight and frothy Spirit, given to vanity, carnal mirth and jollity ▪ and when thou Comest to pray or to humble thy self;
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when thou art alone and hast freedom to be conversant about the matters of thy soul, thou art for the time, gotten to be a little serious;
when thou art alone and hast freedom to be conversant about the matters of thy soul, thou art for the time, got to be a little serious;
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the sense of eternity falling upon thee, thy soul taking a walk to the grave,
the sense of eternity falling upon thee, thy soul taking a walk to the grave,
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and looking over to those deeps that are on the other side, thy spirit is hereby consolidated and gotten into a more sober frame;
and looking over to those deeps that Are on the other side, thy Spirit is hereby consolidated and got into a more Sobrium frame;
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and then presently thou hopest thou shalt never evaporate into such froth and folly again:
and then presently thou hopest thou shalt never evaporate into such froth and folly again:
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and yet behold, as soon as ever thou fallest into company with vain persons, and hast been entertained a while with their unsavoury merriments, thou quickly becomest as one of them.
and yet behold, as soon as ever thou Fallest into company with vain Persons, and hast been entertained a while with their unsavoury merriments, thou quickly becomest as one of them.
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It may be, thou art of a pettish and froward spirit, and this hath cost thee dear;
It may be, thou art of a pettish and froward Spirit, and this hath cost thee dear;
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many tears and troubles of heart;
many tears and Troubles of heart;
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and sometimes possibly thou hast prayed and humbled thy self into more meekness and patience and quietness of spirit;
and sometime possibly thou hast prayed and humbled thy self into more meekness and patience and quietness of Spirit;
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and yet the next cross that comes, if but a very look, a disrespectful word,
and yet the next cross that comes, if but a very look, a disrespectful word,
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nay, may be but a surmise or a jealousie of a slighting thought, will put thee besides all thy patience,
nay, may be but a surmise or a jealousy of a slighting Thought, will put thee beside all thy patience,
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and set thee all in a flame.
and Set thee all in a flame.
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How many such experiences hast thou of thy self? hast thou not often found it thus? must thou not acknowledg it hath been thus again and again? Have not these been sometimes thy groans before the Lord, at such times when thou hast felt thy self in a better frame, Oh that it might be ever thus? O that this might hold;
How many such experiences hast thou of thy self? hast thou not often found it thus? must thou not acknowledge it hath been thus again and again? Have not these been sometime thy groans before the Lord, At such times when thou hast felt thy self in a better frame, O that it might be ever thus? O that this might hold;
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that I might never sink into this earthliness, that I might never swell with this froth or fury again? O this slippery and unstable heart;
that I might never sink into this earthliness, that I might never swell with this froth or fury again? O this slippery and unstable heart;
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I fear it, I doubt how it will serve me; if the world or this flesh do but call me away;
I Fear it, I doubt how it will serve me; if the world or this Flesh do but call me away;
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if any temptation comes, either to court me or to cross me, I fear me, all this calm and serenity will quickly become clouds and tempests: if any temptation comes, either to court me or to cross me, I Fear me, all this Cam and serenity will quickly become Clouds and tempests:
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Speak Christian hath it not been thus many a time? O what a weak thing art thou?
Speak Christian hath it not been thus many a time? O what a weak thing art thou?
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And what is temptation that you do not fear it? if you know not I will tell you:
And what is temptation that you do not Fear it? if you know not I will tell you:
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there are these four things in it. Deception. Infection. Seduction. Perdition.
there Are these four things in it. Deception. Infection. Seduction. Perdition.
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1. Deception: temptation is an artifice contriv'd on purpose to beguile and deceive us, Gen. 3. 13. The serpent beguiled me and I did eat:
1. Deception: temptation is an artifice contrived on purpose to beguile and deceive us, Gen. 3. 13. The serpent beguiled me and I did eat:
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'tis a juggle, or a cheat, that carries a stinging tayle under a fair face:
it's a juggle, or a cheat, that carries a stinging tail under a fair face:
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that promises a kindness or advantage, but either hath nothing in it, or a mischief: there's no temptation,
that promises a kindness or advantage, but either hath nothing in it, or a mischief: there's no temptation,
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but its outside and inside, its head and tayle hath as much difference, either as substance and shadow, or as bait and hook.
but its outside and inside, its head and tail hath as much difference, either as substance and shadow, or as bait and hook.
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2. Infection: the heart by reason of its filth and rottenness, is apt to take infection ('tis dangerous for persons abounding with ill humours, to come into ill aires) and temptation is as the air from a plague sore, that conveyes infection:
2. Infection: the heart by reason of its filth and rottenness, is apt to take infection (it's dangerous for Persons abounding with ill humours, to come into ill airs) and temptation is as the air from a plague soar, that conveys infection:
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temptation does so ferment innate corruption, that it putrifies into the more deadly malignity:
temptation does so ferment innate corruption, that it putrifies into the more deadly malignity:
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our being conversant with the pleasures, and fashions, and lusts of this World, our living in such evil airs, do leave such corrupt impressions and dispositions upon us,
our being conversant with the pleasures, and fashions, and Lustiest of this World, our living in such evil airs, do leave such corrupt impressions and dispositions upon us,
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as do suffocate our spirits, and destroy the very vitals of religion in us. See it in experience:
as do suffocated our spirits, and destroy the very vitals of Religion in us. See it in experience:
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look what mens outward condition, and their ordinary converses are, such are their tempers and complexions:
look what men's outward condition, and their ordinary converses Are, such Are their tempers and complexions:
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you may see in their faces, and smell in their very breaths, where they use to live.
you may see in their faces, and smell in their very breathes, where they use to live.
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Those that are dwelling, and have their whole occupation in the earth, are they not mostly earthen souls? those that dwell at ease,
Those that Are Dwelling, and have their Whole occupation in the earth, Are they not mostly earthen Souls? those that dwell At ease,
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and with the careless and idle, are sluggish and sleepy souls: those that live in pleasure, in mirth and jollity, what are their Souls but bladders of froth and vanity? He that dwells in the pomps and glories of the world, proud and haughty, scorner is his name, and according to his name so is the man:
and with the careless and idle, Are sluggish and sleepy Souls: those that live in pleasure, in mirth and jollity, what Are their Souls but bladders of froth and vanity? He that dwells in the pomps and Glories of the world, proud and haughty, scorner is his name, and according to his name so is the man:
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he that is the companion of drunkards, and partaker with the adulterer, his very inwards often become debauchery: possibly their wayes of life at first found them in sounder tempers;
he that is the Companion of drunkards, and partaker with the adulterer, his very inward often become debauchery: possibly their ways of life At First found them in sounder tempers;
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but behold now they are all infected persons: this earth hath infected them, their ease hath infected them, their pleasures,
but behold now they Are all infected Persons: this earth hath infected them, their ease hath infected them, their pleasures,
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and their pomps, and their companions have infected them, leavened them into their own natures.
and their pomps, and their Sodales have infected them, leavened them into their own nature's.
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Oh what sad metamorphoses do we sometimes see, even of the most promising ingenuous natures, by their overbold or unwary converses;
O what sad metamorphoses do we sometime see, even of the most promising ingenuous nature's, by their overbold or unwary converses;
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spoil'd not only of their most gracious inclinations, but of all tinctures of good nature; grown proud,
spoiled not only of their most gracious inclinations, but of all tinctures of good nature; grown proud,
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and wanton, and froward, and rude, and perverse, who were once loved for their humility, sobriety and meekness;
and wanton, and froward, and rude, and perverse, who were once loved for their humility, sobriety and meekness;
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and all this by the infection they have received from their ways, or companions.
and all this by the infection they have received from their ways, or Sodales.
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Those that will run into temptations, that will adventure themselves any where whither their lust leads them, that will not first enquire, Is it good for me to be here? is it safe for me to walk thus? are as mad and foolish,
Those that will run into temptations, that will adventure themselves any where whither their lust leads them, that will not First inquire, Is it good for me to be Here? is it safe for me to walk thus? Are as mad and foolish,
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as those that will run into a Pesthouse, or lodge amongst Lepers.
as those that will run into a Pesthouse, or lodge among Lepers.
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Dost thou not see what thy boldness hath already cost thee? Is not the hew of thy Society already grain'd into thy face? art thou not become as one of them thou conversest withall? has not the Infection seiz'd on thine heart,
Dost thou not see what thy boldness hath already cost thee? Is not the hew of thy Society already grained into thy face? art thou not become as one of them thou conversest withal? has not the Infection seized on thine heart,
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and does not the Leprosie appear in thy forehead? take heed foolish soul, if it be not already, in how little time, may this disease be incurable.
and does not the Leprosy appear in thy forehead? take heed foolish soul, if it be not already, in how little time, may this disease be incurable.
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3. Seduction. Leading aside to errors and mistakes, to believe a lye:
3. Seduction. Leading aside to errors and mistakes, to believe a lie:
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there are temptations that corrupt the judgement, as well as the affections, that change the principles, as well as the dispositions.
there Are temptations that corrupt the judgement, as well as the affections, that change the principles, as well as the dispositions.
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When the heart is leavened into vanity, it must have a Religion that's suited to it;
When the heart is leavened into vanity, it must have a Religion that's suited to it;
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its vain ways must be all made right in its eyes:
its vain ways must be all made right in its eyes:
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when the heart is become a Libertine, all its principles must be latitudinarian: What say the great men,
when the heart is become a Libertine, all its principles must be latitudinarian: What say the great men,
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and wise men? what say many of the wits of the world, the men whose eyes are opened, in comparison of whom all their fathers were but children,
and wise men? what say many of the wits of the world, the men whose eyes Are opened, in comparison of whom all their Father's were but children,
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and knew nothing at all? are these for this strict and circumspect self-denying life? do they not teach us better doctrines? the Spirit of Religion is not nice and morose,
and knew nothing At all? Are these for this strict and circumspect self-denying life? do they not teach us better doctrines? the Spirit of Religion is not Nicaenae and morose,
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nor so straitlac'd as represented by some, but more Noble, and generous, and free, not feeding men with fears and jealousies, not loading them with heavy burdens,
nor so straitlaced as represented by Some, but more Noble, and generous, and free, not feeding men with fears and jealousies, not loading them with heavy burdens,
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nor limiting them within narrow bounds, nor imposing on them such severities as some others plead for;
nor limiting them within narrow bounds, nor imposing on them such severities as Some Others plead for;
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that is, in other terms, (if some mens doings may be a Commentary on their sayings) Religion is for licentiousness, a Patron for lust, a friend of the flesh and fleshly liberties;
that is, in other terms, (if Some men's doings may be a Commentary on their sayings) Religion is for licentiousness, a Patron for lust, a friend of the Flesh and fleshly Liberties;
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as if Christ was out when he said, Strait is the gate, and narrow is the way that leadeth unto life;
as if christ was out when he said, Strait is the gate, and narrow is the Way that leads unto life;
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and his Apostles after him when they exhorted, See that you walk circumspectly: Pass the time of your sojourning here in fear.
and his Apostles After him when they exhorted, See that you walk circumspectly: Pass the time of your sojourning Here in Fear.
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But why may not these be in the right? this is the easiest and least troublesome way;
But why may not these be in the right? this is the Easiest and least troublesome Way;
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O that this might be Religion indeed!
Oh that this might be Religion indeed!
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and why may it not? these men see as much as others, and these men have souls as well as others; well, I am for them.
and why may it not? these men see as much as Others, and these men have Souls as well as Others; well, I am for them.
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And when our spirits are suited to carnal ways, and our judgments are brib'd to give their suffrage for them,
And when our spirits Are suited to carnal ways, and our Judgments Are bribed to give their suffrage for them,
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how easily doth our foot fix in them: our lusts lead us aside, and our evil principles warrant our wandrings;
how Easily does our foot fix in them: our Lustiest led us aside, and our evil principles warrant our wanderings;
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our corrupt affections carry us into crooked ways, and our corrupt judgments will take upon them to make the crooked strait.
our corrupt affections carry us into crooked ways, and our corrupt Judgments will take upon them to make the crooked strait.
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4. Perdition: that's the term, or Gulf, whether these streams are carrying us down; temptation is destruction begun, and destruction is temptation finished:
4. Perdition: that's the term, or Gulf, whither these streams Are carrying us down; temptation is destruction begun, and destruction is temptation finished:
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the Devil hath done his work, temptation hath serv'd his turn, when it hath drown'd the soul in perdition and destruction.
the devil hath done his work, temptation hath served his turn, when it hath drowned the soul in perdition and destruction.
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Well now, Is not temptation to be feared? would you not fear to be deceived, to be infected, to be seduced, to be destroyed? and is not prosperity a temptation? will the devil be friend you for nothing? is not this chaff a bait? is there not a Net spread under? who is it that said, The prosperity of fools shall destroy them? and how doth it destroy,
Well now, Is not temptation to be feared? would you not Fear to be deceived, to be infected, to be seduced, to be destroyed? and is not Prosperity a temptation? will the Devil be friend you for nothing? is not this chaff a bait? is there not a Net spread under? who is it that said, The Prosperity of Fools shall destroy them? and how does it destroy,
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but by first deceiving them?
but by First deceiving them?
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Can you rejoyce when you fall into temptation? can you sport your selves in your own deceivings,
Can you rejoice when you fallen into temptation? can you sport your selves in your own deceivings,
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and bless your selves in your own destruction? will you lust, and covet, and lye,
and bless your selves in your own destruction? will you lust, and covet, and lie,
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and labour, and toil, and all to treasure up gins, and snares, and nets, and hooks, to take your souls withall,
and labour, and toil, and all to treasure up begins, and snares, and nets, and hooks, to take your Souls withal,
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907
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and will you take these, as the reward of all your labour?
and will you take these, as the reward of all your labour?
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Are you temptation proof? are you gotten above the danger of temptation? dare you challenge the tempter into the field? when so many great men,
are you temptation proof? Are you got above the danger of temptation? Dare you challenge the tempter into the field? when so many great men,
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and wise men, and good men have so sadly fallen, and suffer'd such unspeakable loss, are you secure from any such prejudice? are you gotten to that pitch, that you can now touch pitch, and not be defiled,
and wise men, and good men have so sadly fallen, and suffered such unspeakable loss, Are you secure from any such prejudice? Are you got to that pitch, that you can now touch pitch, and not be defiled,
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or walk upon coals, and not be burnt? or walk upon coals, and not be burned?
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Have you never suffer'd by your prosperity? hath your soul never suffer'd, your conscience never suffer'd? have you never been deceived and beguiled by it? have you never lost some better things, by your over-loving these? have you been deceiv'd formerly,
Have you never suffered by your Prosperity? hath your soul never suffered, your conscience never suffered? have you never been deceived and beguiled by it? have you never lost Some better things, by your Overloving these? have you been deceived formerly,
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and is there no danger of being deceiv'd for the future? have you been deceived,
and is there no danger of being deceived for the future? have you been deceived,
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and is there no danger you may be destroyed? hath the first work of temptation prosper'd,
and is there no danger you may be destroyed? hath the First work of temptation prospered,
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and is there no fear but that it will miscarry in its last?
and is there no Fear but that it will miscarry in its last?
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Christians, study throughly the mischiefs of temptations, and be convinc'd, that the prosperities of the world are the most mischievous of temptations;
Christians, study thoroughly the mischiefs of temptations, and be convinced, that the Prosperities of the world Are the most mischievous of temptations;
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receive them as such, and then see if this will not cool your covetousness.
receive them as such, and then see if this will not cool your covetousness.
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A little to quicken and give life to these two particulars, ponder deeply, what a dreadful thing 'twill be to miscarry in the Judgment.
A little to quicken and give life to these two particulars, ponder deeply, what a dreadful thing it'll be to miscarry in the Judgement.
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911
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'Tis not who shall stand in the Synagogue, or sit in the Palaces, but who shall stand in the Judgement;
It's not who shall stand in the Synagogue, or fit in the Palaces, but who shall stand in the Judgement;
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911
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'tis not, who hath been cloathed in Purple, fared sumptuously, lived deliciously; 'tis not, who hath gotten the fairest houses, the largest fields, the greatest flocks;
it's not, who hath been clothed in Purple, fared sumptuously, lived deliciously; it's not, who hath got the Fairest houses, the Largest fields, the greatest flocks;
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911
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'tis not, who hath been the greatest Landlord, but who hath been the best Steward, that will be the concerning question:
it's not, who hath been the greatest Landlord, but who hath been the best Steward, that will be the Concerning question:
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whatever thy receipts have been, whether little or much, what if thy Bill of accounts should be rejected with this under-written, Away from me thou evil and slothful servant, thou hast been unfaithful:
whatever thy receipts have been, whither little or much, what if thy Bill of accounts should be rejected with this underwritten, Away from me thou evil and slothful servant, thou hast been unfaithful:
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Cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Cast you the unprofitable servant into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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What if this should be thy case? to be fetch'd down from thy high places, to be thrust out of thy Storehouses, to be snatch'd out of thy shop,
What if this should be thy case? to be fetched down from thy high places, to be thrust out of thy Storehouses, to be snatched out of thy shop,
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or thy field, to be arrested at thy table, in the middest of the feast,
or thy field, to be arrested At thy table, in the midst of the feast,
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and carried away before thy Judge, with the account of an unprofitable servant, or an unfaithful steward? oh how dreadful will be thy appearance at that day? how wilt thou hide thy self,
and carried away before thy Judge, with the account of an unprofitable servant, or an unfaithful steward? o how dreadful will be thy appearance At that day? how wilt thou hide thy self,
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or how wilt thou bear the face of thy Judge, before whom thy own Conscience shall arraign and accuse thee,
or how wilt thou bear the face of thy Judge, before whom thy own Conscience shall arraign and accuse thee,
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for a false and foolish servant?
for a false and foolish servant?
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And what hazard is there that this may be thy •ase, whose way does prosper? when the very same things that are thy Talents to be accounted for, are thy temptations to neglect thy account;
And what hazard is there that this may be thy •ase, whose Way does prosper? when the very same things that Are thy Talents to be accounted for, Are thy temptations to neglect thy account;
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when the very matter of thy trust is a temptation to abuse it;
when the very matter of thy trust is a temptation to abuse it;
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the more thou hast, the more thou hast to answer for, and the less like to have what to answer;
the more thou hast, the more thou hast to answer for, and the less like to have what to answer;
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the more thou hast, the more will thy flesh be craving for it self, every lust will come in for a share;
the more thou hast, the more will thy Flesh be craving for it self, every lust will come in for a share;
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thy pride must have some, thy appetite must have some, thy passions must have some, thy covetousness would have all,
thy pride must have Some, thy appetite must have Some, thy passion must have Some, thy covetousness would have all,
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and the more they see in thine hand, the more clamorous will they be for it;
and the more they see in thine hand, the more clamorous will they be for it;
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these beggars will neither take a denial, nor an ordinary alms at a rich mans door.
these beggars will neither take a denial, nor an ordinary alms At a rich men door.
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How hard will thy case be, either to grant or deny; if thou deny, thou seem'st cruel to thine own flesh;
How hard will thy case be, either to grant or deny; if thou deny, thou seemest cruel to thine own Flesh;
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if thou grantest, thou art false to God and thy soul.
if thou grantest, thou art false to God and thy soul.
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Were these things duly weighed, there would not be such scuffling after the world, nor such whinings under its want;
Were these things duly weighed, there would not be such scuffling After the world, nor such whinings under its want;
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he that had least would not murmure at his poverty, and he that had most would not boast of his riches;
he that had least would not murmur At his poverty, and he that had most would not boast of his riches;
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he that had least would be content, and he that had most would be afraid;
he that had least would be content, and he that had most would be afraid;
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and all would conclude, that abundance is less to be desired, and want less to be feared.
and all would conclude, that abundance is less to be desired, and want less to be feared.
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5. Hold your thoughts, affections, and senses, under constant government.
5. Hold your thoughts, affections, and Senses, under constant government.
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1. Your thoughts. Where the thoughts are, the soul is, Psa. 139. 8. When I awake, I am still with thee;
1. Your thoughts. Where the thoughts Are, the soul is, Psa. 139. 8. When I awake, I am still with thee;
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that is, my thoughts are presently with thee, my meditations are of thee; and where my thoughts are, there am I.
that is, my thoughts Are presently with thee, my meditations Are of thee; and where my thoughts Are, there am I.
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When the thoughts are with God, the soul is with God, when the thoughts are in the earth and mud, the soul is all bemired.
When the thoughts Are with God, the soul is with God, when the thoughts Are in the earth and mud, the soul is all bemired.
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The soul goes forth, to view, to taste, and to chuse for it self;
The soul Goes forth, to view, to taste, and to choose for it self;
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the thoughts take a view, the affections and senses taste and take the relish, and then accordingly the will chuses: The will should nakedly follow the understanding,
the thoughts take a view, the affections and Senses taste and take the relish, and then accordingly the will chooses: The will should nakedly follow the understanding,
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and chuse only what the unbyassed judgment tells it is good; but it does too ordinarily follow the affections and senses;
and choose only what the unbiased judgement tells it is good; but it does too ordinarily follow the affections and Senses;
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these blind the reason, and so ingage the will;
these blind the reason, and so engage the will;
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we chuse what we love, and what pleases, rather then what upon an impartial deliberation, we judge to be good.
we choose what we love, and what Pleases, rather then what upon an impartial deliberation, we judge to be good.
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The things of both worlds work upon hearts objectively; by the good or evil that is apprehended in them, they accordingly affect us;
The things of both world's work upon hearts objectively; by the good or evil that is apprehended in them, they accordingly affect us;
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our thoughts search into things, what there is in them; when our thoughts by searching find out God, God is regarded;
our thoughts search into things, what there is in them; when our thoughts by searching find out God, God is regarded;
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and when they are in search after the world, they make a shift to fancy this to be good, and accordingly it is imbraced.
and when they Are in search After the world, they make a shift to fancy this to be good, and accordingly it is embraced.
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The thoughts are the feet and the eyes of the soul;
The thoughts Are the feet and the eyes of the soul;
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the feet, Eccles. 5. 1. keep thy feet when thou goest into the house of God; the feet, Eccles. 5. 1. keep thy feet when thou goest into the house of God;
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that is, keep and look well to thy thoughts. The eyes, Prov. 17. 24. The eyes of a fool;
that is, keep and look well to thy thoughts. The eyes, Curae 17. 24. The eyes of a fool;
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that is, his thoughts, are in the ends of the earth;
that is, his thoughts, Are in the ends of the earth;
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the rovings of the thoughts, are the souls compassing the earth, and its walking to and fro to the ends thereof.
the rovings of the thoughts, Are the Souls compassing the earth, and its walking to and from to the ends thereof.
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Keep your thoughts in by the Lord, and you keep your souls in;
Keep your thoughts in by the Lord, and you keep your Souls in;
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your thoughts will be in exercise, will be walking daily and hourly, some whither or other;
your thoughts will be in exercise, will be walking daily and hourly, Some whither or other;
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there's no keeping them in, they will abroad, either to heaven or earth:
there's no keeping them in, they will abroad, either to heaven or earth:
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oh send them to heaven daily, and hold them there, let them have no leisure to wander in this earth.
o send them to heaven daily, and hold them there, let them have no leisure to wander in this earth.
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Brethren, think your selves up to heaven;
Brothers, think your selves up to heaven;
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as we may pray our selves up, and believe our selves up to heaven, so we may think our selves thither: worldly men think themselves into pride,
as we may pray our selves up, and believe our selves up to heaven, so we may think our selves thither: worldly men think themselves into pride,
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or think themselves into covetousness, or think themselves into wantonness, are so long thinking, and thinking in fuel for lust, till they have set it all in a flame:
or think themselves into covetousness, or think themselves into wantonness, Are so long thinking, and thinking in fuel for lust, till they have Set it all in a flame:
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as worldly men think themselves into wickedness, so let Christians think themselves into holiness, think themselves into humility, sobriety, contentation, and heavenliness of mind;
as worldly men think themselves into wickedness, so let Christians think themselves into holiness, think themselves into humility, sobriety, contentation, and heavenliness of mind;
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call off your thoughts from this earth, and you will cease to be earthly, call them back from vanity,
call off your thoughts from this earth, and you will cease to be earthly, call them back from vanity,
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and you will cease to be vain; call them up to heaven, and you call them off from what's below.
and you will cease to be vain; call them up to heaven, and you call them off from what's below.
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Think on God more Christians, and the everlasting Kingdome;
Think on God more Christians, and the everlasting Kingdom;
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think on the way that leads to it, on the dangers that lie in the way, on the dread of perishing in the way, on the beauty,
think on the Way that leads to it, on the dangers that lie in the Way, on the dread of perishing in the Way, on the beauty,
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and pleasure, and comfort of being upright in the way, of the goal and prize that is at the end of the way.
and pleasure, and Comfort of being upright in the Way, of the goal and prize that is At the end of the Way.
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Take up such thoughts as these;
Take up such thoughts as these;
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Is not God better then the world? that is, is not all things better then nothing? Is not grace better then sin? that is, is not fair better then foul? Is not peace better then wrath, peace with God,
Is not God better then the world? that is, is not all things better then nothing? Is not grace better then since? that is, is not fair better then foul? Is not peace better then wrath, peace with God,
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then friendship with the world? are not the fillings of Gold, better then heaps of earth?
then friendship with the world? Are not the fillings of Gold, better then heaps of earth?
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Is a little grace so good, and is not more desirable? can there be much grace, where the desire is so divided betwixt it and vanity? Is gold in the Our so precious,
Is a little grace so good, and is not more desirable? can there be much grace, where the desire is so divided betwixt it and vanity? Is gold in the Our so precious,
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as gold out of the fire? Is the twilight pleasant, O what is the day light? Is a mixture of flesh and spirit, of heaven and earth,
as gold out of the fire? Is the twilight pleasant, Oh what is the day Light? Is a mixture of Flesh and Spirit, of heaven and earth,
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as desirable as all spirit, all heaven? If grace be so good, if peace with God be so precious,
as desirable as all Spirit, all heaven? If grace be so good, if peace with God be so precious,
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why do I not seek it? if I have a little grace, if I have a little peace,
why do I not seek it? if I have a little grace, if I have a little peace,
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why do I not press for more? when shall I increase, and grow rich towards God,
why do I not press for more? when shall I increase, and grow rich towards God,
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if I do not decrease towards this earth?
if I do not decrease towards this earth?
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Be thinking thus on heaven and heavenly things, and if you will be thinking of earth too, think of the dark places of the earth, and the dark side of its brightness;
Be thinking thus on heaven and heavenly things, and if you will be thinking of earth too, think of the dark places of the earth, and the dark side of its brightness;
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think of the precipices, the marishes, the quagmires, the barren Mountains, and desolate Wildernesses, the bryars,
think of the precipices, the Marshes, the quagmires, the barren Mountains, and desolate Wildernesses, the briars,
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and thorns, and wild beasts of the earth;
and thorns, and wild beasts of the earth;
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my meaning is, if you will study the world, study its vanity and vexations, the danger you are in of being lost,
my meaning is, if you will study the world, study its vanity and vexations, the danger you Are in of being lost,
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or torn in pieces, or swallow'd up of them.
or torn in Pieces, or swallowed up of them.
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How uncertain are these riches? how vanishing is this mirth? how unconstant are these friends? what a blast are these honors? what a flash are these pleasures? what a bubble are these buildings? how long will they lust? what will be left of them a few years hence? But O the thorns,
How uncertain Are these riches? how vanishing is this mirth? how unconstant Are these Friends? what a blast Are these honours? what a flash Are these pleasures? what a bubble Are these buildings? how long will they lust? what will be left of them a few Years hence? But Oh the thorns,
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and the bryars, the vexations, the cares, the fears, the disappointments, the crosses, the sweat, and the sorrows, that are mingled with these pleasures and possessions.
and the briars, the vexations, the Cares, the fears, the disappointments, the Crosses, the sweat, and the sorrows, that Are mingled with these pleasures and possessions.
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But yet farther, O the darts, and the arrows, and the stings that come after!
But yet farther, Oh the darts, and the arrows, and the stings that come After!
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O the stabs, and the wounds that they give to the soul, the darkness, and death,
O the stabs, and the wounds that they give to the soul, the darkness, and death,
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and damnation, that they are dragging it into!
and damnation, that they Are dragging it into!
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If you will be thinking on the world, let it be with such thoughts as these,
If you will be thinking on the world, let it be with such thoughts as these,
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and then see if it would be so hard to make an exchange of earth for heaven.
and then see if it would be so hard to make an exchange of earth for heaven.
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Brethren, the reason why it is so hard a work for the Ministry to perswade in souls to Christ is,
Brothers, the reason why it is so hard a work for the Ministry to persuade in Souls to christ is,
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because we cannot get them to entertain any serious thoughts of Christ, and of the blessedness that comes in with him:
Because we cannot get them to entertain any serious thoughts of christ, and of the blessedness that comes in with him:
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the reason why we cannot fetch them off from the world, is, because we cannot perswade them to think as they should of it, of the vanity of it, of the bondage it holds them in,
the reason why we cannot fetch them off from the world, is, Because we cannot persuade them to think as they should of it, of the vanity of it, of the bondage it holds them in,
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and the misery it subjects them to:
and the misery it subject's them to:
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If we could but set you a thinking once, what harm would it be to me to hearken to Christ? what will become of me if I do not hearken to him? when shall I come to Christ,
If we could but Set you a thinking once, what harm would it be to me to harken to christ? what will become of me if I do not harken to him? when shall I come to christ,
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if I still cleave to this present world? what if I should never come,
if I still cleave to this present world? what if I should never come,
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but should stand at this distance from him to my dying day? Can I ever hope for mercy from Christ,
but should stand At this distance from him to my dying day? Can I ever hope for mercy from christ,
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if for the love of the world I now refuse him? will he regard my cryes,
if for the love of the world I now refuse him? will he regard my cries,
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when hereafter I shall call, Lord open to me, Lord answer for me, Lord save me;
when hereafter I shall call, Lord open to me, Lord answer for me, Lord save me;
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if I reject him when he calls, Soul open to me, Soul submit to me:
if I reject him when he calls, Soul open to me, Soul submit to me:
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How shall I stand in the Judgment, if I have no Christ to stand with me? will my estate, will my pleasures, will my friends be good Advocates for me in that day? will this be a good Plea, Lord Jesus appear for me, let thy wounds plead, let thy bloud plead for me, let me stand as one of thine, for I am he that would none of thee;
How shall I stand in the Judgement, if I have no christ to stand with me? will my estate, will my pleasures, will my Friends be good Advocates for me in that day? will this be a good Plea, Lord jesus appear for me, let thy wounds plead, let thy blood plead for me, let me stand as one of thine, for I am he that would none of thee;
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I set at nought thy counsels, and despised thy Covenant, and trampled upon thy bloud,
I Set At nought thy Counsels, and despised thy Covenant, and trampled upon thy blood,
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and preferr'd my house, and my money, and my pleasures, and my lusts, before thy love? I am he, whom when thou calledst I would not come, whom thou wouldst have turned, but I would not turn;
and preferred my house, and my money, and my pleasures, and my Lustiest, before thy love? I am he, whom when thou calledest I would not come, whom thou Wouldst have turned, but I would not turn;
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when thou wouldst have pardoned and healed me, I sold thy pardon, and refused to be healed,
when thou Wouldst have pardoned and healed me, I sold thy pardon, and refused to be healed,
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and wilt thou not plead for such a one as I? I have chosen [ this ] world for my portion, I have lov'd it,
and wilt thou not plead for such a one as I? I have chosen [ this ] world for my portion, I have loved it,
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and serv'd it, and when I should have been praying or hearing, minding my soul,
and served it, and when I should have been praying or hearing, minding my soul,
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and laying up treasure in heaven, I was loath to be such a bad husband, I was busie in following my affairs, looking to my Corn,
and laying up treasure in heaven, I was loath to be such a bad husband, I was busy in following my affairs, looking to my Corn,
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and my Cattel, and my Trade;
and my Cattle, and my Trade;
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and here I have gotten money and Lands, and will not these plead for me? Is not a rich mans Plea good? will not my gold,
and Here I have got money and Lands, and will not these plead for me? Is not a rich men Plea good? will not my gold,
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and my silver, my honors, or my ornaments, get entrance into thy Kingdome? if not Lord, this is all I have to say for my self,
and my silver, my honours, or my Ornament, get Entrance into thy Kingdom? if not Lord, this is all I have to say for my self,
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if this will not do, who shall plead for me?
if this will not do, who shall plead for me?
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O Brethren, if you would be perswaded to sit down daily, and to think over some such thoughts as these, then there would be hope:
Oh Brothers, if you would be persuaded to fit down daily, and to think over Some such thoughts as these, then there would be hope:
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If we could but preach you upon this thinking, there would be hope that you might think you into Christ.
If we could but preach you upon this thinking, there would be hope that you might think you into christ.
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2. Hold your affections under government, Prov. 16. 32. He that ruleth his spirit, is better then he that taketh a City:
2. Hold your affections under government, Curae 16. 32. He that Ruleth his Spirit, is better then he that Takes a city:
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and no wonder, for he hath taken the whole world captive. All victories imaginanable are summ'd up in this one victory, the conquest of the heart.
and no wonder, for he hath taken the Whole world captive. All victories imaginanable Are summed up in this one victory, the conquest of the heart.
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By spirit we are here to understand, the passions or affections, the spirit of man is,
By Spirit we Are Here to understand, the passion or affections, the Spirit of man is,
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as the Apostle saies Jam. 3. the tongue of man is, an unruly evil; impatient of subjection, and pressing for dominion.
as the Apostle Says Jam. 3. the tongue of man is, an unruly evil; impatient of subjection, and pressing for dominion.
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God hath placed our affections under government;
God hath placed our affections under government;
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under the government of our reason, and those principles of heavenly wisdom, faith, righteousness and holiness, which we are indowed with;
under the government of our reason, and those principles of heavenly Wisdom, faith, righteousness and holiness, which we Are endowed with;
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but these (like an unbroken horse, that will not go whither the rider, but whither it self listeth) do rise up and rebel against reason,
but these (like an unbroken horse, that will not go whither the rider, but whither it self lists) do rise up and rebel against reason,
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and will be the leaders and not followers:
and will be the leaders and not followers:
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and this unruliness of the passions is the root of the distempers and disorders of the life:
and this unruliness of the passion is the root of the distempers and disorders of the life:
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when men surrender up themselves to be lead by affection whither doth it carry them? reason leads us up to God.
when men surrender up themselves to be led by affection whither does it carry them? reason leads us up to God.
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It is the Candle of the Lord; that lights us our way to him:
It is the Candle of the Lord; that lights us our Way to him:
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our affections are blind guides; love is blind, desires are blind, and whether will the blind lead us? If we could live by faith,
our affections Are blind guides; love is blind, Desires Are blind, and whither will the blind led us? If we could live by faith,
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nay if we could but live more by reason (by right reason) we should get us up out of this earthly country:
nay if we could but live more by reason (by right reason) we should get us up out of this earthly country:
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even reason will tell us, that God is better then creatures, and that the inordinate following of creatures, is the forsaking of God.
even reason will tell us, that God is better then creatures, and that the inordinate following of creatures, is the forsaking of God.
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For the better holding your affections right, take these two directions. 1. Keep your selves in the love of God. 2. Whatever you love in the world, let it be also your fear.
For the better holding your affections right, take these two directions. 1. Keep your selves in the love of God. 2. Whatever you love in the world, let it be also your Fear.
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1. Keep your selves in the love of God:
1. Keep your selves in the love of God:
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let affection follow the conduct of reason to Heaven, and there let it dwell, but till reason lead it down again:
let affection follow the conduct of reason to Heaven, and there let it dwell, but till reason led it down again:
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keep your selves in the love of God, Jude 21. keep up a right understanding of God and that will keep up your affections;keep your selves in the love of God, U^de 21. keep up a right understanding of God and that will keep up your affections;
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keep up your affections to God, and that will keep them off from the world:
keep up your affections to God, and that will keep them off from the world:
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the heart will ever be in love; and till it find a better, this harlot must be its beloved:
the heart will ever be in love; and till it find a better, this harlot must be its Beloved:
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deformity is as beauty whilest beauty is out of sight.
deformity is as beauty whilst beauty is out of sighed.
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He saies in vain, set not your affections on the earth, that does not first say, set your affections on things above.
He Says in vain, Set not your affections on the earth, that does not First say, Set your affections on things above.
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He that saies, set your affections on things above, and not on the earth, if he be heard in the first, will not be denyed in the second:
He that Says, Set your affections on things above, and not on the earth, if he be herd in the First, will not be denied in the second:
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keep you in the love of God, and you keep you clear of the love of the world.
keep you in the love of God, and you keep you clear of the love of the world.
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2. What ever you love in the world, let it be also your fear:
2. What ever you love in the world, let it be also your Fear:
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fear will be loves bridle, and reason would teach you to fear what ever you love here:
Fear will be loves bridle, and reason would teach you to Fear what ever you love Here:
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nothing hath such an advantage upon us, to steal away our hearts from God as the things we love.
nothing hath such an advantage upon us, to steal away our hearts from God as the things we love.
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The Lord is seldom such a looser as by his bounty, when he lets down his silver cords of love, to draw up our hearts, we make chains of them to fetter us here below.
The Lord is seldom such a looser as by his bounty, when he lets down his silver cords of love, to draw up our hearts, we make chains of them to fetter us Here below.
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His gold and his Jewels, his bracelets and earrings, which he sends us to allure our love, are often molten into an Idol and engross our hearts to them.
His gold and his Jewels, his bracelets and earrings, which he sends us to allure our love, Are often melted into an Idol and engross our hearts to them.
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Whatever thou lovest in all the world, hast thou a wife or a child that thou lovest, hast thou a friend or companion that thou lovest, hast thou an house a pleasant habitation, hast thou gardens or orchards, fields or vineyards that thine heart is pleas'd withall, O be jealous of them:
Whatever thou Lovest in all the world, hast thou a wife or a child that thou Lovest, hast thou a friend or Companion that thou Lovest, hast thou an house a pleasant habitation, hast thou gardens or orchards, fields or vineyards that thine heart is pleased withal, Oh be jealous of them:
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Keep your distance come not too near; Keep your distance come not too near;
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thou commest for my Soul (my child) my house, my mony my friends, I must have an eye to you, you come to steal away mine heart.
thou Comest for my Soul (my child) my house, my money my Friends, I must have an eye to you, you come to steal away mine heart.
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What a sad requital, and yet how commonly is this the requital, which we make for bounty and kindness? I should have lov'd God better,
What a sad requital, and yet how commonly is this the requital, which we make for bounty and kindness? I should have loved God better,
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if he had not been so good to me:
if he had not been so good to me:
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I should have lov'd God better, if he had not given me so good a wife,
I should have loved God better, if he had not given me so good a wife,
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so dear a child, so fair an estate, so many friends: wilt thou fear such unworthiness? then fear whatever thou lovest.
so dear a child, so fair an estate, so many Friends: wilt thou Fear such unworthiness? then Fear whatever thou Lovest.
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If what you love be not also your fear, it's like to be your loss and sorrow.
If what you love be not also your Fear, it's like to be your loss and sorrow.
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If Sampson had fear'd his Delilah whom he so loved, he had sav'd his locks, his God and his life:
If Sampson had feared his Delilah whom he so loved, he had saved his locks, his God and his life:
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his love to that harlot did him more mischief, then all the armies of the Philistimes. Solomons wives became his tears:
his love to that harlot did him more mischief, then all the armies of the Philistines. Solomons wives became his tears:
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fondling children often revenge their parents dotage, by becoming thorns in their sides and swords in their hearts:
fondling children often revenge their Parents dotage, by becoming thorns in their sides and swords in their hearts:
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whatever thou overlovest, look for it, to find it thy cross or thy curse: what will thy friends,
whatever thou overlovest, look for it, to find it thy cross or thy curse: what will thy Friends,
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or thy mony be, when either thou hast lost them, or thy soul by them? what ever thou overlovest God will tear it from thine heart,
or thy money be, when either thou hast lost them, or thy soul by them? what ever thou overlovest God will tear it from thine heart,
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if ever he mean thee good, he will touch thee in the apple of thine eye, he will try thee in thine Isaac, he will tear off that Jewel that entices thy Soul from him:
if ever he mean thee good, he will touch thee in the apple of thine eye, he will try thee in thine Isaac, he will tear off that Jewel that entices thy Soul from him:
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what thou canst not part with, look for it, that must go, or thy soul. 3. Set a strict watch upon your senses:
what thou Canst not part with, look for it, that must go, or thy soul. 3. Set a strict watch upon your Senses:
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By these 'tis, that Satan with all his temptations, hath such an easy passage to our hearts:
By these it's, that Satan with all his temptations, hath such an easy passage to our hearts:
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our senses are the doors of our hearts; the outlets of corruption, and the inlets of temptation;
our Senses Are the doors of our hearts; the outlets of corruption, and the inlets of temptation;
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they bring the outward objects, and the inward lusts together; when the fuel and the fire are layd together, then there is a flame.
they bring the outward objects, and the inward Lustiest together; when the fuel and the fire Are laid together, then there is a flame.
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Both the Evil and the Good that is in us, came in much by this way.
Both the Evil and the Good that is in us, Come in much by this Way.
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How came Sin and Death into this world, and all the plagues and miseries we are labouring under,
How Come since and Death into this world, and all the plagues and misery's we Are labouring under,
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or lyable to? which way came they in? By the eye they came in:
or liable to? which Way Come they in? By the eye they Come in:
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when the woman [ saw ] the fatal apple, then she lusted and tasted, Gen. 3.
when the woman [ saw ] the fatal apple, then she lusted and tasted, Gen. 3.
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How came life and immortality, grace and peace, and all our glorious hopes in again? By the Ear they came in.
How Come life and immortality, grace and peace, and all our glorious hope's in again? By the Ear they Come in.
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By this the promise entred, by this Faith entred, Rom. 10. 17. Faith cometh by hearing.
By this the promise entered, by this Faith entered, Rom. 10. 17. Faith comes by hearing.
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Nihil est intellectu quod non fuit prius in sensu, saith the Philosopher, there's nothing in our understandings,Nihil est intellectu quod non fuit prius in sensu, Says the Philosopher, there's nothing in our understandings,
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and as little in our affections, whether good or evil, but what made its way by our senses.
and as little in our affections, whither good or evil, but what made its Way by our Senses.
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If God hath our eye and our ear, he hath our heart;
If God hath our eye and our ear, he hath our heart;
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if the Devil have gotten these once, 'tis not like to be long, ere he be possessour of all:
if the devil have got these once, it's not like to be long, ere he be possessor of all:
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of such mighty consequence is the keeping our senses, as Heaven and Hell amount to. Our senses are now vitiated and corrupted;
of such mighty consequence is the keeping our Senses, as Heaven and Hell amount to. Our Senses Are now vitiated and corrupted;
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pre-occupated by sin and the Devil; shut against God, and open to iniquity. Sin hath gotten the start of grace;
preoccupated by since and the devil; shut against God, and open to iniquity. since hath got the start of grace;
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and having gotten possession of the house, makes good the doors for it self and friends:
and having got possession of the house, makes good the doors for it self and Friends:
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whatever knocks for entrance, the word presently is who comes there: and if it be a friend, a friend of sin, there's free admission:
whatever knocks for Entrance, the word presently is who comes there: and if it be a friend, a friend of since, there's free admission:
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So that now in pleasing our senses or leaving them at liberty to please themselves, we betray our Souls to the hands of Hell:
So that now in pleasing our Senses or leaving them At liberty to please themselves, we betray our Souls to the hands of Hell:
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to be a Sensualist is next to being a Devil: to leave our senses unguarded, is to leave open the floudgates of Hell:
to be a Sensualist is next to being a devil: to leave our Senses unguarded, is to leave open the floodgates of Hell:
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the Devil could not wish our Souls in other hands, then to be given up to our senses:
the devil could not wish our Souls in other hands, then to be given up to our Senses:
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neither Devil or World need doubt of entrance, while they have a friend at the door;
neither devil or World need doubt of Entrance, while they have a friend At the door;
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these earthen gates like that iron gate, will open of their own accord to them, when ever they come.
these earthen gates like that iron gate, will open of their own accord to them, when ever they come.
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Our depraved senses are the great adversaries to Christianity:
Our depraved Senses Are the great Adversaries to Christianity:
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whatever is said of the enmity of the world, of it's gains and fashions, its pomps and pleasures, all lyes upon this score,
whatever is said of the enmity of the world, of it's gains and fashions, its pomps and pleasures, all lies upon this score,
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as they are the objects that tickle and please the senses, and by these, deprave the mind and turn away the heart.
as they Are the objects that tickle and please the Senses, and by these, deprave the mind and turn away the heart.
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What is it that lyes in the way of the Gospel;
What is it that lies in the Way of the Gospel;
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that obstructs it's passage and hinders it's work upon Souls? why is it that Christ is not more gladly and generally receiv'd? O this is it that hinders;
that obstructs it's passage and hinders it's work upon Souls? why is it that christ is not more gladly and generally received? O this is it that hinders;
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'twould deprive us of many a sweet morsell, of many a pleasant draught, 'twould pull off our vain habits, and wanton fashions;
'twould deprive us of many a sweet morsel, of many a pleasant draught, 'twould pull off our vain habits, and wanton fashions;
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'twould pare off our fleshly pleasures:
'twould pare off our fleshly pleasures:
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no more indulging to appetite, no more pleasing our eyes, and ears, and palates, if Christ be once entertained:
no more indulging to appetite, no more pleasing our eyes, and ears, and palates, if christ be once entertained:
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now we can take our liberty to make provision for the flesh, and let the flesh take it's fill:
now we can take our liberty to make provision for the Flesh, and let the Flesh take it's fill:
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we can feed our selves with the finest, cloath our selves with the best, we can soke our selves in all sorts of sensualities;
we can feed our selves with the Finest, cloth our selves with the best, we can soak our selves in all sorts of Sensualities;
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we can fetch in load upon load, and make the best of what's before us:
we can fetch in load upon load, and make the best of what's before us:
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we can milk every dug, we can suck every bottel, we can dig in every mine, we can plough and reap in every field that the world hath;
we can milk every dug, we can suck every Bottle, we can dig in every mine, we can plough and reap in every field that the world hath;
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there's nothing but Christ can hinder us;
there's nothing but christ can hinder us;
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once give ear to him, and that will spoil all our mirth and marre all our markets:
once give ear to him, and that will spoil all our mirth and mar all our Markets:
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then we must keep within bounds, and neither get nor spend more then he allows us:
then we must keep within bounds, and neither get nor spend more then he allows us:
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we must keep to our allowance and but a short allowance neither, such as will be too strait for flesh and bloud to submit to.
we must keep to our allowance and but a short allowance neither, such as will be too strait for Flesh and blood to submit to.
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And hereupon our eyes and ears, which are so open upon the World and it's vanities, do as it were invite,
And hereupon our eyes and ears, which Are so open upon the World and it's vanities, do as it were invite,
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and call in all the help the world can make, to resist Christ and his work;
and call in all the help the world can make, to resist christ and his work;
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do call in all the baits and temptations that the whole world is furnished with, to divert and turn aside the heart from hearkning to Christ.
do call in all the baits and temptations that the Whole world is furnished with, to divert and turn aside the heart from Harkening to christ.
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Help World; help O my carnal friends, help O my fleshly pleasures, help O my house and money, Christ is come for mine heart, I am loath it should go there; Help World; help Oh my carnal Friends, help Oh my fleshly pleasures, help Oh my house and money, christ is come for mine heart, I am loath it should go there;
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can you do nothing to stay it with you? help or it's gone. can you do nothing to stay it with you? help or it's gone.
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Friends, would you not that the world keep Christ out, or draw you aside from him? shut the doors against it;
Friends, would you not that the world keep christ out, or draw you aside from him? shut the doors against it;
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make a covenant with your eyes and ears, set a watch upon them; put a bridle upon your appetite, and keep the door of your lips; shut the world out;
make a Covenant with your eyes and ears, Set a watch upon them; put a bridle upon your appetite, and keep the door of your lips; shut the world out;
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be deaf to it's flattery, be blind to it's glory, wink it into darkness;
be deaf to it's flattery, be blind to it's glory, wink it into darkness;
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shut the doors and keep the world out, and then Christ will be the better accepted.
shut the doors and keep the world out, and then christ will be the better accepted.
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Live above the pleasures of sense. Live above the pleasures of sense.
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What have you no higher pleasures, no Nobler delights? have you not a God to delight you in? have you no soul delights? or are these they, wherein the Bruits have as great a share as you? Is meat,
What have you no higher pleasures, no Nobler delights? have you not a God to delight you in? have you no soul delights? or Are these they, wherein the Bruits have as great a share as you? Is meat,
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and drink, and cloaths, and sports, the food of souls, your heart delights? must your immortal part live at the Trough,
and drink, and clothes, and sports, the food of Souls, your heart delights? must your immortal part live At the Trough,
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and feed on swill and husks? where is peace with God? where is the fellowship of the spirit? where is the joy of the Holy Ghost,
and feed on swill and husks? where is peace with God? where is the fellowship of the Spirit? where is the joy of the Holy Ghost,
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and the hope of glory? where is the sweetness of sincerity, and the peace of conscience? are there no such things,
and the hope of glory? where is the sweetness of sincerity, and the peace of conscience? Are there no such things,
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or is there no pleasure in them? Are you content to take up with this mud,
or is there no pleasure in them? are you content to take up with this mud,
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whilest those pure streams run by? or must you have both? Is it not enough that your souls may rejoyce, that your hearts may feast and sing,
whilst those pure streams run by? or must you have both? Is it not enough that your Souls may rejoice, that your hearts may feast and sing,
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unless your flesh also may frisk and frolick it out in it's brutish mirth and pleasure? Go taste and see how good the Lord is, drink of his rivers, acquaint your selves with his pleasures;
unless your Flesh also may frisk and frolic it out in it's brutish mirth and pleasure? Go taste and see how good the Lord is, drink of his Rivers, acquaint your selves with his pleasures;
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and then see, if an Heaven satiated soul can envy the brutes the pleasures of sense.
and then see, if an Heaven satiated soul can envy the brutus's the pleasures of sense.
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Lastly, Make a solemn surrender of your selves and ull that you have to the government and disposal of God, lay down all at his feet,Lastly, Make a solemn surrender of your selves and ull that you have to the government and disposal of God, lay down all At his feet,
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and resolve to take up nothing, but with his leave and for his use. Let the Lord have the whole ordering of you, for your, Getting. Keeping. Using.
and resolve to take up nothing, but with his leave and for his use. Let the Lord have the Whole ordering of you, for your, Getting. Keeping. Using.
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1. Seek no other things, nor any greater abundance of them, then God allows you to seek:
1. Seek no other things, nor any greater abundance of them, then God allows you to seek:
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Buy not an house, nor a field, or a living, but make God the purchaser: go not into the fair,
Buy not an house, nor a field, or a living, but make God the purchaser: go not into the fair,
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or the market, into the shop or over the seas, but when God sends you;
or the market, into the shop or over the Seas, but when God sends you;
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drive not that trade or that bargain, concerning which you cannot say, I am herein trading for God:
drive not that trade or that bargain, Concerning which you cannot say, I am herein trading for God:
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let the Lord appoint you, your work and your rest, your labour and your profit, be content with what comes in.
let the Lord appoint you, your work and your rest, your labour and your profit, be content with what comes in.
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Seek not great things for your selves, and quarrel not with providence, if by all your seeking you get nothing.
Seek not great things for your selves, and quarrel not with providence, if by all your seeking you get nothing.
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Seek no more, nor no other things then God would have you, and seek them no otherwise then in Gods way and order.
Seek no more, nor no other things then God would have you, and seek them no otherwise then in God's Way and order.
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God hath other works then these for you to do; God hath other things then these for you to seek.
God hath other works then these for you to do; God hath other things then these for you to seek.
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God saies seek my face, seek my Kingdom; [ first ] seek my kingdom and the righteousness thereof:
God Says seek my face, seek my Kingdom; [ First ] seek my Kingdom and the righteousness thereof:
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what is this done? Is God sure? Is the kingdom sure? have you grace? have you peace? have you enough of these? have you wrought your selves out of work here? is there no more to be done, no more to be gotten? is there never a gulf yet fixed betwixt you and glory, that needs your care how to get over? are you past all danger of miscarrying for ever? is your way cleared of all your difficulties and hazards? have your souls no enemy left alive? Are your lusts dead, the world vanquished,
what is this done? Is God sure? Is the Kingdom sure? have you grace? have you peace? have you enough of these? have you wrought your selves out of work Here? is there no more to be done, no more to be got? is there never a gulf yet fixed betwixt you and glory, that needs your care how to get over? Are you passed all danger of miscarrying for ever? is your Way cleared of all your difficulties and hazards? have your Souls no enemy left alive? are your Lustiest dead, the world vanquished,
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and the Devil troden under foot? have you as much grace as you need? as much faith and love and patience as you need? Are you past that prayer Lord increase our Faith? Are you past those counsels, Hold fast that thou hast.
and the devil trodden under foot? have you as much grace as you need? as much faith and love and patience as you need? are you passed that prayer Lord increase our Faith? are you passed those Counsels, Hold fast that thou hast.
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Grow in grace, follow after, press to the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus? have you hit the mark, have you wonne the prize?Grow in grace, follow After, press to the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in christ jesus? have you hit the mark, have you won the prize?
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Is there not much of this work to be done which God would have [ first ] to be done? yea with some of you, is it not all behind hand? nothing done for your Souls;
Is there not much of this work to be done which God would have [ First ] to be done? yea with Some of you, is it not all behind hand? nothing done for your Souls;
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no knowledg, no grace gotten? nothing of the work of conversion, nothing of the work of repentance done;
no knowledge, no grace got? nothing of the work of conversion, nothing of the work of Repentance done;
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the first stone of the new building yet to be layd, yea not so much as the old rubbish removed, not a lust cast out, your carnal hopes not yet thrown down the hard heart not so much as touch'd?
the First stone of the new building yet to be laid, yea not so much as the old rubbish removed, not a lust cast out, your carnal hope's not yet thrown down the hard heart not so much as touched?
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What is there nothing done for the other world by so many of you, and so little done by the best of you,
What is there nothing done for the other world by so many of you, and so little done by the best of you,
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and are you yet so busy for this world? Is this as God would have it? is this to seek the world as God would have you seek it? Go and ask counsel of God, Lord what wouldst thou have me to do? how far forth for this world? how far forth for the other world? which shall be first minded? which shall be chief? and what ever the Lord doth speak, let this be thy resolve, I will first seek the kingdom of God,
and Are you yet so busy for this world? Is this as God would have it? is this to seek the world as God would have you seek it? Go and ask counsel of God, Lord what Wouldst thou have me to do? how Far forth for this world? how Far forth for the other world? which shall be First minded? which shall be chief? and what ever the Lord does speak, let this be thy resolve, I will First seek the Kingdom of God,
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and for other things I must do as I may. 2. Keep and lay up no more by you, then God would have you: and for other things I must do as I may. 2. Keep and lay up no more by you, then God would have you:
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Say of all you lay up, This is Gods stock, this is his treasure: whatever you have, let God keep the purse:
Say of all you lay up, This is God's stock, this is his treasure: whatever you have, let God keep the purse:
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when he saies, Bring no more into the treasury, stay your hand, bestow it elsewhere as he shall appoint you.
when he Says, Bring no more into the treasury, stay your hand, bestow it elsewhere as he shall appoint you.
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Let no stollen goods be found with you:
Let no stolen goods be found with you:
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all's stollen, stollen into your purse, stollen into your house, which the Lord would have otherwise disposed of.
all's stolen, stolen into your purse, stolen into your house, which the Lord would have otherwise disposed of.
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Be not then laying up, when God saies lay out, be not then sparing when God would have you spending.
Be not then laying up, when God Says lay out, be not then sparing when God would have you spending.
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God saies, Cast thy bread upon the waters, be ready to distribute:
God Says, Cast thy bred upon the waters, be ready to distribute:
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What saith he to those rich men, Jam. 5. 2, 3. your riches are corrupted, your garments are moth-eaten:
What Says he to those rich men, Jam. 5. 2, 3. your riches Are corrupted, your garments Are moth-eaten:
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your gold and silver is cankered, the rust of them shall be a witness against you;
your gold and silver is cankered, the rust of them shall be a witness against you;
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you have heaped up treasure (an evil treasure) against the last days: what do you treasure up for the moth and the canker and the rust? no more such heaping up, bring forth out of your treasure.you have heaped up treasure (an evil treasure) against the last days: what do you treasure up for the moth and the canker and the rust? no more such heaping up, bring forth out of your treasure.
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3. Use what you have as God would have you use it: bring forth, but only by Gods order. Be good stewards;
3. Use what you have as God would have you use it: bring forth, but only by God's order. Be good Stewards;
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remember your account, book down all your expences:
Remember your account, book down all your expenses:
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let nothing go any way, but what you are willing should be book'd, and let nothing be book'd,
let nothing go any Way, but what you Are willing should be booked, and let nothing be booked,
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but what you would have read in your reckoning day.
but what you would have read in your reckoning day.
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Let your flesh have no more then the Kings allowance: feed it as a servant, let it not want what's necessary,
Let your Flesh have no more then the Kings allowance: feed it as a servant, let it not want what's necessary,
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but feed it not into wantonness or idleness:
but feed it not into wantonness or idleness:
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let it have never a meal nor a morsel more, then is fit for a servant.
let it have never a meal nor a morsel more, then is fit for a servant.
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Let it not have the command of your estate, or be it's own carver, but let it be at the finding of conscience;
Let it not have the command of your estate, or be it's own carver, but let it be At the finding of conscience;
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let never a penny be laid out upon it, either for food or raiment but what conscience allows.
let never a penny be laid out upon it, either for food or raiment but what conscience allows.
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Let your families be provided for, your friends entertained so, as that nothing be wanting, nothing be wasted.
Let your families be provided for, your Friends entertained so, as that nothing be wanting, nothing be wasted.
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Be provident but not penurious, use hospitality but hate to be prodigals: give to all their due and no more:
Be provident but not penurious, use hospitality but hate to be prodigals: give to all their due and no more:
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and whilest your flesh hath it's due, your friends and families their due, let not Gods friends want theirs:
and whilst your Flesh hath it's due, your Friends and families their endue, let not God's Friends want theirs:
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whomever he sends to you for an alms, send them not away empty, send portions to those for whom nothing is provided:
whomever he sends to you for an alms, send them not away empty, send portions to those for whom nothing is provided:
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feed, cloath, harbour, lend, give, according as God hath communicated to you, and shall command from you;
feed, cloth, harbour, lend, give, according as God hath communicated to you, and shall command from you;
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and in giving thus to all, the things that are theirs, you give unto God the things that are Gods. Remember carefully this last direction:
and in giving thus to all, the things that Are theirs, you give unto God the things that Are God's remember carefully this last direction:
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Lay down all you have at the feet of God, and neither seek nor use any thing, Lay down all you have At the feet of God, and neither seek nor use any thing,
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but according to his order and will. Never let lust set you on work, and leave nothing to its dispose:but according to his order and will. Never let lust Set you on work, and leave nothing to its dispose:
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feed not your eye or your appetite, feed not your pride or your covetousness, till God bids you feed them;
feed not your eye or your appetite, feed not your pride or your covetousness, till God bids you feed them;
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and then you shall find your lusts to starve under your hands;
and then you shall find your Lustiest to starve under your hands;
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and when worldly lusts are dead, the enmity of the world is slain, it's temptations vanquished,
and when worldly Lustiest Are dead, the enmity of the world is slave, it's temptations vanquished,
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and from being your Lord, it's henceforth become your servant:
and from being your Lord, it's henceforth become your servant:
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now you may make your friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, and when these fail, you shall be received into everlasting habitations.
now you may make your Friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, and when these fail, you shall be received into everlasting habitations.
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For a close of all, let me yet a little farther perswade you, to press hard for this victory over the world;
For a close of all, let me yet a little farther persuade you, to press hard for this victory over the world;
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and to this end, let me ask you these following questions, 1. Are you for the saving of your Souls? 2. Is not the World an enemy to your Souls,
and to this end, let me ask you these following questions, 1. are you for the Saving of your Souls? 2. Is not the World an enemy to your Souls,
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and the salvation of them? 3. Is not victory over this enemy possible? 4. Is not victory over this enemy desirable? 5. Can this victory be bought to dear? 6. What if this enemy should reign to death? 7. [ Wil ] you henceforth become enemies to this enemy?
and the salvation of them? 3. Is not victory over this enemy possible? 4. Is not victory over this enemy desirable? 5. Can this victory be bought to dear? 6. What if this enemy should Reign to death? 7. [ Wil ] you henceforth become enemies to this enemy?
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1. Are you for the saving of your Souls? what are you for? for Heaven or Hell? 'tis the same question as, are you for Heaven or Earth? speak friends, where would you that your lot should fall? will you be written in the earth,
1. are you for the Saving of your Souls? what Are you for? for Heaven or Hell? it's the same question as, Are you for Heaven or Earth? speak Friends, where would you that your lot should fallen? will you be written in the earth,
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or amongst the living in Jerusalem? will you have your good things here, or will you wait for them till hereafter? which do you most regard, the joynt and eternal interest of your bodies and Souls,
or among the living in Jerusalem? will you have your good things Here, or will you wait for them till hereafter? which do you most regard, the joint and Eternal Interest of your bodies and Souls,
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or the single and temporal interest of your bodies? In a word, will you be saved or damned?
or the single and temporal Interest of your bodies? In a word, will you be saved or damned?
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Do you so verily believe, a resurrection from the dead, and a judgment to come? that there is another world? that this world shall vanish away,
Do you so verily believe, a resurrection from the dead, and a judgement to come? that there is Another world? that this world shall vanish away,
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and the other world shall abide for ever;
and the other world shall abide for ever;
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that there is an eternal state of blessedness and misery, into one of which states your Souls must immediately enter,
that there is an Eternal state of blessedness and misery, into one of which states your Souls must immediately enter,
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as soon as they are loosened from this body? that the future blessedness is unspeakable, that the future misery is intollerable? Are you Atheists or Infidels,
as soon as they Are loosened from this body? that the future blessedness is unspeakable, that the future misery is intolerable? are you Atheists or Infidels,
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or else do you so verily believe this, that it is the great aim and desire of your hearts, to obtain this blessedness,
or Else do you so verily believe this, that it is the great aim and desire of your hearts, to obtain this blessedness,
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and to escape those torments?
and to escape those torments?
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Descend into your hearts, consider the choice that's set before you, and come to a resolution:
Descend into your hearts, Consider the choice that's Set before you, and come to a resolution:
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what do you choose? light or darkness? life or death? ease or anguish? rejoycing or howling? lifting up of the head or gnashing of teeth? eternal pleasures,what do you choose? Light or darkness? life or death? ease or anguish? rejoicing or howling? lifting up of the head or gnashing of teeth? Eternal pleasures,
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or eternal fire? With whom will you dwel? with the Saints or with Serpents:
or Eternal fire? With whom will you dwell? with the Saints or with Serpents:
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with Michael or the Dragon? in the joy of the Lord or in the terrours of the Lord? What shall be your sentence? Come or depart? come ye blessed or depart ye cursed? inherit the kingdom or away into the fire? what say you? consider and speak, will you be damned,
with Michael or the Dragon? in the joy of the Lord or in the terrors of the Lord? What shall be your sentence? Come or depart? come you blessed or depart you cursed? inherit the Kingdom or away into the fire? what say you? Consider and speak, will you be damned,
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or are you for the saving of your Souls? If you say you are for salvation,
or Are you for the Saving of your Souls? If you say you Are for salvation,
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then let me farther ask you,
then let me farther ask you,
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2. Is not the world an enemy to your salvation? Is salvation possible without a victory over it?
2. Is not the world an enemy to your salvation? Is salvation possible without a victory over it?
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Is it not against the declared will and purpose of God? Rom. 8. 30. Whom he did predestinate, them he also called;
Is it not against the declared will and purpose of God? Rom. 8. 30. Whom he did predestinate, them he also called;
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whom he called, them he also justified; whom he justified, them he also glorified: whom he called, them he also justified; whom he justified, them he also glorified:
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who are the justified and glorified? is it not, onely the called? is there ever another man of the number? And who are the called of God? is it all those that are bid to come? is he of them that makes light of it? that saies, I cannot come:
who Are the justified and glorified? is it not, only the called? is there ever Another man of the number? And who Are the called of God? is it all those that Are bid to come? is he of them that makes Light of it? that Says, I cannot come:
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that saies, no Lord, I pray thee call some other guests, and let me alone as I am;
that Says, no Lord, I pray thee call Some other guests, and let me alone as I am;
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to follow my oxen and my farm and my wife, I pray thee have me excused? is this one of the called of God? If not, what hope of his salvation? will God change his purpose and baulk his way, to gratify thy carnal mind,
to follow my oxen and my farm and my wife, I pray thee have me excused? is this one of the called of God? If not, what hope of his salvation? will God change his purpose and balk his Way, to gratify thy carnal mind,
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and reconcile lust and eternal life? Is there not an inconsistency in the nature of the things? to be saved,
and reconcile lust and Eternal life? Is there not an inconsistency in the nature of the things? to be saved,
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and left under the power of the world, is to be saved, and yet left under the power of the Devil? to be saved and yet left unsanctified:
and left under the power of the world, is to be saved, and yet left under the power of the devil? to be saved and yet left unsanctified:
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to be made free and yet left in bonds. Doth it not enervate and resist all the means of salvation?
to be made free and yet left in bonds. Does it not enervate and resist all the means of salvation?
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Doth not the world hinder the word, that that cannot prosper with you? is not this it, the lusts and love and cares of this life that choke the word that it becomes unfruitful? Math. 13. 22. Hath not the world hitherto dealt by you,
Does not the world hinder the word, that that cannot prosper with you? is not this it, the Lustiest and love and Cares of this life that choke the word that it becomes unfruitful? Math. 13. 22. Hath not the world hitherto dealt by you,
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as in the beginning of this discourse, I told you it would? darkned your eye, that you could not see? deadned your sense that you could not fear? hung upon your hearts and about your necks that you could not come to Christ? Have you seen? have you feard? are you come to Christ? or are you not yet in your sins? why what is it that hath hindred you,
as in the beginning of this discourse, I told you it would? darkened your eye, that you could not see? deadened your sense that you could not Fear? hung upon your hearts and about your necks that you could not come to christ? Have you seen? have you feared? Are you come to christ? or Are you not yet in your Sins? why what is it that hath hindered you,
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and kept you back from Christ hitherto, but either the cares of this life, or the deceitfulness of riches,
and kept you back from christ hitherto, but either the Cares of this life, or the deceitfulness of riches,
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or the pleasures and lusts of this present world?
or the pleasures and Lustiest of this present world?
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Doth not the world hinder prayer? hold you back from going to God to seek your lives at his hands? while you should be with God to seek your lives, the world calls you abroad to seek your livings: a little praying must suffice a worldly heart;Does not the world hinder prayer? hold you back from going to God to seek your lives At his hands? while you should be with God to seek your lives, the world calls you abroad to seek your livings: a little praying must suffice a worldly heart;
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when the tribes go up to pray before the Lord, how often is the worldlings place empty? If I were to go in search for a worldlings heart, I would seek all the places of the earth first, ere I would seek him before the throne of grace:
when the tribes go up to pray before the Lord, how often is the worldlings place empty? If I were to go in search for a worldlings heart, I would seek all the places of the earth First, ere I would seek him before the throne of grace:
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he is so seldom there, that you may as well seek an idle shepherd in the pulpit,
he is so seldom there, that you may as well seek an idle shepherd in the pulpit,
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as a worldly heart in the closet:
as a worldly heart in the closet:
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O if worldly men did no more diligently seek the world, then they use to seek God, what poor men would they be?
Oh if worldly men did not more diligently seek the world, then they use to seek God, what poor men would they be?
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Get you asunder worldlings, let your Souls and this harlot part, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinence, that your prayers be not hindred:
Get you asunder worldlings, let your Souls and this harlot part, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinence, that your Prayers be not hindered:
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what praying whilst the world is still with you? and what hope of salvation, whilest no praying?
what praying while the world is still with you? and what hope of salvation, whilst no praying?
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3. Is this enemy invincible? Is not victory over it possible? is it not possible for thee to become an enemy to this world? if thou art an enemy thou art a conquerour.
3. Is this enemy invincible? Is not victory over it possible? is it not possible for thee to become an enemy to this world? if thou art an enemy thou art a conqueror.
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It's true thou hast an hard field to fight, and there's great hazard thou mayst be eternally lost by it.
It's true thou hast an hard field to fight, and there's great hazard thou Mayest be eternally lost by it.
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It hath slain so many Souls, and laid them up in everlasting chains;
It hath slave so many Souls, and laid them up in everlasting chains;
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there have been so very few have escaped with their lives, that it's a great question,
there have been so very few have escaped with their lives, that it's a great question,
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whether thy life may not also go.
whither thy life may not also go.
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Thou hast been so long a captive, that it is much to be doubted whether ever thou mayst be set at liberty.
Thou hast been so long a captive, that it is much to be doubted whither ever thou Mayest be Set At liberty.
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Thou bearest such a love to the world, thou wilt so hardly be perswaded, that 'tis thine enemy,
Thou bearest such a love to the world, thou wilt so hardly be persuaded, that it's thine enemy,
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and art so apt to take it to be a better friend then God is to thee;
and art so apt to take it to be a better friend then God is to thee;
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thou art so hardly perswaded, that he is a friend to thee, that doth but tell thee, the world is an enemy,
thou art so hardly persuaded, that he is a friend to thee, that does but tell thee, the world is an enemy,
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and art so angry at any that offers to assist thee against it, or but perswades thee to take heed of it;
and art so angry At any that offers to assist thee against it, or but persuades thee to take heed of it;
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thou art so apt to take all the counsels, warnings, reproofs, that are given thee, to put thee upon thy watch against it, to be injuries, unkindnesses;
thou art so apt to take all the Counsels, Warnings, reproofs, that Are given thee, to put thee upon thy watch against it, to be injuries, Unkindnesses;
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that it's much to be feared, how it may go with thee. There have been so many charges made against it without success;
that it's much to be feared, how it may go with thee. There have been so many charges made against it without success;
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the axe hath been so often layd at the root of this tree;
the axe hath been so often laid At the root of this tree;
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God hath been hewing at it, conscience hath been hewing at it, may be, all thy life long;
God hath been hewing At it, conscience hath been hewing At it, may be, all thy life long;
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the word hath been fighting against it, prayer hath been wrestling with it, meditation hath been considering about it;
the word hath been fighting against it, prayer hath been wrestling with it, meditation hath been considering about it;
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Thou hast been so often warned, Take heed and beware of covetousness; Love not the world, nor the things of the world;
Thou hast been so often warned, Take heed and beware of covetousness; Love not the world, nor the things of the world;
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mortify thy members which are upon the earth; Flee youthful lusts;
mortify thy members which Are upon the earth; Flee youthful Lustiest;
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Get thee up from the tents of these men, set not thine affections on the earth; Get thee up from the tents of these men, Set not thine affections on the earth;
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Thou hast been so often told, That the fashion of this world passeth away; those that will be rich fall into a snare;
Thou hast been so often told, That the fashion of this world passes away; those that will be rich fallen into a snare;
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the friendship of the world is enmity against God; and after all this there is so little done;the friendship of the world is enmity against God; and After all this there is so little done;
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thy heart is so much upon it still, it holds to this day, so strong an hand over thee;
thy heart is so much upon it still, it holds to this day, so strong an hand over thee;
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thou art still siding with it and taking its part, against God and thine own Soul;
thou art still siding with it and taking its part, against God and thine own Soul;
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thou art so loath to hear, that 'tis a sin to be worldly minded, or to be convinced that thou art a worldling;
thou art so loath to hear, that it's a since to be worldly minded, or to be convinced that thou art a worldling;
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that I must tell thee, 'twill be hard work for thee, to obtain the victory, and to escape with thy Soul.
that I must tell thee, it'll be hard work for thee, to obtain the victory, and to escape with thy Soul.
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Look to it, such a disease which hath been so long rooted in thy nature;
Look to it, such a disease which hath been so long rooted in thy nature;
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such an enemy that hath so long lien in thy bosome, that thou wilt not be perswaded, that 'tis thy disease, that 'tis thine enemy;
such an enemy that hath so long lain in thy bosom, that thou wilt not be persuaded, that it's thy disease, that it's thine enemy;
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such a disease will hardly be cured, such an enemy will hardly be conquered.
such a disease will hardly be cured, such an enemy will hardly be conquered.
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But yet, is not a victory possible? Is this disease unto death, and is there no remedy? Is there no balm in Gilead? is there no Physitian there? Is the field lost,
But yet, is not a victory possible? Is this disease unto death, and is there no remedy? Is there no balm in Gilead? is there no physician there? Is the field lost,
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and is there no recovery? who is it that hath bid thee fight against this enemy? Is it one that had a mind to mock thee? Look upon the Captain of thy Salvation, hath not he overcome the world? Hath not he said, Be of good comfort; look unto me, and be saved;
and is there no recovery? who is it that hath bid thee fight against this enemy? Is it one that had a mind to mock thee? Look upon the Captain of thy Salvation, hath not he overcome the world? Hath not he said, Be of good Comfort; look unto me, and be saved;
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come unto me, and ye shall have rest? Doth he not call to thee, Wilt thou not be made clean;
come unto me, and you shall have rest? Does he not call to thee, Wilt thou not be made clean;
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wilt thou not be made free: wilt thou not be made free:
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If thou wilt thou mayst, there lies all the difficulty, that's all the doubt, whether thou wilt or no;
If thou wilt thou Mayest, there lies all the difficulty, that's all the doubt, whither thou wilt or no;
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as hard as the victory is, if thou perish by the world at last, thy destruction will be laid at thine own door;
as hard as the victory is, if thou perish by the world At last, thy destruction will be laid At thine own door;
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'tis because thou wilt not accept of deliverance, if thou wilt thou mayst.
it's Because thou wilt not accept of deliverance, if thou wilt thou Mayest.
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4. Is not victory over this enemy desirable? Is not liberty desirable? is not life desirable? be an enemy and live, the world kills none but its friends.
4. Is not victory over this enemy desirable? Is not liberty desirable? is not life desirable? be an enemy and live, the world kills none but its Friends.
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Would it not be well with you, if this spirit of the world were cast out,
Would it not be well with you, if this Spirit of the world were cast out,
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and God had given you another spirit? would it not be a good exchange,
and God had given you Another Spirit? would it not be a good exchange,
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if for this carking, caring, anxious earthly greedy heart, you had obtained a contented patient mortified spirit,
if for this carking, caring, anxious earthly greedy heart, you had obtained a contented patient mortified Spirit,
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an heavenly mind? would not the matter be well mended with you, if for your treasure on earth, you could make God your treasure? could you not wish it were so?
an heavenly mind? would not the matter be well mended with you, if for your treasure on earth, you could make God your treasure? could you not wish it were so?
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Can you say, I thank God I am yet a worldling? I thank God my heart is still below? I can mind my pleasures, and gains;
Can you say, I thank God I am yet a worldling? I thank God my heart is still below? I can mind my pleasures, and gains;
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I can satisfie my lust, and take my liberty, and follow my affairs, without troubling my self about these higher matters that I know not? Hitherto I thank God, this world hath been too hard for the Gospel;
I can satisfy my lust, and take my liberty, and follow my affairs, without troubling my self about these higher matters that I know not? Hitherto I thank God, this world hath been too hard for the Gospel;
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the devil hath kept possession, and hath kept Christ out? whilest others have puzled and amused themselves with their thoughts,
the Devil hath kept possession, and hath kept christ out? whilst Others have puzzled and amused themselves with their thoughts,
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and hopes, and fears about another world, have made an adventure for the unknown riches, have been filling their heads,
and hope's, and fears about Another world, have made an adventure for the unknown riches, have been filling their Heads,
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and perplexing their hearts, with cares for hereafter, and have neglected and straitned themselves here, I thank God I have been no such fool?
and perplexing their hearts, with Cares for hereafter, and have neglected and straitened themselves Here, I thank God I have been no such fool?
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While you may say, I thank God, [ I have ] an estate in the world, I have friends in the world, can you also say, I thank God this is my treasure, these are my delights? I can never trouble my self with thinking of,
While you may say, I thank God, [ I have ] an estate in the world, I have Friends in the world, can you also say, I thank God this is my treasure, these Are my delights? I can never trouble my self with thinking of,
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or serving any other God but these, I can take these in exchange for my soul? I thank God for that unrighteousness,
or serving any other God but these, I can take these in exchange for my soul? I thank God for that unrighteousness,
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or that unmercifulness, which he hath left me to, and let me alone in, whereby I have gotten me an estate,
or that unmercifulness, which he hath left me to, and let me alone in, whereby I have got me an estate,
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and preserved it entire to me? it had been worse with me then 'tis, if I could not have ly'd and defrauded;
and preserved it entire to me? it had been Worse with me then it's, if I could not have lied and defrauded;
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if I had made Conscience of Sabbaths, of praying, and hearing, and spending so much time this way as others do? I had been a poor man had I taken this course,
if I had made Conscience of Sabbaths, of praying, and hearing, and spending so much time this Way as Others doe? I had been a poor man had I taken this course,
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but I thank God I was wiser then so? Can you say thus?
but I thank God I was Wiser then so? Can you say thus?
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Christians may, and will say, I thank God I am crucified to the world, I thank God for Faith,
Christians may, and will say, I thank God I am Crucified to the world, I thank God for Faith,
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and Prayers, and Sabbaths, for a new heart, and a new life;
and Prayers, and Sabbaths, for a new heart, and a new life;
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blessed be God that hath chosen me out of this world, and called me by his grace;
blessed be God that hath chosen me out of this world, and called me by his grace;
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blessed be God for a part in Christ, and hope towards God;
blessed be God for a part in christ, and hope towards God;
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blessed be the day, wherein my soul was divorced from this world, and espoused to another Husband;
blessed be the day, wherein my soul was divorced from this world, and espoused to Another Husband;
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I would not be in bondage to this earth again, I would not be a flesh pleaser, a self-seeker again,
I would not be in bondage to this earth again, I would not be a Flesh pleaser, a self-seeker again,
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if the devil would hire me with all the Kingdomes of the world; there is not a Christian in the world but will say thus:
if the Devil would hire me with all the Kingdoms of the world; there is not a Christian in the world but will say thus:
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But where is the worldling that dares deliberately to say, I thank God I am a worldling still, God hath dealt well with me, that he hath left me out,
But where is the worldling that dares deliberately to say, I thank God I am a worldling still, God hath dealt well with me, that he hath left me out,
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and let me alone to follow mine own heart?
and let me alone to follow mine own heart?
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Speak worldling, had it not been well for thee if thou also hadst been brought in to Christ? would it not be well for thee,
Speak worldling, had it not been well for thee if thou also Hadst been brought in to christ? would it not be well for thee,
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if yet thou mightest, mightest cease from this earth, and be a Candidate for heaven, mightest cease to be a drudge,
if yet thou Mightest, Mightest cease from this earth, and be a Candidate for heaven, Mightest cease to be a drudge,
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and a slave, and be delivered into the liberty of the Sons of God? would it not be well with thee if thou wert? would it not be well with thee if yet thou mightest? dost thou never wish, O that my soul were in such a case? why then wilt thou not, in this thy day?
and a slave, and be Delivered into the liberty of the Sons of God? would it not be well with thee if thou Wertenberg? would it not be well with thee if yet thou Mightest? dost thou never wish, Oh that my soul were in such a case? why then wilt thou not, in this thy day?
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5. Can this victory be bought too dear? There's nothing in this world but may be over-bought:
5. Can this victory be bought too dear? There's nothing in this world but may be overbought:
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An Army may be so weakned in the fight, that victory will not repair it; Crowns and Kingdomes may be bought too dear;
an Army may be so weakened in the fight, that victory will not repair it; Crowns and Kingdoms may be bought too dear;
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all the royalties and revenues of the world may be purchas'd at such a rate, that they may not be a saving bargain:
all the royalties and revenues of the world may be purchased At such a rate, that they may not be a Saving bargain:
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But can redemption from the world be over-bought? will not the salvation of thy soul pay all thy charges? Its true, thy rescuing from this enemy may not be without much damage and loss, not only of the ship,
But can redemption from the world be overbought? will not the salvation of thy soul pay all thy charges? Its true, thy rescuing from this enemy may not be without much damage and loss, not only of the ship,
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and the lading, but of thy life: when thou conquerest this enemy, thou wilt loose a friend;and the lading, but of thy life: when thou conquerest this enemy, thou wilt lose a friend;
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in thy conquering thou wilt purchase enmity; therefore the world hateth you:
in thy conquering thou wilt purchase enmity; Therefore the world hates you:
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Thou wilt not only create thee enemies by thy Conquest, but wants, and straits, and labours, and cares:
Thou wilt not only create thee enemies by thy Conquest, but Wants, and straits, and labours, and Cares:
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when thou ceasest to be a servant to this world, think not to have an easie idle life, thou wilt have more and harder work then ever;
when thou ceasest to be a servant to this world, think not to have an easy idle life, thou wilt have more and harder work then ever;
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the pursuing thine enemy that he rally not again upon thee;
the pursuing thine enemy that he rally not again upon thee;
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the watching thine heart, the guarding thine eye, the governing thine appetite, that they run not again after it, the pleasing and following thy Lord in all things that he commands thee;
the watching thine heart, the guarding thine eye, the governing thine appetite, that they run not again After it, the pleasing and following thy Lord in all things that he commands thee;
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what day thou breakest with the world, and joynest thy self to the Lord, this life of labour and care thou puttest thy self upon;
what day thou breakest with the world, and joinest thy self to the Lord, this life of labour and care thou puttest thy self upon;
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thou must no more thirst after thy stoln waters, nor taste of thy forbidden pleasures;
thou must no more thirst After thy stolen waters, nor taste of thy forbidden pleasures;
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thou must no more traverse thy most pleasant ways, nor stick at the most painful duties;
thou must no more traverse thy most pleasant ways, nor stick At the most painful duties;
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nay, not thine ease only, or thy pleasure, but thy life also, and all that thou hast must go,
nay, not thine ease only, or thy pleasure, but thy life also, and all that thou hast must go,
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when ever thy Lord calls thee to it.
when ever thy Lord calls thee to it.
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What course short of this, will either obtain, or secure thee the victory? but how will such a life down with thee? how will thy spirit bear it? when thy faint heart shrinks from it,
What course short of this, will either obtain, or secure thee the victory? but how will such a life down with thee? how will thy Spirit bear it? when thy faint heart shrinks from it,
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when thy proud or stubborn heart swells against it;
when thy proud or stubborn heart Swells against it;
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when thy old pleasures and liberties, when thine old friends and companions, when thy silver and thy gold cry after thee, canst thou leave us thus? can thy soul part with us for ever? thou wilt then find that this victory costs thee dear.
when thy old pleasures and Liberties, when thine old Friends and Sodales, when thy silver and thy gold cry After thee, Canst thou leave us thus? can thy soul part with us for ever? thou wilt then find that this victory costs thee dear.
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But is not thy soul more worth then all this? wilt say, Better I were damn'd then sav'd at such an hard rate;
But is not thy soul more worth then all this? wilt say, Better I were damned then saved At such an hard rate;
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hell rather then this way to heaven? 'Tis hard to be a Christian, 'tis true;
hell rather then this Way to heaven? It's hard to be a Christian, it's true;
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but blessed be God my soul is escaped, my foot is gotten out of the snare, liberty, liberty is brought to this captive,
but blessed be God my soul is escaped, my foot is got out of the snare, liberty, liberty is brought to this captive,
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and the opening of the prison to the bound;
and the opening of the prison to the bound;
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he whom I now serve, how hard soever his work is, is no hard m•ster, he gives good wages;
he whom I now serve, how hard soever his work is, is no hard m•ster, he gives good wages;
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were his work harder then 'tis, yet 'tis not worthy to be laid in the balance with salvation:
were his work harder then it's, yet it's not worthy to be laid in the balance with salvation:
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I will not die for an easie life.
I will not die for an easy life.
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6. What if this enemy should reign till death? how do you think your worldly life will look,
6. What if this enemy should Reign till death? how do you think your worldly life will look,
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when you come to die? do you think you shall then say, I have done well to be a worldling? it may be,
when you come to die? do you think you shall then say, I have done well to be a worldling? it may be,
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if God should ask you now, dost thou well to be covetous? dost thou well to be a self-seeker? you would answer him as Jonah did, Jonah 4. 9. when God ask'd him, Dost thou well to be angry? it may be you would answer as he, yes, I do well to be angry, I do well to be covetous, or proud, or sensual;
if God should ask you now, dost thou well to be covetous? dost thou well to be a self-seeker? you would answer him as Jonah did, Jonah 4. 9. when God asked him, Dost thou well to be angry? it may be you would answer as he, yes, I do well to be angry, I do well to be covetous, or proud, or sensual;
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but do ye think you shall say thus at death? shall you then think you say, I have done well, I have done wisely for my self, I have coveted a good covetousness, 'tis well for me that I did not hearken to these preachers, that I have lived in pleasure, that I have heaped up treasure for these last daies? if I were to begin the world again,
but do you think you shall say thus At death? shall you then think you say, I have done well, I have done wisely for my self, I have coveted a good covetousness, it's well for me that I did not harken to these Preachers, that I have lived in pleasure, that I have heaped up treasure for these last days? if I were to begin the world again,
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and were to live over my life the second time, I would take the same course I have taken;
and were to live over my life the second time, I would take the same course I have taken;
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and I could wish every friend I have in the world, every companion I have, every child I have, to take example by me,
and I could wish every friend I have in the world, every Companion I have, every child I have, to take Exampl by me,
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and to live as I have lived? would you say thus? would you wish thus in that day?
and to live as I have lived? would you say thus? would you wish thus in that day?
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Sometimes we hear a dying Worldling to wish all his friends, Take warning by me, O take heed as you love your souls, that you spend not your daies as I have done;
Sometime we hear a dying Worldling to wish all his Friends, Take warning by me, Oh take heed as you love your Souls, that you spend not your days as I have done;
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but do you ever hear them say, Take example from me, follow my steps;
but do you ever hear them say, Take Exampl from me, follow my steps;
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now I find the comfort of my earthly-mindedness, now I find the comfort of my lusts and pleasures;
now I find the Comfort of my Earthly-mindedness, now I find the Comfort of my Lustiest and pleasures;
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O that you might all have the comfort at your dying day wherewith I am now comforted? when did you hear of such an instance?
Oh that you might all have the Comfort At your dying day wherewith I am now comforted? when did you hear of such an instance?
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Speak worldling, let thy Conscience speak;
Speak worldling, let thy Conscience speak;
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when death comes to arrest thy soul, and to carry it hence immediately before thy Judg, there to receive thy sentence according to what thou hast done in the body;
when death comes to arrest thy soul, and to carry it hence immediately before thy Judge, there to receive thy sentence according to what thou hast done in the body;
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is this the state thou wouldst be found in? reeking in thy worldly lusts, soaked in sensuality, eaten out of worldly cares, loaden with worldly goods,
is this the state thou Wouldst be found in? reeking in thy worldly Lustiest, soaked in sensuality, eaten out of worldly Cares, loaded with worldly goods,
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and as empty of the knowledg and grace of God, as thou art at this day? wouldst thou be content to say in respect of divine grace,
and as empty of the knowledge and grace of God, as thou art At this day? Wouldst thou be content to say in respect of divine grace,
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as thou must in respect of worldly goods, Naked I came into this world, and naked I must go out of the world? would you that death should carry you thus before your Judg? would you have that written on your forehead,
as thou must in respect of worldly goods, Naked I Come into this world, and naked I must go out of the world? would you that death should carry you thus before your Judge? would you have that written on your forehead,
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when you come to stand before that dreadful Tribunal, which was written on the Tomb of that Edomite, Psa. 52. 7. Lo this is the man, that took not God for his strength,
when you come to stand before that dreadful Tribunal, which was written on the Tomb of that Edomite, Psa. 52. 7. Lo this is the man, that took not God for his strength,
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but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness? but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness?
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Do not your hearts tremble when ever you give them leave to think of that day? do not the fore-views of death,
Do not your hearts tremble when ever you give them leave to think of that day? do not the fore-views of death,
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and those anticipations of Judgment you sometimes feel in the Court of Conscience, use to shake you?
and those anticipations of Judgement you sometime feel in the Court of Conscience, use to shake you?
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But how will it be when it comes? when the pale horse comes to your door,
But how will it be when it comes? when the pale horse comes to your door,
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and you are just mounting for the other world;
and you Are just mounting for the other world;
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when your Judge, whose eyes are as flames of fire, his feet as burning brass, with his sharp two edged sword in his mouth;
when your Judge, whose eyes Are as flames of fire, his feet as burning brass, with his sharp two edged sword in his Mouth;
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when your Judge shall be set on the bench, and your guilty Souls be brought to the Bar? when he shall make inquisition for bloud; for the bloud of Christ, which hath been trampled under foot,
when your Judge shall be Set on the bench, and your guilty Souls be brought to the Bar? when he shall make inquisition for blood; for the blood of christ, which hath been trampled under foot,
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for the bloud of the poor, which hath been suck'd out of their hearts; for the bloud of your Souls, which hath been sold and sacrificed to lust;
for the blood of the poor, which hath been sucked out of their hearts; for the blood of your Souls, which hath been sold and sacrificed to lust;
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when all your oaths and lyes, your frauds and oppressions, your unrighteousness and unmercifulness; when your profaned sabbaths, your neglected duties, your wasted consciences;
when all your Oaths and lies, your frauds and oppressions, your unrighteousness and unmercifulness; when your profaned Sabbaths, your neglected duties, your wasted Consciences;
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when either the rust and the canker of your riches, which you have wickedly gotten, or the wast and the ashes of them, which you have as wickedly spent;
when either the rust and the canker of your riches, which you have wickedly got, or the waste and the Ashes of them, which you have as wickedly spent;
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when the roul wherein all these things are written, shall be spred and read before the Lord,
when the roll wherein all these things Are written, shall be spread and read before the Lord,
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and your Souls struck dumb and speechless in his presence; Judg Oh Judg what your thoughts will then be of your present wayes.
and your Souls struck dumb and speechless in his presence; Judge O Judge what your thoughts will then be of your present ways.
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Lastly [ will ] you now become enemies to the world? Be enemies and you are conquerours, will you deal with the world as an enemy? will you fear it as an enemy? will you fly from it, will you fight against it as an enemy? shall the Lord be your God? shall the Lord be your friend? shall the Lord be your treasure? will you cast away all your Idols and will you come and be reconciled to God? what say you? will you be crucified to this,Lastly [ will ] you now become enemies to the world? Be enemies and you Are conquerors, will you deal with the world as an enemy? will you Fear it as an enemy? will you fly from it, will you fight against it as an enemy? shall the Lord be your God? shall the Lord be your friend? shall the Lord be your treasure? will you cast away all your Idols and will you come and be reconciled to God? what say you? will you be Crucified to this,
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and make an adventure for the other world?
and make an adventure for the other world?
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Now becavse this is so great a question, and such as on the answering thereof, the whole issue and success of all that hath been said, depends, I shall give you the opportunity to pause a while here,
Now Because this is so great a question, and such as on the answering thereof, the Whole issue and success of all that hath been said, depends, I shall give you the opportunity to pause a while Here,
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and deliberate upon it, ere you give in your answer.
and deliberate upon it, ere you give in your answer.
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Before you answer this question, consider yet farther, 1. Doth not God call you off from the world? 2. What is there in your denyal?
Before you answer this question, Consider yet farther, 1. Does not God call you off from the world? 2. What is there in your denial?
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1. Doth not God call you off from the world? who is it that said, 1 Joh. 2. 15. Love not the world nor the things of the world? Consider and compare these two Scriptures.
1. Does not God call you off from the world? who is it that said, 1 John 2. 15. Love not the world nor the things of the world? Consider and compare these two Scriptures.
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2 Cor. 5. 20. Now then we are Ambassadours for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us;
2 Cor. 5. 20. Now then we Are ambassadors for christ, as though God did beseech you by us;
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we pray you in Christs stead, be ye reconciled to God, and Jam. 4. 4. The friendship of the world it enmity against God;
we pray you in Christ stead, be you reconciled to God, and Jam. 4. 4. The friendship of the world it enmity against God;
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whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
whosoever Therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
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What is the errand, upon which the Ministers of the Gospel are sent from the Lord unto you? I, it not to perswade you to be reconciled to God? the word which they preach, is therefore called, the word of reconciliation Can you be reconciled to God,
What is the errand, upon which the Ministers of the Gospel Are sent from the Lord unto you? I, it not to persuade you to be reconciled to God? the word which they preach, is Therefore called, the word of reconciliation Can you be reconciled to God,
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whilest you hold in with the world? Can any thing be spoken plainer then this, He that will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God? when we therefore warn you be ye reconciled to God, do we not therein call you to make war with the world? and doth not God himself call you by us? warn you by us?
whilst you hold in with the world? Can any thing be spoken plainer then this, He that will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God? when we Therefore warn you be you reconciled to God, do we not therein call you to make war with the world? and does not God himself call you by us? warn you by us?
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But besides the call of the word, do not both the goodness and severity of God call upon you?
But beside the call of the word, do not both the Goodness and severity of God call upon you?
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1 Doth not the goodness, the mercy and kindness of God call upon you, Rom. 2. 4. Despisest thou the riches of his goodness,
1 Does not the Goodness, the mercy and kindness of God call upon you, Rom. 2. 4. Despisest thou the riches of his Goodness,
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and long suffering, and forbearance not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? Rom. 12. 1, 2. I beseech you by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice;
and long suffering, and forbearance not knowing that the Goodness of God leads thee to Repentance? Rom. 12. 1, 2. I beseech you by the Mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice;
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holy acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service: and be ye not cenformed to this world. holy acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service: and be you not cenformed to this world.
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Worldly men mind worldly things, having their conversation in the fl•sh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind;
Worldly men mind worldly things, having their Conversation in the fl•sh, fulfilling the Desires of the Flesh and of the mind;
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But will you be conform to them? I beseech you be not. I beseech you by the mercies of God, be ye not conformed to this world:
But will you be conform to them? I beseech you be not. I beseech you by the Mercies of God, be you not conformed to this world:
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If there be any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, any fellowship of the spirit, If there be any consolation in christ, if any Comfort of love, any fellowship of the Spirit,
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if any bowels of mercies, be ye otherwise minded. You profess that Christ is your consolation, that the love of God is your comfort, that the fellowship of the Spirit is your rejoycing;if any bowels of Mercies, be you otherwise minded. You profess that christ is your consolation, that the love of God is your Comfort, that the fellowship of the Spirit is your rejoicing;
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Are there any such things? Is there any thing in them? then let these suffice you:
are there any such things? Is there any thing in them? then let these suffice you:
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will you have your conversation, and take your portion, with those who are strangers to Christ,
will you have your Conversation, and take your portion, with those who Are Strangers to christ,
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and the comforts of his Spirit? I beseech you by the mercies of God that you do not.
and the comforts of his Spirit? I beseech you by the Mercies of God that you do not.
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Do you hope for mercy? have you received mercy? do you live upon mercy? hath mercy pitied you, spared you, pardoned you? doth mercy feed you, cloath you,
Do you hope for mercy? have you received mercy? do you live upon mercy? hath mercy pitied you, spared you, pardoned you? does mercy feed you, cloth you,
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and comfort you, and will you not hearken to its beseechings?
and Comfort you, and will you not harken to its beseechings?
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Why what doth mercy speak? is this it's word, Continue in sin for grace hath abounded? now follow thy pleasures, and thy liberties;
Why what does mercy speak? is this it's word, Continue in since for grace hath abounded? now follow thy pleasures, and thy Liberties;
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God is reconciled, thy sins are forgiven, thy Soul is secure;
God is reconciled, thy Sins Are forgiven, thy Soul is secure;
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now thou mayst slight the Lord, now thou mayst trample upon mercy, now thou hast obtained it;
now thou Mayest slight the Lord, now thou Mayest trample upon mercy, now thou hast obtained it;
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is this the lesson that mercy teaches? or what doth it speak? is not this the voice of all the kindnesses and compassions of the Lord, come back from your vanities, come away from following Idols, he sacrifices to God,
is this the Lesson that mercy Teaches? or what does it speak? is not this the voice of all the Kindnesses and compassions of the Lord, come back from your vanities, come away from following Idols, he Sacrifices to God,
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and prostitute not your selves any longer to the lusts of your flesh? come away; for our sakes come;
and prostitute not your selves any longer to the Lustiest of your Flesh? come away; for our sakes come;
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as you love mercy come, as you have received mercy come, as you hope for mercy come.
as you love mercy come, as you have received mercy come, as you hope for mercy come.
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Is not this the voice of mercy, and shall it not prevail? how shall mercy be heard when it pleads for you,
Is not this the voice of mercy, and shall it not prevail? how shall mercy be herd when it pleads for you,
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if it cannot be heard, when it pleads thus with you? Is this the rate and price you put upon the grace of God, that you will deny it, in those little things it demands of you? not a carnal pleasure to be abated, not a vain companion to be displeased, not a few handfuls of earth to be troden under foot,
if it cannot be herd, when it pleads thus with you? Is this the rate and price you put upon the grace of God, that you will deny it, in those little things it demands of you? not a carnal pleasure to be abated, not a vain Companion to be displeased, not a few handfuls of earth to be trodden under foot,
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for its sake? Doth all the interest, that Christ and his grace hath in you, come to no more then this?
for its sake? Does all the Interest, that christ and his grace hath in you, come to no more then this?
p-acp po31 n1? vdz d dt n1, cst np1 cc po31 n1 vhz p-acp pn22, vvb p-acp dx dc cs d?
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997
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Brethren, where is ingenuity? is not goodness obliging? will you shew what power mercy hath with you,
Brothers, where is ingenuity? is not Goodness obliging? will you show what power mercy hath with you,
n2, q-crq vbz n1? vbz xx n1 vvg? vmb pn22 vvi r-crq n1 n1 vhz p-acp pn22,
(3) sermon (DIV1)
998
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how much you can do, how much you can leave for love? you at least, that have obteined mercy, methinks your hearts should be at your mouth, ready to take their flight from this wilderness, to the mountains of spices.
how much you can do, how much you can leave for love? you At least, that have obtained mercy, methinks your hearts should be At your Mouth, ready to take their flight from this Wilderness, to the Mountains of spices.
c-crq av-d pn22 vmb vdi, c-crq av-d pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1? pn22 p-acp ds, cst vhb vvn n1, vvz po22 n2 vmd vbi p-acp po22 n1, j pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2.
(3) sermon (DIV1)
998
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Hath God given himself? hath God given me his Son, and granted me mercy unto life? now let him take all; farmes and oxen, silver and gold, honours and pleasures, let all go,
Hath God given himself? hath God given me his Son, and granted me mercy unto life? now let him take all; farms and oxen, silver and gold, honours and pleasures, let all go,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
998
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and thou O my Soul become a sacrifice to the most high:
and thou Oh my Soul become a sacrifice to the most high:
cc pns21 uh po11 n1 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt av-ds j:
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998
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my love where art thou, my desires whither run you? come back from these vanities,
my love where art thou, my Desires whither run you? come back from these vanities,
po11 n1 q-crq vb2r pns21, po11 n2 q-crq vvb pn22? vvb av p-acp d n2,
(3) sermon (DIV1)
998
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and get you up to your God; mercy hath descended, let me ascend with it, and no longer dwell in the dust.
and get you up to your God; mercy hath descended, let me ascend with it, and no longer dwell in the dust.
cc vvb pn22 a-acp p-acp po22 n1; n1 vhz vvn, vvb pno11 vvi p-acp pn31, cc dx av-jc vvi p-acp dt n1.
(3) sermon (DIV1)
998
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2. Do not the severities of God call you off? what mean the Judgments of God, which he executes on the earth,
2. Do not the severities of God call you off? what mean the Judgments of God, which he executes on the earth,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
999
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but to drive us up from our cisterns to the fountain? what mean the wormwood and the gall,
but to drive us up from our cisterns to the fountain? what mean the wormwood and the Gall,
cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1? q-crq vvb dt n1 cc dt n1,
(3) sermon (DIV1)
999
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but to wean us from these dugs? wherefore are our disappointments, vexations, distresses, but to tell us, this is not your rest? what speak the winds and the storms, the flouds and the fires, the sword and the famine, the thief and the moth,
but to wean us from these dugs? Wherefore Are our disappointments, vexations, Distresses, but to tell us, this is not your rest? what speak the winds and the storms, the floods and the fires, the sword and the famine, the thief and the moth,
cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n2? q-crq vbr po12 n2, n2, n2, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno12, d vbz xx po22 n1? q-crq vvb dt n2 cc dt n2, dt n2 cc dt n2, dt n1 cc dt n1, dt n1 cc dt n1,
(3) sermon (DIV1)
999
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but get you up, get you up out of this place? of what use is the cross but to crucifie? to crucifie us to the world,
but get you up, get you up out of this place? of what use is the cross but to crucify? to crucify us to the world,
cc-acp vvb pn22 a-acp, vvb pn22 a-acp av pp-f d n1? pp-f r-crq n1 vbz dt n1 cc-acp pc-acp vvi? pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1,
(3) sermon (DIV1)
999
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4676
and to crucify the world unto us?
and to crucify the world unto us?
cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno12?
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999
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Brethren, have we not sufficiently smarted for our folly? what is it that makes us so many rods,
Brothers, have we not sufficiently smarted for our folly? what is it that makes us so many rods,
n2, vhb pns12 xx av-j vvn p-acp po12 n1? q-crq vbz pn31 cst vvz pno12 av d n2,
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1000
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and makes the lashes of them to cut so deep, but our unmortifiedness to this earth? how easy would our crosses lye were we dead to the world?
and makes the Lashes of them to Cut so deep, but our unmortifiedness to this earth? how easy would our Crosses lie were we dead to the world?
cc vvz dt n2 pp-f pno32 pc-acp vvi av av-jn, cc-acp po12 n1 p-acp d n1? q-crq j vmd po12 n2 vvi vbdr po12 j p-acp dt n1?
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1000
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That's the voice of the cross, Be mortified, be crucified; prevent the greater severities of God:
That's the voice of the cross, Be mortified, be Crucified; prevent the greater severities of God:
d|vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbb vvn, vbb vvn; vvb dt jc n2 pp-f np1:
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1001
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4680
Be crucified or God will crucifie you: Be crucified to the world or look to be crucified by the world:
Be Crucified or God will crucify you: Be Crucified to the world or look to be Crucified by the world:
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
1001
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4681
Friends, would you have but one cross in all your lives? choose you whether you will have one or many;
Friends, would you have but one cross in all your lives? choose you whither you will have one or many;
n2, vmd pn22 vhi cc-acp crd n1 p-acp d po22 n2? vvb pn22 cs pn22 vmb vhi crd cc d;
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1001
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get your earthly minds nayld to the cross of Christ, and there's an end of all your crosses;
get your earthly minds nailed to the cross of christ, and there's an end of all your Crosses;
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
1001
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every other cross that comes, will thenceforth be so easy, that it will even loose its nature.
every other cross that comes, will thenceforth be so easy, that it will even lose its nature.
d j-jn n1 cst vvz, vmb av vbi av j, cst pn31 vmb av vvi po31 n1.
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1001
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4684
2. What is there in your denyal to hearken to these calls of God? Is there any thing less in it then this I will not be reconciled to God! I choose rather that God be mine enemy,
2. What is there in your denial to harken to these calls of God? Is there any thing less in it then this I will not be reconciled to God! I choose rather that God be mine enemy,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
1002
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4685
then that the world be not my friend;
then that the world be not my friend;
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
1002
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4686
I had rather have the wormwood and the gall, then not the milk and the honey.
I had rather have the wormwood and the Gall, then not the milk and the honey.
pns11 vhd av-c vhi dt n1 cc dt n1, cs xx dt n1 cc dt n1.
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1002
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4687
God saies give me thine heart, no he shall never have it, I have bestowed it on the world, and there let it go.
God Says give me thine heart, not he shall never have it, I have bestowed it on the world, and there let it go.
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
1002
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4688
God saies Take me for thy portion, no I will not, let me have my portion in this life.
God Says Take me for thy portion, no I will not, let me have my portion in this life.
np1 vvz vvb pno11 p-acp po21 n1, av-dx pns11 vmb xx, vvb pno11 vhi po11 n1 p-acp d n1.
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1002
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4689
God saies take me for thy Lord, no I will not; I will not that God shall reign over me.
God Says take me for thy Lord, no I will not; I will not that God shall Reign over me.
np1 vvz vvi pno11 p-acp po21 n1, av-dx pns11 vmb xx; pns11 vmb xx d np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno11.
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1002
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4690
God saies, as thou hopest for mercy hearken, as thou hopest for mercy submit to me; refuse at thy peril;
God Says, as thou hopest for mercy harken, as thou hopest for mercy submit to me; refuse At thy peril;
np1 vvz, c-acp pns21 vv2 p-acp n1 vvi, c-acp pns21 vv2 p-acp n1 vvb p-acp pno11; vvb p-acp po21 n1;
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1002
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4691
be a worldling at thy peril, be a sensualist at thy peril: well at my peril be it, I will run the hazard of that;
be a worldling At thy peril, be a sensualist At thy peril: well At my peril be it, I will run the hazard of that;
vbb dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, vbb dt n1 p-acp po21 n1: av p-acp po11 n1 vbb pn31, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d;
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1002
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mercy or no mercy, I cannot hearken to that word which is so contrary to me.
mercy or no mercy, I cannot harken to that word which is so contrary to me.
n1 cc dx n1, pns11 vmbx vvi p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz av j-jn p-acp pno11.
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1002
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4693
Is not all this comprehended in your denyal to come off from the world? O tremble,
Is not all this comprehended in your denial to come off from the world? O tremble,
vbz xx d d vvn p-acp po22 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1? sy vvb,
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1003
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4694
and now at length come and give in your answer.
and now At length come and give in your answer.
cc av p-acp n1 vvb cc vvi p-acp po22 n1.
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1003
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4695
Are there any of you that will yet say to me as those Jews, Jer. 44. 16. The word which thou hast spoken to us in the name of the Lord we will not do? or as those Jer. 2. 25. there is no hope, as good hold thy peace, speak no more to us about it, for we will not hearken;
are there any of you that will yet say to me as those jews, Jer. 44. 16. The word which thou hast spoken to us in the name of the Lord we will not do? or as those Jer. 2. 25. there is no hope, as good hold thy peace, speak no more to us about it, for we will not harken;
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
1004
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4696
we have loved strangers and after them we will go; we have loved our companions, and after them we will go;we have loved Strangers and After them we will go; we have loved our Sodales, and After them we will go;
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
1004
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4697
There is no hope, but we will walk after our own devices, we will walk after the imagination of our own evil heart, Jer. 18. 12.There is no hope, but we will walk After our own devices, we will walk After the imagination of our own evil heart, Jer. 18. 12.
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
1004
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4698
Is there no hope indeed? would you henceforth be given over as hopeless? would you that the Ambassadours of the Lord keep silence,
Is there no hope indeed? would you henceforth be given over as hopeless? would you that the ambassadors of the Lord keep silence,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
1005
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4699
and for ever give you over as lost men? shall there be no more treaty with you about this thing? would you that we should preach no more to you,
and for ever give you over as lost men? shall there be no more treaty with you about this thing? would you that we should preach no more to you,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
1005
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4700
nor pray no more for you, that you may be brought to a better mind?
nor pray no more for you, that you may be brought to a better mind?
ccx vvb av-dx dc p-acp pn22, cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt jc n1?
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1005
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4701
May there not be yet hope concerning you? may you not yet be convinced? may you not yet be perswaded?
May there not be yet hope Concerning you? may you not yet be convinced? may you not yet be persuaded?
vmb a-acp xx vbi av n1 vvg pn22? vmb pn22 xx av vbi vvn? vmb pn22 xx av vbi vvn?
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1006
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4702
This once let me prevail with you;
This once let me prevail with you;
d a-acp vvb pno11 vvi p-acp pn22;
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1007
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4703
Oh might we hear such a word from you, We have done with all our Idols;
O might we hear such a word from you, We have done with all our Idols;
uh n1 pns12 vvi d dt n1 p-acp pn22, pns12 vhb vdn p-acp d po12 n2;
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1007
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4704
to the Moles and to the Batts with them all: we have done with this vain earthly life;
to the Moles and to the Bats with them all: we have done with this vain earthly life;
p-acp dt n2 cc p-acp dt n2 p-acp pno32 d: pns12 vhb vdn p-acp d j j n1;
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1007
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4705
no more such madness to venture eternity for minutes, to stake the everlasting kingdom for pictures and shadows.
no more such madness to venture eternity for minutes, to stake the everlasting Kingdom for pictures and shadows.
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
1007
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4706
Come we will hearken to the Lord this day; hitherto we have been written in the earth, henceforth for the invisible world:
Come we will harken to the Lord this day; hitherto we have been written in the earth, henceforth for the invisible world:
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
1007
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4707
hitherto we have lived in pleasures, we have been sowing to the flesh, we have been labouring for the wind, we have been laying up our treasure on earth;
hitherto we have lived in pleasures, we have been sowing to the Flesh, we have been labouring for the wind, we have been laying up our treasure on earth;
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
1007
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4708
we have been gathering in dirt and throwing away Manna, we have fed upon ashes and trod upon pearls;
we have been gathering in dirt and throwing away Manna, we have fed upon Ashes and trod upon Pearls;
pns12 vhb vbn vvg p-acp n1 cc vvg av n1, pns12 vhb vvn p-acp n2 cc vvd p-acp n2;
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1007
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4709
our life hath been either a meer play or a labour for bubles;
our life hath been either a mere play or a labour for bubbles;
po12 n1 vhz vbn av-d dt j n1 cc dt n1 p-acp n2;
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1007
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4710
Henceforth for substance, for the durable riches, for the everlasting pleasures, for the bags that wax not old, the treasure in Heaven that faileth not.
Henceforth for substance, for the durable riches, for the everlasting pleasures, for the bags that wax not old, the treasure in Heaven that Faileth not.
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
1007
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4711
What say you brethren, shall this be your voice? will you hearken to the Lord? at length give in your answer, will you now become enemies to the world? will you indeed? shall your Souls and it now be parted? Then go and draw up a writing of divorcement, carry it before the Lord,
What say you brothers, shall this be your voice? will you harken to the Lord? At length give in your answer, will you now become enemies to the world? will you indeed? shall your Souls and it now be parted? Then go and draw up a writing of divorcement, carry it before the Lord,
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(3) sermon (DIV1)
1008
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4712
and acknowledg it as your act and deed; and acknowledge it as your act and deed;
cc vvi pn31 p-acp po22 n1 cc n1;
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1008
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4713
and giving your selves to him, go presently and take your leave of all things under the Sun. Bid farewell to those that are with you in the house, farwel Father, farewel Child; farewel Husband, farewel Wife;
and giving your selves to him, go presently and take your leave of all things under the Sun. Bid farewell to those that Are with you in the house, farewell Father, farewell Child; farewell Husband, farewell Wife;
cc vvg po22 n2 p-acp pno31, vvb av-j cc vvb po22 n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt n1 vvb n1 p-acp d cst vbr p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1, uh-n n1, n1 n1; n1 n1, n1 n1;
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1008
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4714
Bid farewel to all within doors and without; farewel Goods, farewel Mony, farewel Sheep and Oxen, Lands and Livings;
Bid farewell to all within doors and without; farewell Goods, farewell Money, farewell Sheep and Oxen, Lands and Livings;
vvb n1 p-acp d p-acp n2 cc p-acp; uh-n n2-j, n1 n1, n1 n1 cc n2, n2 cc n2-vvg;
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1008
Page 343
4715
farewel my pleasant habitation, farewel my merry dayes and easy nights; farewel my friends and dear acquaintance;
farewell my pleasant habitation, farewell my merry days and easy nights; farewell my Friends and dear acquaintance;
n1 po11 j n1, n1 po11 j n2 cc j n2; uh-n po11 n2 cc j-jn n1;
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1008
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4716
farewel love friendship credit in the world, farewel liberty and life. Go take your leave of all the world to day, stay not till to morrow,
farewell love friendship credit in the world, farewell liberty and life. Go take your leave of all the world to day, stay not till to morrow,
n1 vvb n1 vvi p-acp dt n1, n1 n1 cc n1. vvb vvb po22 n1 pp-f d dt n1 p-acp n1, vvb xx c-acp p-acp n1,
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1008
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4717
lest it again intangle you, and bewitch you into another mind; And this is the leave I would advise you to take of all you have;
lest it again entangle you, and bewitch you into Another mind; And this is the leave I would Advice you to take of all you have;
cs pn31 av vvi pn22, cc vvb pn22 p-acp j-jn n1; cc d vbz dt n1 pns11 vmd vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi pp-f d pn22 vhb;
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1009
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4718
Be able to say to them all, I am none of yours, you are none of mine.Be able to say to them all, I am none of yours, you Are none of mine.
vbb j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 d, pns11 vbm pix pp-f png22, pn22 vbr pix pp-f png11.
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1009
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4719
I am none of yours, I have given my self to the Lord; you are none of mine, with my self I have given away you all:
I am none of yours, I have given my self to the Lord; you Are none of mine, with my self I have given away you all:
pns11 vbm pix pp-f png22, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp dt n1; pn22 vbr pix pp-f png11, p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vhb vvn av pn22 d:
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1009
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4720
the Lord hath given you me, and to him I return you, and shall not henceforth count you any thing to me,
the Lord hath given you me, and to him I return you, and shall not henceforth count you any thing to me,
dt n1 vhz vvn pn22 pno11, cc p-acp pno31 pns11 vvb pn22, cc vmb xx av vvi pn22 d n1 p-acp pno11,
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1009
Page 343
4721
but what you are to him.
but what you Are to him.
cc-acp r-crq pn22 vbr p-acp pno31.
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1009
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4722
I have given him the right of you and when he calls for it, I will give him possession.
I have given him the right of you and when he calls for it, I will give him possession.
pns11 vhb vvn pno31 dt j-jn pp-f pn22 cc c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pn31, pns11 vmb vvi pno31 n1.
(3) sermon (DIV1)
1009
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I can enjoy you and I can want you, I can be thankful for fruition and I can bear your loss ▪ with what I have I am content,
I can enjoy you and I can want you, I can be thankful for fruition and I can bear your loss ▪ with what I have I am content,
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if I have not, I will be patient, whether I have or no, I am still the same;
if I have not, I will be patient, whither I have or not, I am still the same;
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and henceforth, I will seek you as if I sought you not, I will use you as if I used you not;
and henceforth, I will seek you as if I sought you not, I will use you as if I used you not;
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while you are with me I will rejoyce as if I rejoyced not, that I may weep as if I wept not when we must part,
while you Are with me I will rejoice as if I rejoiced not, that I may weep as if I wept not when we must part,
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and I must know you no more.
and I must know you no more.
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Go thus and take your leave to day, or if you find it more then one dayes work,
Go thus and take your leave to day, or if you find it more then one days work,
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as 'tis like you may, set to it every day, let not your hearts be quiet till they and this world be thus parted.
as it's like you may, Set to it every day, let not your hearts be quiet till they and this world be thus parted.
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And then arise, put on thy sandals, and after thy crucified Lord, Deny thy self, take up thy cross and follow him and thou shalt have treasure in Heaven. FINIS.
And then arise, put on thy Sandals, and After thy Crucified Lord, Deny thy self, take up thy cross and follow him and thou shalt have treasure in Heaven. FINIS.
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